External /socialwork/taxonomy/term/4/all en New Resource for Early Childhood Emotion Regulation and Anxiety Management /socialwork/channels/news/new-resource-early-childhood-emotion-regulation-and-anxiety-management-368072 <p>The Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, in collaboration with 91 EMHR, is pleased to present a new resource, <strong><a href="https://www.education4resilience.project.mcgill.ca/goldcentreresources">"Tantrums and more: Practical strategies for healthy emotion regulation development in early childhood”</a>.</strong>  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.</p> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:27:12 +0000 admin 5839 at /socialwork $268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 91 researchers /socialwork/channels/news/268000-awarded-support-outreach-activities-mcgill-researchers-365469 <p>Seven 91 researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). </p> Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000 admin 5838 at /socialwork Career Fairs /socialwork/channels/event/career-fairs-341937 <p>Career fairs at 91 are organized by a variety of groups across campus, including the Career Planning Service (CaPS), faculty-specific career offices, academic departments, and student associations.</p> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:22:49 +0000 admin 5812 at /socialwork With Deepest Sympathy: In Memory of Jacob “Jack” Israel Raby, M.S.W. /socialwork/channels/news/deepest-sympathy-memory-jacob-jack-israel-raby-msw-368082 <p>It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of <strong>Jacob “Jack” Israel Raby, M.S.W.</strong>, who died on <strong>Friday, September 19, 2025</strong>, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. </p> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:07:16 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5759 at /socialwork Cindy Blackstock Awarded Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement /socialwork/channels/news/cindy-blackstock-awarded-royal-society-canada-prize-indigenous-engagement-367889 <p>Congratulations to <b>Professor Cindy Blackstock</b> from the <b>School of Social Work</b> on being awarded the<b> 2025 Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement.</b> </p> <p>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.</p> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:52:20 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5727 at /socialwork Healing Broken Bonds — A New Podcast for Couples Navigating Complex Trauma /socialwork/channels/news/healing-broken-bonds-new-podcast-couples-navigating-complex-trauma-367857 Healing Broken Bonds — A New Podcast for Couples Navigating Complex Trauma <p>We're excited to launch <strong>Healing Broken Bonds</strong>, a powerful new podcast created for couples working through the deep challenges of <strong>complex trauma</strong> — and the journey to healing together.</p> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:48:07 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5724 at /socialwork Symposium: Black Communities, Emancipatory Research, and Pathways to Liberation /socialwork/channels/event/symposium-black-communities-emancipatory-research-and-pathways-liberation-364362 <strong>Date: </strong> <p>Wednesday, May 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and </p> <p>Thursday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</p> Brief event description: <p><b>Brief event description:</b></p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:52:26 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5276 at /socialwork In Memoriam: Professor Sydney Mary Duder /socialwork/channels/news/memoriam-professor-sydney-mary-duder-364703 <p>It is with profound sadness that the School of Social Work announces the passing of our beloved colleague, Professor Sydney Duder.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/sydney-duder-1092793546/guestbook">The Gazette</a>, which beautifully captures the life and accomplishments of Professor Duder.</p> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:12:57 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5326 at /socialwork The Passing of Jenny Jeanes, BSW (’04) and MSW (’06) /socialwork/channels/news/passing-jenny-jeanes-bsw-04-and-msw-06-364185 <p>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.</p> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:31:25 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5262 at /socialwork Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in 91’s School of Social Work who won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation. /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-myriam-denov-professor-mcgills-school-social-work-who-won-prix-du-quebecs-marie-360665 <p>"A leading advocate for children’s rights, Myriam Denov won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.</p> <p>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.  </p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:58:18 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5151 at /socialwork Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-dr-alicia-boatswain-kyte-receiving-special-recognition-award-39th-world-cultural-360663 <p>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, 91 on October 23, 2024.</p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:49:53 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5150 at /socialwork Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Ives, Recipient of the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division) /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-dr-nicole-ives-recipient-meritorious-service-decoration-civil-division-359542 <p>Dr. Nicole Ives has been awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration – Civil Division in recognition for her leadership in developing Indigenous Access 91. </p> <p>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 91 Arts News. </p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:35:50 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5105 at /socialwork Congratulations to Delphine Collin-Vézina for being elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada - Academy of Social Sciences /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-delphine-collin-vezina-being-elected-fellow-royal-society-canada-academy-social-359291 <p>You can read more about this incredible recognition in the 91 Reporter article<b> </b><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-royal-society-of-canada-2024/">Twelve 91 professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - 91 Reporter</a></p> <p> </p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:36:20 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5072 at /socialwork Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award! /socialwork/channels/news/alicia-boatswain-kyte-receives-2024-world-cultural-council-special-recognition-award-357723 Congratulations, Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, for receiving the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award! <p>Each year, the World Cultural Council recognizes outstanding early career research leaders.</p> <p>Professor Boatswain-Kyte is one of four selected from 91. 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.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:24:09 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 5009 at /socialwork Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock /socialwork/channels/news/congratulations-cindy-blackstock-356898 <p>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!</p> <p>To read more about it <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/seventeen-mcgill-researchers-announced-as-canada-research-chairs/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=March-2024---Arts-News&amp;utm_source=Envoke-All-contacts&amp;utm_term=Noelani-Arista-%26-Cindy-Blackstock-New-Canada-Research-Chairs&amp;eid=042a5a37c7cbf3b1d03f57926dcc76da">here</a>.</p> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:29:00 +0000 marilena.orsini@91.Ca 4988 at /socialwork