This free webinar features a panel of social workers who work with trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse communities offering practice guidance for gender affirming social work in a rapidly changing field.
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This free webinar features a panel of social workers who work with trans, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse communities offering practice guidance for gender affirming social work in a rapidly changing field.
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The free webinar is designed as a relational listening space where Indigenous social workers share their experience of working in the field, and reflecting on the lived and professional experiences of social work practice.
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This free webinar introduces social work professionals to the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence in strengthening practice across micro, mezzo, & macro levels. The session provides an accessible foundation for understanding AI.
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As BC's Unregulated Toxic Drug Public Health Emergency nears its tenth anniversary, the panel will discuss the impact of the crisis across the province, and the various measures that have been implemented or proposed to reduce and prevent harms.
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It's official! BC Social Work Week runs March 8th to 14th, 2026. Join us for free educational webinars at 630pm, March 2-5 and 9-12 as we celebrate the amazing work done by social workers across BC.
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Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of British Columbia Edward Taylor joins Piya Chattopadhyay to unpack the mental health ripple effects of mass violence and what can lead some troubled teens down a path toward harm. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives or were injured, and with the community. Thank you to the many social workers and others who have responded to this tragedy with love.
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The BC Association of Social Workers celebrates the accomplishments of social workers and promotes our profession and practice with free educational webinars during BC Social Work Week. Registration is required.
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February is Black History Month. We can celebrate by reading the biographies of some notable Black Canadians who have helped shape Canadian heritage & identity, and who have made & continue to make enormous contributions to the wellbeing, and prosperity of our country.
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The course centres Indigenous perspectives on the change required to go beyond being “informed” and to move towards culturally safer and equity-oriented organizations and services. More information & registration.
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This introductory webinar explores psychedelic-assisted therapy for B.C. social workers, covering its history, current evidence base, legislative landscape, and clinical applications of substances like psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine.
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This introductory webinar explores psychedelic-assisted therapy for B.C. social workers, covering its history, current evidence base, legislative landscape, and clinical applications of substances like psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/psychedeli...
We wish you a New Year filled with peace, hope, and joy!
28.12.2025 22:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our members, directors, and staff wish you all a safe and relaxing time spent with those nearest and dearest to you. May you have a very happy holiday season.
Our office will be on reduced hours until January 12, 2026. Please contact us by email - www.bcasw.org/contactus
The BC Association of Social Workers condemns any and all forms of antisemitism and affirms its commitment to the wellbeing of all people.
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The Representative for Children and Youth is urging the provincial government to modernize the Mental Health Act and ensure that it addresses the unique needs and circumstances of children and youth living with mental health challenges.
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The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
Human rights are positive, essential, and attainable.
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The Senate of Canada report on the crisis of youth aging out of care is now available. The authors took note of BC providing care to the age of 27, MCFD's SAJE program, and the commitment to develop a system with a focus on well-being.
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We remember and honour: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse LeClair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, and Annie Turcotte.
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"As Canada observes World AIDS Day & transitions into Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, a chilling truth emerges: the country is experiencing a resurgence in HIV acquisition rates, a crisis compounded by political inaction & systemic inequities."
Ken Miller, Executive Director, Canadian AIDS Society
It is a scourge that has intensified in different settings, but this year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on one in particular: the digital realm. Violence against women seeks to silence the voices of women.
26.11.2025 02:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This session will define neuroaffirming practices in social work and explore their application across clinical, policy, and front-line settings. More info.
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This presentation will focus on exploring the Adoptee Consciousness Model (2022). The presenter, an Indigenous adoptee & social worker, shares reflections on the ACM and the implications for clinical practice.
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At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
11.11.2025 15:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Perspectives is the newsmagazine of the BC Association of Social Workers. We welcome submissions until November 30th of articles, poems, art, and more to review for publication. See our website for more details.
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This Indigenous Veterans Day, we express our gratitude for the contributions Indigenous veterans have made to Canada and the world.
08.11.2025 21:53 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 2
Thanks @vchhealthcare.bsky.social for this inspiring story about a social worker's rewarding experience of practising social work in VCH.
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The BC Association of Social Workers stands with the large majority of Members of BC’s Legislative Assembly who opposed a bill that would prohibit publicly funded employees in schools and other public bodies from making Indigenous land acknowledgements.
01.11.2025 20:51 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
What options are there for adults to plan for their support needs and to provide others with legal authority to help them, whether they need support now or in the future? Learn about the legal planning options available in BC.
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