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.
Oct 4, 2023 — Join Alec Stratford for the final session of a three-part series about navigating the social determinants of mental health.
Sep 22, 2023 — Join Alec Stratford for the second session of a three-part series about navigating the social determinants of mental health.
Sep 7, 2023 — Join Alec Stratford for the first session of a three-part series about navigating the social determinants of mental health.
Mar 1, 2023 — A National Social Work Month message from Alec Stratford, NSCSW Executive Director/Registrar
2 Jun, 2022 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s two general meetings in May. Video recordings of both meetings are included.
May 25, 2022 — A crucial part of our land acknowledgement was omitted from our special general meeting and annual general meeting this month. Alec Stratford shares an apology.
May 5, 2022 — The clinical committee has revised their proposal that will be discussed at next week’s SGM, in accordance with legal advice received by the College and member feedback during consultations.
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.
The Department of Community Services recently conducted a mandatory review of the Children and Family Services Act. The NSCSW was consulted on this matter and followed up the consultation with a written submission. The NSCSW is publicly releasing its submission, as it believes that under its mandate in the Social Workers Act it is compelled to do so.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
