Category: Events

May 2023 — On November 18, 2022, and in recognition of National Child Day, a “Fishbowl Conversation” panel presentation was convened, with the panel held in-person at Dalhousie University and an audience participating online. The panel engaged in a critical conversation about ongoing work in Nova Scotia aimed at addressing child rights and well-being, for the purpose of guiding the work of an independent child and youth commission. This commentary article in the Healthy Populations Journal summarizes the recommendations from this panel, unifying the work from various reports and initiatives addressing child rights in the province.

Jun 26, 2023 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to an online lunch & learn session during Indigenous History Month to explore Canada’s colonial origin story.

Jun 16, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited for a lunch & learn with Michelle Lebrun, part of a series about practicing social work in Mi’kma’ki. Must be a member of the NSCSW to attend.

Jun 14, 2023 — This session is part of an ongoing series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will introduce members to Mi’kmaw traditional and ecological knowledge.

Jun 12, 2023 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to an online lunch & learn session during Indigenous History Month to explore Canadian settler identity.

Jun 2, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to join colleagues from across the province to connect, network, organize and share resources. English & French discussion groups available.

May 31, 2023 — join us at our media conference as we share the findings and recommendations of the child welfare consultation completed by Wisdom2Action

2 May, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to join us for a guided meditation specifically for social workers.

May 13, 2023 — NSCSW leadership will present the College’s annual report, including an overview of the organization’s activities in 2022, fiscal review, and proposed budget for 2024.

May 12-13 2023 — Workshops and small group discussions will offer opportunities for participants to collaboratively deconstruct and critically investigate the concept of allyship, and to reflect on how the themes of the conference resonate with their personal and professional context.

The goal of this virtual conference is to situate these conversations in a larger reflection about social work’s role in building true social justice.