Congratulations to Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina for SSHRC Partnership grant
Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina has been awarded a $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership grant over 7 years to support the Canadian Consortium on Child Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care.
Student Tomas Jirousek Named Inaugural Recipient of the Moral Courage in Reconciliation Award
Tomas Jirousek鈥檚 courageous and respectful leadership to change the Redmen name and efforts to educate and engage students in active reconciliation impressed Indigenous Access McGill (IAM) and by unanimous agreement of their awards committee, Tomas was named the inaugural recipient of the Moral Courage in Reconciliation Award.
Prof Collin-V茅zina's publication in The Conversation
Four priorities are suggested in this brief article for planning schools鈥� re-opening in order for schools to step up to play a significant role in the lives of vulnerable children and youth.
Read more here.
BSW student,聽Andrew Seinet-Spaulding, nominated for McGill athlete of the year
MONTREAL - The major award nominees have been announced for 香蕉视频's 43rd annual athletics gala, an event scheduled to be held on April 19, via a virtual online Facebook Premiere broadcast, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
For full details, click here.
Feature article tells the story of McGill alumna and Executive Director of ICAN-McGill, Amal Elsana Alhjooj
Dr. Amal Elsana Alhjooj, McGill MSW and PhD alumna, and currently the Executive Director of McGill鈥檚 International Community Action Network (ICAN), has been the focus of a feature article in the Times of Israel: Far from her village, rare Bedouin feminist fights for Israeli women and peace.聽
See here for full details.聽
Professor Alicia Boatswain-Kyte presented at the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection
On February 4th, Prof.
Lillian Iannone: Honourary Social Worker
Lillian was recently recognized for her dedication and exceptional work as the recipient of the Arts Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff.聽聽Lillian Iannone has been a member of the McGill community and School of Social Work for 45 years. At the age of 17, straight out of high school, Lillian interviewed for a position at the School and has been there聽ever since. She is currently the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator.聽
It is with deep sadness that The McGill School of Social Work announces the passing of Darrell Johnson
Darrell Roy Johnson, 59, of Montr茅al died on February 9, 2020 at the Cornwall Hospice in Cornwall, Ontario. He spent his final days surrounded by family members and friends as well as many caring doctors, nurses, and personal support workers. He struggled valiantly following his brain tumour diagnosis in November 2018, always retaining his characteristic sense of humour and hope, but eventually succumbed to complications from the condition.
PhD candidate Melanie Doucet presents at the Special Commission
PhD candidate Melanie Doucet presented compelling testimony about the experiences and needs of young people leaving out of home care to the Special Commission on the Rights of the Child and Youth Protection.聽聽
See Montreal Gazette for full report.
Professor Trocm茅 at the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection
On December 10th, Professor Trocm茅 presented child protection research and recommendations to the Special Commission on聽Children's Rights and Youth Protection. He argued for a more flexible聽approach in collaboration with professionals and community agencies with better access to specialized services.
Professor Boatswain-Kyte on the overrepresentation of Black children in the protection system to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection
Professor Alicia Boatswain-Kyte and colleagues submitted a report on the overrepresentation of Black children in the protection system to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection.
For further details, click here.
Death of Fleurette Osborne, community activist and founding President of the Black Women of Canada
Fleurette Osborne, MSW McGill, died in Hamilton, Ontario on November 23, at the age of 92. Her body is currently in the care of Kane Fetterly funeral home. Important documents are missing. Fleurette was a community activist and founding member and President of the Black Women of Canada.
For further details, click here.
School of Social Work lecturer Corrie Sirota-Frankel gives a Tedx Talk on bereavement and loss
School of Social Work lecturer Corrie Sirota-Frankel gives a Tedx Talk on bereavement and loss
View it here: https://youtu.be/PQ27tYEb74Y
Delphine Collin-V茅zina, Director of the CRCF, presented to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection
Delphine Collin-V茅zina, Director of the CRCF, presented to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection.
Read the highlights of her presentation in The Gazette.
In Celebration of Dr. Sydney Duder
After 45 years of teaching, Dr. Sydney Duder is set to retire at the age of 98. Arts Student Ambassador Sophie Brzozowski chatted with Sydney about her time at McGill, and what she looks forward to post-retirement.
See full article聽here.