Learn from Kristen Basque, RSW, as she explains the importance of the Mi’kmaq language to culturally safe(R) social work practice in unceded Mi’kma’ki. Kristen will discuss some terms, phrases and concepts that can be helpful and the deeper values that they convey.
Eligibility
There are no prerequisites for this session. You'll need a device that can use Zoom, and a reasonably reliable internet connection. There are two ticket classes:
NSCSW members
All active, associate, retired associate, and student members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers are welcome to attend; our professional development programming is part of our member services funded by annual registration fees
Partners
We are proud to be part of the Canadian Association of Social Workers, the Canadian Council of Social Work Regulators, and the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network. 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.
Professional development tracking
For members of NSCSW, participating in this event is eligible to fulfill the mandatory requirement annual professional development related to fulfilling the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. Members who have already fulfilled that requirement may choose to track this as formal professional development instead, and use the registration confirmation email or PDF ticket as a verification document.
Participants may also choose to follow up after the session to participate in advocacy related to the session's content; such advocacy activities are eligible for the mandated requirements for all social workers in Nova Scotia to complete annual training or activities related to the pursuit of social justice.
Visit nscsw.org/pd for more information about the updated professional development requirements for Nova Scotia social workers.
Questions?
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.
