Cindy Blackstock Awarded Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement
Congratulations to听Professor Cindy Blackstock听from the听School of Social Work听on being awarded the听2025 Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement.听
Cindy Blackstock, who is a member of the Gitxsan First Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, is being recognized for her work and research in child welfare and advocacy for the rights of Indigenous children.
Healing Broken Bonds 鈥� A New Podcast for Couples Navigating Complex Trauma
Healing Broken Bonds 鈥� A New Podcast for Couples Navigating Complex TraumaWe're excited to launch Healing Broken Bonds, a powerful new podcast created for couples working through the deep challenges of complex trauma 鈥� and the journey to healing together.
$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 涩里番 researchers
Seven 涩里番 researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).听
In Memoriam: Professor Sydney Mary Duder
It is with profound sadness that the School of Social Work announces the passing of our beloved colleague, Professor Sydney Duder.
The Passing of Jenny Jeanes, BSW (鈥�04) and MSW (鈥�06)
It is with great sadness that the School of Social announces the passing of Jenny Jeanes. Jenny had devoted her life to serving refugee claimants and was a leading expert on immigration detention.
Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in 涩里番鈥檚 School of Social Work who won the Prix du Qu茅bec鈥檚 Marie-Andr茅e-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.
"A leading advocate for children鈥檚听rights, Myriam Denov won the Prix du Qu茅bec鈥檚 Marie-Andr茅e-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.
Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony, which took place at the Faculty Club, 涩里番 on October 23, 2024.
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Ives, Recipient of the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division)
Dr. Nicole Ives has been awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration 鈥� Civil Division in recognition for her leadership in developing Indigenous Access 涩里番.听
Congratulations to Delphine Collin-V茅zina for being elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada - Academy of Social Sciences
You can read more about this incredible recognition in the 涩里番 Reporter article Twelve 涩里番 professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - 涩里番 Reporter
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Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!
Congratulations, Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, for听receiving the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!Each year, the World Cultural Council recognizes outstanding early career research leaders.
Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock
We are happy to share the wonderful news that Cindy Blackstock has been appointed a Canada Research Chair in First Nations Child and Family Services Implementation, SSHRC, Tier 1!
Viol et g茅nocide, une arme qui transcende les g茅n茅rations
Dr. Denov and St茅phanie Richard, PhD Student published an article in Le Devoir for the 30th anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi.
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Cindy Blackstock honoured with World鈥檚 Children鈥檚 Prize
Congratulations, Cindy Blackstock, for being awarded the World's Children Prize presented by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden in a ceremony at Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Sweden.听
Cincy Blackstock was honoured for her decades-long work advocating for the rights and welfare of Indigenous children.
For the full story, see听 涩里番 Reporter.
Statement Supporting Queer, Non-binary and Trans Peoples
Congratulations to Ata Senior Yeboah! Ata Senior Yeboah, a PhD student in the School of Social Work, was chosen as a 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar.
The Vanier program helps highly qualified doctoral students by investing $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies. Ata Senior Yeboah earned 2023 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
For the complete details, see the听涩里番 Reporter.
Congratulations Ata!