We’re excited to announce that the 2026 CASWE-ACFTS Annual Conference will take place in Ottawa from June 4–7, 2026. Stay tuned for the official Call for Abstracts, coming soon! We look forward to welcoming you to Ottawa for an inspiring and engaging gathering of social work educators, students, and scholars from across the country.
The Canadian Social Work Review (CSWR-RCSS) is seeking one new member for its Anglophone Editorial Committee, starting October 2025. We welcome applications from CASWE-ACFTS members affiliated with an accredited Canadian school of social work who have significant scholarship, publishing, and peer-review experience. The Editorial Board meets three times a year (two online, one in person)
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As we welcome National Social Work Month, we take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the essential role of social workers in shaping stronger, more inclusive communities across Canada. From advocating for social justice to providing critical support for individuals facing systemic barriers, social workers are at the heart of meaningful change. Their dedication, resilience,
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As part of the Canadian Social Work Review – Revue Canadienne de service social (CSWR-RCSS) commitments to decolonization, and to ensure Indigenous representation, we wish to have up to two FNMI-Indigenous positions be filled on the Editorial Board of the CSWR-RCSS. The term for these positions will start as soon as possible. One position is
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As our world becomes more interconnected, the role of International Social Work grows increasingly critical, standing at the intersection of global and local spheres to address complex social challenges and advocate for social justice. This engaging panel, “Navigating International Social Work: From global to local” invites participants to dive deep into the field’s broad impact on global
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The CSWR is putting out a special call asking social workers to reflect on their roles as witnesses to global violence, including the impact of violence in various forms such as war, oppression, and systemic injustice. The issue invites the sharing of experiences and strategies for responding to global violence, with a particular focus on
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The ICS Collaborative is offering a series of four webinars featuring nationally recognized Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders sharing insights into the wisdom needed to thrive in this era of disruption and environmental change. ICS Webinar Page: https://www.icscollaborative.com/webinars/weaving-indigenous-wisdom-traditions-nurturing-peaceful-relations-in-times-of-change Please join us for the fourth and final webinar in this series, Nurturing Peaceful Relations in Times of
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Dear Members, We hope this message finds you well. After careful consideration, CASWE-ACFTS has decided to pause its annual conference for a year, and as such we will not be joining Congress in 2025. Following the events which unfolded during this year’s Congress in Montréal, and the disastrous impact they had on many of our
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Are you passionate about creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for 2S/LGBTQ+ individuals in social work? Look no further! Our Queer Inclusive Grant aims to empower students like you to drive positive change within Canadian Schools/Faculties of Social Work. Objective: We’re seeking innovative teaching tools that seamlessly integrate 2S/LGBTQ+ content and promote anti-homophobia/transphobia education.
We are thrilled to share the recording of our recent closing ceremony, which you can access by clicking the video located at the bottom. The ceremony includes a thought-provoking keynote presentation by Dr. Annie Pullen Sansfaçon titled “Intervenir sans laisser personne derrière: le travail social auprès des jeunes de la diversité des genres dans un
Important Updates Dear members and friends of CASWE, We wish to inform you that the CASWE conference will be relocated to the University of Montréal. As of right now, to accommodate this transition, some events will be held online through the Congress virtual platform. Information on how to log on to the virtual platform and
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Please note that membership is required to participate in the AGM. This year it is being held on June 17, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Individual members who wish to participate will need to renew your 2024-2025 membership before June 3rd, 2024. As of June 4th, communications will only be sent to those who have renewed their
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Dear members and friends of CASWE, We were all looking forward to meeting in person this year in Montreal at McGill university. As you may be aware, there is currently a pro-Palestinian protest on campus and the Association of McGill Professors of Law (AMPL) is on strike. Given the current circumstances, and in alignment with
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A vacancy is available for the Francophone committee on the Editorial Board of the Canadian Social Work Review (CSWR-RCSS), starting June 2024. We are seeking candidates from across Canada, prioritizing regional and gender representation and diverse expertise in social work fields. In alignment with CASWE-ACFTS’ commitment to social justice and decoloniality, we also encourage colleagues who
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Please take note that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education will be held in person on June 17, 2024, at McGill University. Other related materials, including the meeting agenda, will be made available closer to the meeting date. According to the Association Bylaws, in addition to individual voting
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Please be aware that our membership portal will be temporarily closed starting this Friday, December 22, 2023. The portal is scheduled to re-open on January 15th, 2024, at which time we will begin accepting memberships for the 2024/2025 period. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that January 15th will also mark the opening of registration
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SPECIAL THEME: CO-CONSTRUCTED KNOWLEDGE The CSWR-RCSS is calling for contributions for an upcoming special theme issue on “co-constructed knowledge.” We are seeking critical research manuscripts that examine the issues, relevance, and complexities of this form of knowledge collaboration and creation. The due date for manuscript submission is June 30, 2024. Find out more here.
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“Treaty Promises” is a unique cinematic journey that shines a spotlight on historical and modern treaty making between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples and the land governance systems in territories where treaties have not been made or are in the process of being negotiated. https://davidsuzuki.org/treatypromises #CanadaDay #TreatyPromises #LandBack
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Please take note that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education will be held online on September 13, 2023, from noon-3pm ET.
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The CASWE-ACFTS Board of Directors wishes to voice its opposition to the proposed entry to practice exam in Ontario. We understand that the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is seeking to implement these exams in 2027 Read more here
CASWE-ACFTS Board of Directors Statement on Proposed “entry to practice” exam in
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