News & Events

Aug 8, 2023 — Dive into how social workers in Nova Scotia can transform our approach to social justice & advocacy through our evolving code of ethics and commitment to decolonization.

July 4, 2023 — The complaints committee has imposed interim restrictions to Sherry Boyd’s registration. There are currently no findings against this member.

Aug 3, 2023 — We’re creating a tool to support Nova Scotia social workers in managing vicarious trauma and preventing burnout. And we need your feedback.

Jul 31, 2023 — Our social justice committee’s panel series is back! Let’s share our big ideas about how to protect kids from conversion practices in Nova Scotia.

Jul 27, 2023 — Be more prepared to practice with and alongside Muslim people and communities. Ax Montasser will share lived experiences and perspective as a social work student and an active leader in their mosque.

Jul 26, 2023 — Be more prepared to practice with and alongside Black people in queer and trans communities. Vincent Mousseau, RSW, will share their research on Black LGBTQIA+ identity development.

Jun 22, 2023 — The NSCSW is inviting proposals from qualified web development agencies to improve and enhance the user experience of our website. Proposal deadline August 15, 2023.

22 Jun, 2023 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s special general meeting in May. Video recording is included.

Jul 17, 2023 — Learn more about the NSCSW’s strategy to respond to moral distress in social workers and health care workers by integrating advocacy into our practice.

Jun 8, 2023 — Children are especially vulnerable to the growing discourse of hatred and alienation that’s targeting 2SLGBTQIA+ people and communities. Advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ people is also part of our necessary labour of decolonization.