BC Association of Social Workers

06/11/2026

Indigenous Allyship & Anti-Racism
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

This course is for professionals who want to learn more about what being an ally to Indigenous peoples and practical tools to incorporate anti-racism into their professional practice.

More information and registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-allyship-anti-racism-tickets-1990063444333

05/21/2026

This course is for professionals who want to learn more about what being an ally to Indigenous peoples and practical tools to incorporate anti-racism into their professional practice.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990063444333?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/21/2026

This webinar is for professionals who want to learn more about being an ally to Indigenous peoples and practical tools to incorporate anti-racism into their professional practice.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous-allyship-anti-racism-tickets-1990063444333

05/14/2026

We extend our sincere thanks to Phil Mach for his dedicated service as President of the BC Association of Social Workers. His contributions to the profession and to this community have been deeply valued.

As we move forward, Vice President Vanessa Key Craig will serve as Acting President until the upcoming Annual General Meeting, where a new Executive will be elected. The Board and Association remain focused on continuity, relational practice, supporting the governance needs of the organization, and supporting social workers across British Columbia. There is a shared sense of care and steadiness as we continue this work together.

We remain dedicated to advancing and supporting the social work profession throughout the province, in partnership with our members and the communities we serve.

We are grateful to our members across British Columbia for your ongoing engagement, leadership, and care for the profession. It is an honour to continue this work together.

- BC Association of Social Workers Board

05/12/2026

Our upcoming webinar will provide a practical and accessible overview of coaching and how it differs from therapy within the context of social work practice.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1986179669859?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/11/2026

This session will focus on the art of super-vision: the ability to stand back and see one's practice through a new lens. We will dive into what super-vision is and isn't, how to prepare for the supervisory relationship, how to set boundaries and expectations, how to provide and receive feedback and the importance of integrating super-vision into your practice.

This session will focus on the art of super-vision: the ability to stand back and see one's practice through a new lens.

05/05/2026

Join us online for our Annual General Meeting on June 11, 2026! The CPD presenter this year will be Guy Felicella and the formal AGM portion will start at 7pm.

Members and non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. Only members can vote.

If you are not already a member of the BC Association of Social Workers, please consider joining and working with us to strengthen professional social work in BC.

Register here: https://bcasw.org/about-bcasw/annual-general-meeting

04/29/2026

Join us on May 14th where we will focus on the art of super-vision: the ability to stand back and see one's practice through a new lens.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1986177844399?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/27/2026

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 💙

At the BC Association of Social Workers, we know that the strength of our profession is rooted in community—and community is built by people who give their time, energy, and expertise in service of others.

This National Volunteer Week, we are proud to recognize and thank the incredible volunteers who help move our work forward every day.

To our Board of Directors
To our committee members, who lend their expertise to advance our priorities and strengthen our impact…
And to our Communities of Practice, who create spaces for connection, learning, and collective growth across the province…
Your contributions are deeply valued.

You are helping to shape the future of social work in British Columbia—strengthening our profession, advancing advocacy, and supporting meaningful connection among members.

We are so grateful for your commitment, your leadership, and your belief in this work.

Thank you for all that you do!

04/19/2026

The webinar reviews the current state of MAiD, key disability concerns, recent developments including proposed Federal and Albertan legislation, and the proposed expansion of MAiD to include mental illness as the sole underlying condition.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disability-and-maid-a-review-of-issues-and-current-developments-tickets-1986402692927?aff=oddtdtcreator