June 18, 2026 — National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 aren’t just dates to acknowledge. They’re an invitation to truly engage, to learn, to reflect, and to create new meaning and new approaches to the work we do.
Sep 25, 2025 — The NSCSW has officially launched its new 2026 Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, a foundational document designed to advance reconciliation, reparations, uphold justice, and ensure the safe and ethical delivery of social work services across the province.
Sep 25, 2025 — A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action. This 10-year mark serves as a powerful moment for reflection, accountability, and a renewed commitment to the path of reconciliation. Today, we are proud to publicly launch the new Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that will take effect in 2026.
Jun 5, 2025 — NSCSW joins Canada in recognizing National Indigenous History Month in June, and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
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
Sept 28, 2023 — We prepare to mark the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, by honouring the survivors of the residential school system and other colonial violence.
In this issue, social workers turn a decolonization lens towards their praxis.
Jun 1, 2023 — The NSCSW encourages social workers across Nova Scotia to take time this month to learn and reflect on ways to actively work towards reconciliation and decolonization. There are many ways to honour National Indigenous Peoples Month, especially for those of us who are not Indigenous to Mi’kma’ki.
September 30, 2022 — On September 30, as part its commitment to the reconciliation process, Canada now marks a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is recognized to “honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.” As social workers, we understand that this sentence conceals deep and painful truths about intergenerational trauma and systemic injustice. We have work to do.
Sept 30, 2022 — This is the first of a series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will lead members through exploring the traditional districts of Mi’kma’ki through the lens of the Mi’kmaw language, a verb-based language that describes how each of these areas got their name.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
