Panel Discussion on Fitting African Centred Perspectives into Social Work Practice

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February09
Thursday, 9 February, 2023 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Microsoft Teams
Cost: 
free
Organized By: the Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) of the School of Social Work, Dalhousie University.

The Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) Conversation Series, School of Social Work in collaboration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

(NSCSW) DCommemorate African Heritage Month with an interactive “Panel Discussion on Fitting African Centred Perspectives into Social Work Practice.” The event is scheduled for 5:30pm to 8:00pm (Atlantic Time) on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

PANELLISTS:

Querida Quarshie: Maintaining Passion Within Bureaucratic Systems Talisa Boland: Black Mental Health and Constructing Self-care Chidiebere Maduakolam: Application of Afrocentric Perspectives in Child Welfare Investigations Ayeshah Ali: Applying Afrocentric Perspectives to Practice as a Muslim Social Worker

MODERATOR:

Dr. Terrence Lewis, Dalhousie University Participants will also engage in discussions with panellists

 

NOTE: The Diversity and Equity Committee (DEC) Events are not recorded to offer safe spaces for presenters and audiences to engage in critical discussions

 

Contact Information:

Dr. Ifeyinwa Mbakogu
902-494-3400
ifeyinwa.mbakogu@dal.ca

Additional Information:

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

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