News & Events

November 18, 2022 — In honour of National Child Day, join Dalhousie University and IWK Health, along with the Healthy Populations Institute and the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, for this special virtual event featuring a collective of passionate advocates for a critical conversation on Child and Youth Well-Being in Nova Scotia and the formation of a provincial Child and Youth Commission

Nov 18, 2022 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to develop their professional ethics by collaboratively exploring possible scenarios. The first session in this new quarterly series will explore the varied ethical dilemmas and options that members may need to weigh and consider if they have a concern about a colleague.

Nov 15, 2022 — A workshop on the registration renewal process for members, with the context of the new professional development requirements.

Issued: October 3, 2022 Leanne (Dawn) Archambault On December 20, 2021, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court issued a Permanent Injunction Order restraining and enjoining Ms. Archambault from, among other things: taking, assuming, or using the titles of social worker and Registered Social Worker, or making use of any abbreviation of such titles, or any name,… Read more »

Nov 14, 2022 — Join the NSCSW and the Moving Beyond the Binary team to explore how to become more inclusive in your practice and organization.

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