Category: Blog

12 August 2021 — As part of our mandate to serve the public good, the NSCSW has completed analysis of each party’s positions, through the lens of the social policy framework that we developed with CCPA-NS.

July 30, 2021 − The recognition of Emancipation Day on August 1 celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada, and invites all Canadians to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination.

July 15, 2021 − As a summer election becomes increasingly likely, we will soon be faced with big decisions as several parties try to convince Nova Scotians to vote for them. We encourage our members to we encourage our members to use the Social Policy Framework to develop their understanding of how their votes will address or remedy the injustices and harms we see daily as social workers.

July 15, 2021 − Our goal is that this paper generates a process of critical self-reflection that allows Nova Scotians to create space for new approaches to child welfare. We need a new way of thinking about child and family well-being. It is our hope that this paper will spark discussion and action towards this goal.

July 13, 2021 − Social workers and community organizations such as the Halifax Mutual Aid Society are having to scramble to try to provide support, at a time when resources are shrinking. While the provincial government recently pledged to provide 25 million dollars in funding, at some point in the future, these promises are of no help to those struggling with homelessness right now.

June 30, 2021 − We share the concern of the 2SLGBTQ+ community that a book recently purchased by a Nova Scotia library poses a serious public health risk to vulnerable youth whose parents do not acknowledge their transgender, non-binary and queer identities.

June 2, 2021 — For the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies, June is considered Pride Month, a chance to learn, honour, celebrate and recommit ourselves to working for justice and equality for all people. In light of this, we want to share some helpful resources with our social work community.

May 31, 2021 − The hearts of NSCSW members, Council and staff are heavy with the news that 215 bodies children’s bodies were discovered at the former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, on the territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation.

25 May 2021 − Today marks one year since the brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin. May his memory serve as a global catalyst for justice and healing.

Almost a year ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked a global awakening about the pervasiveness and lethality of systemic racism. Yesterday, Derek Chauvin, the officer who knelt upon his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds while he pleaded for breath, was finally convicted. Former US President Barack Obama commented in the New York… Read more »