Tag: social justice

Aug 9, 2024 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to explore the intersections of disability, poverty, and medical assistance in dying (MAiD) with Dr. Tammy Bernasky, professor at Cape Breton University.

Jul 26, 2024 — Big Ideas in Mental Health is an ongoing series of panel discussions developed by the Social Justice Committee of the NSCSW. These discussions bring together people with lived experience, frontline service providers, and researchers, to provide a 360° view of the social determinants of mental health and wellbeing. Join us as we discuss the intersections between neurodiversity, trauma, mental health & social justice concerns.

Jul 24, 2024 — This Pride season, NSCSW invites Nova Scotia social workers to learn about identifying conversion practices & supporting recovery from them.

Jul 12, 2024 — An overview of gender-based violence in the disability community for Nova Scotian social workers

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

May 9, 2024 — We must begin to become aware of the role of unconscious bias in shaping our beliefs. Being aware of the factors that shape our understanding of the world around us is crucial to ensuring safe(R) social work practice.

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.

Apr 30, 2024 — Social workers are invited to consider how supporting ethical praxis requires practitioners to address unconscious bias & vicarious trauma.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2024 KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) celebrated National Social Work Month with a collaborative virtual mini-conference about mental health advocacy on Monday March 25. Free and open to the public, NSCSW’s third annual Advocacy Day brought together social workers with allied health partners, community… Read more »

Mar 14, 2024 — It’s National Social Work Month, and we’re getting ready to put our values into practice in a big way. Join us at Advocacy Day on March 25.