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@BCSocialWorkers

BC Association of Social Workers is a voluntary, not-for-profit membership association that supports and promotes the profession of social work. [email protected]

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linkhttps://www.bcasw.org/ calendar_today22-02-2019 18:19:27

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Mitzi Dean(@MitziDeanBC) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we signed a milestone community agreement with Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations to uphold their inherent right to support their children and families in alignment with their own beliefs, cultural practices, traditions, and laws.

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023C…

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Substance(@SubstanceUVic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our weekly report is out for the week of Nov 6th showing results from our project in Victoria, BC ( ). To learn more about our project and to access our monthly and yearly reports, please visit substance.uvic.ca

Our weekly report is out for the week of Nov 6th showing results from our #drugchecking project in Victoria, BC (#yyj). To learn more about our project and to access our monthly and yearly reports, please visit substance.uvic.ca #bcpoli #safesupplyNOW #harmreduction
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Join us for a discussion on homelessnes from the hospital, community, and lived-experience perspective. Are BC hospitals discharging patients into homelessness? How should we be addressing homelessness? What initiatives work? Who needs to be involved?
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Inclusion Canada(@InclusionCA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/2 We were pleased to present our pre-budget brief to In the Chamber Standing Cttee on Finance today. Our brief focuses on funding the . Thanks to our Jeff Ferguson for providing our remarks and addressing MP's Q&As. The time is now - fund the . See our brief 👇

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November 13th to 19th is Transgender Awareness Week. When we recognize, support, and honour the trans community, we are making the world a better place for all.

November 13th to 19th is Transgender Awareness Week. When we recognize, support, and honour the trans community, we are making the world a better place for all. #ItGetsBetter #UpLiftTransVoices
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Sheila Vakharia PhD MSW(@MyHarmReduction) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 2 weeks!

Join us for a webinar with Ryan McNeil on how to publish qualitative research on substance use!

Date: Nov 28th
4-5:30pm EST

Register: bit.ly/Nov23Webinar

In 2 weeks! Join us for a webinar with @RS_McNeil on how to publish qualitative research on substance use! Date: Nov 28th 4-5:30pm EST Register: bit.ly/Nov23Webinar
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A Safe Plate features the stories of 9 incredible young people from across Canada who've been involved in the child welfare system. Download this free e-cookbook to learn about their experiences and how Children's Aid Foundation of Canada and the KARE Foundation are helping.
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A Safe Plate features the stories of 9 incredible young people from across Canada who've been involved in the child welfare system. Download this free e-cookbook to learn about their experiences and how @CAFDN and the KARE Foundation are helping. bit.ly/49orebp
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Mitzi Dean(@MitziDeanBC) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a honour to lay the wreath at the legislature today on behalf of Premier Eby.

Thank you to Rev Fran Dearman for your powerful words of reflection and to the beautiful voices of the Newcombe singers conducted by Kathryn Whitney.

It was a honour to lay the wreath at the legislature today on behalf of Premier Eby. Thank you to Rev Fran Dearman for your powerful words of reflection and to the beautiful voices of the Newcombe singers conducted by Kathryn Whitney.
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)
World War I poem “For the Fallen”

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Laurence Binyon (1869-1943) World War I poem “For the Fallen”
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guyfelicella(@guyfelicella) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I enjoyed listening to this episode of CBC's The House, with federal Minister of Mental Health & Addictions Ya'ara Saks יערה זקס speaking with compassion about people with substance use disorder.

She says drug policies must be grounded in real evidence, and notes recent claims about safer…

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Mitzi Dean(@MitziDeanBC) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's important to recognize Indigenous people who have served and are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. We must remember the sacrifices and be grateful for the tremendous contributions of the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans.

It's important to recognize Indigenous people who have served and are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. We must remember the sacrifices and be grateful for the tremendous contributions of the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans.
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The RCYBC reports that families of children with disabilities in B.C. are still struggling with an under-resourced, fragmented system of supports and services that makes accessing program difficult.
rcybc.ca/reports-and-pu…

The @RCYBC reports that families of children with disabilities in B.C. are still struggling with an under-resourced, fragmented system of supports and services that makes accessing program difficult. rcybc.ca/reports-and-pu…
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Aging In Place UBCO(@ageinplace_UBCO) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, November the 8th, we would like to honour and recognize the innumerable contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis soldiers and veterans who have served and continue to serve around the world in times of war, conflict, and peace. Forever grateful.

Today, November the 8th, we would like to honour and recognize the innumerable contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis soldiers and veterans who have served and continue to serve around the world in times of war, conflict, and peace. Forever grateful.
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Reporter The Tyee Katie Hyslop asks a good question. Why doesn't MCFD Minister Mitzi Dean require all to be registered with BCCSW? We wouldn't accept this with nurses, psychologists, OTs, or physicians.
thetyee.ca/News/2023/11/0…

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