Tag: Africentric

Aug 1, 2024 — On this date in 1834, thousands of enslaved people of African descent were declared free here in Nova Scotia, and many more around the world.

Jul 18, 2024 — Changes to Canada’s Divorce Act in 2019 included various measures to promote the best interests of children affected by family conflict and separation. Join NSCSW’s new Council President Robert Wright, MSW, RSW, to explore how to integrate these principles into your practice.

Apr 16, 2024 — Join us in preparing for our annual conference this May. We have two free pre-conference events planned for the coming weeks.

April 9, 2024 — The Africentric Bachelor of Social Work Cohort (ABSWC) is seeking volunteer mentors to support their students during their learning journey.

Apri 5, 2024 — Drawing from her research and experience, MSW student Tanya McHarg will explore decolonization in social work practice and education.

Mar 21, 2024 — Webinare en français avec Vincent Mousseau

Feb 29 — Join Dr. Ifeyinwa Mbakogu and her research team as they share the findings of their research with youth of African Descent (and their caregivers) who have interacted with or sought access to mental health and substance use services in Nova Scotia, as well as with mental health and substance use service providers in Nova Scotia.

Feb 28, 2024 — Vicent Mousseau, RSW, will discuss the concepts of Afropressimism and Black joy, and invite us consider their implications for social work.

Nov 14, 2023 — Join Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard and guests for a screening of two short films developed during a collaborative Africentric research project. Screening followed by panel discussion. In-person event at Black Cultural Centre in East Preston.

Sep 5, 2023 — We are excited to share a collaboration between the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) and a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funded project titled, “Voices That Count: Providing Culturally Inclusive Mental Health and Substance Use Health Service Delivery to Youth of African Descent in Canada.” led by Dr. Ifeyinwa Mbakogu.