Big Ideas in Mental Health for Black & African Nova Scotians

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

An online panel discussion addressing the lack of resources in Black and African Nova Scotian communities.

Anti-racist & anti-discriminatory practice

Members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers are required to complete annual professional development, which must include training related to anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice. See https://nscsw.org/pd/#pdMandated for more info.

Big Ideas in Mental Health

Big Ideas in Mental Health is an ongoing panel discussion series organized by the social justice committee of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. All panels in this series are free to attend, and all Nova Scotians are welcome.

Social justice

Members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers are required to complete annual professional development, which must include learning and activities related to the pursuit of social justice. See https://nscsw.org/pd/#pdMandated for more info.

<p>Join us for a discussion of social justice issues related to mental health for African, Caribbean and Black Nova Scotians.</p><p>Big Ideas in Mental Health is an ongoing series of panel discussions, organized by the Social Justice Committee of the <a href="https://nscsw.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nova Scotia College of Social Workers</a>. All events in this series are free, and open to anyone who wishes to attend.</p><h2>Speakers</h2><h3>Moderator</h3><p>Juanita Paris, RSW</p><h3>Panelists</h3><ul><li><strong>Dr. Ingrid Waldron</strong>, Professor and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health, Global Peace and Social Justice Program, Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, McMaster University</li><li><strong>Darren Toliver</strong>, Point of Care Mentor , Dept of Mental Health &amp; Addictions IWK Health Centre</li><li><strong>Mario Rolle</strong>, RSW</li></ul><h2>Questions?</h2><p>Contact the College's Professional Practice Consultant, N. Siritsky, at nadia.siritsky@nscsw.org.</p>

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