A pillar of hope for the Middle East
With an estimated 1.4 million Syrian refugees, Jordan lies at the forefront of the refugee crisis. Many of those fleeing civil war in their homeland have made their way to Jordan’s capital, Amman; once there, many have been assisted by Al Waqa, an International Community Action Network (ICAN) centre established in east Amman in 2011 by Talal Qdah, MSW’02, a graduate of McGill’s internationally renowned ICAN program.
Blackstock: Why does the government continue to discriminate against little kids?"
The death rates were 25 per cent per year rising to close to 50 per cent over three years. Dr. Bryce said the deaths could be prevented if Ottawa provided equitable health care to “Indians” and implemented other reforms, such as improving ventilation and decreasing over-crowding at schools.
The Government of Canada refused to spend the money and public outrage was not sufficient to force Ottawa into action.
Bryce called Canada’s conduct “a national crime.
Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock named winner of the Broadbent Institute's 2017 Jack Layton Progress Prize
The Broadbent Institute, Canada’s leading progressive, independent organization championing change through the promotion of democracy, equality and sustainability, has honoured McGill faculty member, Professor Cindy Blackstock who was named winner of the 2017 Jack Layton Progress Prize.
Congratulations to Heather MacInthosh for being selected for the 2017 H. Noel Fieldhouse Award for Distinguished Teaching
Heather MacIntosh's award reflects her outstanding teaching in the Masters in Couple and Family Therapy, and in particular her integration of drama students from the department of English who play simulated couples and families. These simulations allow CFT students the opportunity to experience the full range of the treatment process from alliance building and assessment to intervention and termination.
Congratulations Heather for being selected for the 2017 H. Noel Fieldhouse Award for Distinguished Teaching
Heather’s award reflects her outstanding teaching in the Masters in Couple and Family Therapy, and in particular her integration of drama students from the department of English who play simulated couples and families.
Youth in foster care should be nurtured and supported past the age of majority, article written by Melanie Doucet in Policy Options
See what Melanie Doucet, a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholar, a SSHRC Doctoral Fellow, a doctoral candidate at McGill University’s School of Social Work, and a former youth in care had to say in the article published in “Policy Options” on March 9, 2017.
Save the dates for our upcoming Invited Lectures
SAVE THE DATESAll lectures will be held @ 1:00-2:00 pm (#326 or #118, TBC) Appointments with candidates possible @ noon-1 pm or 3:30 – 5 pm (TBC) RSVP to Yong Hong @ yong.feng [at] mcgill.ca for attendance & appointments.
The School of Social Work is currently recruiting one (1) tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Practice with Individuals, Families & Groups.
Congratulations to Prof. Wanda Gabriel, newly appointed Assistant Professor
Ms. Wanda Gabriel is a citizen of Kanehsatake (Oka) Kanieke’ha:ke nation. She holds an MSW degree from McGill University. Additionally Ms.
We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice Screening
The School of Social Work hosted the first official event with new faculty member Dr. Cindy Blackstock on Thursday, January 19, 2017. McGill University screened the NFB and one of Canada's most distinguished filmmaker’s film: Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s most recent film We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice.
McGill Social Work Community in Action: in response to the tragic event in Quebec City on January 29, 2017
McGill Social Work Community in Action: in response to the tragic event in Quebec City on January 29, 2017:Tuesday, January 31:
The First Peoples and Social Work Class Featured Guest Lecturer Cindy Blackstock
The First Peoples and Social Work Class Featured Guest Lecturer Cindy BlackstockThe First Peoples and Social Work class featured guest lecturer Cindy Blackstock, who provided an indepth introduction into Canadian Aboriginal Child Welfare. She also focused on Have a Heart day and I am a Witness advocacy ecampaigns at the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada.
Lucy Lach named to the Board of Dans la Rue
Lucy Lach, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Associate Dean of Student Affairs has been named to the Board of Dans la rue, the iconic Montreal organization dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk youth.
Recruiting for Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
The McGill University School of Social Work invites applications for a full‐time tenure‐track position with an expected start date on August 1st 2017. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, but appointment at a higher rank is possible under exceptional circumstances.
The Passing of Annette Werk, Associate Professor at the School of Social Work
It is with great sadness that the School of Social Work announces the passing of Annette Werk on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at age 86. Annette was Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, McGill University for a span of over 35 years serving as the first ombudsman for Students at McGill University for which she was honored at the 25th Anniversary of the Office of the Ombudsman for Students in May 2012.
Cindy Blackstock awarded 2016 Law Society of Upper Canada Human Rights Honoree
The Law Society of Upper Canada, Online, 24 Nov 2016 Cindy Blackstock awarded 2016 Law Society of Upper Canada Human Rights Honoree