School of Social Work Archives | Faculty of Public Affairs

April 1, 2022

FPA Researchers Receive Funding to Partner with Community Organizations

Three Faculty of Public Affairs faculty members and their research partners have won Partnership Engage Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The grants “provide short-term and... More

December 17, 2021

Highlights 2021: The Faculty of Public Affairs

From new research funding to teaching awards to timely events, there are many reasons to celebrate the outstanding efforts of everyone in FPA this year. While we faced many challenges,... More

November 11, 2021

FPA Researchers Receive SSHRC Insight Development Grants

We are proud to announce FPA's winners of the 2021 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants. These grants support research in its early stages, enabling "the... More

July 12, 2021

Social Work Student Launches Community Art Project in Honour the Children from Residential Schools

By Karen Kelly When Deborah Young learned that the unmarked graves of 215 children had been discovered at the former Kamloops Residential School and, more recently the 751 unmarked graves... More

March 11, 2021

Report Highlights Shared Concerns of LGBTQ2+ Workers and Older Adults

Researchers in Carleton University’s School of Social Work released a report on March 11, 2021 that demonstrates for the first time that LGBTQ2+ older adults, and the workers who care for them,... More

March 9, 2021

School of Social Work Hosts ‘Black History is Every Month’ Event

The School of Social Work organized a virtual experience on March 6 called “Black History is Every Month” to foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation through critical discussions, storytelling and performances.... More

March 2, 2021

Six FPA Members Win Carleton University Achievement Awards

Administered by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International), the Carleton University Achievement Awards were established to recognize outstanding achievements... More

February 17, 2021

Black History Month: Carleton Focuses on Anti-Racism Initiatives

By Dan Rubinstein Every February, Black History Month honours the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The theme this year is “The Future Is Now” — an opportunity to celebrate the transformative... More

February 3, 2021

Four FPA Researchers Awarded SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants

If there was ever a year for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to support world-leading initiatives that show commitment to ensuring a better future for Canada and... More

January 28, 2021

Simulated Client Videos for Teaching in Social Work

Kenta Asakura is the recipient of the 2020 FPA Teaching Fellowship, an award that recognizes excellence in teaching and provides an opportunity to innovate and demonstrate leadership in teaching. Asakura... More

December 1, 2020

Cultural Healing: How a Social Work Practicum Helped Me Find My Niche

From Raven Magazine... Andrew Simpson earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work at Carleton. Born and raised in Bancroft, Ont., and of Métis ancestry, he works for Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child &... More

December 1, 2020

Last Refuge: Helping People Who Have Nowhere Else to Turn

From Raven Magazine... When COVID-19 upended life in Ottawa, the city’s most vulnerable residents faced heightened risks. Rather than dodge the challenge, Nicole McLean dove in. A rule change allowed the social... More