/socialwork/taxonomy/term/912/all en /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-dr-nicole-ives-recipient-meritorious-service-decoration-civil-division-359542 <blockquote> <p>Dr. Nicole Ives has been awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration – Civil Division in recognition for her leadership in developing Indigenous Access ���ϲʿ������. </p> <p>This honour, one of the highest in the country, and is conferred by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada. It is a testament to Nicole’s dedication and service to Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada. To read more about this honour and Nicole's work, please click on the link below to read an article ���ϲʿ������ Arts News. </p></blockquote> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:35:50 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 5105 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-delphine-collin-vezina-being-elected-fellow-royal-society-canada-academy-social-359291 <p>You can read more about this incredible recognition in the ���ϲʿ������ Reporter article<b> </b><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-royal-society-of-canada-2024/">Twelve ���ϲʿ������ professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - ���ϲʿ������ Reporter</a></p> <p> </p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:36:20 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 5072 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/alicia-boatswain-kyte-receives-2024-world-cultural-council-special-recognition-award-357723 <h4>Congratulations, Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, for receiving the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!</h4> <p>Each year, the World Cultural Council recognizes outstanding early career research leaders.</p> <p>Professor Boatswain-Kyte is one of four selected from ���ϲʿ������. A wonderful recognition of Professor Boatswain-Kyte critical work focused on child welfare, racial disparities and anti-Black racism, and Community engagement in pursuit of social justice.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:24:09 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 5009 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/jordan-cowie-bcom24-reflects-journey-mcgill-desautels-valedictorian-357534 <p><strong>Jordan Cowie</strong>, ���ϲʿ������ Desautels Faculty of Management’s 2024 valedictorian, spoke with the ���ϲʿ������ Reporter about her student experience and shared her insights upon completing her degree. Graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Labour-Management Relations and Human Resources, Jordan chose ���ϲʿ������ for its affordability and proximity to her family in Westchester, N.Y., and for her strong affinity to Montreal’s urban and natural beauty.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:32:03 +0000 admin 5008 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/event/meet-author-speaker-series-discuss-book-transforming-social-work-field-education-new-insights-351328 <p>The TFEL project invites you to register for the Meet the Author Speaker Series to discuss the book: “Transforming Social Work Field Education: New Insights from Practice Research and Scholarship.”</p> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:06:10 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4835 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/event/2023-kagedan-lecture-series-social-work-human-rights-348706 <p><strong>SAVE THE DATE!</strong></p> <p><strong>���ϲʿ������ Ukrainian Mental Health Aid Initiative: Cultural & Linguistic Competences Acquired and Lessons Learned?”</strong></p> <p><strong>Speaker: Dr. Nate Fuks</strong></p> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:13:36 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4725 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/statement-supporting-queer-non-binary-and-trans-peoples-351227 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:31:33 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4820 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/event/black-transnational-perspectives-social-work-symposium-351003 <p>���ϲʿ������’s School of Social Work is thrilled to co-organize an inaugural symposium on Black Transnational perspectives in Social Work.</p> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:52:11 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4816 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-myriam-denov-elected-academy-social-sciences-350576 <p>The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) honours new Fellows.  Among the three new Fellows elected to the Academy of Social Sciences is Professor of Social Work and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children, Families and Armed Conflict, <a href="/socialwork/about/people/faculty/denov">Myriam Denov</a>.</p> <p>Her award-winning scholarship and advocacy for children and families affected by war and migration have been previously recognized with the SSHRC Insight Award and the Killam Research Fellowship. In 2015, Denov was elected a Member of the RSC’s College.  </p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:17:00 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4772 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/event/part-3uprooting-anti-black-racism-strategies-and-approaches-public-health-345589 <p>550 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3A 1B9, CA</p> <p>Free webinars focusing on Anti-Black racism and health. You can sign up for one, two, or all three. It’s sponsored by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:46:00 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4602 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/event/part-1-blacklivesmatter-public-health-critical-race-theory-historical-roots-and-legacies-anti-black-345587 <p>Free webinars focusing on Anti-Black racism and health. You can sign up for one, two, or all three.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:39:17 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4600 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/event/part-2-anti-black-racism-look-social-and-physiological-health-impacts-injustice-345588 <p>Free webinars focusing on Anti-Black racism and health. You can sign up for one, two, or all three.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:43:56 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4601 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-nona-moscovitz-who-was-appointed-board-directors-ciusss-centre-ouest-344102 <p>Nona Moscovitz, the instructor for the MSW advanced clinical practice Use of Self course and the BSW Integrative Seminar and Mental Health courses,  has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de I’Ile de Montreal as the mental health expert on the board.</p> <p>This appointment recognizes Nona’s extensive practice, supervision and teaching experience in this area.  Felicitations Nona!</p> <p> </p> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:45:53 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4536 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/cindy-blackstock-awarded-sshrcs-highest-honour-344008 <p>Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock on being awarded the SSHRC Gold Medal, the agency’s highest honour.</p> <p>“The Gold Medal is awarded to an individual whose sustained leadership, dedication, and originality of thought have inspired students and colleagues alike.”</p> <p>See the <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/cindy-blackstock-awarded-sshrcs-highest-honour/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wn_Dec01_ENGLISH&utm_source=whatsnewstaff&utm_term=Cindy-Blackstock-awarded-SSHRC">article</a> in the <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/">���ϲʿ������ Reporter.</a></p> <p> </p> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:39:07 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4535 at /socialwork /socialwork/channels/news/professor-james-torczyner-retires-after-almost-50-years-mcgill-remarkable-career-retrospect-341392 <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Sharon Bond, M.S.W., Ph.D., Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, M.S.W., Ph.D., Shari Brotman, M.S.W., Ph.D.,</p> <p align="center">Myriam Denov, M.S.W., Ph.D., Francine Granner, M.S.W., Julia Krane, M.S.W., Ph.D. Nicole Ives, M.S.W., Ph.D.,</p> <p align="center">Tamara Sussman, M.S.W., Ph.D. Pam Orzeck, M.S.W., Ph.D.</p> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:11:00 +0000 marilena.orsini@���ϲʿ������.Ca 4447 at /socialwork