The Collective Voice of Our Profession 

The Social Workers Association of Alberta 

SWAA is committed to promoting the profession, advocating together for what matters, and supporting social work in Alberta. We are here to connect our members so you can achieve professional excellence. 

We Support Social Workers

The Social Workers Association of Alberta is the collective voice of social work in our province. SWAA will provide a growing of list services, supports, and resources for our members. The advancement of social justice is important to us, and we will work together to support important initiatives that our members wish to pursue.

ABOUT SWAA 

We are Building

We are developing a growing list of services and benefits for members. We strongly believe that Alberta social workers must lead this work and our services will be based on member needs.

SWAA MEMBER BENEFITS 

Engage with SWAA 

We want to hear from you!

Email hello@MySWAA.ca | Toll Free 1 (877) 587-7922

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News & Updates 

Stay on top of what’s happening with the new association and social work activities around the province.

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International Day for Tolerance
International Day for Tolerance

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed 1995 as the “Year for Tolerance”, as a way to address global tensions worldwide regarding rising political issues surrounding cultural, religious and social differences in society. The following year in 1996, it was decided by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly that moving forward, the International Day of Tolerance would be commemorated and celebrated annually on November 16th.

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Remembrance Day Recognition
Remembrance Day Recognition

On the eleventh day... of the eleventh month... at the eleventh hour, we take a moment to acknowledge and remember the brave individuals that have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and commitment to serve is inspirational and heroic.

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National Indigenous Veterans Day
National Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8th is National Indigenous Veterans Day, an annual celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans that happens across what is colonially known as Canada. May we recognize the resilience and sacrifices made by Indigenous people and communities as they faced, and continue to face, ongoing systemic challenges and exclusion from Canadian society.

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2024
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2024

We can honour this day by raising awareness about the ongoing fight against poverty and the constant need for action from everyone to address this injustice.

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Thank you everyone for your patience as we navigate under limited capacity at this time. We're working on building some exciting initiatives, and we can't wait to share them with you! Stay tuned and keep an eye on our updates - we'll be emerging soon
Our careers webpage is a great place for employers recruiting social workers and for social workers looking for career moves. https://www.myswaa.ca/socialworkcareers
Become a Social Workers Association of Alberta board member and help shape the future of our profession. https://www.myswaa.ca/news/2024-invitation-for-board-applications
Young In Kim, MSW, RSW is a SWAA Board Member. "I have devoted my career to the fields of immigration and community support, driven by a deep passion for assisting those in need." Young In works with Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, co
Selena Sliger, MSW, RSW is a SWAA Board Member. "My experience is from a rural, northwest context in community development, children’s services, income support, research, mental health therapy and serving Indigenous communities and individ