News & Events

Feb 12, 2026 — While the 2025 registry year has just ended, we have lessons and insights from the year to share, and insights into what NSCSW has planned for PD in 2026. 

Feb 5, 2026 — This year’s African Heritage Month theme is a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of collective action.

Jan 29, 2026 — Ruth Stanley-Aikens, RSW, invites social workers to proactively expand trauma-informed approaches throughout the workplace.

January 27, 2026 — Join the governance committee to contribute to the strategic direction and oversight of the College’s governance updates. Apply by Feb 27, 2026.

Jan 26, 2026 — The NSCSW revoked the registration of Sherri Boyd (aka Sherri Lynn Boyd & Sherri Lynn Ascroft Boyd) following a hearing held on October 27, 2025.

We encourage our members to review decision information, to gain insight into the reasons for decisions and the College’s discipline process. It is important for all social workers in Nova Scotia to understand the College’s role in ensuring that Nova Scotians can rely on professional, ethical social work practice. Please note that this decision summary describes sexual misconduct and harm to a minor.

Jan 20, 2026 — The NSCSW is inviting proposals from and experienced HR or compensation consultants to conduct an independent, comprehensive review of its staff salary and compensation structure. Proposal deadline February 27, 2026.

Jan 15, 2026 — Please join us in congratulating the NSCSW members who were selected to receive our student bursaries last year!

Dec 10, 2025 — Kristina Fifield, RSW, invites social workers to join her in reflection and action for the 16 Days of Activism for Gender-Based Violence.

Nov 25, 2025 — In advance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, social workers, survivors, and government representatives gathered in downtown Halifax on November 24, 2025, for a pivotal conference that underscored social work’s critical responsibility in dismantling the normalization of gender-based and intimate partner violence, and championed the empowerment of survivors.