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Welcome to Saskatchewan Association of Black Social Workers

SABSW was created out of the concern of Black social workers and students in the province of Saskatchewan including practicing in isolation, working in hostile conditions, and enormous institutional barriers to professional advancement.

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a structure and forum through which Black social workers of African and Caribbean descent can exchange ideas, offer services, and advocate for the development programs in the interest of the Black communities in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Association of Black Social Workers (SABSW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to social justice, promoting wellness, and advancing Black excellence. Grounded in Africentric social work, SABSW empowers communities, challenges systemic inequities, and fosters wellness and inclusion through participatory research projects and advocacy. It is a local independent body from the Saskatchewan Association of Social Worker , but the two have a collaborative working relationship. Florence K Mudzongo founded the SABSW on December 7, 2022. Akin to the concerns raised by Black Social workers in other Canadian provinces, the SABSW was created out of the concern of Black social workers and students in the province of Saskatchewan including practicing in isolation, working in hostile conditions, and enormous institutional barriers to professional advancement. Other concerns that led to the formation of SABSW are the current and future of social work profession and education curriculum and how it serves and affect the Black communities in Saskatchewan.

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We aim at the emancipation, decolonization of our practice, and finding Black solutions to Black problems.

Our values and principles are represented by the following African (Adinkra) symbols which have significant historical and philosophical meanings.

Awareness

to increase awareness about social issues and concerns specific to people of African and Caribbean descent.

Improve Wellness

to improve wellness and well-being of communities of African and Caribbean descent in Saskatchewan, through social work.

Advocate for the development

to advocate for the development of service delivery strategies relevant to the Afro-Canadian and Cari-Canadian experience.

inclusion of Social Workers of African

to advocate for the inclusion of Social Workers of African and Caribbean descent in organizations and at policy-making levels.

Olaoluwa

Sabsw has been a great resource for me as a social worker. Their dedication to promoting social justice and advocating for Black individuals and communities is inspiring and has helped me to become a better ally and advocate for Black people in my own work

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Kelvin

As a Black person working in the field of social work, it can be challenging to navigate the many obstacles that Black people face in our society. The Association has helped me to feel connected to a community of like-minded individuals who understand these challenges and are working to create positive change.

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Jessica

As a Black person living in Saskatchewan, I have often felt isolated and disconnected from the wider community. The Saskatchewan Association of Black Social Workers has provided me with a sense of belonging and a platform to voice my concerns and ideas for how we can work together to create a more just and equitable society for all.

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