March 16, 2022 — It’s National Social Work Month! Please join the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers for our first Advocacy Day.
March 16, 2022 — It’s National Social Work Month! Please join the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers for our first Advocacy Day.
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.
February 1, 2022 — The theme for our province’s celebration of African Heritage Month this year is Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians. NSCSW is honouring this month with two special events.
February 16, 2022 — Join us for an online panel discussion about social justice issues and resources affecting mental health for African, Caribbean & Black Nova Scotians.
February 17, 2022 — Join us for a lunch & learn with several of the contributors to Africentric Social Work, a recently published text.
January 26, 2022 — There are unique human rights issues at stake in the Nova Scotian government’s decision to argue against accessible housing choice. Join our panel discussion to learn more.
December 24, 2021 — We call on the provincial government to shift their approach to public policy, to ensure that policy reflects the sentiment that “we are all in this together.”
January 20, 2022 — An online panel discussion to address the ways that homelessness and housing insecurity affect mental health. All are welcome.
November 18, 2021 — November 20 has been named the Transgender Day of Remembrance since 1999. In honour of day, we’re hosting a panel discussion on the following Monday, and I hope you can join us.
In this issue, our contributors consider how Nova Scotia’s housing crisis and homelessness are inextricably interconnected with social determinants of health and well-being.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.