News & Events

23-24 Jun, 2021 — A two-day workshop to help practitioners support individuals, families and communities who are grieving. Facilitator: Serena Lewis

15 June, 2021 — An online panel discussion about the unique needs and issues facing Indigenous communities when accessing mental health care services in NS.

June 2, 2021 — For the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies, June is considered Pride Month, a chance to learn, honour, celebrate and recommit ourselves to working for justice and equality for all people. In light of this, we want to share some helpful resources with our social work community.

Jun 11, 2020 — Special Meeting of NSCSW Members called to address discussion items postponed from AGM

May 31, 2021 − The hearts of NSCSW members, Council and staff are heavy with the news that 215 bodies children’s bodies were discovered at the former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, on the territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation.

25 May 2021 − Today marks one year since the brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin. May his memory serve as a global catalyst for justice and healing.

The Spring 2021 issue of Connection magazine includes the NSCSW’s annual report for 2020

May 19, 2021 — Join NSCSW staff member Nadia Siritsky, SWC, for an overview of the research related to compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, and how these affect social workers. Participants will learn to identify the ethical implications of a lack of attention to this pervasive issue, and will learn about several techniques and strategies to address this problem.

Almost a year ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked a global awakening about the pervasiveness and lethality of systemic racism. Yesterday, Derek Chauvin, the officer who knelt upon his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds while he pleaded for breath, was finally convicted. Former US President Barack Obama commented in the New York… Read more »

April 19, 2021 − The NSCSW has recently gone through a comprehensive review of our staff organization, and made several changes to attend to our mandate in the Social Workers Act and our five year strategic plan. Alec introduces members to two new people on our staff team, and new roles for existing staff.