News & Events

Oct 21, 2025 — Two years after a cancer diagnosis, Michelynn Touesnard, MSW, reflects on the challenges of navigating Nova Scotia’s health care system.

Nov 21, 2025 — Join NSCSW in Halifax to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2026, with troubleshooting tips. Note the changed renewal deadline!

Nov 5, 2025 — Join NSCSW in New Minas to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

Nov 4, 2025 — Join NSCSW in Yarmouth to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

Oct 31, 2025 — Connect with social workers and explore the complex subject of self-care and prevention of burnout, secondary stress & vicarious trauma.

Oct 29, 2025 — An introductory webinar focused on critical examination of key gender-based violence concepts in social work practice. (This webinar is a prerequisite for a in-person miniconference in November.)

Sep 25, 2025 — Courtenay Vickers, RD, considers the role of social workers in supporting service users’ relationships with food, eating, and nourishing their bodies.

Sep 25, 2025 — The NSCSW has officially launched its new 2026 Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, a foundational document designed to advance reconciliation, reparations, uphold justice, and ensure the safe and ethical delivery of social work services across the province.

Sep 25, 2025 — A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action. This 10-year mark serves as a powerful moment for reflection, accountability, and a renewed commitment to the path of reconciliation. Today, we are proud to publicly launch the new Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that will take effect in 2026.