Spirit Bear is waiting for his co-counsel Sarah Clarke and David Taylor to argue in Federal Court that class counsel should return to the court with a well considered plan for supports, ensuring all eligible children in care are included (not just those on Canada’s database) 1/2

Today is National #IndigenousPeoplesDay! The summer solstice holds special significance for many Indigenous groups across Canada. Join us in celebrating the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn more: events.ubc.ca/indigenous-his…

Our weekly report is out for the week of June 23rd showing results from our #drugchecking project in Victoria, BC (#yyj). To learn more about our project and to access our monthly and yearly reports, please visit substance.uvic.ca #bcpoli #safesupplyNOW #harmreduction

BC's Ministry of Children and Family Development is engaging citizens to develop a comprehensive approach to design an effective system of services for children and youth with support needs. Have your say! Grace Lore engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/…

BC's Ministry of Children and Family Development conducted a consultation on social work oversight and recently released a report. BCASW would like to know what you thought of the report. Here's the link to a short survey. Grace Lore forms.gle/6Yf5Qj84UWozoY…

Join the RCYBC and STEP INTO THE CIRCLE, 9am-1130am, Tues, Jul 16, 2024 (PT) on Vimeo live. Be part of the movement examining critical systemic issues & supporting the urgent need for fundamental change in the child, youth and family systems. Grace Lore vimeo.com/event/4443021

We can fix this - with registered, regulated, trained, professional social workers Minister Grace Lore work with us! BCASW BCCSW

New report finds excessive workloads preventing B.C. social workers from properly caring for province’s most vulnerable young people. shorturl.at/bbJRS #bcpoli

Thanks Harry Bains for adding #socialworkers to the #mentalhealth presumption under the Workers Compensation Act. We have tough jobs and this amendment makes claims and access to support easier.

Started from the bottom now we're here! Looking back on my life of gangs, drugs and prison that spanned decades, it's hard to imagine🤯🤯where my life is today. It's humbling to start over but recovery is a gift .... here's proof! #Wedorecover ‼️

#ICYMI Read our latest report highlighting serious challenges experienced by the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s workforce: rcybc.ca/hfaq/no-time-t… #bcpoli

Congratulations to Tracy Muggli, registered social worker with SASW Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers and Executive Director of St. Paul’s Hospital in #Saskatoon on your appointment as an independent senator. Senate of Canada CASW / ACTS pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-r…

📢 BC needs a mental health care system that works for everyone. Our new roadmap informs 31 ways to build a high-quality system of care. Let’s prioritize mental health & create lasting change. 📝 Read the roadmap: buff.ly/3MqF8zt #MentalHealthForAll #Policy #MentalHealth

We remember those lost to the toxic unregulated drug supply in #BC and their families. We call on governments to increase the number of safe injection/inhalation sites, increase and diversify safer supply, and increase withdrawal management, treatement, and support services.

Everyone knows I support both harm reduction and recovery. But, some people like to call me radical or an extremist because I support harm reduction. IT'S NOT RADICAL TO WANT SOMEONE TO LIVE ‼️

What am honour to meet Ron Clapton - retired United pilot, union leader Airline Pilots Association- who dropped by to say hi because his daughter is a social worker and BCASW member.

pouring endless resources into policing the unregulated drug market has made the supply more dangerous than ever as production seeks to evade shifting law enforcement strategy, while deregulated violence continues we could instead regulate the drug supply to undercut both

BC's response to the poisoned unregulated drug supply and associated deaths has been described as "on track", "misguided", "progressive", wrong-headed" and more. Join us - eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-o…

The workshop will take particpants through the many facets of starting a business, running a business and the types of practices you might think about. Join us - eventbrite.ca/e/thinking-of-…

I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried! A HUGE full circle moment in my recovery story: I’ll be visiting Federal and Provincial prisons in Eastern Canada to share my story of overcoming addiction, homelessness and committing crimes, to inspire others that we’re able to