BC Association of Social Workers
@bcsocialworkers.bsky.social
BC Assoc. of Social Workers is a voluntary, not-for-profit membership association. We support & promote the social work profession.
The Senate of Canada report on the crisis of youth aging out of care is now available. The authors took note of BC providing care to the age of 27, MCFD's SAJE program, and the commitment to develop a system with a focus on well-being.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The Senate of Canada report on the crisis of youth aging out of care is now available. The authors took note of BC providing care to the age of 27, MCFD's SAJE program, and the commitment to develop a system with a focus on well-being.
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We remember and honour: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse LeClair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, and Annie Turcotte.
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We remember and honour: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse LeClair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, and Annie Turcotte.
"As Canada observes World AIDS Day & transitions into Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, a chilling truth emerges: the country is experiencing a resurgence in HIV acquisition rates, a crisis compounded by political inaction & systemic inequities."
Ken Miller, Executive Director, Canadian AIDS Society
Ken Miller, Executive Director, Canadian AIDS Society
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"As Canada observes World AIDS Day & transitions into Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, a chilling truth emerges: the country is experiencing a resurgence in HIV acquisition rates, a crisis compounded by political inaction & systemic inequities."
Ken Miller, Executive Director, Canadian AIDS Society
Ken Miller, Executive Director, Canadian AIDS Society
It is a scourge that has intensified in different settings, but this year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on one in particular: the digital realm. Violence against women seeks to silence the voices of women.
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It is a scourge that has intensified in different settings, but this year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on one in particular: the digital realm. Violence against women seeks to silence the voices of women.
This session will define neuroaffirming practices in social work and explore their application across clinical, policy, and front-line settings. More info.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This session will define neuroaffirming practices in social work and explore their application across clinical, policy, and front-line settings. More info.
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This presentation will focus on exploring the Adoptee Consciousness Model (2022). The presenter, an Indigenous adoptee & social worker, shares reflections on the ACM and the implications for clinical practice.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This presentation will focus on exploring the Adoptee Consciousness Model (2022). The presenter, an Indigenous adoptee & social worker, shares reflections on the ACM and the implications for clinical practice.
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At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
Perspectives is the newsmagazine of the BC Association of Social Workers. We welcome submissions until November 30th of articles, poems, art, and more to review for publication. See our website for more details.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Perspectives is the newsmagazine of the BC Association of Social Workers. We welcome submissions until November 30th of articles, poems, art, and more to review for publication. See our website for more details.
www.bcasw.org/publications...
www.bcasw.org/publications...
This Indigenous Veterans Day, we express our gratitude for the contributions Indigenous veterans have made to Canada and the world.
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This Indigenous Veterans Day, we express our gratitude for the contributions Indigenous veterans have made to Canada and the world.
Thanks @vchhealthcare.bsky.social for this inspiring story about a social worker's rewarding experience of practising social work in VCH.
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A social worker’s journey of growth and impact | Vancouver Coastal Health
Since graduating, Social Worker Parveen Chavda has advanced her career across various acute and community settings at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). “VCH is committed to providing high-quality care a...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Thanks @vchhealthcare.bsky.social for this inspiring story about a social worker's rewarding experience of practising social work in VCH.
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The BC Association of Social Workers stands with the large majority of Members of BC’s Legislative Assembly who opposed a bill that would prohibit publicly funded employees in schools and other public bodies from making Indigenous land acknowledgements.
November 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The BC Association of Social Workers stands with the large majority of Members of BC’s Legislative Assembly who opposed a bill that would prohibit publicly funded employees in schools and other public bodies from making Indigenous land acknowledgements.
What options are there for adults to plan for their support needs and to provide others with legal authority to help them, whether they need support now or in the future? Learn about the legal planning options available in BC.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
What options are there for adults to plan for their support needs and to provide others with legal authority to help them, whether they need support now or in the future? Learn about the legal planning options available in BC.
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Congratulations to BC's Allied Health Policy Secretariat for joining the Global Allied Health Leaders Network. Health systems must pivot toward prevention. Social workers are central to this shift.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Congratulations to BC's Allied Health Policy Secretariat for joining the Global Allied Health Leaders Network. Health systems must pivot toward prevention. Social workers are central to this shift.
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According to Statistics Canada, 147,570 children—one in six in BC are poor. That’s 16.7% of all BC children living in low-income households and the numbers are rising. Tell SDPR Minister Sheila Malcolmson to act now. [email protected]
October 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
According to Statistics Canada, 147,570 children—one in six in BC are poor. That’s 16.7% of all BC children living in low-income households and the numbers are rising. Tell SDPR Minister Sheila Malcolmson to act now. [email protected]
BC Homelessness Action Week is proclaimed as October 11–18, 2025. Social workers are dedicated to raising awareness and facilitating action to address homelessness by promoting policy changes, connecting people with resources, and encouraging social inclusion.
October 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
BC Homelessness Action Week is proclaimed as October 11–18, 2025. Social workers are dedicated to raising awareness and facilitating action to address homelessness by promoting policy changes, connecting people with resources, and encouraging social inclusion.
No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial is a powerful & intimate documentary that sheds light on a deeply overlooked aspect of the homelessness crisis: people’s grief following the death of someone they care about. Thanks @ubcokanagan.bsky.social Stephanie Laing
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No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial - UBC Okanagan Events Calendar
Film Screenings & Panel Discussions of our Documentary
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October 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial is a powerful & intimate documentary that sheds light on a deeply overlooked aspect of the homelessness crisis: people’s grief following the death of someone they care about. Thanks @ubcokanagan.bsky.social Stephanie Laing
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This workshop, by Thompson Rivers University's Rebecca Sanford, explores ethical considerations pertinent to social work practice with people who experience or live with suicidal thoughts & behaviours, including suicide attempts & acute & chronic suicidal ideation. www.eventbrite.ca/e/responding...
October 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This workshop, by Thompson Rivers University's Rebecca Sanford, explores ethical considerations pertinent to social work practice with people who experience or live with suicidal thoughts & behaviours, including suicide attempts & acute & chronic suicidal ideation. www.eventbrite.ca/e/responding...
Congratulations to UBCO social work professor Shirley Chau, reappointed to BC's Anti-Racism Data Committee. @ubcokanagan.bsky.social
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Anti-Racism Data Committee - Addressing systemic racism in BC
British Columbia has appointed the first members of the Anti-Racism Data Committee, a key part of B.C.’s recently enacted Anti-Racism Data Act
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October 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Congratulations to UBCO social work professor Shirley Chau, reappointed to BC's Anti-Racism Data Committee. @ubcokanagan.bsky.social
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Social workers recognize the ongoing harms of residential schools, missing children, and colonization and commit ourselves to continue our walk toward Truth and Reconciliation.
September 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Social workers recognize the ongoing harms of residential schools, missing children, and colonization and commit ourselves to continue our walk toward Truth and Reconciliation.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Tues, Sep 30, 2025
This workshop provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture, worldview, and history.
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This workshop provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture, worldview, and history.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Tues, Sep 30, 2025
This workshop provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture, worldview, and history.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/working-to...
This workshop provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture, worldview, and history.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/working-to...
We’re excited to welcome Chelsea Minhas, MSW, RSW as the new Exec Dir of the BCASW! 🎉
A purpose-driven leader, TEDx Speaker, and YWCA Woman of Distinction, Chelsea brings 18+ years of expertise and passion for advocacy, social policy, and sustainable community impact. 💙 #Leadership #SocialWork
A purpose-driven leader, TEDx Speaker, and YWCA Woman of Distinction, Chelsea brings 18+ years of expertise and passion for advocacy, social policy, and sustainable community impact. 💙 #Leadership #SocialWork
September 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’re excited to welcome Chelsea Minhas, MSW, RSW as the new Exec Dir of the BCASW! 🎉
A purpose-driven leader, TEDx Speaker, and YWCA Woman of Distinction, Chelsea brings 18+ years of expertise and passion for advocacy, social policy, and sustainable community impact. 💙 #Leadership #SocialWork
A purpose-driven leader, TEDx Speaker, and YWCA Woman of Distinction, Chelsea brings 18+ years of expertise and passion for advocacy, social policy, and sustainable community impact. 💙 #Leadership #SocialWork
After nearly 15 years with the organization, we bid farewell to Dianne Health, our long-time Executive Director, this past weekend.
The BCASW extends its thanks to everyone who was able to attend. We wish you all the best in retirement, Dianne!
The BCASW extends its thanks to everyone who was able to attend. We wish you all the best in retirement, Dianne!
September 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
After nearly 15 years with the organization, we bid farewell to Dianne Health, our long-time Executive Director, this past weekend.
The BCASW extends its thanks to everyone who was able to attend. We wish you all the best in retirement, Dianne!
The BCASW extends its thanks to everyone who was able to attend. We wish you all the best in retirement, Dianne!
What is moral injury and how does it occur? @UNBC’s Lisa Kyle discusses her research with Canadian jurors and what this means for social workers' selfcare. www.eventbrite.ca/e/moral-inju...
September 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What is moral injury and how does it occur? @UNBC’s Lisa Kyle discusses her research with Canadian jurors and what this means for social workers' selfcare. www.eventbrite.ca/e/moral-inju...
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For all the corporate media out there anxious to point our Devon Cassidy is a "social worker" - yes, she has a social work degree, no, she is not a licensed, regulated, registered social worker. Took me 30 seconds of digging to figure that out.
September 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
For all the corporate media out there anxious to point our Devon Cassidy is a "social worker" - yes, she has a social work degree, no, she is not a licensed, regulated, registered social worker. Took me 30 seconds of digging to figure that out.
A statement by the BC College of Social Workers regarding an individual named Devon Cassidy who is being publicly referred to as a “social worker.”
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Public Statement from the BC College of Social Workers – bccsw.ca
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September 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
A statement by the BC College of Social Workers regarding an individual named Devon Cassidy who is being publicly referred to as a “social worker.”
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