Keynote: Raven Sinclair, PhD
Allyship: Just what kind of ship is it?
The keynote address critiques the concept of allyship and how its loose definitions can lead to performativity when it comes to being an ally.
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Panelists will reflect on their reflections on the journey toward allyship, and then respond to one another and take questions as time permits.
Community advocate Veronica Merryfield shares her personal experience of transforming hatred into allyship, and how her understanding of allyship informs her advocacy
NSCSW leadership will report on the business of the College in 2022, with a review of financial statements and adoption of the 2024 budget.
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What are the ethical theories and considerations that can inform allyship?
How is this connected to diversity work, and what does this look like in practice?
In her talk on the ethical concerns that must be considered when determining when and how to ally with others, Moji will address how leaders in the system (healthcare, institutions, and communities) can create a culture that ethically supports allyship.
The keynote address critiques the concept of allyship and how its loose definitions can lead to performativity when it comes to being an ally.
Land acknowledgement
Opening ceremony with Elder Ella Paul, Millbrook First Nation
Introductory remarks from NSCSW leadership
NSCSW members will be invited to discuss and debate bylaw changes intended to better align our policy and practice with our values, and to advance regulation of clinical social work in Nova Scotia.
Note to members of the College: please RSVP on Eventbrite with your member number by noon on May 10 to have your voting eligibility validated in time.
The keynote address critiques the concept of allyship and how its loose definitions can lead to performativity when it comes to being an ally.