Category: Events

23 September, 2021 — A workshop for NSCSW members on the foundations of ethical social work practice, particularly in the Nova Scotian context.

August 9, 2021 – Candidates from the three major parties have agreed to join us and CMHA for a pre-election panel about mental health and substance use care

25 Jun, 2021 — A workshop to develop social workers’ knowledge of the inherent jurisdiction of the Mi’kmaw of Nova Scotia over child welfare.

23-24 Jun, 2021 — A two-day workshop to help practitioners support individuals, families and communities who are grieving. Facilitator: Serena Lewis

15 June, 2021 — An online panel discussion about the unique needs and issues facing Indigenous communities when accessing mental health care services in NS.

Jun 11, 2020 — Special Meeting of NSCSW Members called to address discussion items postponed from AGM

May 19, 2021 — Join NSCSW staff member Nadia Siritsky, SWC, for an overview of the research related to compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, and how these affect social workers. Participants will learn to identify the ethical implications of a lack of attention to this pervasive issue, and will learn about several techniques and strategies to address this problem.

We’re partnering with CASW to offer a bursary to help members join the upcoming 2021 NSCSW virtual conference: Challenging our Social Justice Lens. Apply before April 23.

March 31, 2021 — Join NSCSW Executive Director / Registrar Alec Stratford during Social Work Month for a conversation with your College.
Western zone (Yarmouth, Shelburne, Digby, Queens, Annapolis, Lunenburg and Kings)

March 24, 2021 — Join NSCSW Executive Director / Registrar Alec Stratford during Social Work Month for a conversation with your College.
Eastern zone (Guysborough, Antigonish, Richmond, Inverness, Victoria and Cape Breton)