Category: Blog

Sep 11, 2025 — NSCSW members are invited to review draft guidelines for issuing medical certificates for employers, and share their feedback.

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attend accredited social work programs in the fall of 2025. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.

July 17, 2025 — This year’s annual conference featured a collaborative design challenge: How can social workers activate critical hope in ourselves & others so we can create and sustain change?

July 3, 2025 — Former Associate Registrar Bria Symonds shares a reflection for members considering applying for the role.

June 19, 2025 — During International Pride Month, Tyler reflects on opportunities for social workers to follow through and connect their values to action alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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.