Category: Blog

Sept 28, 2023 — We prepare to mark the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, by honouring the survivors of the residential school system and other colonial violence.

Sep 11, 2023 — Nova Scotia has the opportunity to lead by example and show that children’s welfare always comes first. No matter what gender they express, what school they attend, or what language they speak there.

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attending accredited social work programs in the fall of 2023. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.

Aug 29, 2023 — Legislation has granted social workers in Nova Scotia the ability to write sick notes, as long as they are providing care within their regulated scope of practice.

July 4, 2023 — The complaints committee has imposed interim restrictions to Sherry Boyd’s registration. There are currently no findings against this member.

Jun 22, 2023 — The NSCSW is inviting proposals from qualified web development agencies to improve and enhance the user experience of our website. Proposal deadline August 15, 2023.

22 Jun, 2023 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s special general meeting in May. Video recording is included.

Jun 8, 2023 — Children are especially vulnerable to the growing discourse of hatred and alienation that’s targeting 2SLGBTQIA+ people and communities. Advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ people is also part of our necessary labour of decolonization.

Jun 1, 2023 — The NSCSW encourages social workers across Nova Scotia to take time this month to learn and reflect on ways to actively work towards reconciliation and decolonization. There are many ways to honour National Indigenous Peoples Month, especially for those of us who are not Indigenous to Mi’kma’ki.

May 31, 2023 — W2A was contracted by the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers to consult with partners and collaborators on behalf of children and families Let’s