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 McGill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, 51吃瓜网 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 McGill.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 51吃瓜网Reporter article Twelve 51吃瓜网professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - 51吃瓜网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 51吃瓜网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51吃瓜网Reporter.
Congratulations Ata!
Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Elected to the Academy of Social Sciences.
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) honours new Fellows.听 Among the three new Fellows elected to the Academy of Social Sciences is Professor of Social Work and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children, Families and Armed Conflict,听Myriam Denov.
Congratulations to Nona Moscovitz who was appointed to the Board of Directors for the CIUSSS Centre- Ouest
Nona Moscovitz, the instructor for the MSW advanced clinical practice Use of Self course and the BSW Integrative Seminar and Mental Health courses, 听has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de I鈥橧le de Montreal as the mental health expert on the board.
This appointment recognizes Nona鈥檚 extensive practice, supervision and teaching experience in this area.听 Felicitations Nona!
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Cindy Blackstock awarded SSHRC鈥檚 highest honour
Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock on being awarded the SSHRC Gold Medal, the agency鈥檚 highest honour.
鈥淭he Gold Medal is awarded to an individual whose sustained leadership, dedication, and originality of thought have inspired students and colleagues alike.鈥�