Schools in Regina, Saskatchewan are experiencing a temporary closure, many to return on April 12, 2021 after the Easter break. This is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, many of which are confirmed or suspected Variants of Concern (VoC), which may be up to 70% more transmissible. Given this, the Catholic School […]
Read MoreA crisis response service provider working with children and youth mental health states that there has been difficulty in building relationships virtually with the children and youth they serve. It has been especially difficult to connect with people accessing services that do not have consistent access to technology. “As many big organizations push to work […]
Read MoreSixty-nine people were killed and eighty were wounded by the state of South Africa while peacefully protesting Apartheid on March 21, 1960. The Security Council of the United Nations condemned the Sharpeville Massacre and the South African government for this action. March 21 was declared the “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” in […]
Read MoreA school social worker within the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division notes that COVID-19 has been challenging, frustrating, and limiting, but very rewarding when able to work around the challenges, frustrations, and limitations. “Not being able to give kids things to take home, not able to do home visits, and limited communication have been the […]
Read MoreMarch is World Social Work Month. The theme for 2021 is “Social Workers Are Essential”. This month is dedicated to learn about and appreciate the positive contributions made through the social work profession. SASW has released their February 2021 Newsletter, highlighting important social work being done in Saskatchewan. This Newsletter also mentions and features our […]
Read MoreA Child and Family worker in Saskatchewan has expressed that COVID-19 has been a heartbreaking experience for them, their coworkers, and the families they serve. “Right now we have very limited rooms to facilitate these visits. We are also only holding visits for children who are transitioning into the home, or into a family member’s […]
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