August 1, 2024 — A hopeful farewell from our Professional Practice and Advocacy Consultant, Naj Siritsky, who is leaving the NSCSW staff team later this month.
Gratitude for the in-between
Category: News
Emancipation Day in Canada: Reflecting on the Legacy & Pursuing Reparations
Aug 1, 2024 — On this date in 1834, thousands of enslaved people of African descent were declared free here in Nova Scotia, and many more around the world.
Award Nominations Open: Recognize Outstanding Members of our Community
Recognize the contributions of your amazing colleagues! Submit award nominations before November 24, 2024
2024 general meetings recap
June 3, 2024 — Highlights of our special general meeting and annual general meeting in May.
Join our team: Professional Development Consultant
May 24, 2024 — The NSCSW is hiring a Professional Development Consultant. Applications close on June 18, 2024.
Nova Scotia College of Social Workers highlights crucial gaps in places of safety following Auditor General’s report
May 7, 2024 — In light of the Auditor General’s new report concerning places of safety in Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) calls attention to the significant gaps in the report regarding its understanding of service users’ needs, the realities of social workers, and how these factors contribute to the reported challenges in the delivery of places of safety.
Statement on the Minister of Justice’s comments
Apr 19, 2024 — Yesterday, on the anniversary of the mass casualty tragedy in Colchester and Cumberland counties, the Minister of Justice repeatedly insisted to media that gender-based violence is not an epidemic in our province. He apologized on the same day. Let’s take a moment to remind ourselves of the deep roots of violence, and recommit to ending it, together.
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Join our team: Administrative support, membership services
Apr 8, 2024 — NSCSW is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant, Membership Services. The application deadline is Apr 22, 2024.
MEDIA RELEASE: Nova Scotians join social workers in a courageous chorus for mental health advocacy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2024 KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) celebrated National Social Work Month with a collaborative virtual mini-conference about mental health advocacy on Monday March 25. Free and open to the public, NSCSW’s third annual Advocacy Day brought together social workers with allied health partners, community… Read more »
National Social Work Month 2024
Mar 1, 2024 — This year’s National Social Work Month celebrations honour the shared values that guide us on our individual and collective journeys of truth, reconciliation, equity, and inclusion.
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