The Social Workers Association of Alberta - SWAA

05/21/2026

We are at the Prairie Child Welfare Symposium at MacEwan University in Edmonton!

If you’re here, come find us and say hello!

https://www.prairiechildwelfare.ca/conference

05/21/2026

We are at the Prairie Child Welfare Symposium at MacEwan University in Edmonton!

If you’re here, come find us and say hello!

www.prairiechildwelfare.ca/conference

05/20/2026

Have you registered?

Registration is still open for the Cultural Considerations in Addiction Treatment webinar happening on May 26!

Join us as we explore culture as a dynamic intersection of identities, and examine how diverse populations, including Indigenous communities, immigrant populations, and other racialized groups, experience addiction within unique historical, social, and political contexts.

www.myswaa.ca/events/cultural-considerations-in-addiction-treatment-swaa-sickkids-ccmh-learning-institute

Join us to explore how addiction treatment can be more culturally safe and responsive. Training Overview:  This session explores how addiction treatment can be strengthened by integrating culturally safe and responsive perspectives.

05/15/2026

The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) & the Canadian Council of Social Work Regulators (CCSWR) Member Survey

SWAA encourages members to participate in a national consultation on the Draft Best Practice Framework for Clinical Social Work. This work will help shape how clinical social work practice is understood and supported across Canada.

Your input helps ensure Alberta perspectives are part of this conversation.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

05/05/2026

Have you registered?

With the symposium approaching, now is a good time to secure your spot. This gathering offers an important space to engage with care, cultural safety, and relational practice in child welfare. We encourage you to register while space is still available.

Theme: Opportunities within Shifting and Caring Landscapes!
Dates:
May 19, 2026: 4:00-9:00 PM
May 20 to 21: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Learn more and register: Visit our website and member portal, or click on the link to register directly,

Join us in 2026 for the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium Symposium—connecting, learning, and growing together!

04/16/2026

ACSW is seeking your feedback on your experience with the Competence Program and the implementation process. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and will take approximately 10–12 minutes to complete.

Your responses will help improve the user experience and strengthen program resources and support.

Click on the link to read more and access the survey.

The new Competence Program opened on January 1, 2026 for all registered social workers. Registered social workers are regulated health professionals who must show that they’re maintaining and enhancing their competence throughout their careers; participation in the Competence Program is a mandator...

04/10/2026

Featured in Designer Practice Podcast with Kayla Das

We’re excited to be featured in Episode 163: What is SWAA? A Discussion About the Social Work Association in Alberta with Krista Osborne

It’s a thoughtful reflection on where we’ve been, where we are, and what it means to move forward together as a community.

Listen to the episode: https://kayladas.com/episode163
Or follow the Designer Practice Podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify.

04/02/2026

Don’t forget to register for our upcoming Professional Development sessions! We have two important sessions coming up:

April 8, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM (MT): Critical Clinical Social Work in the Alberta Context. By Krista Osborne - SWAA

May 26, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM (MT): Cultural Considerations in Addiction Treatment - SickKids CCMH Learning Institute & SWAA

These sessions offer valuable opportunities to reflect on your practice, strengthen your skills, and engage with relevant, real-world topics.

03/26/2026

The Social Workers Association of Alberta (SWAA) invites all members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), as we reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to the year to come.

Attendees: SWAA Members
Location: Virtual via Zoom (Link to be shared with registrants)
Registration: Member Portal

02/26/2026

We’re proud to share that five of this year’s The Social Workers Association of Alberta - SWAA Distinguished Social Worker Award recipients are members of the University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work community as educators and alumni.

Join us in congratulating:
🌟Lateef Habib
🌟Linda Kreitzer (emerita)
🌟Hon. Lori Sigurdson
🌟Shayla S. Dube
🌟Tori McArthur

Their leadership, impactful work, and commitment to strengthening the social work profession inspire us all.

Learn more about all the award recipients and their remarkable contributions: https://www.myswaa.ca/news/distinguished-social-workers-awards

University of Calgary Alumni