Check out what's happening at the Faculty of Social Work!
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BSW Student Sunday hopes CBC recognition spotlights northern Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
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Dr. Christine Mayor, Assistant Professor, is the first-ever two-time recipient of the North American Drama Therapy Research Award for her work advancing anti-carceral
and abolitionist practices in the helping professions.
(Pictured left with Dr. Britton Williams)
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Mitch Bourbonniere [BSW/87, MSW/95] is the recipient of the DAA Community Service Award for his outstanding achievement and commitment to community.
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BSW Student Essence
Wandering Spirit speaks to CTV about The Essence of Spirit, an Indigenous-led healing, training, and consulting practice grounded in trauma-informed and culturally rooted approaches.
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Self Love & Makeup: Healing Experience Workshops
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All are invited to participate in a workshop facilitated by Essence and professional makeup artist Jeremy Aguason. These workshops are designed to make healing feel accessible, engaging, and empowering. Participants explore
self-worth and identity through reflection and affirmations while learning hands-on makeup techniques.
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Upcoming Workshop:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Fort Rouge Leisure Centre
625 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: $20 per participant
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New Book:
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Editor: Dr. Tracey Bone,
Associate Professor
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This text combines a comprehensive introduction to the heterogeneity 
within the Deaf community, examines unique childhood experiences such as language isolation that contribute to poor mental health in adulthood, and provides detailed insights into access challenges for Deaf, deaf, hard-of-hearing, and DeafBlind community members.
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Dr. Judith (Judy) Hughes has been appointed Director of the Distance Delivery BSW Program.
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Bridget Kozyra has been appointed Director of the Inner City Social Work Program.
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Dr. Hai Luo has been appointed Associate Dean - Undergraduate Programs. Her term will start May 1, 2026.
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Advance Your Practice with the New Digital Learning Hub
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The Faculty has launched a new
Digital
Learning Hub offering professional development webinars and workshops that address emerging practice issues, ethical considerations, and evidence-informed approaches relevant to social work
in Manitoba and beyond.
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Our programs are designed to help social workers meet their Continuing Competency Program requirements with the Manitoba College of Social Workers.
Discounts offered to students & alumni.
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CFS Career Opportunities Info Session
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Monday, March 23, 2026
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Room 504 Tier Building,
Fort Garry Campus
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
William Norrie Centre
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All graduating students are invited to attend an in-person info session hosted by the General Child and Family Services Authority.
Free event, registration required.
Pizza will be served during the info sessions.
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To register, please contact
Florette
Giasson.
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Collaborative Approaches for Pain Management
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Monday, April 6, 2026
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The session will be offered twice:
Session 1 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Session 2 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Location: Bannatyne Campus
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To register, please contact
Vicki
Verge.
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This annual interprofessional education session (formerly known as Pain Day) is open to all social work students.
This is an awesome event where students from different programs come together to work through a clinical case that follows a woman living with chronic pain. Students will work on the development of a comprehensive interprofessional
plan.
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Congratulations to Alysa Baraniuk and Dorcas Kwarteng, two of the three recipients of the
2026
Carolynne Boivin Scholarship, awarded to emerging scholars committed to advancing knowledge and research in gender-based violence.
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(MSW–IK Program)
Research Project: Exploring the Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Among African, Caribbean, and Black Women in Cohabiting and Married Relationships in Manitoba
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(PhD Program)
Research Project: Exploring the Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Among African, Caribbean, and Black Women in Cohabiting and Married Relationships in Manitoba
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RESOLVE Manitoba is pleased to support students contributing to important research on gender-based violence, and we look forward to seeing your work develop and grow.
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Collaborate with us!
RESOLVE Manitoba always welcomes opportunities to collaborate with faculty interested in research related to gender-based violence. If you have ideas for potential research projects, would like to explore collaboration, or
are interested in learning more about our work, please connect with us!
For more info, visit: umanitoba.ca/resolve or
contact Dr.
Kendra Nixon.
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![Mitch Bourbonniere [BSW/87, MSW/95]](https://evhpght.stripocdn.email/content/guids/CABINET_ee40fb35c6aa6392a83ce645ab6ea5d49c4dcea5b852d63262d6c43906a9cf89/images/image_uJm.png "Mitch Bourbonniere [BSW/87, MSW/95]")
