Faculty of Social Work
Create and support enhanced student learning experiences that will enable future leaders in social justice
Together, we will create healthier families and communities
The University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work is the largest social work school in Canada and consistently ranked among the top 15 research social work schools in North America.
Your support for students and research in the faculty ensures innovation and best practices that address complex social problems and promote well-being for families and communities around the world
2019 Graduation Banquet and Powwow
Chris Wedman
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Stopping gender-based violence — Shift: the Project to End Domestic Violence strives to understand men’s role in feminism and advancing gender equality in Canada. We are learning how we can help socialize and support more men and boys to advance gender equality and stop gender-based violence.
Supporting Indigenous youth: The Kiipitakyoyis - Grandmother's Lodge partners with Indigenous youth who have ‘aged out’ of foster care, providing them with culturally based supports, educational opportunities, and the personal and economic support needed to successfully pursue a degree in social work.
Support Children's Mental Health: Our Wood's Homes Research chair in children's mental health is Canada's first community-based chair in children's mental health. Dr. Angelique Jenney says, "I intend to break some myths that are taught about traumatized children and parents and their mental health challenges. And I’ve learned that it’s never too late for repair.”