BC Association of Social Workers
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BC Assoc. of Social Workers is a voluntary, not-for-profit membership association. We support & promote the social work profession.
The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
Human rights are positive, essential, and attainable.
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Human rights are positive, essential, and attainable.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.
Human rights are positive, essential, and attainable.
www.un.org/en/observanc...
Human rights are positive, essential, and attainable.
www.un.org/en/observanc...
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.
sencanada.ca/en/info-page...
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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.
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.
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...
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...
This reflective and engaging event will enhance professional practice through an exploration of racial identity and what it means to be (and to support) social workers who are people of colour.
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September 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This reflective and engaging event will enhance professional practice through an exploration of racial identity and what it means to be (and to support) social workers who are people of colour.
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www.eventbrite.ca/e/racialized...
Amazing! A successful legal challenge by descendants of people who renounced their status under the law. Good news.
"In those days, if you were Indian, you could not vote, you could not own certain forms of property, your kids had to go to residential school," lawyer Ryan Beaton said.
#CBC
"In those days, if you were Indian, you could not vote, you could not own certain forms of property, your kids had to go to residential school," lawyer Ryan Beaton said.
#CBC
August 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Amazing! A successful legal challenge by descendants of people who renounced their status under the law. Good news.
"In those days, if you were Indian, you could not vote, you could not own certain forms of property, your kids had to go to residential school," lawyer Ryan Beaton said.
#CBC
"In those days, if you were Indian, you could not vote, you could not own certain forms of property, your kids had to go to residential school," lawyer Ryan Beaton said.
#CBC
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect. Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.
August 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect. Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.
This reflective webinar will enhance professional practice through an exploration of racial identity and what it means to be social workers who are people of colour. Using our research as a guide, we will examine ethics and include reflective discussion questions.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This reflective webinar will enhance professional practice through an exploration of racial identity and what it means to be social workers who are people of colour. Using our research as a guide, we will examine ethics and include reflective discussion questions.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/racialized...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/racialized...