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Social Work Professor Myriam Denov receives Governor General’s Innovation Award

webfull — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:09:32 +0000

Published: 22 April 2026

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

webfull — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:33:20 +0000

"Myriam Denov, a leading advocate for children’s rights and a Professor in ��VR��Ƶ’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." (��VR��Ƶ Reporter)

Published: 5 January 2026

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

webfull — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:07:17 +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.

Published: 30 September 2025

New Resource for Early Childhood Emotion Regulation and Anxiety Management

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

The Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, in collaboration with ��VR��Ƶ 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.

Published: 30 September 2025

Cindy Blackstock Awarded Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement

webfull — 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.

Published: 19 September 2025

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

webfull — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:48:08 +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.

Published: 18 September 2025

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by ��VR��Ƶ researchers

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Seven ��VR��Ƶ researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Published: 27 May 2025

In Memoriam: Professor Sydney Mary Duder

webfull — 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.

Published: 3 April 2025

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 12 March 2025

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 24 October 2024

����VR��Ƶ News - School of Social Work

Social Work Professor Myriam Denov receives Governor General’s Innovation Award

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

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

New Resource for Early Childhood Emotion Regulation and Anxiety Management

Cindy Blackstock Awarded Royal Society of Canada Prize for Indigenous Engagement

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

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

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by ����VR��Ƶ researchers

In Memoriam: Professor Sydney Mary Duder

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

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

��VR��Ƶ News - School of Social Work

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by ��VR��Ƶ researchers

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