2010
ACSW - National Social Work Week
"Social Workers Speaking up: Poverty costs"
March 1 – 7, 2010
Social Work Week ad to run in the Edmonton Journal, the Calgary Herald and all the major dailies in Alberta on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. View the ad here.
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CASW Joint Proclamation and NSWM Greetings
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Social Work Week Events
Grande Prairie - Brown Bag Lunch
Grande Prairie Area Coordinators invite social workers to a Brown Bag Lunch in recognition of National Social Work Week. Bring your agencies brochures and flyers to share with your fellow social workers.
- Event: Brown Bag Lunch
- Date: Monday, March 1
- Time: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
- Location: QEII Hospital Auditorium, 10409 98 Street
- Bring your Brown Bag Lunch and change for parking fees.
Grande Prairie - Community Luncheon with local lawyers
Grande Prairie Area Coordinators invite social workers to a Community Luncheon with local lawyers.
- Event: Community Luncheon
- Date: Thursday, March 4
- Time: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
- Location: QEII Hospital Auditorium, 10409 98 Street
- RSVP: by March 1 to ACSW Reception at nearintn@acsw.ab.ca or toll free 1.800.661.3089
High Prairie - SWW Dinner
Please bring a donation for the High Prairie and District Food Bank
- Date: Thursday, March 4
- Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Location: Ma's Restaurant
St.Albert - Conscious Reflections Workshop
St. Albert Area Coordinators invite all social workers in the St.Albert area to their next RSW Networking Meeting and a Conscious Reflections Workshop with Sue Stephens, RSW, Spiritual Minister.
- Event: Conscious Reflections Workshop - 'Transformative Practices - What's Out There and How You Can Access It'
- Credits: 3 Category A
- Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010
- Time: Noon - 1:00 pm (luncheon) & 1:00 - 4:00 pm (workshop)
- Location: Grandin Clubhouse
- Fee: $25.00
- Register: Download form here
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National Educational Webcast
In celebration of NSWM, CASW is pleased to offer a free one-hour National Educational Webcast for social workers who are members of CASW member organizations on the 2010 NSWM theme, “Social Workers Speaking Up: Poverty Costs.” Non-members are invited to join in at the nominal cost of $30.00.
When: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. (EST)
This National Educational Webcast is timely given the compounding costs of poverty on our most vulnerable populations that social workers from across Canada are witnessing as consequence of the most recent economic downturn. Canada is at a public policy crossroads for the development of a national strategy for poverty reduction. Presenters will emphasize the increasing cost of poverty among marginalized populations.
Presenters will draw on practice experience and client stories to motivate social workers in their efforts to advocate on behalf of clients. They will share experiences of supporting marginalized populations, working towards the adoption of poverty reduction strategies and more equitable support services.
The event will be introduced by CASW President Darlene MacDonald and presented in English. The format of the webcast includes a 30-minute interactive audio-streamed PowerPoint presentation, followed by a question and answer session moderated by CASW Vice-President Elaine Campbell.
Presenters
Brian Adams (MSW, RSW)
Brian is a social worker and former Director of Community Mental Health Services at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in Orillia, Ontario. Brian has been a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers Mental Health Advisory Committee since its inception and has taken a leadership role in the development of mental health programs in Simcoe County, Ontario.
Paul O’Hara (MSW, RSW)
Since 1981, Paul has been Community Social Worker-Advocate at the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, focusing on the social determinants of health. Paul’s interests include anti-poverty and housing/homelessness issues. Paul has taught at Maritime School of Social Work (now Dalhousie University School of Social Work) since 1991 with a focus on social justice and anti-oppressive social work practice.
Eveline Milliken (MSW, RSW, PHD)
Eveline is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Social Work's Inner City Social Work Program. Eveline’s research interests include creating culturally safe environments; long-term effects of marginalization; transformationalchild welfare policy and practice, especially in inner city and aboriginal communities; feminist /anti-oppressive practice; communication and social work practice.
Registration
Space is limited, so register early. Deadline for registration is March 5, 2010. If you are interested in registering for the webcast, please e-mail the CASW National Office at casw@casw-acts.ca. As you may be aware, all e-mails sent to CASW receive an automated response; please disregard this message as you will receive an e-mail specifically concerning registration for the 2010 webcast within a few days.
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CASW - National Social Work Month
"Social Workers Speaking Up: Poverty Costs"
March 1 - 31, 2010
Social workers daily see the costs of poverty – emotional, physical, social, and financial. These numbers make it hard for others to ignore. If we want to ensure the health and well-being of all people living in Canada, poverty reduction is the best starting point. Poverty costs people their physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being. During National Social Work Month, social workers call upon citizens to recognize the impacts of poverty and to support its eradication.
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2009
International Federation of Social Work and Canadian Association of Social Work
are celebrating World Social Work Day, March 17, 2009
The general theme for the World Social Work Day 2009 is
"Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda".
- Press release (IFSW)
- Poster
- Press release (CASW)
For more information and to read about activities around the world, visit: www.ifsw.org or www.casw-acts.ca.
Social Workers Making a Difference in Women's Lives
National Social Work Week
March 1 – 7, 2009
National Social Work Week in Alberta for 2009 is March 1 – 7. Our theme this year is Social Workers Making a Difference in Women’s Lives. Social Workers are employed in settings that serve women such as women’s shelters, children and youth services, and health care settings. Women continue to be vulnerable and marginalized in our society. Social workers support women to overcome obstacles that hinder their healthy functioning.
Please note that our theme is not consistent with the 2009 theme of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) for the first time. ACSW strives to work collaboratively with CASW. Unfortunately, CASW changed the previously agreed upon theme after ACSW had done extensive work incorporating the theme into the 2009 conference. We apologize for any confusion regarding this.
Visit CASW at http://www.casw-acts.ca/
CASW Education Webcast: Seniors and Mental Health Seminar Thursday, March 5, 2009 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm EST
In celebration of National Social Work Month, CASW is pleased to offer a one-hour educational webcast on the topic of seniors and mental health. Free access is provided for social workers who are members of CASW member organizations; others are invited to join at the cost of $30.00.
Download the information flyer here or email: casw@casw-acts.ca
Information about CASW National Social Work Month can be found at www.casw-acts.ca.
In March of each year, social workers throughout the country celebrate National Social Work Week in recognition of the contributions of social workers to society.
National Social Work Week gives all social workers in Canada an occasion to celebrate our social ideals and values, and to tell the world around us that this is what we believe in.
The goals of Social Week in Alberta include:
- Educating the public about the wide range of roles social workers perform
- Heightening the professional profile of Registered Social Workers (RSWs)
- Encouraging organizations who employ Registered Social Workers and the communities that benefit from their efforts, to celebrate the role and contribution of RSWs by hosting a wide variety of events.
Events held previously include: BBQs, proclamations by local, provincial and federal governments, articles published in the media, awards ceremonies, continuing competence workshops, information displays at workplaces, conferences, luncheons, and awareness raising mailouts.
RSWs across the province are encouraged to form planning groups to promote National Social Work Week. ACSW has resources available to assist in celebrating. Local Area Coordinators also have access to resources and may assist in planning events. Please check our web site (www.acsw.ab.ca) or call our office 1-800-661-3089 or in Edmonton 421-1167 for more information.
