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.
January 16, 2025 — This is a great time to consider your learning goals for 2025.
January 15, 2025 — The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is releasing its comprehensive review of the Children and Family Services Act submitted to the Department of Opportunities and Social Development in the fall of 2023.
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.
Oct 24, 2024 — For the third consecutive year, the NSCSW is joining with community partners for an event celebrating National Child Day. Join us online, or in-person in Halifax, on November 20.
October 22, 2024 — There are upcoming vacancies for public appointee seats on the NSCSW Board of Examiners (BOE). Our BOE oversees the application of regulatory policy, approves social work applicants, and makes all decision regarding the complaints and discipline matters brought before the College.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
