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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Reimagining Long-Term Care in Canada

Dr. Susan Braedley's research on Canadian long-term care in Canada has been profiled by Carleton University's Newsroom. Canada’s long-term care system faces a growing crisis, with the senior population expected to surpass 11 million by 2043, far outstripping the number of care beds available – which sat at under 200,000 in 2021. Burdened by... More

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Christine Streeter: Precarious funding for Ottawa’s nonprofit sector adversely impacts women

Christine Streeter, a PhD candidate in Carleton University's School of Social Work, was featured in the Ottawa Citizen on July 16, 2024 with her opinion piece, entitled "Precarious funding for Ottawa's nonprofit sector adversely impacts women", which speaks to how the ongoing strike by Ottawa Children's Aid Society workers reflects significant... More

Friday, June 28, 2024

MSW student Fatma Turker wins CASWE Outstanding Student Award

Fatma Turker, a second year student in Carleton University's Master of Social Work, was recently announced as recipient of a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) Outstanding Student Award.  Recipients of these awards demonstrate "exceptional dedication, innovation, and excellence in their studies and contributions to the field... More

Friday, April 12, 2024

Black History is Every Month: A Love Letter to the African, Caribbean, and Black Community

Carleton’s School of Social Work recently hosted Black History is Every Month: A Love Letter to the African, Caribbean, and Black Community, an empowering event celebrating Black history through food, music and discussions. Read more about the event on the article written by Eddie Benhin Black History is Every Month: A Love Letter to the... More

Friday, February 23, 2024

Article by BSW Student Dahlia Belfer in Ottawa Citizen “Incontinence, isolation and inequity — we can do better for older adults”

Third year BSW student, Dahlia Belfer, has published an article in the Ottawa Citizen addressing the inequities experienced by the elderly population, especially "the disconnect between provincial and federal social supports when it comes to the dignity of older adults." "There is a lack of consideration for disabled older people, who are often... More

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Social Work Research Day: Call for Abstracts & Abstract Writing Workshop

16th Annual Social Work Research Day hosted by The Centre for Studies on Poverty and Social Citizenship (CSPSC) is March 18, 2024 Theme: Redefining Social Citizenship: Sharing Social Work Knowledge Call for Abstracts: Deadline is January 17, 2024.  More information  The Centre is hosting a virtual Abstract Writing Workshop on January 15, 2024 at... More

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Prof. Susan Braedley featured on “Don’t panic! It’s just aging” Podcast

In the podcast linked below, Professor Susan Braedley discusses possibilities for a positive future for nursing homes!  Her research has taken Susan and her graduate students to nursing homes and seniors' services across Canada,  in Europe, the U.S, the U.K, and soon to Australia and Taiwan.       In this episode: have you... More

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Highlighting Bachelor of Social Work Graduate Aisling (Ash) Arts

Graduates Reflect on their Carleton Journey Before Crossing the Stage On Nov. 4, 2023, the community will come together to celebrate fall convocation. The one-day ceremony will honour more than 1,200 students as they receive their well-earned degrees, including 21 of our BSW graduates!  In celebration, Carleton is highlighting some of these... More

Friday, September 29, 2023

Being Cree is both personal and political for me: Deborah Young

In this introspective piece, Deborah Young (Lecturer at Carleton's School of Social Work) delves into the deep-seated complexities of Indigenous identity, particularly from a Cree perspective. They share personal family stories and experiences, contrasting genuine connections to heritage and culture with the problematic phenomenon of... More

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Healthy End of Life Project (HELP) Ottawa, Led by Social Work Professor, Pam Grassau, Plans Public Forums

The Healthy End of Life Project (HELP) Ottawa, a community-based, participatory action research project, has received funding to host four forums over the next several months to highlight the research, community development and projects that were developed at four sites in Ottawa. Led by Social Work Professor Pam Grassau, and 7 community partners,... More

Friday, March 17, 2023

Black History Month 2023: Events in the School of Social Work

The Carleton University School of Social Work Black History Month Committee is pleased to present the following two events to students and the public this month: Student Activist 2 Activist  Monday, March 20th, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 2017 Dunton Tower, Carleton University Teach-in on local, Black, queer, and Black-queer activism and allyship with... More

Friday, March 3, 2023

#SocialWorkIsEssential: Social Work Week in Ontario

March 6 to 12, 2023 is Social Work Week in Ontario!  The Ontario Association of Social Workers' 2023 campaign theme of #MobilizingMentalHealth speaks to the diverse roles that social workers play in mobilizing mental health access for Ontarians, from providing critical support to navigating complicated health, mental health, and social services... More

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