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Pjila’si: Community of practice for Mi’kmaw & Indigenous social workers

Pjila’si: Community of practice for Mi’kmaw & Indigenous social workers

14 March, 2025 — Closed space for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous social workers to discuss ethics, practice issues, & build connections for safer social work practice.

National Child Day 2024: Nature Rules the World!

Oct 24, 2024 — For the third consecutive year, the NSCSW is joining with community partners for an event celebrating National Child Day. Join us online, or in-person in Halifax, on November 20.

Settler Accountability

On September 19, 2024, NSCSW staff member attended Cape Breton’s University Department of Social Work conference, Allies: Working Together on the Path of Change.

PANEL: Decolonizing our care

Oct 9, 2024 — Mi’kmaw Elders and service providers join us for the fourth panel discussion in the NSCSW’s 2024 collaborative care series.

Making room for learning and unlearning in June

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

Lunch & Learn: Mi’kmaq language & values

Jun 7, 2024 — An introduction to the Mi’kmaw language, to support safe(R) practice by Nova Scotian social workers.

Lunch & Learn: Supporting Indigenous people in urban settings

Jun 6, 2024 — An introduction to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, and discussion of social work with Indigenous people living in urban settings.

Reconnecting with one another and with our purpose

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.

Pre-conference lecture: First voices

May 10, 2024 — Let’s prepare for our upcoming conference! Dr. Fyre Jean Graveline is sharing her deep knowledge of first voice praxis with us.