March 3, 2025 — This year’s theme for National Social Work Month highlights the vast and diverse ways that social workers contribute to their communities across Canada. Join us as we celebrate the many faces and facets of social work in Nova Scotia!
Feb 28, 2025 — Join us for the second in a four-part series of lunch & learns that aim to support the cultivation of ethical social work practice that integrates an understanding of sustainability and the role of social workers in addressing, mitigating, and adapting to the ongoing climate emergency. This session explores how queerness and queer theory are interconnected to issues of climate justice and adaptation.
February 27, 2025 — A community of practice for Black & African Nova Scotian social workers to talk ethics & practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work.
Feb 3, 2025 — A panel of three African Nova Scotian members of NSCSW share their insights into principles of Africentric social work practice.
Jan 30, 2025 — Quarterly conversation series to support social workers in managing burnout and practicing self-care.
Jan 23, 2025 — Join us for the first in a four-part series of lunch & learns that aim to support the cultivation of ethical social work practice that integrates an understanding of sustainability and the role of social workers in addressing, mitigating, and adapting to the ongoing climate emergency.
Jan 15 – Mar 12, 2025 — We’re delighted that Jim Morton and Anne Pirie are returning to offer this 9-session intensive course about Bowen family systems theory to members of NSCSW. This course has a small cohort and seats fill fast.
Nov 20, 2024 — This year we’re joining our community partners in celebrating children and youth as advocates for climate action and protectors of nature for future generations.
Nov 6, 2024 — Collaboration, conversation & connection over lunch. The collaborative care series offers interdisciplinary professional development and networking opportunities to support allied health professionals in co-creating better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Oct 24, 2024 — Social workers in Nova Scotia are invited to join your colleagues from across the province to connect, network, organize & share resources.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
