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The Tâpwewin Symposium, held from June 11–13, 2025, at the University of Victoria and the Songhees Wellness Centre, marked the culmination of a transformative three-year journey funded by the SSHRC Race, Gender, Diversity and Connection Grant. Rooted in Indigenous-led research and resistance to systemic racism in academia, the gathering brought together Indigenous scholars, students, Elders, community leaders, and allies from across Canada.

In a heartfelt and insightful blog post, MSW student Mercedes Calma shares her journey through a practicum in palliative care, exploring the deep emotional and professional growth that emerged from supporting individuals at the end of life.

As we enter the month of June, we’re invited into a time of meaningful reflection—through both National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. In a community like ours, where learning is rooted in truth, inclusion, and social justice, this month offers us the opportunity to pause and consider what we’ve been learning together throughout the year—and how these commemorative moments deepen that journey.

Heartfelt congratulations on your graduation! On behalf of everyone at the School of Social Work, we wish you all the best as you embark on exciting new journeys and embrace fresh opportunities ahead! Read more to view the Fall 2024 Grad Slideshow.

Dr. Bruce Wallace accepted the new award, Collaborative Research Excellence, from the Faculty of Human and Social Development, on behalf of Substance Drug Checking and their collaborators including Solid Outreach, Island Health Authority, BC Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions and Vancouver Island University.

We're pleased to share the inspiring journey of Dr. Jeannine Carriere, Professor in the School of Social Work's Indigenous specialization, as she prepares to retire from UVic after nearly 20 years of dedicated teaching and mentoring.

Warmest congratulations on your graduation! Well done! From all of us at the School of Social Work, we wish you the very best as you move on to new adventures, new opportunities. Read more to view the Spring 2024 Grad Slideshow.

The UVic Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) Bulletin featured Dr. Cindy Holmes, SOCW Associate Professor, and her research project "Around the Table" in the Scholar Spotlight.

The family of School of Social Work alum Joyce Bewley are establishing a student award in her memory. Joyce had an interesting and varied career in Social Work. Read more: https://extrweb.uvic.ca/donate/JoyceBewley

We would like to congratulate Dr. Jeannine Carriere, our own SOCW Professor, who has worked for five years as Executive Producer alongside producers Christine Welsh, Gregory Coyes and Madeline Ell to release this beautiful movie “Lii Michif Niiyanaan: We are Métis.”

Congratulations on your academic achievement! Well done. From all of us at the School of Social Work, we wish you the very best as you move on to new adventures, new opportunities. Read more to view the Fall 2023 Grad Slideshow!

Dr. Yi’s research update; Dr. Bruce Wallace featured on CBC News; BIPOC Student Support Circle

Congratulations on your academic achievement! Well done. From all of us at the School of Social Work, we wish you the very best as you move on to new adventures, new opportunities. Read more to view the Spring 2023 Grad Slideshow!

Our graduating BSW Students Ky Scott and Kyle Turone did an amazing job at the annual Trauma Symposium hosted by the Canadian Consortium on Child & Youth Trauma. Please join us in congratulating Ky and Kyle for their achievements!

In April 2023, Dr. Cindy Holmes, SOCW Assistant Professor, gave a public lecture on campus titled “Around the Table: Dinner Dialogues, Spirituality and Social Justice”, as part of the UVic Centre for the Study of Religion and Society Lecture Series. If you missed the event, please check out the video recording! The lecture discusses Dr. Holmes’ research project and more information can be found here: https://around-the-table.ca/