CASWE-ACFTS Antiracism Position
June, 2019. CASWE-ACFTS stands against racism. The acts of racial profiling of Black and Indigenous bodies on the UBC campus during the 2019 Congress were disturbing. We acknowledge the painful impact of these incidents on those who were directly targeted and on Black and Indigenous communities. The CASWE-ACFTS BOD on behalf of its members explicitly condemns all forms of white supremacy and neo-fascism and is committed to challenging anti-Black racism. CASWE-ACFTS endorses all of the demands of the Black Canadian Studies Association.
We look Forward to seeing you in Vancouver!
May, 2019. This year’s CASWE-ACFTS conference will be held in conjunction with the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) School of Social Work, which is situated on the beautiful, unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation. The UBC School of Social Work, was founded in 1929. Throughout its 90-year history the School has adopted a strong vision in social justice and an ethic of care. The vision has become the foundation of this longstanding community of learners who have been actively engaging in the development of critical, transformative knowledge for social work practice.
Health Care and Social Service Education Associations Partner to Address the Opioid Crisis
April, 2019. The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) in partnership with the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC), and the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE-ACFTS) are pleased to announce the funding of a three-year interprofessional education project by Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program. Read More.
AGM 2019
April, 2019. The CASWE-ACFTS Annual General Meeting will be held on June 5, 2019, from 9h-12:30 at the University of Bristish Columbia (Room ESB1013). Documents will be posted online as soon as they are available.
Become a Member or Renew your Membership!
April, 2019. The Membership system is now open for 2019-2020 membership. Click on the button below to renew your membership or become a member. For further information, please contact member.membre@caswe-acfts.ca.
President’s Blog
April, 2019. As I look forward to our CASWE-ACFTS 2019 conference in Vancouver, I also reflect back on the last few months. I had the enormous privilege of attending three fascinating events in the month of March. I attended the first two days of the 63rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City at the United Nations Headquarters. Continue reading.
President and Executive Director Visit to Atlantic Schools
December, 2018. As part of the Association’s strategy to intensify and strengthen collaboration and networking with all member schools, Association President Susan Cadell and Executive Director Alexandra Wright visited four Atlantic schools in November. The goal was to encourage participation in the annual conference and involvement in the work and activities of various constituency groups, such as the Association’s journal, the Commission on Accreditation, Committees and Caucuses. The President and the ED had the opportunity to meet with faculty members, field coordinators and students at the Université de Moncton, St Thomas University, Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Ms. Cadell and Ms. Wright are grateful to all those who took the time to meet with them.
Open Letter to Premier Ford from Ontario Schools of Social Work
December, 2018. Deans and Directors and Faculty members from Ontario Schools of Social Work sent an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford. In their letter, the schools denounce the closure by the provincial government of the Ontario Child Advocate. Read More.
