Congratulations to Sheila Goldbloom awarded the Prix Émerite 2016 by the OTSTCFQ
Sheila Goldbloom, Associate Professor, School of Social Work McGill University from 1964-1992 was recently awarded the Prix Émerite 2016 by the OTSTCFQ in recognition of her contribution to the profession and longstanding commitment to community development. Member of the Professional Order since 1965, Professor Goldbloom has been a leading member of Montreal’s social work community.
Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock being named an Honorary Fellow by the Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada has recently announced 89 new fellows, including 2 Foreign Fellows, 2 Specially Elected Fellows and 2 Honorary Fellows. They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. One of the 2 Honorary Fellows is Professor Cindy Blackstock, who joined McGill School of Social Work as of August 1st, 2016.
“Negative images of parenting disabled children are not helpful”
Professor Lucyna Lach’s research findings on parenting of children with neurodisabilities were recently quoted in an article written by Louise Kinross in The Walrus, an online forum for issues vital to Canadians.
Congratulations to Kharoll-Ann Souffrant recipient of The Women of Distinction Award in the Young Women of Distinction category.
Since a young age, Kharoll-Ann Souffrant (BSW U3) has been shining a light on issues related to the prevention of sexual violence and sexual assault and to mental health. A young, engaged, inclusive feminist, she combines her life experiences and beliefs to change social perceptions and bring about changes in the management of mental health issues and matters of sexual assault.
Lise Milne shortlisted for SSHRC Impact Awards
McGill School of Social Work Doctoral student Lise Milne has been selected as one of three finalists in the Talent Category of the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSHRC) Impact Awards.
Ethno-racial Categories and Child Welfare Decisions: Exploring the Relationship with Poverty
New analysis by a team of researchers from the Universities of Toronto and McGill shows that poverty is as a key factor explaining the disproportionate number of Black children entering child welfare care in Ontario.
For more information see:
http://cwrp.ca/publications/3144
Recruiting two Ranked Assistant Professor positions at the School of Social Work
We are recruiting for two Ranked Assistant Professor positions, one in the area of Social Policy and Community Development and one in the area of Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups. While these are non-Tenure Track positions, they are eligible for an Indefinite Term appointment after six (6) years.
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Michael Loft Retires after nine years of service at McGill University
After nine years of service at McGill University, Michael Loft, Mohawk from Kahnawake, retired from his position as Academic Associate in the School of Social Work this past June. The focus of his work was raising awareness of Indigenous experiences, history and perspectives. Faculty, staff and students from across the University, including Provost and Vice Principal (Academic), Professor Christopher P.
Announcing the appointment of Delphine Collin-Vézina as the Nicolas Steinmetz and Gilles Julien Chair in Social Pediatrics
It is with extreme pleasure that we announce the appointment of Delphine Collin-Vézina as the inaugural holder of the Nicolas Steinmetz and Gilles Julien Chair in Social Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics. A faculty in the School of Social Work at McGill for the past 9 years, Delphine will now be spending half of her time in the Department of pediatrics teaching undergraduate and graduate trainees and conducting some of her research efforts at th
Congratulations to Mme Guylaine Ouimette , T.S.for being elected as the new president of the OTSTCFQ
Congratulations to Mme Guylaine Ouimette, T.S. for being elected as the new president of the OTSTCFQMontréal, 21 juin 2016 - Les membres du Conseil d’administration de l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ) ont élu à la présidence Mme Guylaine Ouimet travailleuse sociale, pour un mandat de deux ans.
Three in 10 children neglected by parents, Quebec study finds — though survey’s definition of neglect in dispute
THREE IN 10 CHILDREN NEGLECTED BY PARENTS, QUEBEC STUDY FINDS — THOUGH SURVEY’S DEFINITION OF NEGLECT IN DISPUTE Up to three in 10 children are neglected by their parents, concludes a surprising new Quebec study that raises questions about exactly what defines the “insidious” problem.
“Report calls for better oversight of residential services for young people in Ontario”
The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services has released ”Because Young People Matter, a review of Ontario’s residential services for children and youth”. A three member expert panel -- Dr. Nico Trocmé, Director of the McGill School of Social Work, Dr.