Cindy Blackstock receives Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award
Congratulations to Dr. Cindy Blackstock for receiving the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award.听
Robson Hall at the University of Manitoba saw the Mahatma Gandhi Centre of Canada present the Peace Award to Dr. Cindy Blackstock, an advocate for First Nations children across Canada through her years of work.听听
Thanks to Prof. Marion Bogo, our first SW100 Event
In partnership with the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de L'ile de Montreal, our first听SW100 event attracted 160 participants interested in best practices in field education.
Thanks to Prof. Marion Bogo for an incredible field education training day on September 28, 2018
Professors Julia Krane and Shari Brotman celebrate Shari鈥檚 induction into the Quarter Century Club for 25 years of work at 平特五不中.
Congratulations to Professsor Shari Brotman.Every year 平特五不中 recognizes employees who have provided 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 years of continuous service to the University with a special pin celebrating this achievement.
School of Social Work 100th Anniversary Special Event - Indigenous Access 平特五不中 - Exploring the Indigenous Student Experience
School of Social Work 100th Anniversary Special EventSaturday, October 13, 2018 from 11 AM to 12:15 PM
Congratulations to Delphine Collin-V茅zina in publishing the first ever French-speaking book on complex trauma released in June 2018.
This is the first French language book to provide an overview of the growing body of research and practice addressing the problem of complex traumas and their impact on the development of children and adolescents. Taking a multidisciplinary and multifactorial approach, this book examines the causes and impacts of complex trauma, discusses explanatory models, and most importantly, presents the most recent developments in evidence-based assessment and intervention programs鈥�.
Cindy Blackstock wins Children's Aid Foundation of Canada's inaugural national award
TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - This evening at Children's Aid Foundation of Canada's Stand Up for Kids Night, Cindy Blackstock was announced as the inaugural winner of The Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award, which recognizes extraordinary Canadians or initiatives that have made an indelible mark on the child welfare landscape.
Opinion: People can't neatly be categorized by gender, sexuality It's time to break free of wrong assumptions about binaries; everyone should feel loved and supported for who they are. Marjorie Rabiau, Special to Montreal Gazette
Pride season fills me with nostalgia from听joyous memories with friends as well as听an indescribable sadness. Several years ago, a good friend of mine committed suicide. Despite being in a very loving long-term relationship and adored by his friends, he expressed being unable to听shake a feeling of not belonging. I vividly remember a conversation during which he expressed the internal distress he felt about being a gay man,听fuelled by judgment from society and his culture.
Congratulations to Professor Michael J. MacKenzie, newly appointed Professor
The 平特五不中 School of Social Work is pleased to announce that听Prof. Michael MacKenzie听will be joining the faculty as Professor of Social Work as of July 1st 2018
Relationships Matter for Youth 'Aging Out' of Care Project Video and Photo E-Book
Child welfare legislation in Canada requires youth in long-term government care to transition to adulthood and become self-sufficient at the age of majority - a phenomenon termed as 'aging out' of care. Due to this cut-off of services, youth exiting care tend to have limited support networks, and most of their connections during their time in care are formal, paid for and have an expiry date.
Opinion: Waiting, with a broken bone, in a broken Quebec health system
Let's have some compassion for Emergency Room patients held hostage for hours, afraid to venture anywhere for fear of missing their turn.听听Susan Mintzberg, Special to Montreal Gazette
Professor Myriam Denov awarded the Faculty of Arts Award for Distinction in Research
Professor Myriam Denov, a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and a Trudeau Fellow, has been awarded the 2018 平特五不中 Faculty of Arts Award for Distinction in Research.听
Kaasalainen and Sussman: Let's discuss end-of-life issues 鈥� now
Many people have been faced with critical decisions for family and friends who are at the end of their lives. This can stress and burden family members trying to navigate the social and health care systems even as they face impending loss and grief.
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NEW BOOK by Professor Cindy Blackstock: Spirit Bear and Children Make History
Congratulations to 平特五不中 Social Work Professor Cindy Blackstock on her newly published book entitled 鈥淪pirit Bear and Children Make History鈥�.
Increasing access to gender neutral restrooms at 平特五不中 School of Social Work
On Behalf of the Director:
CRCF Aging Out of Care Scholarship
The Centre for Research on Children and Families (CRCF) was bequeathed a generous donation from Mr. Manuel Batshaw, a Canadian social worker who is best known for being the founder of Batshaw Youth and Family Centres (now part of the CIUSSS Ouest-de-l鈥櫭巐e-de-Montr茅al). Using this donation, the CRCF has created the Aging Out of Care Scholarship in recognition of Mr. Batshaw鈥檚 life鈥檚 work and his specific interest in assisting children aging out of care.