Tag: advocacy

Jul 12, 2024 — An overview of gender-based violence in the disability community for Nova Scotian social workers

Jun 6, 2024 — June is National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. Let’s talk about how these are connected in our pursuit of reconciliation

May 9, 2024 — We must begin to become aware of the role of unconscious bias in shaping our beliefs. Being aware of the factors that shape our understanding of the world around us is crucial to ensuring safe(R) social work practice.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2024 KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) celebrated National Social Work Month with a collaborative virtual mini-conference about mental health advocacy on Monday March 25. Free and open to the public, NSCSW’s third annual Advocacy Day brought together social workers with allied health partners, community… Read more »

Mar 14, 2024 — It’s National Social Work Month, and we’re getting ready to put our values into practice in a big way. Join us at Advocacy Day on March 25.

Mar 1, 2024 — This year’s National Social Work Month celebrations honour the shared values that guide us on our individual and collective journeys of truth, reconciliation, equity, and inclusion.

Mar 25, 2024 — It’s National Social Work Month! Please join the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers for our third annual Advocacy Day conference.

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.

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

Jan 18, 2024 — This interdisciplinary series offers professional development and networking opportunities to support allied health professionals in co-creating better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.