News

October 6, 2022 — The Council of the NSCSW is accepting letter of intent from any members interested in joining the College’s clinical committee. Apply no later than November 6, 2022.

Nov 1, 2022 — A workshop on the registration renewal process for members, with the context of the new professional development requirements.

September 30, 2022 — On September 30, as part its commitment to the reconciliation process, Canada now marks a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is recognized to “honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.” As social workers, we understand that this sentence conceals deep and painful truths about intergenerational trauma and systemic injustice. We have work to do.

Oct 26, 2022 — This is the second of a series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will lead members through what social workers need to know when visiting Mi’kmaw people, in order to ensure culturally sensitive services.

Oct 19, 2022 — An opportunity for NSCSW members to learn about the 2022 changes to PD and ask questions

18 Oct – 6 Dec 2022 — an intensive 8 week exploration of Bowen family systems theory offered by Anne Pirie and Jim Morton

Oct 18, 2022 — A workshop on the registration renewal process for members, with the context of the new professional development requirements.

September 18, 2022 — Many Indigenous leaders and advocates have called for the occasion of the Queen’s funeral to be a national day of reflection on the consequences of colonization. May this day inspire us to work toward a decolonized future.

October 14, 2022 — Half-day miniconference on the implications of recent social work research about social justice and mental health in Canada

Sept 30, 2022 — This is the first of a series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will lead members through exploring the traditional districts of Mi’kma’ki through the lens of the Mi’kmaw language, a verb-based language that describes how each of these areas got their name.