School of Social Work - ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Social Work who won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:58:18 +0000

"A leading advocate for children’s rights, Myriam Denov won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

Denov conducted groundbreaking research on war-affected children and families for more than two decades and on three continents. Her research explored the unique realities and complex challenges of child soldiers, girls in armed conflict and children born of wartime rape, as well as that of post-conflict reconciliation and war-induced migration and resettlement.

Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:49:53 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony, which took place at the Faculty Club, ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University on October 23, 2024.

Two ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:10 +0000

Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics

Two ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science.

Myriam Denov, Professor in ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Social Work won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Ives, Recipient of the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division)

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:35:50 +0000

Dr. Nicole Ives has been awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration – Civil Division in recognition for her leadership in developing Indigenous Access ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ.

This honour, one of the highest in the country, and is conferred by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada. It is a testament to Nicole’s dedication and service to Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada. To read more about this honour and Nicole's work, please click on the link below to read an article ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Arts News.

Congratulations to Delphine Collin-Vézina for being elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada - Academy of Social Sciences

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:36:20 +0000

You can read more about this incredible recognition in the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter article Twelve ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter

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Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:24:09 +0000

Congratulations, Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, for receiving the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

Each year, the World Cultural Council recognizes outstanding early career research leaders.

Professor Boatswain-Kyte is one of four selected from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University. A wonderful recognition of Professor Boatswain-Kyte critical work focused on child welfare, racial disparities and anti-Black racism, and Community engagement in pursuit of social justice.

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:29:00 +0000

We are happy to share the wonderful news that Cindy Blackstock has been appointed a Canada Research Chair in First Nations Child and Family Services Implementation, SSHRC, Tier 1!

To read more about it here.

Viol et génocide, une arme qui transcende les générations

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:27:46 +0000

Dr. Denov and Stéphanie Richard, PhD Student published an article in Le Devoir for the 30^th anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi.

Here is the link to the article:

Cindy Blackstock honoured with World’s Children’s Prize

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:30:06 +0000

Congratulations, Cindy Blackstock, for being awarded the World's Children Prize presented by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden in a ceremony at Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Sweden.

Cincy Blackstock was honoured for her decades-long work advocating for the rights and welfare of Indigenous children.

For the full story, see ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter.

Statement Supporting Queer, Non-binary and Trans Peoples

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:31:33 +0000

Congratulations to Ata Senior Yeboah! Ata Senior Yeboah, a PhD student in the School of Social Work, was chosen as a 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:00:23 +0000

The Vanier program helps highly qualified doctoral students by investing $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies. Ata Senior Yeboah earned 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.

For the complete details, see the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter.

Congratulations Ata!

Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Elected to the Academy of Social Sciences.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:17:00 +0000

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) honours new Fellows. Among the three new Fellows elected to the Academy of Social Sciences is Professor of Social Work and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children, Families and Armed Conflict, Myriam Denov.

Her award-winning scholarship and advocacy for children and families affected by war and migration have been previously recognized with the SSHRC Insight Award and the Killam Research Fellowship. In 2015, Denov was elected a Member of the RSC’s College.

Congratulations to Nona Moscovitz who was appointed to the Board of Directors for the CIUSSS Centre- Ouest

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:45:53 +0000

Nona Moscovitz, the instructor for the MSW advanced clinical practice Use of Self course and the BSW Integrative Seminar and Mental Health courses, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de I’Ile de Montreal as the mental health expert on the board.

This appointment recognizes Nona’s extensive practice, supervision and teaching experience in this area. Felicitations Nona!

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Cindy Blackstock awarded SSHRC’s highest honour

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:39:07 +0000

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock on being awarded the SSHRC Gold Medal, the agency’s highest honour.

“The Gold Medal is awarded to an individual whose sustained leadership, dedication, and originality of thought have inspired students and colleagues alike.”

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Professor James Torczyner Retires after almost 50 Years at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ: A Remarkable Career in Retrospect

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:11:00 +0000

Sharon Bond, M.S.W., Ph.D., Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, M.S.W., Ph.D., Shari Brotman, M.S.W., Ph.D.,

Myriam Denov, M.S.W., Ph.D., Francine Granner, M.S.W., Julia Krane, M.S.W., Ph.D. Nicole Ives, M.S.W., Ph.D.,

Tamara Sussman, M.S.W., Ph.D. Pam Orzeck, M.S.W., Ph.D.

Creating paths to success for youth in care

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:05:59 +0000

A $1-million gift from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ alumna and volunteer Martine Turcotte will establish a full-ticket bursary and support program at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ for students from Quebec’s youth in care system.

The Centre for Research on Children and Families ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ at the School of Social Work will be leading the Youth in Care Mentorship and Support component of the program.

https://giving.mcgill.ca/all-stories/creating-paths-success-youth-care?lang=en

Social Work Educator, Sheila Goldbloom dies at 96

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:55:39 +0000

Sheila Goldbloom who taught at the School of Social Work between 1964 and 1992, passed away at age 96.

Professor Goldbloom was involved with a number of community organizations including Meals on Wheels, l'Abri en Ville and the Foundation of Greater Montreal.

Congratulations to Professor Cindy Blackstock as the winner of the Changemaker Prize

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 16 May 2022 21:18:27 +0000

Cindy Blackstock has been awarded the Principal’s the Changemaker Prize that recognizes exceptional individuals whose engagement with the public and the media has effected important societal changes. Professor Blackstock’s advocacy for First Nations children and families has led to a historic 40-billion-dollar settlement from the Federal Government recognizing discriminatory practices that led to the unnecessary placement of tens of thousands of children and failure to provide critical health and social services.

Estelle Hopmeyer Celebrating ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Unsung Heroes

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 10 May 2022 13:08:04 +0000

Estelle has been selected as one of this year’s Unsung Heroes at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ. She was nominated by colleagues at the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Association of University Teachers (MAUT).

The alumni check in: life after school

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:43:07 +0000

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Voices from the MSW class of 2022

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:23:36 +0000

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Meet Prof. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:21:32 +0000

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Meet Professor Régine Débrosse

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:20:52 +0000

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Jeffrey McCrossin receives the 2021-2022 Arts Graduate Teaching Award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:49:21 +0000

The School of Social Work wishes to congratulate doctoral candidate Jeffery McCrossin who is this year's recipient of the Arts Graduate Teaching Award. Jeffery received the award in recognition of his significant and innovative contributions to classroom teaching.

The award will be formally announced at the Arts Faculty Council meeting on May 24, 2022 at 3 pm, via ZOOM (a link will be available closer to the date). The awards will be announced at the top of the agenda, so should you have any commitments later in the afternoon, you should be free by 3:30-3:45 pm.

Meet the people in the M.ScA. CFT program

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:51:58 +0000

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Cindy Blackstock named one of Canada’s women of influence

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:41:19 +0000

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock for being named one of Canada’s women of influence.

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Cindy Blackstock, a professor at the School of Social Work, has been named one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence (��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter).

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What are U2s up to? Let's hear from them

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:27:17 +0000

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A Conversation with BSW first year students

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:25:12 +0000

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A conversation with U3 BSW Students

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:40:18 +0000

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Discussion on Getting to know the CRCF: Families for Research on Children and Families

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:48:16 +0000

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Discussion on Getting to know the CRCF: Families for Research on Children and Families

Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46uEd58rt4YR52hfD0WPzu?si=7e78acf738fe4d84

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Discussion on Research Projects within Social Work with Prof. Tamara Sussman, and MSW student Diandra Serrano, and MSW graduate Bianca Tétrault

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:45:41 +0000

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Discussion on Research Projects within Social Work with Prof. Tamara Sussman, and MSW student Diandra Serrano, and MSW graduate Bianca Tétrault

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qiSMZF8ROOc3IIskIQC8q?si=073d2f515f624793

Discussion about the PhD program with Tamara Sussman, Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola and Marsha Ma

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:43:42 +0000

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Discussion about the PhD program with Tamara Sussman, Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola and Marsha Ma

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Discussion with Nico Trocmé, Director of the School of Social Work

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:41:48 +0000

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Discussion with Nico Trocmé, Director of the School of Social Work

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JatiAFTG7j9alo84AdUav?si=yF-_Li2IQii51kE5oEhVnQ

Discussion with the MSW Program Team: Nicole Ives, Nicole Mitchell, Carmela Sciandra

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:40:26 +0000

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Discussion with the MSW Program Team: Nicole Ives, Nicole Mitchell, Carmela Sciandra

Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UVBhNn4na5V24W9SYROMp?si=alF9pjgwSOKH1-uysDVrYg

Discussion with the Student Support Team: Nicole Mitchell and Matthew Coutu-Moya

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:36:59 +0000

Episode #1 - Discussion with the Student Support Team: Nicole Mitchell and Matthew Coutu-Moya

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Interview with Cindy Blackstock: The 15 year fight to treat Indigenous children as equals

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:30:48 +0000

Cindy Blackstock, the executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and a professor at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University's School of Social Work, has made it her mission to make sure First Nations kids get the care that matches up with care received by other kids in Canada.

She talks about the long fight for this agreement, and why she’s still waiting to celebrate. (Front Burner, CBC News)

Front Burner: The 15-year fight to treat Indigenous children as equals

How the Grinch stole Chanukah: secularism is not a vail for systemic racism

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:08:26 +0000

Opinion piece in the Toronto Star addressing Bill 21, secularism, and the holidays in Quebec.

#we.are.socialwork

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:31:00 +0000

#we.are.socialwork is an initiative of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work that will serve to highlight the work and the people within our school community through podcasting and social media engagement.

We will chat about our profession, the social work programs offered at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, and showcase faculty, staff, and most especially students in our community.

Stay tuned for these important conversations!!

Professors Nicole Ives & Wanda Gabriel, 2021 Recipients of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ's Award for Equity & Community Building

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 20 May 2021 19:51:08 +0000

Professors Nicole Ives and Wanda Gabriel have been selected as the 2021 recipients of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s Award for Equity and Community Building. Their pioneering work with Indigenous Access ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, the Field Studies course, Indigenous initiatives at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, and most recently the BSW program to be delivered in Nunavik are some of the outstanding contributions that are being recognized by ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ for this award.

M.Sc.(A) CFT Program and the Importance of Marriage and Family Therapists

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 11 May 2021 19:05:06 +0000

A recent CTV News article including input from M.Sc.(A) CFT alumni, Mylene Choquette, has been published discussing the need for TCF's to be integrated into the public network to curb domestic violence.

"The cohorts trained at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University, which offers the only master's program in marital and family therapy in Quebec, are only making up for the retirements"

Read the full article: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/

Congratulations to Susan Mintzberg Winner of the Principal's Prize for Public Engagement

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:25:16 +0000

The School of Social Work is delighted to congratulate Susan Mintzberg PhD Candidate, who was selected as the Graduate Student winner of the Principal's' Prize for Public Engagement for 2021. Since the onset of the pandemic Susan has been actively speaking out about myriad of social issues closely tied to her own doctoral work such as our continued failure to recognize families as experts in the health of their relatives, and the problematic results of top down decision making .

PhD Candidate Susan Mintzberg on CBC radio The Current

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:01:02 +0000

Susan Mintzberg, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Social Work, was interviewed on CBC radio The Current on April 1st, where she discussed the importance of taking mental health into consideration when policy decisions are made about protecting seniors (and others) during the pandemic.

This topic relates to her research which looks at the role of families in mental healthcare.

PhD Candidate Monica Batac Awarded Scarlet Key

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:28:33 +0000

Monica Batac is a PhD candidate in the School of Social Work, a dedicated and inspiring leader whose initiative has had a direct and positive impact on undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ. More specifically, through her lived experience, she has envisioned new ways of building community for and with racialized students at the university. This has included a dynamic vision for creating the types of spaces that nourish and sustain racialized students on campus and across the larger Montreal community.

MSW Graduate Katja Terxeira Receives the Caring Beyond Award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:40:27 +0000

Congratulations to Katja Terxeira, social worker on the surgical unit at the Jewish general Hospital and recent MSW graduate for receiving the Caring Beyond Award. Katja was merited this award through the Jewish General Hospital for the compassionate efforts she made to help a patient nearing end of life plan a wedding at the hospital so he could fulfill his wish of marrying his life long partner before his death.

Supporting youth protection workers to support families

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:39:23 +0000

While many are calling for more flexible prevention focused approaches, youth protection workers in Quebec are grappling with dwindling resources and risk aversive systems that places them, and the children, families, and communities they serve in increasingly difficult positions. This pressing need for transformation has recently been tragically underscored by the death by suicide of two youth protection workers.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Health and Social Services Career Fair

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:52:43 +0000

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Health and Social Services Career Fair

Date: March 31, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Open to: Social Work, Nursing, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Speech Language, Kinesiology, Counselling Psychology, Dentistry

Registration: you will be required to register for the fair in order to book a 1:1 with an employer - coming soon

Protecting child welfare workers from compassion fatigue

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:23:07 +0000

In the wake of the tragic suicides of two youth protection workers, Professors Collin-Vezina and Steve Geoffrion have published op-ed articles in La Presse and CTV News calling for more supports for child protection workers. Copies of the articles can be found here:

CTV News Article

CPA Traumatic Stress Section Award for Excellence for Professor Delphine Collin-Vézina

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:12:57 +0000

Delphine Collin-Vézina has been awarded the Canadian Psychological Association Traumatic Stress Section Award for Excellence in Psychology. This award recognizes achievement within the science and practice of the psychology of traumatic stress.

Congratulations Delphine! It is a well-deserved recognition.

Professor Cindy Blackstock in Maclean’s top 50 “power list”

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:27:31 +0000

Cindy Blackstock named as one of the top 50 Canadians who are breaking ground, leading the debate, and shaping how we think and live, for her work as a relentless champion for Indigenous children's rights:

Maclean's article featuring Professor Blackstock

PhD Student Susan Mintzberg on Schools and Curfew

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:11:48 +0000

In her on-going series of editorials, Susan Mintzberg has published two op-eds in La Press and on the CTV news website:

Project Connection Donates 15 Tablets to Help Keep Older Adults Connected

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:56:32 +0000

~Social Work Students Sierra Aggett & Jason Spiegler:

The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Affects: Online Survey

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:57:51 +0000

Humanity is experiencing a unique moment in history, with serious effects for individuals, families and societies. The time ahead will be of major importance to understand better what has been happening to us during the unexpected events following the COVID-19 outbreak. Previous studies have shown that pandemics have adverse effects on peoples’ living situation and well-being. Data on these issues are paramount to develop adequate and efficient measures to deal with the reactions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The JoyPop App Study

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:02:08 +0000

Students of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work with access to an iPhone are invited to participate in a research study on increasing resilience to stress. Participants will engage in daily activities to increase healthy stress management skills via an iOS phone application (the JoyPop app). Participation is compensated up to $50 for the full study. This research aims to benefit social work service providers directly, as well as service users, particularly vulnerable youth.

Professor Myriam Denov Honored with SSHRC Impact Insight Award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:36:43 +0000

Annual SSHRC Impact Awards celebrate top talent in Canada’s social sciences and humanities research community. Denov is recognized for her research on children and families affected by war.

Congratulations to all Graduating Students

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 18:38:18 +0000

Children with disabilities disproportionately affected during COVID-19 - By Lucyna Lach and Donna Thomson

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:34:19 +0000

New study offers families parent training for children affected by neurodevelopmental disorders

The global pandemic has been hard on Canadians, but it has hit families affected by disability disproportionately, particularly young families. School-aged children with disabilities were suddenly without supports of any kind.

Schools were shuttered in March, and while remote learning was put in place, gone were Education Assistants or Special Needs Coordinators. Parents were expected to teach their children alone, many of them still juggling full time work.

The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work stands in solidarity with the Wetʼsuwetʼen Mi'kmaw fishery

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:30:05 +0000

The protests over the Mi'kmaw fishery have escalated to indefensible racist acts of intimidation and violence by non-Indigenous community members against the Mi’kmaw fishers. The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work denounces the racism, vandalism, and violence being used against the Mi’kmaw fishers of the Sipekne'katik First Nation and stands in support of their right to fish without intimidation. The rights of the Mi’kmaq to fish is established in the Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1752 and upheld in the Marshall Decision of 1999.

The School of Social Work Responds to the Tragic Death of Joyce Echaquan

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:53:05 +0000

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The tragic news of Joyce Echaquan’s death and the events leading up to this event have profoundly touched the hearts of those within the School of Social Work.

We want to express our outrage at our Quebec Health and Social Service system that when called upon to protect and care for Joyce Echaquan failed her.

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Intern at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Couple & Family Therapy Clinic

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:56:38 +0000

Announcement from Dr. Heather MacIntosh Director: MScA Couple and Family Therapy/��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Couple and Family Therapy Clinic

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Releases Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:02:33 +0000

On September 30th Principal Suzanne Fortier announced the release of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ's Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.

Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives SSHRC funds for work with the Cote-des-Neiges Black Community Association on the differential impact of COVID-19 for Black Montrealers

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:59:33 +0000

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ-led project, COVID-19: Advocating for resiliency through understanding the differential impacts of COVID-19 for Black Montrealers, headed by Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, received funding. In partnership with the Cote-des-Neiges Black Community Association Inc.

PhD Grad and Course Lecturer Melanie Doucet publishes study on supportive relationships for youth leaving care

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:30:50 +0000

In a photo voice study released this month in the International Journal of Child and Adolescent Resilience, Dr. Melanie Doucet worked with eight former youth in care to describe what types relationships they had found most helpful as they left group or foster care. Relationships to culture, spirituality and the land were identified as particularly important for racialized and Indigenous youth. Animal companions also emerged as an important non-human connection.

Provost gives update on ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:10:34 +0000

Provost Manfredi discusses the consultations that have gone into formulating the Action Plan (due to be completed by Sept. 30), the Plan's goals and its eventual implementation.

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Professor Boatswain-Kyte: Black children five times more likely than White children to be placed in out-of-home care

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:01:04 +0000

In a study published this month in a leading international journal, Professor Alicia Boatswain-Kyte and colleagues tracked child protection services over a ten-year span for a group of close to 16,000 children involved in an urban agency in Quebec.

Susan Mintzberg, Social Work PhD Candidate Published Article: "Back to School: between the tree and the bark

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:32:14 +0000

Susan's article regarding the back to school plan in Quebec was recently published in LA PRESSE newspaper.

To read Susan's piece click here.

Sherel Griffith - Recent Graduate of M.Sc (A) Couple and Family Therapy Program Featured in Community Newspaper

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:50:41 +0000

Sherel is applying her expertise and knowledge of family psychotherapy to strengthen the lives of Black families and build a community network.

Read the article here.

Professors Tamara Sussman and Shari Brotman on Combatting Ageism

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:25:00 +0000

In an article in the July 22nd edition of the Montreal Gazette, Professors Tamara Sussman & Shari Brotman argue that reducing older people to "passive" and "vulnerable" victims reinforces ageist attitudes that contribute to their marginalization.

Invitation for Social Work Students to Participate in Resilience App Study

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:25:30 +0000

Participation is compensated up to $50 for the full study. This research aims to benefit social work service providers directly, as well as service users, particularly vulnerable youth.

Oka Crisis Land Dispute - City News Interview Featuring Professor Wanda Gabriel

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:07:28 +0000

Professor Wanda Gabriel and other community members speak out about the unresolved land dispute at the centre of the Oka Crisis thirty years on.

To watch the full interview click here.

Delphine Collin-Vézina - Responding to Child Protection-Involved Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic"

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:11:36 +0000

Delphine Collin-Vézina, Associate Professor in the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work and the Director of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Centre for Research on Children and Families (CRCF), received COVID-19 research funding.

Coming soon! McLennan-Redpath Terrace Pick-Up Service

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:28:41 +0000

Beginning the week of July 20, ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ students, faculty and staff will be able to take advantage of a Terrace Pickup Service for print books not available electronically or through the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS). The initial rollout of this service will provide access to books housed in the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex and the Nahum Gelber Law Library only. Materials from other branches will not be available during the first phase of this service. ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ users will be able to request up to ten items per week using a form.

Reflecting on strategy and healthcare in a pandemic with Susan and Henry Mintzberg

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:59:13 +0000

In a ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Alumni webcast, Professor Karl Moore is joined by Professor Henry Mintzberg and Susan Mintzberg, a PhD candidate in the School of Social Work who studies the role of family caregivers in mental healthcare. The three cast light on how we can build better systems and more balanced societies based on lessons learned from COVID-19.

Link to further details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaAzXnqXnAg

Invitation for Social Work Students to Participate in Resilience App Study

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:31:44 +0000

The Regulation, Affect, and Development (RAaD) Lab (Prof. Katherine Maurer) invites all students of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work with access to an iPhone to participate in an online research study on increasing resilience to stress. Participants will engage in daily activities
to increase healthy stress management skills via an iOS phone application (the JoyPop app). Participation is compensated up to $50 for the full study. This research aims to benefit social work service providers directly, as well as service users, particularly vulnerable youth.

School of Social Work Equity Committee Virtual Collective Reflection on Police Brutality and Racialized Structural Violence

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:19:23 +0000

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Space for the broader school community to reflect on social work’s complicity in structural violence and oppression led by Kate Maurer and Wanda Gabriel.

Location: Zoom link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/92809355405

Time: 12 pm to 1pm

Congratulations to Myriam Denov recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts’ 2020 Killam Research Fellowship

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 27 May 2020 19:15:59 +0000

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced six recipients of the prestigious 2020 Killam Research Fellowship, including ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Professor Myriam Denov.

Professor Myriam Denov, Canada Research Chair in Youth, Gender and Armed Conflict, received a 2020 Killam Research Fellowship to support her work examining the needs of children born of war in northern Uganda.

She is the first social work researcher ever to receive a Killam Research Fellowship in the award’s 50+ year history.

Congratulations to Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina for SSHRC Partnership grant

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 27 May 2020 19:12:28 +0000

Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina has been awarded a $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership grant over 7 years to support the Canadian Consortium on Child Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care. This Partnership unites 39 co-applicants (including Kate Maurer and Mike MacKenzie from our School), 18 collaborators (including Wanda Gabriel and Ben Geboe from our school), and 43 partner organizations from across Canada.

Student Tomas Jirousek Named Inaugural Recipient of the Moral Courage in Reconciliation Award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 11 May 2020 19:35:12 +0000

Tomas Jirousek’s courageous and respectful leadership to change the Redmen name and efforts to educate and engage students in active reconciliation impressed Indigenous Access ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ (IAM) and by unanimous agreement of their awards committee, Tomas was named the inaugural recipient of the Moral Courage in Reconciliation Award. Future recipients of the Award will be proud to stand in his company and IAM is hoping his example inspires others to take courageous, dignified, and effective action to implement the TRC’s Calls to Action.

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Prof Collin-Vézina's publication in The Conversation

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 05 May 2020 17:36:41 +0000

Four priorities are suggested in this brief article for planning schools’ re-opening in order for schools to step up to play a significant role in the lives of vulnerable children and youth.

BSW student, Andrew Seinet-Spaulding, nominated for ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ athlete of the year

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:51:27 +0000

MONTREAL - The major award nominees have been announced for ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University's 43rd annual athletics gala, an event scheduled to be held on April 19, via a virtual online Facebook Premiere broadcast, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

For full details, click here.

Feature article tells the story of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ alumna and Executive Director of ICAN-��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, Amal Elsana Alhjooj

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:04:40 +0000

Dr. Amal Elsana Alhjooj, ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ MSW and PhD alumna, and currently the Executive Director of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s International Community Action Network (ICAN), has been the focus of a feature article in the Times of Israel: Far from her village, rare Bedouin feminist fights for Israeli women and peace.

See here for full details.

Professor Alicia Boatswain-Kyte presented at the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:27:25 +0000

On February 4th, Prof. Boatswain-Kyte presenting with Tiffany Callendar, Executive Director of the Côte des Neiges Black Community Association (CDNBCA) and Tania Callendar, Executive Director of the African Canadian and Development and Prevention Network (ACDPN) reported on the overrepresentation of Black Anglophone children within the child protection system and the need for a co-intervention partnership to ensure cultural adaptation of services and provision of support services within the community.

Lillian Iannone: Honourary Social Worker

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:07:45 +0000

Lillian was recently recognized for her dedication and exceptional work as the recipient of the Arts Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff. Lillian Iannone has been a member of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ community and School of Social Work for 45 years. At the age of 17, straight out of high school, Lillian interviewed for a position at the School and has been there ever since. She is currently the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator.

It is with deep sadness that The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work announces the passing of Darrell Johnson

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:56:35 +0000

Darrell Roy Johnson, 59, of Montréal died on February 9, 2020 at the Cornwall Hospice in Cornwall, Ontario. He spent his final days surrounded by family members and friends as well as many caring doctors, nurses, and personal support workers. He struggled valiantly following his brain tumour diagnosis in November 2018, always retaining his characteristic sense of humour and hope, but eventually succumbed to complications from the condition.

PhD candidate Melanie Doucet presents at the Special Commission

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:42:19 +0000

PhD candidate Melanie Doucet presented compelling testimony about the experiences and needs of young people leaving out of home care to the Special Commission on the Rights of the Child and Youth Protection.

See Montreal Gazette for full report.

Professor Trocmé at the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:00:32 +0000

On December 10th, Professor Trocmé presented child protection research and recommendations to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection. He argued for a more flexible approach in collaboration with professionals and community agencies with better access to specialized services.

Professor Boatswain-Kyte on the overrepresentation of Black children in the protection system to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:44:42 +0000

Professor Alicia Boatswain-Kyte and colleagues submitted a report on the overrepresentation of Black children in the protection system to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection.

For further details, click here.

Death of Fleurette Osborne, community activist and founding President of the Black Women of Canada

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:37:28 +0000

Fleurette Osborne, MSW ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, died in Hamilton, Ontario on November 23, at the age of 92. Her body is currently in the care of Kane Fetterly funeral home. Important documents are missing. Fleurette was a community activist and founding member and President of the Black Women of Canada.

For further details, click here.

School of Social Work lecturer Corrie Sirota-Frankel gives a Tedx Talk on bereavement and loss

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:07:58 +0000

School of Social Work lecturer Corrie Sirota-Frankel gives a Tedx Talk on bereavement and loss

View it here: https://youtu.be/PQ27tYEb74Y

Delphine Collin-Vézina, Director of the CRCF, presented to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:48:54 +0000

Delphine Collin-Vézina, Director of the CRCF, presented to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection.

Read the highlights of her presentation in The Gazette.

In Celebration of Dr. Sydney Duder

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:10:18 +0000

After 45 years of teaching, Dr. Sydney Duder is set to retire at the age of 98. Arts Student Ambassador Sophie Brzozowski chatted with Sydney about her time at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, and what she looks forward to post-retirement.

See full article here.

"To die well, we must talk about death and end-of-life care sooner" by Tamara Sussman

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:29:24 +0000

"To die well, we must talk about death and end-of-life care sooner". Tamara Sussman publishes an opinion piece on her research for TheConversation

See article for further details:

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Tamara Sussman publishes an opinion piece on her research for TheConversation

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:29:48 +0000

Link to further details:

http://theconversation.com/to-die-well-we-must-talk-about-death-and-end-of-life-care-sooner-124256

Congratulations to Melanie Doucet for being selected as one of the six 2019 finalists of the The Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:50:16 +0000

Finalists were celebrated at Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s Stand Up for Kids Awards Night in Toronto presented by CIBC on September 11, 2019.

For further information and details, see website.

It is with deep sadness that The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work announces the passing of Teresa Dellar

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:01:21 +0000

It is with deep sadness that The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work announces the passing of Teresa Dellar, M.S.C., MSW, PSW, FT, co-founder and Executive Director of the West Island Palliative Care Residence since 2001 and cherished field instructor and course lecturer of the School of Social Work from 2007-2014. As one former student at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ writes, “Teresa was such a warm and caring person. Able to explain the art of communication and the importance of listening. I think of her often in my practice”.

Student mobilization leads to new internship compensation program!

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:40:45 +0000

After three years of mobilization and protests, students and student associations across the province have obtained new funding for 17 000 students in sixteen programs, most of them traditionally feminized fields.

Our two students associations, including SWSA and SWAGS, played an active role in mobilizing students. One of our PhD students, Annabelle Berthiaume, was a member of the CUTE committees (Comités unitaires sur le travail étudiant), a key coordinating body for the movement.

Congratulations to Maya Fennig, Recipient of the prestigious 2019 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 30 May 2019 16:22:45 +0000

Helping refugees heal: Improving Eritrean refugees’ access to effective mental health care

Lillian Iannone: Honourary Social Worker

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:43:33 +0000

Lillian was recently recognized for her dedication and exceptional work as the recipient of the Arts Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff.

llian Iannone has been a member of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ community and School of Social Work for 45 years. At the age of 17, straight out of high school, Lillian interviewed for a position at the School and has been there ever since. She is currently the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator.

Congratulations to Melanie Doucet, PhD Candidate named one of the 2019 Top 25 SSHRC Storytellers finalists!

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:47:25 +0000

SSHRC’s annual Storytellers contest challenges postsecondary students from across the country to tell the story—in three minutes or in 300 words—of how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the lives of Canadians. The stories highlight how knowledge about the social sciences and humanities helps Canadians understand and improve the world.

Professor Tamara Sussman awarded the 2019 Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Graduate Faculty Teaching Award (Master’s Level).

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:15:00 +0000

Professor Tamara Sussman awarded the 2019 Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Graduate Faculty Teaching Award (Master’s Level)

Professor Tamara Sussman has been awarded the 2019 Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Graduate Faculty Teaching Award (Master’s Professor Sussman was nominated for the award on behalf of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in recognition of her exceptional graduate teaching and supervision.

Cindy Blackstock’s Order of Canada celebrated at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s BRAVO 2019!

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:32:43 +0000

The Office of the Vice-Principal Research + Innovation congratulates ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ's faculty members and researchers who have recently been awarded external prizes for outstanding research. You can also view a listing of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ's award recipients here.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s annual Bravo gala celebrates the cream of the researcher crop. The winners of major provincial, national and international prizes, together with their families, friends and colleagues, gather to celebrate excellence in research and scholarship.

Reducing poverty is a matter of political will, Montreal Gazette Op Ed by Rick Goldman

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:16:23 +0000

For complete details, see https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-reducing-poverty-is-a-matter-of-political-will

Standing up to injustice: Professor Cindy Blackstock on moral courage

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:39:32 +0000

Named to Chatelaine magazine's Women of the Year list for 2018, Cindy Blackstock is a tireless advocate for Indigenous children's rights.

A Professor at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ's School of Social Work and the Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, Blackstock shares the lessons she has learned and her hopes for the future in an interview with Arts Student Ambassador, Kharoll-Ann Souffrant.

Congratulations to Professor Cindy Blackstock who was recently named to Chatelaine magazine’s Women of the Year list for 2018

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:18:34 +0000

Professor Cindy Blackstock was featured on the list “for being a tireless advocate for Indigenous children’s rights.”

Congratulations to Professor Wendy Thomson for being newly appointed as Vice-Chancellor at the University of London

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:26:59 +0000

The University of London is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Wendy Thomson CBE as its next Vice-Chancellor with effect from July 2019.

Indigenous support inside and outside classrooms

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:30:43 +0000

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Social Work held a panel on the indigenous student experience at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ on October 13, featuring speakers from Indigenous Access ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ (IAM) and indigenous students.

The event is part of the celebration for the School’s 100th anniversary.

For full details, click here.

Cindy Blackstock receives Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:17:22 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Cindy Blackstock for receiving the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award.

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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.

For complete details, see here.

Thanks to Prof. Marion Bogo, our first SW100 Event

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:46:25 +0000

In partnership with the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de L'ile de Montreal, our first 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’s induction into the Quarter Century Club for 25 years of work at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:57:52 +0000

Congratulations to Professsor Shari Brotman.

Every year ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ 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. Members who have been at the University for 25 years are invited to a ceremony where they are inducted into the Quarter Century Club by the Principal and Vice-Principal (Administration and Finance). The Quarter Century Club boasts more than 3,000 members.

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School of Social Work 100th Anniversary Special Event - Indigenous Access ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ - Exploring the Indigenous Student Experience

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:56:48 +0000

School of Social Work 100th Anniversary Special Event

Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 11 AM to 12:15 PM

Congratulations to Delphine Collin-Vézina in publishing the first ever French-speaking book on complex trauma released in June 2018.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:16:41 +0000

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”.

Cindy Blackstock wins Children's Aid Foundation of Canada's inaugural national award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:27:09 +0000

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

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:15:11 +0000

Pride season fills me with nostalgia from joyous memories with friends as well as 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 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, fuelled by judgment from society and his culture. I wish I could have understood then the depth of his suffering.

Congratulations to Professor Michael J. MacKenzie, newly appointed Professor

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:44:04 +0000

The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University School of Social Work is pleased to announce that Prof. Michael MacKenzie 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

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:22:00 +0000

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

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 30 May 2018 19:28:38 +0000

Let's have some compassion for Emergency Room patients held hostage for hours, afraid to venture anywhere for fear of missing their turn. Susan Mintzberg, Special to Montreal Gazette

Our health minister may be pleased with how our health-care system is being managed, but when it takes 13 hours of wait time to put a cast on a simple fracture, you find yourself questioning what exactly is broken.

Professor Myriam Denov awarded the Faculty of Arts Award for Distinction in Research

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:26:22 +0000

Professor Myriam Denov, a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and a Trudeau Fellow, has been awarded the 2018 ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Faculty of Arts Award for Distinction in Research.

This award recognizes Professor Denov’s outstanding leadership and accomplishments in research, her productivity as a scholar (including 9 books and edited collections, and over 90 articles and chapters), her stellar international reputation, and her research contributions to improving the living conditions of war-affected children around the world.

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Kaasalainen and Sussman: Let's discuss end-of-life issues – now

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:16:36 +0000

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.

To read the full story, click here.

NEW BOOK by Professor Cindy Blackstock: Spirit Bear and Children Make History

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:04:51 +0000

Congratulations to ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Social Work Professor Cindy Blackstock on her newly published book entitled “Spirit Bear and Children Make History”.

Increasing access to gender neutral restrooms at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:07:29 +0000

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CRCF Aging Out of Care Scholarship

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:48:01 +0000

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’Île-de-Montréal). Using this donation, the CRCF has created the Aging Out of Care Scholarship in recognition of Mr. Batshaw’s life’s work and his specific interest in assisting children aging out of care.

Professor Cindy Blackstock discusses ending discrimination against first nations children in the recently published book: Canada at 150 – Building a Free and Democratic Society.”

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 20:20:45 +0000

Professor Blackstock examines how structural racism and discrimination against first nations children persists in Canada. She points out that “we can achieve incremental change through the legal system, but meaningful reform requires Canadians to stop looking away.”

For more info about Canada at 150, please click here.

NEW BOOK by Professor Myriam Denov: Children Affected by Armed Conflict: Theory, Method, and Practice

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:28:56 +0000

NEW BOOK by Professor Myriam Denov: Children Affected by Armed Conflict: Theory, Method, and Practice

A Framework for Clinical Practice With Sexual and Gender Minority Asylum Seekers

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:10:20 +0000

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Social Work Professor Sarilee Kahn in collaboration with Edward J. Alessi from Rutgers Social Work has recently presented a Framework for Clinical Practice with Sexual & Gender Minority Asylum Seekers (SGMAS). The framework is informed by research on complex trauma, minority stress, acculturation/integration, and resilience.

For more information, please read here.

Nico Trocmé of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University discusses why identifying and treating child neglect can be so challenging

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:00:41 +0000

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��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Social Work Professor Nico Trocmé discusses with the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies why identifying and treating child neglect can be so challenging and emphasizes that child neglect is really a collective failure as opposed to a family failure.

For details, please read here.

Child Sexual Abuse: Toward a Conceptual Model and Definition

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:24:50 +0000

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ social work Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina in collaboration with Professor Ben Mathews from Queensland University of Technology has just published a paper proposing a new conceptual model for defining child sexual abuse.

For more information, please see Journal

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Thousands march in family-friendly anti-racism protest

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:21:49 +0000

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Social Work students and faculty took part in the November 12th demonstration against hate and racism in response to Bill 62, Quebec government’s religious neutrality law, which forces veiled women to show their faces to receive public services. (see http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/anti-racism-protest-to-be-family-friendly-and-positive-organizers-say)

Congratulations to Nico Trocmé being named a Fellow by the Royal Society of Canada

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:20:51 +0000

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced the induction of 89 new Fellows, nine of whom are ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ researchers and scholars. The new group of Fellows will be formally inducted into the RSC on November 24, in Winnipeg.

First longitudinal study in Quebec documenting the overrepresentation of First nations children in the youth protection system

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:59:09 +0000

In partnership with the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission , a team of researchers at the Centre of Research on Children and Families, including doctoral student Mireille De La Sablonnière-Griffin and Professor Vandna Sinha, have released a groundbreaking report on the trajectory of services offered to First Nations youth and compare it to the rest of the Quebec population.

Amal Elsana Alhjooj selected for Einstein Legacy Project

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:30:22 +0000

Former fellow Amal Elsana Alhjooj, renowned in Israel for her activism on behalf of Bedouin Arab women, is now the Executive Director at the International Community Action Network ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ in Montreal. She has recently been chosen to be part of the Einstein Legacy Project, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. This project will feature the world’s first 3D-printed book entitled “Genius: 100 Visions of the Future”. Amal joins an illustrious group of some of the most prominent people in the world to present her vision.

Bear Witness Day brings awareness to Jordan's Principle

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:24:05 +0000

Spirit Bear is not a household name, but he has become the symbol of Jordan's Principle, a child's-first principle meant to ensure that First Nation children receive the health care they need without delays.

He is a small teddy bear who can often be seen posing alongside children's advocate Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada.

Spirit Bear will be no doubt posing for a few more photographs on Wednesday as part of Bear Witness Day, a social media campaign created by the society.

A pillar of hope for the Middle East

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:35:50 +0000

With an estimated 1.4 million Syrian refugees, Jordan lies at the forefront of the refugee crisis. Many of those fleeing civil war in their homeland have made their way to Jordan’s capital, Amman; once there, many have been assisted by Al Waqa, an International Community Action Network (ICAN) centre established in east Amman in 2011 by Talal Qdah, MSW’02, a graduate of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s internationally renowned ICAN program.

Blackstock: Why does the government continue to discriminate against little kids?"

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:51:47 +0000

The death rates were 25 per cent per year rising to close to 50 per cent over three years. Dr. Bryce said the deaths could be prevented if Ottawa provided equitable health care to “Indians” and implemented other reforms, such as improving ventilation and decreasing over-crowding at schools.

The Government of Canada refused to spend the money and public outrage was not sufficient to force Ottawa into action.

Bryce called Canada’s conduct “a national crime.

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock named winner of the Broadbent Institute's 2017 Jack Layton Progress Prize

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:00:35 +0000

The Broadbent Institute, Canada’s leading progressive, independent organization championing change through the promotion of democracy, equality and sustainability, has honoured ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ faculty member, Professor Cindy Blackstock who was named winner of the 2017 Jack Layton Progress Prize.

For read the full story, click here.

Congratulations to Heather MacInthosh for being selected for the 2017 H. Noel Fieldhouse Award for Distinguished Teaching

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:59:23 +0000

Heather MacIntosh's award reflects her outstanding teaching in the Masters in Couple and Family Therapy, and in particular her integration of drama students from the department of English who play simulated couples and families. These simulations allow CFT students the opportunity to experience the full range of the treatment process from alliance building and assessment to intervention and termination.

Congratulations Heather for being selected for the 2017 H. Noel Fieldhouse Award for Distinguished Teaching

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:34:32 +0000

Heather’s award reflects her outstanding teaching in the Masters in Couple and Family Therapy, and in particular her integration of drama students from the department of English who play simulated couples and families.

Youth in foster care should be nurtured and supported past the age of majority, article written by Melanie Doucet in Policy Options

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:06:35 +0000

See what Melanie Doucet, a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholar, a SSHRC Doctoral Fellow, a doctoral candidate at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University’s School of Social Work, and a former youth in care had to say in the article published in “Policy Options” on March 9, 2017.

Save the dates for our upcoming Invited Lectures

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:08:06 +0000

SAVE THE DATES

All lectures will be held @ 1:00-2:00 pm (#326 or #118, TBC) Appointments with candidates possible @ noon-1 pm or 3:30 – 5 pm (TBC) RSVP to Yong Hong @ yong.feng [at] mcgill.ca for attendance & appointments.

The School of Social Work is currently recruiting one (1) tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Practice with Individuals, Families & Groups.

Congratulations to Prof. Wanda Gabriel, newly appointed Assistant Professor

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:06:06 +0000

Ms. Wanda Gabriel is a citizen of Kanehsatake (Oka) Kanieke’ha:ke nation. She holds an MSW degree from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University. Additionally Ms. Gabriel is a national trainer & facilitator guided by traditional teachings, social work theories and experiential techniques to facilitate family and community healing. She has 26 years of experience in the social and healing field with a commitment and passion to change which was fired by her own ongoing healing journey.

We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice Screening

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:35:44 +0000

The School of Social Work hosted the first official event with new faculty member Dr. Cindy Blackstock on Thursday, January 19, 2017. ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University screened the NFB and one of Canada's most distinguished filmmaker’s film: Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s most recent film We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Social Work Community in Action: in response to the tragic event in Quebec City on January 29, 2017

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:45:24 +0000

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Social Work Community in Action: in response to the tragic event in Quebec City on January 29, 2017:

Tuesday, January 31:

The First Peoples and Social Work Class Featured Guest Lecturer Cindy Blackstock

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:08:52 +0000

The First Peoples and Social Work Class Featured Guest Lecturer Cindy Blackstock

The First Peoples and Social Work class featured guest lecturer Cindy Blackstock, who provided an indepth introduction into Canadian Aboriginal Child Welfare. She also focused on Have a Heart day and I am a Witness advocacy ecampaigns at the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada.

Lucy Lach named to the Board of Dans la Rue

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:30:41 +0000

Lucy Lach, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Associate Dean of Student Affairs has been named to the Board of Dans la rue, the iconic Montreal organization dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk youth.

Recruiting for Assistant Professor, School of Social Work

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:47:32 +0000

The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University School of Social Work invites applications for a full‐time tenure‐track position with an expected start date on August 1st 2017. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointment at a higher rank is possible under exceptional circumstances. The successful candidates will have at least three years of direct practice experience with individuals, families or groups, the ability to maintain an active funded research agenda, and a commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching.

The Passing of Annette Werk, Associate Professor at the School of Social Work

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:00:47 +0000

It is with great sadness that the School of Social Work announces the passing of Annette Werk on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at age 86. Annette was Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University for a span of over 35 years serving as the first ombudsman for Students at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University for which she was honored at the 25th Anniversary of the Office of the Ombudsman for Students in May 2012.

Cindy Blackstock awarded 2016 Law Society of Upper Canada Human Rights Honoree

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:03:03 +0000

The Law Society of Upper Canada, Online, 24 Nov 2016
Cindy Blackstock awarded 2016 Law Society of Upper Canada Human Rights Honoree

Congratulations to Sheila Goldbloom awarded the Prix Émerite 2016 by the OTSTCFQ

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:10:35 +0000

Sheila Goldbloom, Associate Professor, School of Social Work ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University from 1964-1992 was recently awarded the Prix Émerite 2016 by the OTSTCFQ in recognition of her contribution to the profession and longstanding commitment to community development. Member of the Professional Order since 1965, Professor Goldbloom has been a leading member of Montreal’s social work community. Her contribution to the field has been exemplary garnering her with numerous awards and honours; the Order of Canada in 1999 and an honorary Doctor of Laws , ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University in 2011.

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock being named an Honorary Fellow by the Royal Society of Canada

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:15:42 +0000

The Royal Society of Canada has recently announced 89 new fellows, including 2 Foreign Fellows, 2 Specially Elected Fellows and 2 Honorary Fellows. They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. One of the 2 Honorary Fellows is Professor Cindy Blackstock, who joined ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work as of August 1st, 2016.

“Negative images of parenting disabled children are not helpful”

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:37:25 +0000

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Professor Lucyna Lach’s research findings on parenting of children with neurodisabilities were recently quoted in an article written by Louise Kinross in The Walrus, an online forum for issues vital to Canadians.

Congratulations to Kharoll-Ann Souffrant recipient of The Women of Distinction Award in the Young Women of Distinction category.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:22:03 +0000

Since a young age, Kharoll-Ann Souffrant (BSW U3) has been shining a light on issues related to the prevention of sexual violence and sexual assault and to mental health. A young, engaged, inclusive feminist, she combines her life experiences and beliefs to change social perceptions and bring about changes in the management of mental health issues and matters of sexual assault.

In 2015, she went on stage at the Periscope Theatre in Québec to a TEDx Quebec talk on the mental health.

Congratulations Kharoll-Ann!

Lise Milne shortlisted for SSHRC Impact Awards

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:35:25 +0000

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��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work Doctoral student Lise Milne has been selected as one of three finalists in the Talent Category of the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSHRC) Impact Awards.

"The long history of discrimination against First Nations children published in Policy Options by Professor Blackstock"

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:28:56 +0000

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Professor Michael Loft’s campaign to move the Hochelaga Rock

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:29:04 +0000

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Professor Michael Loft’s campaign to move the Hochelaga Rock to a place of prominence on ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ campus finally bears fruit. The rock commemorating the Iroquois settlement that stood on the very land that ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ sits on today is now across from the statue of James ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ. The move was celebrated on September 22nd at a ceremony marking the relocation of the Hochelaga Rock and the launch of the Provost’s Taskforce on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education took place.

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Ethno-racial Categories and Child Welfare Decisions: Exploring the Relationship with Poverty

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:28:42 +0000

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New analysis by a team of researchers from the Universities of Toronto and ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ shows that poverty is as a key factor explaining the disproportionate number of Black children entering child welfare care in Ontario.

For more information see:

http://cwrp.ca/publications/3144

Dr. Cindy Blackstock joins the School of Social Work as Professor

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:05:14 +0000

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The School of Social Work is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Cindy Blackstock as Professor beginning August 1, 2016. A member of the Gitksan First Nation with 25 years of social work experience in child protection and indigenous children’s rights, Dr. Cindy Blackstock is currently Executive Director of First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada, Associate Professor & Director of FNCARES (First Nations Children’s Action Research and Education Service) at University of Alberta.

Recruiting two Ranked Assistant Professor positions at the School of Social Work

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:36:29 +0000

We are recruiting for two Ranked Assistant Professor positions, one in the area of Social Policy and Community Development and one in the area of Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups. While these are non-Tenure Track positions, they are eligible for an Indefinite Term appointment after six (6) years.

For complete details, visit our website.

 Michael Loft Retires after nine years of service at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:56:31 +0000

After nine years of service at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University, Michael Loft, Mohawk from Kahnawake, retired from his position as Academic Associate in the School of Social Work this past June. The focus of his work was raising awareness of Indigenous experiences, history and perspectives. Faculty, staff and students from across the University, including Provost and Vice Principal (Academic), Professor Christopher P. Manfredi and Hudson Meadwell, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, joined Michael to celebrate his retirement on June 16, 2016 at the Faculty Club.

Announcing the appointment of Delphine Collin-Vézina as the Nicolas Steinmetz and Gilles Julien Chair in Social Pediatrics

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:57:54 +0000

It is with extreme pleasure that we announce the appointment of Delphine Collin-Vézina as the inaugural holder of the Nicolas Steinmetz and Gilles Julien Chair in Social Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics. A faculty in the School of Social Work at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ for the past 9 years, Delphine will now be spending half of her time in the Department of pediatrics teaching undergraduate and graduate trainees and conducting some of her research efforts at the hospital and in collaboration with the Dr. Julien Foundation in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Congratulations to Mme Guylaine Ouimette , T.S.for being elected as the new president of the OTSTCFQ

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:52:31 +0000

Congratulations to Mme Guylaine Ouimette, T.S. for being elected as the new president of the OTSTCFQ

Montréal, 21 juin 2016 - Les membres du Conseil d’administration de l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ) ont élu à la présidence Mme Guylaine Ouimet travailleuse sociale, pour un mandat de deux ans.

Three in 10 children neglected by parents, Quebec study finds — though survey’s definition of neglect in dispute

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 26 May 2016 19:49:00 +0000

THREE IN 10 CHILDREN NEGLECTED BY PARENTS, QUEBEC STUDY FINDS — THOUGH SURVEY’S DEFINITION OF NEGLECT IN DISPUTE Up to three in 10 children are neglected by their parents, concludes a surprising new Quebec study that raises questions about exactly what defines the “insidious” problem.

“Report calls for better oversight of residential services for young people in Ontario”

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 25 May 2016 20:05:12 +0000

The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services has released ”Because Young People Matter, a review of Ontario’s residential services for children and youth”. A three member expert panel -- Dr. Nico Trocmé, Director of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work, Dr.

Congratulations to Vandna Sinha for being appointed a William Dawson Scholar

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 11 May 2016 14:40:31 +0000

Congratulations to Vandna Sinha for being appointed a William Dawson Scholar

Hear the Wedding Bells Ring: The Dark Side of Child Marriages

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:47:41 +0000

The Selfie in Solidarity challenge started as a class project for Dr. Shadi Martin's Anti-Oppressive Practice Course at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ 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

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:15:52 +0000

SWRK 445 to First Peoples and Social Work

Leah Woolner, Top 25 finalists in SSHRC's 2016 Storytellers challenge.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:26:59 +0000

Congratulations to Leah Woolner, Top 25 finalists in SSHRC's 2016 Storytellers challenge.

Truth and Reconciliation: challenges facing the university

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 17:00:41 +0000

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Mr. Mike Loft, Academic Associate at the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work and member of the Mohawk community at Kahnawake, arguing for greater recognition of First Nations at a ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ panel discussion to explore the academy’s role in learning from the past and responding to the TRC’s recommendations for the future. See poster details.

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High School Students Visit the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:50:24 +0000

On March 9th, 2016, the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work welcomed nine high school students from the English Montreal School Board as part of their Career Exploration Program.

The students had the opportunity to visit the Wilson Hall building and attend the course Intro to Practicum (SWRK 222), given by Karen Hetherington and Shadi Martin.

Congratulations to Lorraine Derocher, FRQSC winner

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 20:20:10 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS!

Lorraine Derocher has won the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) February Étudiants-chercheurs étoiles contest for her book entitled « Intervenir auprès de sectes religieuses en protection de la jeunesse - Un défi .

FÉLICITATIONS!

The passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Alumnus

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:20:53 +0000

The passing of Victor Goldbloom,Distinguished ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Alumnus

It is with great saddness to announce the passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Alumnus.

See ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter for full details.

Treating Genocidal Traumas

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:14:55 +0000

Treating Genocidal Traumas

www.btmontreal.ca

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.

See Breakfast Television video

The passing of Glenn Drover, Former Faculty Member

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:55:34 +0000

In Loving Memory of Glenn Drover, written by Sarah Loten, Glenn's daughter.

Congratulations to the First Graduating Cohort of the M.Sc.(A) Couple and Family Therapy Program

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:28:28 +0000

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, Alexa Leon, Johanna Petkau, and Anouk Huizink on being the first cohort to complete the M.Sc.(A) CFT program.

This is a very special occasion as ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ is the first university to offer a Master’s degree in Couple & Family Therapy in Quebec - the first province to formally recognize the Profession of Couple & Family Therapy.

Congratulations to Myriam Denov being named a Member of the College of New Scholars

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:06:06 +0000

The Royal Society of Canada has announced 48 new members to The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists today, including six ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ scholars. One of the new members include ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s Myriam Denov, School of Social Work.

Myra Giberovitch - Surviving a genocide trauma - Global TV

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:46:46 +0000

Surviving a genocide Trauma

On Monday, November 9: Genocide Trauma expert, Myra Giberovitch, talks about Holocaust Survivors’ contributions to society and the positive lessons they teach about recovery from genocidal trauma.

Watch Surviving a genocide Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.

See TEDxMontreal YouTube video.

Social Gerontology at the School - New Journal Club

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:06:27 +0000

The Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS) 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 CREGÉS, the Center for research and expertise in social gerontology at the Cavendish University affiliated Health and social service centre.

 Dr. Bree Akesson - Winner of the Distinguished Dissertation Award

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:53:27 +0000

This year’s Distinguished Dissertation Award winner (Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) has spent much of her academic career studying its impact on children and their families.

Dr. Bree Akesson received her PhD in social work from ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University. 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.

Heading to the Parliament – Congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:35:13 +0000

Heading to the Parliament

Congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07

The School of Social Work wishes to extend our congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07 who was elected as the Liberal Leader for Chateauguay-Lacolle in the 2015 Canadian federal election.

See article in ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter.

For Brenda Shanahan's background, click here.

Professor Trocmé named as panelist to review child residential services in Ontario

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:15:10 +0000

Professor Nico Trocmé is one of three panelists named by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services to conduct a review of the province’s foster care, group care and treatment facilities for the 17,000 children and youth placed through the child welfare, mental health and youth justice systems.

For the full news release, please refer to the Government of Ontario News site.

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ's School of Social Work welcomes Derrolton James, B.A., MSW, OTSTCFQ as the new Director and Supervisor of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC)

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:30:02 +0000

On behalf of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work, we would like to welcome Derrolton James, B.A., MSW, OTSTCFQ as the new Director and Supervisor of the ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC) located on the 4th floor of Wilson Hall.

Peer support needed for local Ebola workers | Toronto Star by Dr. Sarilee Kahn, Assistant Professor of Social Work at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:34:30 +0000

Peer support needed for local Ebola workers | Toronto Star

LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND ON A FAMILY SABBATICAL

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 19:07:57 +0000

LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND ON A FAMILY SABBATICAL

Taking a sabbatical is one strategy for families to spend quality time together and reconnect, says Sharon Bond, an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University.

See The Gazette

“Reorganizing health and social services in Québec in the name of austerity: Too much, too fast and too centralized?”

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 19:42:19 +0000

April 2015: Faculty and students at the Centre of Research on Children and Families have prepared a discussion paper on impact of austerity measures and service reorganization: 2015 Quebec Social Services Merger.

For more information see News & Events.

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Without denial, delay or disruption: Ensuring First Nations children’s access to equitable services through Jordan’s Principle

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:07:29 +0000

A new report released today, Without denial, delay or disruption: Ensuring First Nations children’s access to equitable services through Jordan’s Principle, highlights the ongoing inequity faced by First Nations children in Canada who need health and social services.

School of Social Work - ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Social Work who won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony

Two ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Ives, Recipient of the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division)

Congratulations to Delphine Collin-Vézina for being elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada - Academy of Social Sciences

Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

Congratulations, Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, for receiving the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock

Viol et génocide, une arme qui transcende les générations

Cindy Blackstock honoured with World’s Children’s Prize

Statement Supporting Queer, Non-binary and Trans Peoples

Congratulations to Ata Senior Yeboah! Ata Senior Yeboah, a PhD student in the School of Social Work, was chosen as a 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar.

Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Elected to the Academy of Social Sciences.

Congratulations to Nona Moscovitz who was appointed to the Board of Directors for the CIUSSS Centre- Ouest

Cindy Blackstock awarded SSHRC’s highest honour

Professor James Torczyner Retires after almost 50 Years at ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ: A Remarkable Career in Retrospect

Creating paths to success for youth in care

Social Work Educator, Sheila Goldbloom dies at 96

Congratulations to Professor Cindy Blackstock as the winner of the Changemaker Prize

Estelle Hopmeyer Celebrating ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Unsung Heroes

The alumni check in: life after school

Voices from the MSW class of 2022

Meet Prof. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte

Meet Professor Régine Débrosse

Jeffrey McCrossin receives the 2021-2022 Arts Graduate Teaching Award

Meet the people in the M.ScA. CFT program

Cindy Blackstock named one of Canada’s women of influence

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock for being named one of Canada’s women of influence.

What are U2s up to? Let's hear from them

A Conversation with BSW first year students

A conversation with U3 BSW Students

Discussion on Getting to know the CRCF: Families for Research on Children and Families

Discussion on Research Projects within Social Work with Prof. Tamara Sussman, and MSW student Diandra Serrano, and MSW graduate Bianca Tétrault

Discussion about the PhD program with Tamara Sussman, Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola and Marsha Ma

Discussion with Nico Trocmé, Director of the School of Social Work

Discussion with the MSW Program Team: Nicole Ives, Nicole Mitchell, Carmela Sciandra

Discussion with the Student Support Team: Nicole Mitchell and Matthew Coutu-Moya

Interview with Cindy Blackstock: The 15 year fight to treat Indigenous children as equals

How the Grinch stole Chanukah: secularism is not a vail for systemic racism

#we.are.socialwork

Professors Nicole Ives & Wanda Gabriel, 2021 Recipients of ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ's Award for Equity & Community Building

M.Sc.(A) CFT Program and the Importance of Marriage and Family Therapists

Congratulations to Susan Mintzberg Winner of the Principal's Prize for Public Engagement

PhD Candidate Susan Mintzberg on CBC radio The Current

PhD Candidate Monica Batac Awarded Scarlet Key

MSW Graduate Katja Terxeira Receives the Caring Beyond Award

Supporting youth protection workers to support families

���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Health and Social Services Career Fair

���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Health and Social Services Career Fair

Protecting child welfare workers from compassion fatigue

CPA Traumatic Stress Section Award for Excellence for Professor Delphine Collin-Vézina

Professor Cindy Blackstock in Maclean’s top 50 “power list”

PhD Student Susan Mintzberg on Schools and Curfew

Project Connection Donates 15 Tablets to Help Keep Older Adults Connected

The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Affects: Online Survey

The JoyPop App Study

Professor Myriam Denov Honored with SSHRC Impact Insight Award

Congratulations to all Graduating Students

Children with disabilities disproportionately affected during COVID-19 - By Lucyna Lach and Donna Thomson

The ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work stands in solidarity with the Wetʼsuwetʼen Mi'kmaw fishery

The School of Social Work Responds to the Tragic Death of Joyce Echaquan

Intern at ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Couple & Family Therapy Clinic

���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Releases Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism

Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives SSHRC funds for work with the Cote-des-Neiges Black Community Association on the differential impact of COVID-19 for Black Montrealers

PhD Grad and Course Lecturer Melanie Doucet publishes study on supportive relationships for youth leaving care

Provost gives update on ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism

Professor Boatswain-Kyte: Black children five times more likely than White children to be placed in out-of-home care

Susan Mintzberg, Social Work PhD Candidate Published Article: "Back to School: between the tree and the bark

Sherel Griffith - Recent Graduate of M.Sc (A) Couple and Family Therapy Program Featured in Community Newspaper

Professors Tamara Sussman and Shari Brotman on Combatting Ageism

Invitation for Social Work Students to Participate in Resilience App Study

Oka Crisis Land Dispute - City News Interview Featuring Professor Wanda Gabriel

Delphine Collin-Vézina - Responding to Child Protection-Involved Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic"

Coming soon! McLennan-Redpath Terrace Pick-Up Service

Reflecting on strategy and healthcare in a pandemic with Susan and Henry Mintzberg

Invitation for Social Work Students to Participate in Resilience App Study

School of Social Work Equity Committee Virtual Collective Reflection on Police Brutality and Racialized Structural Violence

Congratulations to Myriam Denov recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts’ 2020 Killam Research Fellowship

Congratulations to Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina for SSHRC Partnership grant

Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Social Work who won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

Two ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours

Professor James Torczyner Retires after almost 50 Years at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ: A Remarkable Career in Retrospect

Estelle Hopmeyer Celebrating ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Unsung Heroes

Professors Nicole Ives & Wanda Gabriel, 2021 Recipients of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ's Award for Equity & Community Building

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Health and Social Services Career Fair

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Health and Social Services Career Fair

The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work stands in solidarity with the Wetʼsuwetʼen Mi'kmaw fishery

Intern at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Couple & Family Therapy Clinic

��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Releases Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism

Provost gives update on ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism

BSW student, Andrew Seinet-Spaulding, nominated for ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ athlete of the year

Feature article tells the story of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ alumna and Executive Director of ICAN-��۲�ݮ��Ƶ, Amal Elsana Alhjooj

It is with deep sadness that The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work announces the passing of Darrell Johnson

It is with deep sadness that The ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work announces the passing of Teresa Dellar

Cindy Blackstock’s Order of Canada celebrated at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s BRAVO 2019!

Professors Julia Krane and Shari Brotman celebrate Shari’s induction into the Quarter Century Club for 25 years of work at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ.

School of Social Work 100th Anniversary Special Event - Indigenous Access ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ - Exploring the Indigenous Student Experience

Congratulations to ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ Social Work Professor Cindy Blackstock on her newly published book entitled “Spirit Bear and Children Make History”.

Increasing access to gender neutral restrooms at ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ School of Social Work

Nico Trocmé of ��۲�ݮ��Ƶ University discusses why identifying and treating child neglect can be so challenging