Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Social Work

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities – and we recognize and reflect on the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada. Wilfrid Laurier University will continue to amplify the truth of the continuing legacy of colonial trauma and history of residential schools, and build towards reconciliation. We encourage the university community to engage in learning activities and reflection, and to give support and care to our Indigenous community members. Laurier will fly The Survivor’s Flag on all campuses. It will be lowered to half-mast on Sept. 30 to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more about Indigenous Initiatives at Laurier: https://lnkd.in/gDDgbu6d

Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus kicks off its 25th anniversary year with MarketFest: In Peace and Friendship, a two-day celebration of contemporary Indigenous artists, artisans, performers, thinkers and makers.   The atrium at Laurier’s One Market building (1 Market St.) will turn into a marketplace of Indigenous vendors, curated by acclaimed Indigenous artist and Laurier alumna Alanah Jewell (BA ’19) of Morningstar Designs. MarketFest will run Friday, Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more: https://ow.ly/YA0y50TlYZ9

Calling all #SocialWork students! Stay connected to the profession by joining OASW’s community of 9,500+ social work students & professionals across Ontario. New student members can save 50% on their first year of membership, only until October 31! ➡️ www.oasw.org/Students ⬅️ Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto King's University College Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Social Work

We are hiring for two exciting positions within Laurier's FSW! Field Outreach and Student Experience Coordinator. Learn more about the position and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gYDTrzcZ Coordinator, Hallman Chair Research Initiatives: Learn more about the position and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gC4G8uaf

Congratulations, graduates!

Abbi Longmire recently completed her Master of Social Work at Laurier. Through her research, she is exploring how to move the queer movement beyond acceptance into liberation. Learn more: https://ow.ly/NQKh50SfFXq #LaurierResearch #PrideMonth

Congratulations to Social Work PhD student Laura Thibeault on winning a prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 🌟 Thibeault’s research is grounded in her ongoing personal journey through infertility as an Anishinaabe woman. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ubb450S9BXC

🎉 Sending out our love and congratulations to our Director, friend and mentor... DR. GISELLE DIAS🎉 🥳 Dr. Dias was awarded her PhD on June 6th, 2024 and has been nominated for a President's Gold Medal award. We're very proud to know her, be lead by and learn from her. Please join us in celebrating not only her accomplishments, but the doors Indigenous academics like her open for us all. 💕

Congratulations to Maggie Haskell, BSW Field Education Administration Coordinator, who was awarded the Laurier Employee Achievement Award for Accountability. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the Bachelor of Social Work program in Brantford. Her clear commitment to the program's success was demonstrated through her willingness to take ownership of tasks, continuously striving to improve processes and outcomes.