News & Events

Help shape the profession’s future in our province as part of the NSCSW Council! We’re now accepting nominations for several College Council positions. Submit your nomination no later than Monday, April 8 at 4:30 PM ADT.

Mar 15, 2024 — In this quarterly series, Nova Scotian social workers are invited to develop their professional ethics by collaboratively exploring possible scenarios. This session will explore ethical concerns that must be considered regarding the projected expansion of medical assistance in dying criteria in Canada.

Feb 15, 2024 — Join us during National Social Work Month to discuss the future of our profession.

Mar 13, 2024 — Learn how to transform any group in the helping field into a social work group.

Mar 11, 2024 — NSCSW members are invited to review a draft of guidelines for integrating social justice advocacy into practice.

Mar 6, 2024 — Social workers in Northern NS are invited to join an in-person event for National Social Work Month 2024.

Mar 4, 2024 — Social workers in Western NS are invited to join an in-person event for National Social Work Month 2024.

1 Feb, 2024 — During 2023, the College undertook a preliminary review of this program using a reflective thematic analysis of completed candidacy records from 2019-2022. We are pleased to be able to share the results with our members, and to announce the reinstatement of the Candidacy Committee.

Mar 1, 2024 — Please join us as we kick off a month of exciting events for National Social Work Month! The scope of our profession is broad, and our members and their communities across the province are incredibly diverse, but this year’s theme identifies common values that bring us together and lay a foundation for safer social work practice.

1 Feb, 2024 — The 2024 African Heritage Month theme is Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova Scotians. We invite social workers to celebrate and recognize the history and culture of people of African descent.