Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ College of Community and Global Health (CCGH), in partnership with the Faculty of Social Work, brought together UM students and professionals from health and social organizations across the non-profit, government and private sectors.

Dr. Ashley Stewart-Tufescu, assistant professor in the Faculty of Social Work and co-lead of this year’s Summer Institute, emphasized the importance of program evaluation in social work:

“Program evaluation is critical to social work. Oftentimes, funding is dependent on showing a program has an impact on the community it serves.”

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Bridging classroom with community UM students and community learners collaborate to evaluate real programs in a hands-on summer institute.

What if working differently wasn’t a risk—but a responsibility?
Many social workers feel professionally paralyzed when trying to engage ethically and meaningfully with equity‑entitled communities while operating within rigid systems. This webinar challenges that tension head‑on.

Join us for an honest, practice‑grounded conversation on Radical Flexibility and how social workers can build authentic bridges with Indigenous, Black, and racialized‑led organizations.

🎓 Webinar:
On the Merits of Radical Flexibility (Part I of a two‑part series)
🗓 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM (CDT)

👥 Presenters:
Ginette Lafreniere, PhD, RSW
Dr. Ariel Kroon, PhD, RSW
Utamika Cummings van Zyl, MSW, RSW

Through real case studies from the Region of Waterloo, this session will challenge risk‑averse practice norms and create space to critically examine what equitable engagement can look like in real‑world settings.

👉 Register now: https://umanitoba.ca/social-work/digital-learning-hub/registration6

Please note we have changed the date to June 12th!

As social workers, the way we show up in digital spaces isn't separate from our practice; it's an extension of it.
And navigating that ethically? That's a skill worth developing.

Join us Tuesday, June 12th for our upcoming workshop:

💻 Technology, Social Media, and Social Work Ethics: Risks and Considerations
🎙️ Presented by Vicki Verge, MSW, RSW

🗓️ June 12 | 12:00 PM CT | Via Zoom
⌚Duration: 2 hrs

- Certificate of participation included
✨ Discounted rates available for:
→ UM Social Work Alumni
→ Social Work Students
→ MCSW Members

Register here: https://umanitoba.ca/.../digital-learning-hub/registration5