Tag: social justice

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.

Apri 5, 2024 — Drawing from her research and experience, MSW student Tanya McHarg will explore decolonization in social work practice and education.

Apri 4, 2024 — Drawing from research and discussions with a range of community social workers, BSW student Brooke Collicutt will lead us through an exploration of disordered eating and how colonization has shaped our understanding of what “disordered” eating is.

Mar 25, 2024 — It’s National Social Work Month! Please join the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers for our third annual Advocacy Day conference.