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Notice of Election and Call for Nominations
Posted July 17, 2026
MCSW Board of Directors The Manitoba College of Social Workers (MCSW) welcomes nominations for its Board of Directors. MCSW values a broad range of perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and representation. We are committed to fostering practices that reflect equity, inclusion and diversity in our governance structure and welcome submissions from member, student and public representatives. MCSW
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MCSW Education Event – Exhibitors and Sponsors
Posted June 22, 2026
The annual Manitoba College of Social Workers Education Event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Conference Centre in Winnipeg. This full-day event offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your organization’s support of the social work profession while gaining valuable exposure within the community. We would be honored to feature
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Keeping the Fires Burning
Posted June 22, 2026
Members of the MCSW Indigenous Advisory Circle, Board of Directors, and staff attended the 25th Anniversary of Keeping the Fires Burning hosted by Ka Ni Kanichihk & Sakihiwewin Foundation at the RBC Convention Centre. The event celebrates and recognizes individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their communities by fostering connections, preserving and sharing language,
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PC Leader Delivers Apology to MB Social Workers
Posted May 20, 2026
President Jennifer Meixner and MCSW Executive Director/Registrar Barb Temmerman met with Opposition Leader Obby Khan at the Manitoba Legislative Building on May 19, 2026. MLA Jeff Bereza and MLA Lauren Stone also joined the discussion. Read more to view Mr. Khan’s public message following the meeting. Read More…
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MCSW in the Community – Thompson
Posted May 08, 2026
MCSW was honoured to gather in Treaty 5 territory May 4 & 5, 2026 for the annual Member Appreciation Event and MKO’s Red Dress Day awareness walk and ribbon ceremony. Read More…
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Advancing the Profession: A Call for Recognition, Regulation and Integration
Posted May 01, 2026
As recognition grows for the essential role of social workers, now is the time to align policy, regulation, and workforce planning to reflect that reality. MCSW’s latest Call to Action advocates for stronger integration of social workers to strengthen systems of care for Manitobans. Read More…
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Advocacy for the Profession
Posted March 31, 2026
MCSW Highlights the Value of Social Workers in Mental Health Care March 31, 2026: In response to remarks made in the Manitoba Legislature on March 26, 2026 regarding social workers and their role in responding to individuals experiencing mental health crises, MCSW sent an Open Letter to Obby Khan, Manitoba Leader of Opposition. https://www.youtube.com/live/oDfSr3nKd_Q?si=evgwCyYLcCT-QmjI –
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CASW Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Posted March 04, 2026
MCSW is pleased to announce that Jennifer Whalen, BSW, RSW is the Manitoba Recipient of the 2025 CASW Distinguished Service Award! Jennifer Whalen’s career is a profound example of her commitment to life promotion, mental health advocacy and Social Work practice in the North and demonstrates her dedication to fostering environments where individuals, families and communities can
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2025 Annual General Meeting Highlights
Posted October 27, 2025
The virtual Annual General Meeting was held October 30, 2025. Highlights included a review of the 2024-2025 financials, the fee adjustment, the President’s report and a presentation from Indigenous Strategy Alliance. Watch a recording of the AGM Review the AGM slideshow Download the MCSW 2024-2025 Annual Report
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2025 Education Event Highlights
Posted October 14, 2025
MCSW held the 2025 Education Event on October 9 at the Victoria Inn Winnipeg. For the first time, the event was hybrid and participants joined in person and online. Overview of the agenda and CCP eligible activities: Opening – Grandmother Deborah TacanEligible for 0.5 Content-Specific Hours in SW with Indigenous Peoples Keynote: Strong Hearts, Strong FamiliesMichael