Anti-Oppressive Gerontological Social Work (AOGSW) Symposium
A 3-day event dedicated to advancing critical conversations on anti-oppressive social work with older adults, their families and communities and building a community of practice.
The goal is to bring together researchers, educators, practitioners, students and older adults committed to anti-oppressive and inclusive approaches in aging-related social work.
This symposium will provide a unique opportunity to engage in intergenerational sharing of information and recently completed research and increase capacity for social workers to respond to the aging and diversification of the Canadian population. We welcome established and emerging scholars to participate in this enriching exchange of knowledge and collaboration.
Events Details
Monday, June 16
Terrace Room, TRU Campus Activity Centre
- Welcome & Introductions
- Research/Practice presentations
- Discussions
Tuesday, June 17
Terrace Room, TRU Campus Activity Centre
- Guided Tour of Campus
- Interactive Panel Discussion
- Film and Discussion
Wednesday, June 18
House of Learning 190
- Research presentations
- Discuss Themes of Symposium
- Discussions
The Venue
Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, BC V2C OE1
Let us know if you are attending.
Speakers
Dr. Wendy Hulko
Professor, Thompson Rivers University – Social Work Department
Aging and older adults, dementia and dementia care.
Dr. Louise Stern
Chair & Professor at VIU
Practicing geriatric-based social work and has worked in community, hospital, and long-term care settings.
Karen Wong
PhD Candidate at UBC and Gerontological Social Worker
Ilyan Ferrer
Associate Professor, Carleton University
Aging among racialized immigrants in Canada
This symposium is funded by MSHRBC through a REACH grant awarded to Dr. Wendy Hulko, Dr. Louise Stern, & Karen Wong.
