News & Announcements for 2023

Cindy Blackstock was honoured with the World’s Children’s Prize.

Image by Christine Olsson.

 

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  McGill Reporter.


TFEL Meet the Author Series- Dr. Emmanuel Chilanga

The TFEL project invites you to register for the Meet the Author Speaker Series to discuss the book: “Transforming Social Work Field Education: New Insights from Practice Research and Scholarship.”

On September 28th at 10:00 am MDT, Dr. Emmanuel Chilanga, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), will present his book chapter “The Current State of Developmental Social Work Theory and Field Education in Africa: A Scoping Review.”

About the Author: 

Dr. Emmanuel Chilanga is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia. He holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in social work from McGill University, a Master of Science degree in Geography from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Malawi. His primary research focuses on community organizing to examine and address the determinants of poor child and maternal health, household food insecurity, intimate partner violence, and COVID-19 community recovery strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa. He also conducts research in exploring innovative social work field education models in Canada and Africa.

Participants will be able to discuss the chapter with the author and ask questions.

For full details, click here.





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Congratulations to Ata Senior Yeboah, PhD Student earns the 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

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 McGill Reporter.

Congratulations Ata!

 

 


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

"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.  

In 2015, Denov was elected a Member of the RSC’s College" (McGill Reporter).

The RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement (COEE) is on November 16 and 17 in Waterloo, Ontario.

To read the full story, see the McGill Reporter.


The passing of Frank McGilly

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank McGilly in Victoria at the age of 93. After his retirement, Frank moved with his wife Renee to Victoria in 1999.

See Frank McGilly’s obituary

 


The 2023 Racial Justice Symposium

The first session of the 2023 Racial Justice Symposium, organized by the McGill School of Social Work in collaboration with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. This year's symposium focuses on the theme "Do Black Lives Matter in Canada? A look at Canadian Social Work Education and Praxis".

We are thrilled to announce that the first session, entitled "(Anti) Blackness in Canada - Past and Present," will be held via Zoom on March 24th, 2023, at 11:30 AM. This session will feature esteemed guest speakers:

Professor Akua Benjamin,

Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey, and David Grant.

This session aims to critically examine the historical and contemporary experiences of anti-Blackness in Canada and its impact on Black communities. The presenters will offer their expertise on the subject and discuss the challenges and opportunities for social work education and praxis in addressing anti-Blackness in Canada.

We believe that this session will be an excellent opportunity to deepen our understanding of racial justice and its implications for social work practice in Canada. We encourage you to join us and participate in this meaningful dialogue.

Please join us via the following Zoom link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/89924574920.

We look forward to seeing you all there!


Centering Blackness in Social Work: From Coping to Afrofuturism

In collaboration with Black Mental Health Connections Montreal (BMHC MTL) this event will discuss healing and the multiple forms and ways that healing occurs for Black people outside the confines of social work to imagine a future where Black people flourish and thrive.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |475 Rue Sherbrooke O 475 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest

Registration is needed: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/centering-blackness-in-social-work-from-coping-to-afrofuturism-tickets-530381594627.


Invited Lecture by Shivani Kaushik - Louisiana State Penitentiary: A Textual Analysis of Correctional Staff Views on End-of-life Care

Shivani Kaushik, BA, BSW, MSSW, is a doctoral candidate in the School of Social Work at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Shivani obtained an MSc. in SW from Columbia University, with a concentration in Advanced Clinical Practice in Aging.

Shivani’s presentation, Louisiana State Penitentiary: A Textual Analysis of Correctional Staff Views on End-of-life Care, will reveal findings from a textual analysis of correctional staff members' views’ on delivering end-of-life care.

When: March 10th, 2023 from 12:30-1:30 pm

Where: In person: Room#189, 550 Sherbrooke

Via Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/ j/93894155922

RSVP: yong.feng [at] mcgill.ca

 


Invited Lecture by Dr. Sarah Tarshis - Using Simulation to Train Social Workers in Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Dr. Sarah Tarshis is an Adjunct Professor and Researcher with the SIM Social Work Research Lab at Carleton University’s School of Social Work. Dr. Tarshis completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Carleton University (2022), received her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work (2020), and her MSW from New York University.

Dr. Tarshis’ presentation, "Using Simulation to Train Social Workers in Trauma and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)," will focus on the benefits and limitations of using simulation as a research methodology and a teaching tool to help prepare social work students and new practitioners.

When: February 22, 2023, from 10-11 am

Where: In person: Room#189, 550 Sherbrooke

Via Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/ j/93894155922

RSVP: yong.feng [at] mcgill.ca 


Invited Lecture by Jeffrey McCrossin - Facilitating Pathways of Resilience in Families of Neurodiverse Children

Jeffrey McCrossin is a Ph.D. candidate at the McGill School of Social Work, where he also completed an MSc(A) in Couple and Family Therapy (2019).

Prior to attending McGill, he earned his MSW at Carleton University (2012). He worked as a clinical social worker, couple and family therapist, and psychotherapist in community mental health and neurorehabilitation settings in his home province of Nova Scotia.

Jeffrey’s presentation, Facilitating Pathways of Resilience in Families of Neurodiverse Children, will provide an overview of his program of research, highlighting an example from his most recent work on caregiver peer support.

 

 

When: Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 from 10-11 am

Where: In person: Room#189, 550 Sherbrooke

Via Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/ j/93894155922

RSVP: yong.feng [at] mcgill.ca

 

 


Public Lectures from candidates for Assistant Professor in Social Work with Individuals, Families and Groups

SAVE THE DATE!!

Wed, Feb 15th

  • Jeffrey McCrossin, PhD candidate in Social Work @McGill, MScA CFT @McGill, MSW @Carleton U,  BS Psychology @Dalhousie U
  • 10-11 am, job talk
  • 3-5 pm, meet with interested SW faculty/students/community members

 

Wed, Feb 22nd

  • Sarah Tarshis, Postdoctoral @Carleton U, PhD in Social Work @Toronto U, MSW @New York U, & BA @McGill
  • 10-11 am, job talk
  • 3-5 pm, meet with interested SW faculty/students/community members

 

Fri, Mar 10th

  • Shivani Kaushik, PhD candidate in Social Work @Colorado State U, MSW @Columbia U, BSW @ Calgary U & BA @McGill
  • 12:30-1:30 pm, job talk
  • 3-5 pm, meet with interested SW faculty/students/community members

Please RSVP with Yong Hong (yong.feng [at] mcgill.ca) for the job talk and one-on-one meeting with the candidate.

 

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