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SUMMARY:Student Community Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Students received the registration link via email. Questions? Contact associate.deanfifsw@utoronto.ca
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/student-community-update-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Meeting
CATEGORIES:Students
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SUMMARY:Practicum Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
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URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/practicum-advisory-committee-pac-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Practicum
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) & Social Work
DESCRIPTION:A discussion on the provision of MAID since the passing of legislation in Canada on June 17\, 2016 and subsequent evolution of the legislation. \nUsing the experiences of University Health Network as a base for discussion while highlighting the key areas where Social Work’s provision of care may align with MAID\, the session will reflect on the intersection points for personal values and professional obligations. Facilitated by Karen Martin\, MSW RSW. \nStudents received the Zoom invite via eDigest. Questions? Contact associate.deanfifsw@utoronto.ca
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/lunch-learn-medical-assistance-in-dying-maid-social-work/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Meeting
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210203T203000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month: 30@8:30
DESCRIPTION:On February 3\, as part of Black History Month The CRIB will present “This is us\,” a special edition of its popular Instagram Live series\, 30@8:30\, hosted by Associate Professor Tanya Sharpe.  \nTo watch\, follow @thecribcommunity on Instagram and tune in to Instagram Live at 8:30pm on February 3rd. \nOver the course of the month\, across its social media channels\, The CRIB will also highlight a different component of Dr. Sharpe’s Model of Coping for African American Survivors of Homicide Victims (MCAASAV)\, with a special focus on the connection between Black histories and Black futures. Topics will include cultural trauma\, the Cultural of homicide\, racial appraisal\, and coping strategies. \n 
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/black-history-month-30830/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T210903
CREATED:20210112T220717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T220816Z
UID:30631-1612515600-1612521000@socialwork.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Year 1 Field Instructor Workshop: Midterm Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator:  TBD \nRegistration details available at: https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/practicum/practicum-schedules/year-1/
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/year-1-field-instructor-workshop-midterm-evaluation/
CATEGORIES:Practicum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210208T120000
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SUMMARY:2021 Black History Symposium: Honoring the Diversity of Black Leaders and Agents of Change | Presented by U of T's Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office
DESCRIPTION:Join U of T’s Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office at the 2021 Black History Symposium to explore anti-Black racism activism in diverse spaces and the role of post-secondary environments in transforming anti-Black racism advocacy. \nDownload the event agenda for a full overview of the 2021 Black History Symposium [PDF] \nWith Opening Remarks by: \nDr. Njoki Wane\nProfessor & Chair\, Department of Social Justice Education\, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education\,\nCo-Chair\, Anti-Black Racism Taskforce \nDean Dexter Voisin\nCo-Chair\, Anti-Black Racism Taskforce\,\nDean & Professor\, Factor-Interwash Faculty of Social Work \nKeynote and Q&A: \nFeaturing: \nDahabo Ahmed Omer\, Executive Director of the Black North Initiative\nMs. Ahmed Omer has accumulated a wealth of experience and accomplishments in the performance measurement\, policy development\, HR planning analysis and employment equity and diversity sectors. She was recently appointed as the Executive Director of the Black North Initiative. In her previous role\, Ms. Ahmed was the Human Resources Specialist within the Public Sector and primarily responsible for the Visible Minority Advisory Steering Committee of the Agency and working in the agency-wide Employment Equity Action Plan and Anti-Racism Strategy. Among the many other organizations of which she has been a part of\, Ms. Ahmed is a founding member of the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition\, which advocates securing justice for the late Abdirahman Abdi and his family. Ms. Ahmed is also the Chair of the Federation of Black Canadians\, which is a national non-profit organization that is driven by Black organizations across Canada\, which advances the social\, economic and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent. Ms. Ahmed has been the recipient of notable awards over the years including the exceptional service within the Federal Public Service\, the Canada150 Community Builder Award\, The Hope Academy community contribution award\, the Ottawa Black History Community Leadership Award and most recently the top 100 under 40 Most Influential Person of African descent in support of United Nations decade. \nFollowing the keynote address\, Ms. Ahmed-Omer will engage in Q & A moderated by Njoki Kamau. \nNjoki Kamau is a 4th year Political Science Specialist and African Studies Major\, with a focus in Comparative African Politics and Indigenous relations. Njoki advocates for the safety\, protection and rights of over 2500 Black undergraduate students at the University of Toronto as the President of the Black Students’ Association. Njoki is pursuing research on the political and social effects of COVID-19 on Black Communities in the Greater Toronto Area and hopes to continue this research in Graduate School. \n  \n> Click here to learn more and register
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/2021-black-history-symposium-honoring-the-diversity-of-black-leaders-and-agents-of-change-presented-by-u-of-ts-anti-racism-and-cultural-diversity-office/
CATEGORIES:External public event
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children and Families: Agency Responses to the Dual Pandemics of Anti-Black Racism and COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Children and Their Families Learning Café\nTuesday\, February 9\, 2021\n12:15-1:30 pm EST \nJoin Zoom Meeting (5-10 minutes early if possible) \nhttps://zoom.us/j/98423473716?pwd=VWFON1hwQXFCdWdDQkIxbEpIcm1CUT09\n  \nPlease join us in hearing a panel of distinguished speakers from school based social work\nand our national help line for children and youth on how they have responded to the crisis\nof the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and anti-Black racism. With schools and peer\nrelationships disrupted for kids\, previously unimaginable demands on parenting\, and\nfamilies and communities suffering\, child and family services have had to respond with\ninnovations designed to deal with these current extraordinary conditions. \nModerators: \nProfessor Bryn King\, PhD\, MSW\nKrysta Cooke\, MSW Student \nSpeakers: \nAndréanne Deschamps\, MA.\, Associate Vice President\, Service Programs\, Kids Help Phone\nTracey Grose\, MSW\, RSW\, School Social Worker\, Durham District Board of Education (DDSB) \n  \nAndréanne is responsible for service programs quality and delivery at Kids Help Phone. Holding a Master’s degree in sexology\, she leveraged her passion for mental health support and system’s thinking to advance young people’s right to autonomy and self-determination in seeking and receiving support through their wellbeing journey. \nTracey has taken on many initiatives while working with the DDSB\, such as coordinator of the Return\nTicket program\, Executive on Durham Black Educators Network (DBEN)\, Secretary to the OASW school\nsocial worker provincial committee\, Community connection for the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid\nSocieties (OACAS) committee “One Vision\, One Voice” study and community representative on the\nAfrican Canadian adaptation of Stop Now and Plan (SNAP). She is currently on secondment to School\nMental Health Ontario as the Culturally Responsive Practices Lead.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/supporting-children-and-families-agency-responses-to-the-dual-pandemics-of-anti-black-racism-and-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T200000
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SUMMARY:Micro-Aggressions and Clinical Implications | Presented by the FIFSW Alumni Association
DESCRIPTION:> Click here to register via zoom\nThe year of 2020 was the year that the world began to discuss the un-said. The historical and current day attacks of Anti-Black racism with system perpetuation of violence has left legacies of trauma\, PTSD and the loss of lives for many Black Canadians. Canada’s covert style of Anti-Black Racism has had an insidious impact as it penetrates the psyche and self-concept of the perpetrator and the victims. The overt acts of Canadian Racism has resulted in the violent policing of Black Canadian\, the “Push Out” of Black students from the education system and the overrepresentation of Black Canadians in jail\, government assistance\, low income housing\, and so on. Many members of the Black Community have begun to reach out for therapy to cope or recover from their lived experiences compounded by day to day experience of Racism. \nThis event will address the following questions: What are the therapeutic implications of Micro-Aggression? What are some of the best practices in supporting a Black client? What is allyship and how do we therapeutically assist clients to recover? \n\n6:00 – 7:00 – Keynote lecture: Addressing Racial Microaggressions\nFeaturing:\nNatasha Prashad\, Program Coordinator\, Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office\, University of Toronto \nNatasha Prashad has over six years professional\, academic and community experience in the fields of equity programming\, administration and research. She holds a M.A in Socio-Legal Studies from York University\, with her research exploring the capacity of human rights education (HRE) principles to encourage intercultural understanding and respect for Indigenous knowledges in all levels of our education system. She firmly believes in the power of education and open dialogue as platforms for equity-seeking groups to have their voices heard as well as being focused on advancing intentionally inclusive initiatives in community and institutional spaces. In addition to providing administrative support to the Human Rights Office at the Toronto District School Board\, Natasha has held the position of Research Assistant with the Department of Critical Disability Studies and served as the Coordinator for Committees and Student Outreach at York University. After joining ARCDO in October\, Natasha is excited to be providing support in deepening the office’s outreach with the student community\, expanding educational resources and facilitating trainings. \nThe Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) within the Division of Human Resources & Equity\, provides services to support University members in their efforts to foster environments that are intentionally racially diverse and inclusive through the advancement of equitable practices\, education and training and the provision of complaints resolution supports on matters of race\, faith and intersecting identities as guided by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. \n7:00 – 8:00 – Panel Discussion\nFeaturing:\nKamilah Clayton\nKamilah Clayton is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist\, with over 10 years’ experience working with children\, youth and families in multiple settings. Kamilah utilizes an Identity Affirming approach to mental health and wellness for people of African descent/heritage\, and her practice areas include: anxiety\, depression\, stress and racial identity. In addition to providing individual and family therapy\, Kamilah facilitates learning opportunities around Black mental health for members of the African Canadian community\, and organizations seeking to address the impact experiences of Anti-Black Racism have on staff and client wellness. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nYukimi Henry\nYukimi Henry is a seasoned clinical social worker and former lawyer\, who has worked in a range of diverse areas such as criminal justice\, international legal development\, reproductive health care\, community-based social services\, mental health and education. Yukimi has spent the past number of years working in post-secondary institutions in mental health program development and delivery. She currently oversees the departments of Counselling & Student Well-Being and Student Conduct at George Brown College. Yukimi is deeply committed to the integration of AOP approaches in mental health policy and program design. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nModerated by: \nKeith Adamson\nKeith Adamson is an Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream at FIFSW. He holds more than 20 years of progressive senior management experience in clinical\, management and professional practice leadership roles\, as well as expertise in Clinical Governance at Mackenzie Health\, Women’s College Hospital\, St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto\, and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. His management roles have expanded from providing a professional practice lens for the Social Work profession to being responsible for the professional practice of other health disciplines\, as well. Keith currently sits on the executive committee of the Board of the OASW\, in the role of Past-President.\n \n  \n  \n> Click here to register via zoom\n  \nThis event is presented by the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work’s Alumni Association. \n\nIn case you missed it…\nOn November 4\, Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream Keith Adamson presented the the keynote address “Racism at the Front Lines” at the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers 2020 Educational Forums. \n 
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/micro-aggressions-and-clinical-implications/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Meeting
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Public,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210222T120000
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UID:30585-1613995200-1613998800@socialwork.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Competitive and Off-PAS Practicums Info Session
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URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/competitive-and-off-pas-practicums-info-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210222T133000
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UID:30749-1613995200-1614000600@socialwork.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Your Future in Social Work
DESCRIPTION:This session provides an introduction to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the regulations related to the practice of social work in Ontario. Presented by Christina Van Sickle\, Professional Practice Associate. \nStudents will receive the Zoom registration link via eDigest closer to the date.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/lunch-learn-your-future-in-social-work/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Meeting
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T210903
CREATED:20210203T171212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T220438Z
UID:30890-1614018600-1614024000@socialwork.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming Body Aware\, Part 2: Tools to Calm the Nervous System | Presented by the FIFSW Alumni Association
DESCRIPTION:> Click here to register via Zoom \n\n\n\n\nJennifer Shields is a Toronto-based Yoga Teacher and EMDR therapist in private practice who specializes in helping clients heal from difficult life experiences\, manage chronic stress\, and increase meaningful connections in their lives. \nJoin Jennifer for 1.5 hours of practice on how to calm the nervous system and shift affective states towards calm and grounded. This experiential seminar will take participants through concrete exercises drawn from EMDR and Attachment-based Yoga Therapy. Participants will be able to draw on these practices in stressful times\, and psychotherapists can use these practices to support clients. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage and ask questions\, and will leave feeling refreshed and resourced. \nNo special equipment or previous meditation or yoga experience required. Please wear comfy clothing and bring a pen and paper\, as there will be a writing exercise involved.\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/becoming-body-aware-part-2-tools-to-calm-the-nervous-system-presented-by-the-fifsw-alumni-association/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Public,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210223T130000
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CREATED:20210122T213638Z
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UID:30751-1614081600-1614085200@socialwork.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Vancouver Coastal Health Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This session provides information about Social Worker vacancies at Vancouver Coastal Health\, information on relocating to British Columbia\, and what it is like to work for Vancouver Coastal Health. \nStudents will receive the Zoom registration link via eDigest closer to the date.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/lunch-learn-vancouver-coastal-health-employment-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Meeting
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T210903
CREATED:20210217T181715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T190652Z
UID:31171-1614191400-1614196800@socialwork.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:A Space for Black Healing: A Wellness Webinar for Self-Identified Black Folks
DESCRIPTION:> Click here to register via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhile we are all navigating the overwhelming challenges of COVID-19\, people of African descent are also impacted by anti-Black racism in our society. Black self-care is vital in these unprecedented times. \nThis event will explore:\nBlack-centred self-care\, mental health & wellness strategies\nUnpacking grief about the loss of Black life\nAfrican dance\, music & meditation \nFacilitator:\nMosa McNeilly is an interdisciplinary artist working in Canada for thirty years. She sees her work as part of a canon of Black women artists\, scholars\, and activists concerned with social justice and freedom. In Mosa’s Black wellness work she leads workshops and ceremonies fostering African cultural literacy and Black self-love. A recipient of many awards in art\, performance\, and arts education\, Mosa holds a Master’s degree from York University.\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This event is for self-identified Black folks only and will not be recorded. Registration is limited.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/a-space-for-black-healing-a-wellness-webinar-for-self-identified-black-folks/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Meeting
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Public,Students
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