Tag: racism

13-14 Mar, 2023 — Free two-day workshop (1-4 p.m. AST) on social workers confronting Islamophobia with Muslim people. Open to allied professionals and the public.

Feb 22, 2023 — During African Heritage Month, NSCSW members are invited to join Tanya McHarg to explore strategies for self-care and developing resilience despite systemic racism.

Feb 16, 2023 — Join the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee and a panel of Black and African educators for this discussion during African Heritage Month.

Jan 19, 2023 — Africentric principles can be incorporated into health research, program development, and service delivery for African Nova Scotian communities. Join the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee for this research conversation.

Jan 12, 2023 — Join NSCSW and the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee for an evening panel discussion on interrogating whiteness.

March 9, 2022 — Read some critical theory. Then come talk about it! Let’s discuss how to dismantle racism in social work education and practice.

March 4 2022 — Mini-conference on challenges and opportunities of serving Nova Scotians who face intimate partner violence during the pandemic.

November 2, 2021 — Seeking nominations for a Resource Group to advise and support the CCSWR Anti-Racist Regulatory Practice Working Group.

May 31, 2021 − The hearts of NSCSW members, Council and staff are heavy with the news that 215 bodies children’s bodies were discovered at the former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, on the territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation.

25 May 2021 − Today marks one year since the brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin. May his memory serve as a global catalyst for justice and healing.