Tag: Africentric

Jan 30, 2025 — African Heritage Month begins this weekend. The theme for 2025 is Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.

February 27, 2025 — A community of practice for Black & African Nova Scotian social workers to talk ethics & practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work.

Feb 3, 2025 — A panel of three African Nova Scotian members of NSCSW share their insights into principles of Africentric social work practice.

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.