News & Events

Sept 28, 2023 — We prepare to mark the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, by honouring the survivors of the residential school system and other colonial violence.

Oct 27, 2023 — Ethicist Moji Adurogbangba will join us from British Columbia to explore the ethical implications of allyship, and share some theoretical frameworks that can help social workers conceptualize the journey toward becoming better allies.

Oct 25, 2023 — Join Indigevisor to learn about ways for social workers to learn and unlearn in the necessary journey toward reconciliation.

Oct 20, 2023 — NSCSW & Treaty Partners are hosting a webinar designed to help community professionals and social workers take part in the necessary process of reconciliation, and become better treaty partners with Indigenous people and communities.

Oct 19, 2023 — Join NSCSW and the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee for an interactive evening panel discussion moderated by Michelle Sutherland-Allan, RSW.

Sep 11, 2023 — Nova Scotia has the opportunity to lead by example and show that children’s welfare always comes first. No matter what gender they express, what school they attend, or what language they speak there.

Oct 12 – Nov 30 — An 8-week seminar on Bowen family systems theory. NSCSW members only.

In this issue, social workers turn a decolonization lens towards their praxis.

Oct 11, 2023 — Join us for a case study of how the Mental Wellness Assistance Society of Nova Scotia aims to increase access to psychotherapy.

Sep 5, 2023 — We are excited to share a collaboration between the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) and a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funded project titled, “Voices That Count: Providing Culturally Inclusive Mental Health and Substance Use Health Service Delivery to Youth of African Descent in Canada.” led by Dr. Ifeyinwa Mbakogu.