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Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in ��VR��Ƶ’s School of Social Work who won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

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"A leading advocate for children’s rights, Myriam Denov won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

Denov conducted groundbreaking research on war-affected children and families for more than two decades and on three continents. Her research explored the unique realities and complex challenges of child soldiers, girls in armed conflict and children born of wartime rape, as well as that of post-conflict reconciliation and war-induced migration and resettlement.

Published: 24 October 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony

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Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony, which took place at the Faculty Club, ��VR��Ƶ on October 23, 2024.

Published: 24 October 2024

Two ��VR��Ƶ researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours

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Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics

Two ��VR��Ƶ researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science.

Myriam Denov, Professor in ��VR��Ƶ’s School of Social Work won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.

Published: 22 October 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Ives, Recipient of the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division)

webfull — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:35:50 +0000

Dr. Nicole Ives has been awarded the Meritorious Service Decoration – Civil Division in recognition for her leadership in developing Indigenous Access ��VR��Ƶ.

This honour, one of the highest in the country, and is conferred by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada. It is a testament to Nicole’s dedication and service to Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada. To read more about this honour and Nicole's work, please click on the link below to read an article ��VR��Ƶ Arts News.

Published: 11 September 2024

Congratulations to Delphine Collin-Vézina for being elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada - Academy of Social Sciences

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You can read more about this incredible recognition in the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter article Twelve ��VR��Ƶ professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada - ��VR��Ƶ Reporter

Published: 4 September 2024

Alicia Boatswain-Kyte receives the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

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Congratulations, Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, for receiving the 2024 World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award!

Each year, the World Cultural Council recognizes outstanding early career research leaders.

Professor Boatswain-Kyte is one of four selected from ��VR��Ƶ. A wonderful recognition of Professor Boatswain-Kyte critical work focused on child welfare, racial disparities and anti-Black racism, and Community engagement in pursuit of social justice.

Published: 14 June 2024

Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock

webfull — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:29:00 +0000

We are happy to share the wonderful news that Cindy Blackstock has been appointed a Canada Research Chair in First Nations Child and Family Services Implementation, SSHRC, Tier 1!

To read more about it here.

Published: 19 April 2024

Viol et génocide, une arme qui transcende les générations

webfull — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:27:46 +0000

Dr. Denov and Stéphanie Richard, PhD Student published an article in Le Devoir for the 30^th anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi.

Here is the link to the article:

Published: 19 April 2024

Cindy Blackstock honoured with World’s Children’s Prize

webfull — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:30:06 +0000

Congratulations, Cindy Blackstock, for being awarded the World's Children Prize presented by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden in a ceremony at Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Sweden.

Cincy Blackstock was honoured for her decades-long work advocating for the rights and welfare of Indigenous children.

For the full story, see ��VR��Ƶ Reporter.

Published: 5 October 2023

Statement Supporting Queer, Non-binary and Trans Peoples

webfull — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:31:34 +0000

Published: 22 September 2023

����VR��Ƶ News - School of Social Work

Congratulations to Myriam Denov, Professor in ����VR��Ƶ’s School of Social Work who won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.