The Selfie in Solidarity challenge started as a class project for Dr. Shadi Martin's Anti-Oppressive Practice Course at 看片视频 school of Social Work.
The students were asked to take action to effect personal and social change on a social justice issue. With the use of social media, the students started an international campaign to raise awareness about child marriages around the world.
SWRK 445 to First Peoples and Social Work
Congratulations to Leah Woolner, Top 25 finalists in SSHRC's 2016 Storytellers challenge.
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Mr. Mike Loft, Academic Associate at the 看片视频 School of Social Work and member of the Mohawk community at Kahnawake, arguing for greater recognition of First Nations at a to explore the academy鈥檚 role in learning from the past and responding to the TRC鈥檚 recommendations for the future.听 See poster details.
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On March 9th, 2016, the 看片视频 School of Social Work welcomed nine high school students from the English Montreal School Board as part of their Career Exploration Program.听
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The passing of Victor Goldbloom,Distinguished 看片视频 Alumnus
It is with great saddness to announce the passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished 看片视频 Alumnus.
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Treating Genocidal Traumas
With the recent civil unrest in Syria and the number of displaced people seeking refuge is large. Myra Giberovitch, a genocidal trauma specialist shares tips and methods to assist refugees put down roots and highlight their resilience.
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In Loving Memory of Glenn Drover, written by Sarah Loten, Glenn's daughter.
On behalf of Dr. Sharon Bond, Program Director, and the entire M.Sc.(A) Couple and Family Therapy team, we would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Ainsley Jenicek,听 Alexa Leon,听 Johanna Petkau, and Anouk Huizink on being the first cohort to complete the M.Sc.(A) CFT program.
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The Royal Society of Canada has announced 48 new members to The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists today, including six 看片视频 scholars.听 One of the new members include 看片视频鈥檚 Myriam Denov, School of Social Work.
Surviving a genocide Trauma
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The Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREG脡S) satellite office is a space where students interested in aging issues can network, provide mutual support and share their research interests and practice experiences. The satellite office works in collaboration with the main principles of CREG脡S, the Center for research and expertise in social gerontology at the Cavendish University affiliated Health and social service centre.
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Dr. Bree Akesson received her PhD in social work from 看片视频听 She is now an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University specializing in international child protection and the psychosocial effects of war and disaster on young families.