
July 27, 2022 — We have a clinical regulation project plan ready for our members to review, so you can see what steps we’re planning to take and how they fit together.
July 27, 2022 — We have a clinical regulation project plan ready for our members to review, so you can see what steps we’re planning to take and how they fit together.
July 26, 2022 — There is a vacancy for a public appointee seat on the NSCSW Board of Examiners (BOE). Our BOE oversees the application of regulatory policy, approves social work applicants, and makes all decision regarding the complaints and discipline matters brought before the College.
12 July, 2022 — It is possible to create public policy that can solve the underlying causes of poverty and homelessness, rather than criminalize the symptoms of a policy that has failed to actualize its stated electoral goals.
Jun 30, 2022 — As National Indigenous History Month comes to a close, on the eve of a celebration of nationalism, let us reflect upon the treaties that enable us to live here, on Turtle Island. This weekend, and every day, let us listen, learn and do what we can to honour these treaties and the people whose lands we live within.
June 29, 2022 — We have more lunch and learns on the calendar for members to ask questions about the new professional development requirements.
Jun 16, 2022 — The complaints committee has imposed interim restrictions to Philip Patey’s registration. There are currently no findings against this member.
June 16, 2022 — We celebrate what has been accomplished thus far, we seek to inspire hope within ourselves and our communities, and we recommit ourselves to striving for queer justice, and for justice for all people. We hope you will join us in working towards a more just world.
Jun 1, 2022 — There are many ways to honour National Indigenous Peoples Month, especially for those of us who are not Indigenous to Mi’kma’ki. 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.
May 25, 2022 — A crucial part of our land acknowledgement was omitted from our special general meeting and annual general meeting this month. Alec Stratford shares an apology.
May 19, 2022 — Open letter from Alec Stratford to Minister MacFarlane, regarding the effects of child welfare policy and legislation on newcomer/refugee families in Nova Scotia.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.