Category: Blog

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.

May 5, 2022 — The clinical committee has revised their proposal that will be discussed at next week’s SGM, in accordance with legal advice received by the College and member feedback during consultations.

May 5, 2022 — Red Dress Day, also called the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-spirit People, is an annual day of remembrance and action that stretches from coast to coast to coast. NSCSW Council has committed to a decolonization framework to support social workers in addressing these urgent calls to action.

April 12, 2022 — The registration of Ryanne Rhodenizer was revoked in January 2021. She was permitted to reapply after one year, and after undertaking remedial learning. The Board of Examiners has agreed to reinstate Ms. Rhodenizer, with conditions and restrictions.

March 25, 2022 — Participants in Advocacy Day and other interested community members are invited to sign an open letter that will be sent to government leaders.

March 24, 2022 — As National Social Work Month comes to an end, NSCSW Council President Lynn Brogan offers a reflection on the theme of this year’s celebrations, and the core values of the profession.