Category: Blog

October 8, 2024 — We encourage our members to partake in and plan your own professional development activities in your own communities. Reach out to us to request resources and support!

On September 19, 2024, NSCSW staff member attended Cape Breton’s University Department of Social Work conference, Allies: Working Together on the Path of Change.

September 2024 — We’ve been working for quite some time on adapting the CASW Code of Ethics, Values and Guiding Principles 2024 to the Nova Scotian context for implementation next year; we’d like our members to take a look at the latest drafts and let us know your thoughts

Our Council has added a new section to the NSCSW Governance Policy Manual. In the event that a staff member of NSCSW seeks elected office, it is essential to maintain the non-partisan status of our organization and ensure that our operations remain unaffected.

Sept 12, 2024 — The NSCSW is releasing a report on a thematic analysis of complaints processed over a period of three years (2020-2022) which sheds light on pressing issues that all practicing social workers in Nova Scotia should consider.

August 15, 2024 — Meet Tyler Colbourne, the NSCSW’s new Professional Development Consultant

August 15, 2024 — In 2023, the College conducted its first quality assurance check on 2022 professional development entries, marking a milestone in its ongoing commitment to safe(r) practice.

On January 7, 2022, Bill C-4 became law across Canada and conversion “therapy” became illegal. The criminalization of this practice was adopted unanimously by MPs, in support of a motion that was presented by Conservative MP Rob Moore in 2022. Years later, significant education is still needed to ensure understanding of these practices and their effects, and… Read more »

August 1, 2024 — A hopeful farewell from our Professional Practice and Advocacy Consultant, Naj Siritsky, who is leaving the NSCSW staff team later this month.

Aug 1, 2024 — On this date in 1834, thousands of enslaved people of African descent were declared free here in Nova Scotia, and many more around the world.