Two great events are coming up this month at SWAA:
Allyship Webinar – June 25
Screening of the Film Flashback – June 26

Join us for two powerful opportunities to learn, connect, and reflect. Both events are free!

June Junction: Where Connection Sparks Action.

One Voice – A Stronger Collective.

As we move into June, we reflect with deep gratitude on the energy and engagement we experienced in May. To our current members, thank you for your continued commitment. To our new members, welcome to the Social Workers Association of Alberta (SWAA)! And to those who are considering joining, we see you, and we hope you’ll take the next step to connect, grow, and lead with us.

Your participation in our May Spring Into Savings campaign helped strengthen our shared voice and grow a more connected, empowered social work community across Alberta. Thank you for investing in your profession, and in each other.

This month, we invite social workers across Alberta to take the next step: moving from connection to collective action. Through advocacy, community impact, and professional growth, we are building a united voice that drives meaningful change.

Spring Into Savings!

Join or renew your SWAA membership for 2025 and enjoy 25% off during the month of May. Not a member yet? Now is the perfect time to join and help shape a stronger, more connected future for social work in Alberta.

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Moving as a Collective. One Voice – A Stronger Collective.

As we say goodbye to April and step into May, we continue turning connection into meaningful action. Our focus remains on building a stronger, more unified community of social workers, aligned in purpose, grounded in values, and united by one voice. 

The ACSW is creating practice guidance regarding Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and as part of that process has established a consultation process. Please see The guidance document

April Action is about more than connection—it’s about representation in action. It’s about coming together to amplify voices, advocate for change, and strengthen our collective presence across the province and beyond. This month, we continue the work of uniting as a profession— grounded in shared values, driven by collaboration, and committed to collective impact.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring this month to life. Whether you submitted content, shared your voice, or engaged with us on social media or by email—liking, commenting, tagging, or resharing—your participation made a meaningful impact.

As Social Work Month comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring this month to life. Whether you submitted content, shared your voice, or engaged with us on social media or by email—liking, commenting, tagging, or resharing—your participation made a meaningful impact.

This year’s theme, Connections, reminded us that we are stronger when we move together. In a profession built on trust, empathy, and collaboration, the power of a collective voice cannot be overstated. By building connections, we not only uplift each other—we create the foundation for a more supportive, impactful, and united profession.

7th International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference (IIVSW) will take place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from August 12-15, 2025, at the MacEwan Conference and Event Centre. This year, One Child Every Child, an initiative of UCalgary, will be the event host.

Call for Abstracts – Deadline Extended

SWAA Executive Director Angela Fawcett and President Arlene Eaton-Erickson attended the legislature March 17th in celebration of Social Work week 2025. 

Julia Nicholls, Treasurer for the Social Work Association of Alberta (SWAA) would like to welcome everybody to SWAA Social Work Month 2025!!

Victoria Ige Onah, Secretary for the Social Work Association of Alberta Board of Directors, & Board Member, would like to welcome everybody to SWAA Social Work Month 2025!!

Cardinal Fomradas, member of the Board of Directors for the Social Work Association of Alberta (SWAA) would like to welcome everybody to SWAA Social Work Month 2025!!

As we step into March, we are proud to celebrate Social Work Month, a time to recognize the dedication, resilience, and impact of social workers across Alberta and beyond. This year's theme, Connections, reminds us of the vital relationships that strengthen our profession—the bonds between colleagues, the trust built with clients, and the collaborations that drive meaningful change.

Social Work Month is here, and we want to hear from YOU!

Join us in celebrating the incredible work of social workers by submitting your stories, media, and recognitions to be featured during Social Work Week!

Here’s how you can participate:

Farewell February, Hello March! Celebrating Connections & Social Work Month!

As we say farewell to February, we step into March with momentum, ready to celebrate Social Work Month—a time of recognition, advocacy, and engagement. This year’s theme, Connections, highlights the relationships that strengthen our profession and the impact we make in communities every day. This is a is a time to chart new paths and embrace fresh opportunities for growth and impact.

As we bid Farewell to February, with the importance of relationships and meaningful connections in mind, we are reminded of the strength and resilience within our Social work community. At the Social Workers Association of Alberta (SWAA), we continue Marching forward…together as we welcome March, Social Work Month—building bridges, fostering relationships, and creating opportunities that support and elevate our profession.

We continue to celebrate the connections that unite us, the collaborations that sustain us, and the collective impact we make through our work. Stay tuned for updates, resources, and opportunities to engage as we move forward—together.

As announced in Budget 2024, the Government of Canada has committed to expanding the list of occupations eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

Social work thrives on building relationships, fostering networks, and creating meaningful connections that drive positive change. Whether through advocacy, collaboration, or direct support, the power of connection is what strengthens individuals, families, and communities.

Theme: Connections - Fostering Networks & Driving Positive Change;