Faculty of Social Work - Central and Northern Alberta Region

05/20/2026

The Alberta College of Social Workers has officially launched Peer Circles — a new professional engagement initiative for Registered Social Workers (RSWs): https://acsw.ab.ca/peer-circles/

Peer Circles are structured, facilitated conversations designed to support reflection, learning, and connection within the profession. The sessions are free to attend and eligible for Professional Engagement competence credits.

In-person dates are available for Edmonton and Calgary. Online and future in-person dates will be released in the future.

What Are Peer Circles? Peer Circles are a supportive, group-based learning activity designed for registered social workers (RSWs) in Alberta. Led by trained facilitators, each session presents participants with a case for discussion. These cases provide opportunities to: Explore ethical issues and a...

05/15/2026

05/05/2026

Tickets are still available for the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium Symposium: Opportunities within Shifting and Caring Landscapes,

When: May 19 to 21 in Edmonton!

Cost: Tickets are only $262.50 for the full symposium.

Coming from out of town? MacEwan University Residence is offering discounted rates for attendees, starting at $52 a night!

Sponsored by the University of Calgary, MacEwan University, University of Manitoba, Mount Royal UniversityManitoba Government, University of Regina, Government of Saskatchewan, YourAlberta (Government of Alberta), PrairieAction Foundation.

For details on tickets, accommodation, and the schedule, visit https://www.prairiechildwelfare.ca/conference

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

May 5, known as Red Dress Day, is a National Day of Awareness, Remembrance, and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ peoples (MMIWG2S+). It honours those whose lives have been lost to gendered colonial violence, supports grieving families and communities, and calls for action on the Calls for Justice. Originating from Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project, the day is marked by red dresses displayed in public spaces and people gathering through rallies, ceremonies, and acts of solidarity to raise awareness and advocate for justice.

How you can participate:
• Wear Red: Show your support by wearing red on May 5 and encouraging others to do the same.
• Learn and Reflect: Explore the history and ongoing impact of MMIWG2S and consider ways to advocate for change. Visit the National Calls for Justice to deepen your understanding and learn how you can take action.
• Join an Event: Kiipitakyoyis is supporting two events on May 5 in Calgary (scroll down for more information) and others are being held across the country.

04/29/2026

Happy 60th Birthday, UCalgary!

Sixty years ago today, Canada’s youngest university was born. In the six decades since, University of Calgary researchers have unearthed previously unknown dinosaurs, discovered new mysteries of the universe, have made life healthier and safer for Canadians, educated a prime minister and senior astronaut, and served as the catalyst for countless new careers and changed lives.

04/16/2026

Hello Friends of CNAR,

You are warmly invited to attend an upcoming in-person workshop, Coming Together: Sharing Insights and Experiences to Support Inuit Families from Inuit Nunangat.

Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Location: 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton (Enterprise Square Building)

Please register using the following link if you plan to attend: https://events.ucalgary.ca/social-work/event/517989-coming-together-sharing-insights-and-experiences.

04/10/2026

Be part of the conversation by signing up today and join us for an engaging evening. Kindly register using the link below only if you plan to attend:

https://events.ucalgary.ca/.../514485-reclaiming-the-big..

We are pleased to invite you to our second speaker series Tuesday April 28th, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

Please note that seating is limited, this is an in-person event only, with no online attendance option. Kindly register using the below link, only if you plan to attend.

https://events.ucalgary.ca/social-work/event/514485-reclaiming-the-big-picture-revitalizing-macro

03/19/2026

We are pleased to invite you to our second speaker series Tuesday April 28th, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

Please note that seating is limited, this is an in-person event only, with no online attendance option. Kindly register using the below link, only if you plan to attend.

https://events.ucalgary.ca/social-work/event/514485-reclaiming-the-big-picture-revitalizing-macro