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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.

Career Fairs

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:22:49 +0000

Career fairs at 51�Թ��are organized by a variety of groups across campus, including the Career Planning Service (CaPS), faculty-specific career offices, academic departments, and student associations.

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Ives, Recipient of the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division)

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:35:50 +0000

Dr. Nicole Ives has been awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration – Civil Division in recognition for her leadership in developing Indigenous Access McGill.

This honour, one of the highest in the country, and is conferred by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada. It is a testament to Nicole’s dedication and service to Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada. To read more about this honour and Nicole's work, please click on the link below to read an article 51�Թ��Arts News.

Congratulations to Delphine Collin-Vézina for being elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada - Academy of Social Sciences

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:36:20 +0000

You can read more about this incredible recognition in the 51�Թ��Reporter article Twelve 51�Թ��professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - 51�Թ��Reporter

Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:24:09 +0000

Congratulations, Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, for receiving the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

Each year, the World Cultural Council recognizes outstanding early career research leaders.

Professor Boatswain-Kyte is one of four selected from 51�Թ��. A wonderful recognition of Professor Boatswain-Kyte critical work focused on child welfare, racial disparities and anti-Black racism, and Community engagement in pursuit of social justice.

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock

marilena.orsini@McGill.Ca — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:29:00 +0000

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!

To read more about it here.