Tag: Indigenous

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.

Jun 14, 2023 — This session is part of an ongoing series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will introduce members to Mi’kmaw traditional and ecological knowledge.

Jun 12, 2023 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to an online lunch & learn session during Indigenous History Month to explore Canadian settler identity.

Apr 27, 2023 — Becoming an ally is challenging, but it is a vital skill for ethical social work practice and conscientious living in a world that remains plagued by systemic violence. Join our virtual conference on May 11-12 to explore the ethics of allyship,

Mar 23, 2023 — Join NSCSW and the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee for an evening panel discussion about Indigenous perspectives on health, healthcare, healing, and well-being.

Mar 10, 2023 — Michelle Lebrun introduces NSCSW members to a Mi’kmaw perspective on intergenerational trauma. This is the second session of a three-part series about practicing social work in Mi’kma’ki.

Feb 10, 2023 — An overview and introduction to what social workers should know about working with Indigenous persons in Mi’kma’ki. This is the first session of a three-part series with Michelle Lebrun about practicing social work in Mi’kma’ki.

Jan 27, 2023 — This is the fifth session of a series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will offer members an introduction to Mi’kmaw history as preserved in the Glooscap legends.

Dec 9, 2022 — This is the fourth session of a series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will introduce members to Mi’kmaw beliefs, discussing both precontact spirituality and Christianity.