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SWAA Distinguished Social Work Award
We are proud to recognize and congratulate the following SWAA members as this year’s Distinguished Social Worker Award recipients
2026 Annual General Meeting
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the 2026 annual general meeting (the “AGM”) of The Social Workers Association of Alberta (“SWAA”)is scheduled to take place on April 21, 2026.
CASW Distinguished Service Award
The Social Workers Association of Alberta (SWAA) is pleased to recognize and celebrate Dr. Linda Kreitzer, recipient of the 2026 Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) Distinguished Service Award.
Social Work Month 2026
March marks Social Work Month, a time each year to recognize the profession and reflect on the values, relationships, and commitments that guide social work practice across Alberta and beyond.
Special General Meeting (the SGM)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special General Meeting (the “SGM”) of the Social Workers Association of Alberta (“SWAA”) is scheduled to take place on February 24, 2026.
Call to Join a Community of Practice (Participants)
SWAA is happy to invite you to join our new Communities of Practice (CoP).
Call for Expressions of Interest: Volunteer CoP Hosts.
We’re excited to share a new opportunity to get involved with the Social Workers Association of Alberta. SWAA is launching Communities of Practice (CoPs), member-led spaces where social workers working in similar areas can connect, reflect, share tools, and learn from one another.
Invitation for Board Applications.
Do you have a passion to be involved in shaping and leading the future direction of the new Social Workers Association of Alberta? We invite you to consider running as a candidate for the Board of Directors!
Nov 11: Remembrance Day
We Remember. We Honour. We Support.
Today, we pause with deep respect to honour the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering service of the brave men and women who have served, and who continue to serve, our country, at home and abroad.
Call for Nominations: Celebrate a Distinguished Social Worker!
Do you know a standout social worker who inspires others, champions change, and lives the values of our profession every single day? Now’s your chance to celebrate them!
The Distinguished Social Worker Award recognizes excellence, leadership, and heart in our social work community. Whether they’re breaking barriers, advocating for justice, or supporting others behind the scenes — we want to hear about them!
The Human Movement - A Poem Dedicated to Social Workers
During our AGM, our guest speaker, Wakefield Brewster, shared his powerful art and poetry with us. One of the poems, The Human Movement, is dedicated to social workers, and we are grateful that Wakefield has graciously allowed us to share it with our community.
SWAA Office Closed: October 13, 2025.
Greetings,
Please note that the SWAA offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
During this time, our team will not be available and will not have access to emails. Regular office operations will resume on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
SWAA Team
2025 AGM DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW
We are pleased to share with you the official package for the 2025 SWAA Annual General Meeting (AGM). This package includes all relevant documents to support your participation and informed decision-making at the meeting.
SWAA Office Closed: September 30, 2025.
Greetings,
Please note that the SWAA offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
During this time, our team will not be available and will not have access to emails. Regular office operations will resume on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
SWAA Team
Annual General Meeting
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the 2025 annual general meeting (the “AGM”) of The Social Workers Association of Alberta (“SWAA”)is scheduled to take place on September 24, 2025.
SWAA Office Closed: September1, 2025.
Greetings,
Please note that the SWAA offices will be closed from Monday, September 1, 2025.
During this time, our team will not be available and will not have access to emails. Regular office operations will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
SWAA Team
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - SWAA MENTORSHIP COMMUNITY(Closes September 26, 2025).
The Social Workers Association of Alberta (SWAA) is proud to introduce the Mentorship Community, a province-wide initiative designed to foster connection, growth, and support within the social work profession.
