Category: Blog

Jun 5, 2025 — NSCSW joins Canada in recognizing National Indigenous History Month in June, and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

May 22, 2025 — Mentors are at the heart of our model of development for new social workers and those rejoining the profession. Our membership is growing steadily, which means our community needs to find and support new mentors with diverse experiences and skills.

May 7, 2025 — On International Harm Reduction Day, Eva Burrill calls for social work practice guidelines and standards regarding substance use and harm reduction.

April 22, 2025 — This Earth Day, Dominic Boyd shares for our Connection Magazine his review of one of the books that inspired a series of workshops on integrating climate justice into social work practice.

Feb 27, 2024 — Dr. Norma Jean Profitt, RSW, writes for Connection about the distinction between burnout and moral injury, and explores moral engagement as essential to the pursuit of social justice.

Feb 27, 2025 — As social workers we strive to see issues in context. So as we examine recent events in Nova Scotia’s capital: what is the context beyond sensational headlines, kneejerk responses, and calls for justice?

Feb 27, 2025 — March is National Social Work Month, a time to reflect on the vital contributions of social workers who dedicate themselves to improving lives and strengthening communities.

Jan 30, 2025 — African Heritage Month begins this weekend. The theme for 2025 is Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.

January 16, 2025 — This is a great time to consider your learning goals for 2025.

Oct 24, 2024 — For the third consecutive year, the NSCSW is joining with community partners for an event celebrating National Child Day. Join us online, or in-person in Halifax, on November 20.