NSCSW lunch & learn: Afropessimism & Black joy

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Join Vicent Mousseau, RSW, who will discuss the concepts of Afropressimism and black joy, as we consider their implications for social work

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.

<p>This presentation offers an in-depth exploration into Afropessimism, a critical theory that examines the enduring legacy of slavery and racial injustice. The presenter discusses the historical and contemporary perspectives of Black suffering and resilience, providing a nuanced understanding of the Black experience. The session also delves into the concept of abolition, advocating for the dismantling of oppressive systems that perpetuate inequality. A key highlight of the talk is the emphasis on Black Joy as a powerful force of resistance and a testament to the unyielding spirit of the Black community. This presentation is not just an educational journey but an invitation to engage in meaningful dialogue and embrace transformative ideas for societal change.</p><p><br></p><h3>Speaker</h3><p>Vincent Mousseau, RSW, is a social worker, community organizer, Vanier Scholar and PhD student at Dalhousie. Their areas of expertise include anti-oppressive framework, intersectional analysis, Black Lives Matter activism, contemporary anti-assimilationist queer activism, and anti-racist practice within 2SLGBTQ+ communities.</p><p><br></p><h3>Eligibility</h3><p>There are no prerequisites for this session. You'll need a device that can use <a href="https://zoom.us/test" title="https://zoom.us/test" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoom</a>, and a reasonably reliable internet connection. There are two ticket classes:</p><h4>NSCSW members</h4><p>All active, associate, retired associate, and student members of the <a href="https://nscsw.org" title="https://nscsw.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nova Scotia College of Social Workers</a> are welcome to attend; our professional development programming is part of our member services funded by <a href="https://issuu.com/nscsw/docs/connection_spring2023_webfinal/42" title="https://issuu.com/nscsw/docs/connection_spring2023_webfinal/42" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">annual registration fees</a></p><h4>Partners</h4><p>W e are proud to be part of the <a href="https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/members/am-i-member#provincinces-and-territories" title="https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/members/am-i-member#provincinces-and-territories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canadian Association of Social Workers</a>, the <a href="https://ccswr-ccorts.ca" title="https://ccswr-ccorts.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canadian Council of Social Work Regulators</a>, and the <a href="https://www.nsrhpn.ca/member-listing" title="https://www.nsrhpn.ca/member-listing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network</a>. Community members enrolled in any of our partners' member organizations are eligible to purchase a partner ticket; just let us know which one you're part of when you sign up.</p><p><br></p><h3>Professional development tracking</h3><p>For members of NSCSW, participating in this event is eligible to be tracked as <strong><strong>formal professional development</strong></strong> as defined by NSCSW's guidelines for <a href="https://nscsw.org/pd" title="https://nscsw.org/pd" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">annual professional development</a>. Members can use the registration confirmation email or PDF ticket as a verification document.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://nscsw.org/pd" title="https://nscsw.org/pd" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">nscsw.org/pd</a> for more information about the updated professional development requirements for Nova Scotia social workers.</p><p><br></p><h3>Questions?</h3><p>If you have questions about our professional development program content, please contact the College's professional practice and advocacy consultant, Naj Siritsky, at nsiritsky@nscsw.org. If you have registered for a session and are having difficulty accessing it online, please contact nscsw@nscsw.org.</p>

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