Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

10/09/2026

We'll be closed on Monday for the long weekend. NSCSW will reopen on Tuesday Oct 13.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

CASW honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. We recognize that the impacts of colonialism continue today, and that truth and reconciliation call for more than a single day of remembrance.

CASW reaffirms that reconciliation requires sustained commitment to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, the Calls for Justice issued by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and the commitments set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

For social workers, today is a time to reflect on our role in systems that have caused harm, to learn from Indigenous knowledge and leadership, and to act in ways that support healing, justice, and sovereignty.

09/15/2026

09/04/2026

Our office is closed on Monday for Labour Day. We'll be available again on Tuesday September 8.

08/02/2026

Today is Emancipation Day. 🕊️

It marks the abolition of slavery across the British Empire in 1834. But it's also a call to action. Anti-Black racism didn't end with abolition; it lives in the systems social workers work within every day, from child welfare to health care, housing, and justice.

For social workers, confronting it isn't separate from our practice. It is our practice. The CASW Code of Ethics calls on us to pursue social justice and challenge oppression, and Emancipation Day is a reminder that work is far from finished.

CASW honours the contributions of Black Canadians by advocating for policies that dismantle systemic inequities, supporting Black-led movements and organizations, and committing to meaningful action toward racial justice in our communities.

06/09/2026

: our roadshow to discuss the Regulated Health Professions Act in person with social workers across the province was going to visit in Bridgewater and Yarmouth this week, but we've elected to cancel these two events due to low enrolment. However, we will be offering a virtual version on June 26 (https://eventbrite.ca/e/1990018852959). This free virtual event will also be recorded for the benefit of NSCSW members who aren't able to join live. We apologize for the short notice and hope you are able to join us online.

NSCSW members are invited to share feedback & insights related to upcoming regulatory changes in Nova Scotia

06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month! June is a time for celebration and reflection as social workers across Canada honour the strength, joy, and resilience of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Social workers have a responsibility to protect q***r and trans lives and to advocate for inclusive, affirming care. As we celebrate the right to live and love openly, CASW encourages social workers to:

- Learn more about 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences
- Advocate for safety and equitable policies
- Build meaningful relationships with q***r and trans communities
- Commit to providing care that is inclusive, empowering, and affirming

06/02/2026

Our team is growing! We are hiring for two new roles:

1) Project Lead, Legal Needs Assessment (33 hrs/week): Lead a community-based legal needs assessment to better understand the legal needs of migrant workers and the barriers they face in accessing legal information, services, and justice.

2) English Language Program Coordinator (15 hrs/week): Deliver our English for Migrant Workers Pilot Program, creating meaningful learning opportunities that support connection, confidence, and access to rights.

Both positions offer the opportunity to contribute to strengthening migrant worker rights and community supports in Nova Scotia.

Apply by: June 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM AT

Learn more by visiting www.migrantjusticens.ca/opportunities

05/30/2026

The NSCSW AGM is live Saturday morning.

At the AGM on Saturday May 30, 2026, NSCSW leadership will report o...