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Honouring the Community Behind International Community Development

Community Partners Appreciation Luncheon celebrates the Elders, Journey Guides and community partners who enrich the International Community Development specialization.

Wildfire season is upon us: UCalgary study says evacuees need more support

UCalgary Social Work researcher Dr. Julie Drolet presents findings on the lived experiences of Alberta wildfire evacuees at the Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point, June 9–11 in Edmonton

How Carly-Ann Franceschi is working to transform health care for people in larger bodies

When the Social Work graduate noticed that larger clients’ mental health concerns were often dismissed because of their size, she decided a PhD would provide the tools needed to create change

Prince Chiagozie Ekoh: Giving voice to those too often forgotten by society

Decorated doctoral Social Work student’s research discovered the many ways older African refugees overcome unimaginable hardship as they work to give back and strengthen their new communities

60 Faces of Social Work: How Dr. Jacqueline Ismael helped shape international social work

Celebrating legacy of scholar who equipped generations of social justice leaders with the ideas, tools and courage to spur change

Intersectional Voices Film Project creates a celebratory space for queer and trans communities to thrive

City of Edmonton initiative provides funding for community-driven film series project