News & Events

June 29, 2022 — We have more lunch and learns on the calendar for members to ask questions about the new professional development requirements.

Jun 16, 2022 — The complaints committee has imposed interim restrictions to Philip Patey’s registration. There are currently no findings against this member.

June 16, 2022 — We celebrate what has been accomplished thus far, we seek to inspire hope within ourselves and our communities, and we recommit ourselves to striving for queer justice, and for justice for all people. We hope you will join us in working towards a more just world.

July 18, 2022 — Webinar covering everything you always wanted to know about supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and their families. Open to all allied service providers in NS.

June 13, 2022 — We’re collaborating with Wisdom2Action to develop a policy paper on the improvements needed for Nova Scotia’s child welfare system. If you have experience with this system, please consider filling out a survey to help guide our efforts.

July 6, 2022 — An opportunity for NSCSW members to learn about the 2022 changes to PD and ask questions

2 Jun, 2022 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s two general meetings in May. Video recordings of both meetings are included.

Jun 1, 2022 — There are many ways to honour National Indigenous Peoples Month, especially for those of us who are not Indigenous to Mi’kma’ki. The NSCSW encourages social workers across Nova Scotia to take time this month to learn and reflect on ways to actively work towards reconciliation and decolonization.

June 29, 2022 — A virtual tour of the Mi’kmaq Resource Centre at Cape Breton University, for NSCSW members during National Indigenous History Month.

May 25, 2022 — A crucial part of our land acknowledgement was omitted from our special general meeting and annual general meeting this month. Alec Stratford shares an apology.