Tag: social justice

Aug 22, 2023 — Social workers are invited to learn about the traditional African concept of Ubuntu during your lunch break.

Jul 31, 2023 — Our social justice committee’s panel series is back! Let’s share our big ideas about how to protect kids from conversion practices in Nova Scotia.

Jul 27, 2023 — Be more prepared to practice with and alongside Muslim people and communities. Ax Montasser will share lived experiences and perspective as a social work student and an active leader in their mosque.

Jul 26, 2023 — Be more prepared to practice with and alongside Black people in queer and trans communities. Vincent Mousseau, RSW, will share their research on Black LGBTQIA+ identity development.

22 Jun, 2023 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s special general meeting in May. Video recording is included.

Jul 17, 2023 — Learn more about the NSCSW’s strategy to respond to moral distress in social workers and health care workers by integrating advocacy into our practice.

May 31, 2023 — join us at our media conference as we share the findings and recommendations of the child welfare consultation completed by Wisdom2Action

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,

May 12-13 2023 — Workshops and small group discussions will offer opportunities for participants to collaboratively deconstruct and critically investigate the concept of allyship, and to reflect on how the themes of the conference resonate with their personal and professional context.

The goal of this virtual conference is to situate these conversations in a larger reflection about social work’s role in building true social justice.

You are more than a diagnosis. We all are. And our province deserves systems that integrate the social determinants of mental health and well-being. Learn more about our campaign, and join us in advocacy.