Faculty

Congratulations to Social Work Professor Myriam Denov receives SSHRC’s highest honour

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:33:20 +0000

"Myriam Denov, a leading advocate for children’s rights and a Professor in McGill’s School of Social Work, has won a Gold Medal from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), its highest honour.

The award is for sustained leadership, dedication and originality of thought that have inspired students and colleagues; it comes with a $100,000 prize for future research.

Denov’s research interests include children born of war and families affected by war and genocide. Over the past 25 years, she has worked with war-affected children on three continents and advised NGOs and such governmental organizations as Global Affairs Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Department of National Defence." (51�Թ��Reporter)

New Resource for Early Childhood Emotion Regulation and Anxiety Management

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:27:12 +0000

The Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, in collaboration with 51�Թ��EMHR, is pleased to present a new resource, "Tantrums and more: Practical strategies for healthy emotion regulation development in early childhood”. These resources are designed for professionals and caregivers working with young children, providing evidence-based strategies to aid children’s emotion regulation and anxiety management, which can be hard to find.

Macdonald Campus Career Fair 2026

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:52:22 +0000

DATE: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

TIME: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Centennial Centre Ballroom, Macdonald Campus

School of Social Work Fall Convocation 2025

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:43:06 +0000

Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremony - Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm

With Deepest Sympathy: In Memory of Jacob “Jack” Israel Raby, M.S.W.

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:07:16 +0000

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jacob “Jack” Israel Raby, M.S.W., who died on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family.

Cindy Blackstock Awarded Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:52:20 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Cindy Blackstock from the School of Social Work on being awarded the 2025 Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement.

Cindy Blackstock, who is a member of the Gitxsan First Nation and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, is being recognized for her work and research in child welfare and advocacy for the rights of Indigenous children.

Healing Broken Bonds — A New Podcast for Couples Navigating Complex Trauma

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:48:07 +0000

Healing Broken Bonds — A New Podcast for Couples Navigating Complex Trauma

We're excited to launch Healing Broken Bonds, a powerful new podcast created for couples working through the deep challenges of complex trauma — and the journey to healing together.

School of Social Work Spring Convocation

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:24:51 +0000

The Spring convocation ceremony for the School of Social Work will be held at the Tomlinson Fieldhouse in the 51�Թ��downtown campus on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:00 am followed by a Wine & Cheese reception for all Social

CANCELLED - Program Coordinating Committee Meeting (PCoCo)

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:16:09 +0000

Symposium: Black Communities, Emancipatory Research, and Pathways to Liberation

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:52:26 +0000

Date:

Wednesday, May 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and

Thursday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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In Memoriam: Professor Sydney Mary Duder

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:12:57 +0000

It is with profound sadness that the School of Social Work announces the passing of our beloved colleague, Professor Sydney Duder.

A dedicated member of our community who made an immeasurable impact on our students, faculty, and the broader social work profession. We invite you to take a moment to read the article in The Gazette, which beautifully captures the life and accomplishments of Professor Duder.

The Passing of Jenny Jeanes, BSW (’04) and MSW (’06)

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:31:25 +0000

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.

School of Social Work Fall Convocation 2024

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:33:37 +0000

The Fall 2024 Convocation ceremony will be held Monday, December 2, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Wilfrid Pelletier Hall at Place des Arts, 175 St. Catherine Street West.

Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in McGill’s School of Social Work who won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:58:18 +0000

"A leading advocate for children’s rights, Myriam Denov won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

Denov conducted groundbreaking research on war-affected children and families for more than two decades and on three continents. Her research explored the unique realities and complex challenges of child soldiers, girls in armed conflict and children born of wartime rape, as well as that of post-conflict reconciliation and war-induced migration and resettlement.

Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:49:53 +0000

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�Թ�� on October 23, 2024.