Tag: Indigenous

Oct 3, 2023 — The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers is proud to continue partnering with the Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) at the Dalhousie School of Social Work on a professional development series that began in January 2023.

Sept 28, 2023 — We prepare to mark the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, by honouring the survivors of the residential school system and other colonial violence.

Oct 25, 2023 — Join Indigevisor to learn about ways for social workers to learn and unlearn in the necessary journey toward reconciliation.

Oct 20, 2023 — NSCSW & Treaty Partners are hosting a webinar designed to help community professionals and social workers take part in the necessary process of reconciliation, and become better treaty partners with Indigenous people and communities.

Oct 19, 2023 — Join NSCSW and the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee for an interactive evening panel discussion moderated by Michelle Sutherland-Allan, RSW.

In this issue, social workers turn a decolonization lens towards their praxis.

Oct 5, 2023 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to explore indigenizing our ways of knowing, being and doing, through an arts-based meditation with Dr. Fyre Jean Graveline and the Life as Medicine Circle of Indigenous Healing Arts Team.

Jun 1, 2023 — The NSCSW encourages social workers across Nova Scotia to take time this month to learn and reflect on ways to actively work towards reconciliation and decolonization. There are many ways to honour National Indigenous Peoples Month, especially for those of us who are not Indigenous to Mi’kma’ki.

Jun 26, 2023 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to an online lunch & learn session during Indigenous History Month to explore Canada’s colonial origin story.

Jun 16, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited for a lunch & learn with Michelle Lebrun, part of a series about practicing social work in Mi’kma’ki. Must be a member of the NSCSW to attend.