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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Honour the experiences of residential school survivors at a University-wide event to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Students, librarians, faculty members, and staff can register to attend in person or watch the live stream: harthouse.ca/events/orang...

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Orange Shirt Day 2026 | Events | Hart House

Join us at a University-wide event to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Prof. Shelley Craig—Director of INQYR & Canada Research Chair for Sexual & Gender Minority Youth—received a Connaught Community Partnership Research Program award for "The GLO-Up: Mobilizing 2SLGBTQ+ youth to evaluate & optimize a digital mental health intervention." www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/8...

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8 researchers receive Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards

Eight researchers from the University of Toronto have received Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards for 2026-27.Awarded by the Connaught Fund, the program supports research carried ...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Oct. 29: Join the Investigaytors Program from U of T's CRUISElab for an afternoon of dialogue and collective reflection on the forces shaping 2S/LGBTQIA+ sexual and reproductive health in Ontario and beyond. Learn more & register: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/2s-lgb...

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2S/LGBTQIA+ Sexual & Reproductive Justice Forum - Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. ET In-Person Location: The Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, […]

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As governments around the world consider new age restrictions for social media, research from Linxiao Zhang, a PhD Candidate at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, is helping to broaden the conversation about how Internet use affects young people: socialwork.utoronto.ca/new-research...

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New Research Explores How Internet Use Shapes Adolescent Development - Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Media Release TORONTO, ON — As governments around the world consider new age restrictions for social media, […]

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#FIFSW PhD student Uppala Chandrasekera was among 14 exceptional Ontarian’s celebrated at the 2026 Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards ceremony held September 14. Learn about her leadership and contributions to mental health research: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/uppala-...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In this podcast, Prof. Carmen Logie and Dr. Jad Sinno discuss how and if stigma toward sexual and gender diversity has changed —from Hilary Duff's 2008 "That's So Gay" PSA to Heated Rivalry's recent widespread success. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.buzzsprout.com/1024792/epis...

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Dr. Jad Sinno: We Said “That’s So Gay.” Now We Watch Heated Rivalry. What Changed? - Everybody Hates Me: Let's Talk About Stigma

Jad Sinno, PhD (they/them) is the Director of Research at the Community Based Research Center and an affiliated Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Toronto...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Newly funded research led by Professor Peter A. Newman will help address profound gaps in evidence documenting the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people across Asia: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/buildin...

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Building evidence for action: Closing the data gap with LGBTIQ communities in Asia - Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Newly funded research led by Professor Peter A. Newman will help address profound gaps in evidence documenting […]

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In recognition of Sex Worker Pride Day, join The Lancet for an online webinar to launch The Lancet Public Health Series on Advancing Sex Workers’ Health Equity. Prof. Carmen Logie, whose research was featured in the series, will be among the webinar’s speakers: socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/the-la...

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The Lancet Public Health Series on Advancing Health Equity for Sex Workers - Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

In recognition of Sex Worker Pride Day, join The Lancet for an online webinar to launch of […]

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Help prepare the next generation of social workers. Join #FIFSW as a Field Instructor! We are now recruiting social work practicum field instructors for Year 1 MSW practicums, occurring Jan. to May 2027. Interested? Contact our office at practicum.fsw@utoronto.ca to discuss! #UofT #SocialWork

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Register for What Questions Are Possible? Challenging Epistemic Ignorance Through Critical Qualitative Inquiry — Sept. 17. Featuring FIFSW Prof. Rupaleem Bhuyan, Eakin-Hoffmann Chair in Critical Qualitative Health Research, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-quest...

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What Questions Are Possible?

Challenging Epistemic Ignorance Through Critical Qualitative Inquiry.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A transnational team led by Dr. Carmen Logie was awarded a $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant to implement an ambitious global initiative focused on strengthening youth engagement and leadership in climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/fifsw-l... #UofT #FIFSW

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FIFSW-Led Global Partnership Grant Empowers Youth to Drive Climate Action - Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Professor Carmen Logie awarded $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant to lead a transnational youth-centred climate adaptation initiative […]

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It's here! The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work's Year in Review. Find it at: socialwork.utoronto.ca/2025-2026-ye... Thank you to everyone who contributed to our success over the past year! #SocialWork #UofT #FIFSW

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INQYR @inqyr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🚨🌈 THIS IS IT — ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT! 🌈🚨 The countdown is ON! Early Bird registration for Beyond Limits 2026 ends tomorrow! 🎤 Keynote by Dr. Ilan Meyer 📍 Toronto | 📅 October 2, 2026 🐦💨 Catch the Early Bird before it flies away — August 17 is your last chance to save! www.inqyr.org/beyond-limit...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Strong social connections, supportive communities, and opportunities for belonging play a crucial role in helping refugees build successful lives, say researchers from #FIFSW's Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

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Refugees reveal how community shapes success in Canada

Hungarian and Vietnamese refugees who had arrived in Canada during two of the largest refugee movements in Canadian history report that strong social connections, supportive communities, and opportuni...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"It is a structural problem with a soundtrack,” says Dr. Tanya Sharpe of the gun violence devastating Troon's rap scene. “If we frame gun violence as a product of rap culture, we relieve governments, institutions and policymakers of accountability.” www.thestar.com/news/gta/ins...

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Inside the deadly cycle of gun violence that’s devastating Toronto’s rap scene: ‘The goal is always to make it out’

The Star investigates the "structural problem with a soundtrack" silencing some of Toronto's rising musical talent.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Kids whose parents divorce have higher odds of depression in adulthood — but the marital split might not be the main driver of these mood disorders. ➡️ US News and World Report reports on a study co-authored by Prof. Esme Fuller-Thomson: www.usnews.com/news/health-...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A new study published in The Lancet led by #FIFSW Professor @carmenlogie.bsky.social uncovers the profound ways that stigma shapes sex workers' health and shares evidence-based strategies to optimize health and wellbeing for sex workers across the globe: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

With the 50th annual Powell Street Festival set to take place this weekend in Vancouver, Prof. Izumi Sakamoto, founder of the Japanese Canadian Arts and Activism Project, talks to CBC Radio about how WWII internment continues to shape Japanese Canadian identity today: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

$2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant supports transformative research on aging and marginalization led by Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Professor Amanda Grenier. Read more here: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Social media bans for youth? Professor Shelley Craig shares insights from her 20+ years of research showing that online environments can also provide safe spaces for marginalized communities. Watch her interview with CBC News BC here (starting at the 33:26 mark): www.youtube.com/live/e5Dr0T5...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

On May 14, Prof. Carolyn Mak presented the Ontario Association of Social Work's 2026 Joan MacKenzie Davies lecture. Watch her talk on how social workers benefit clients and communities in challenging times, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld5p...

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How Everyday Social Work Competencies Benefit Clients and Communities in Challenging Times

YouTube video by Ontario Association of Social Workers

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Kyle Ganson advises caution when examining eating habits. “It can be helpful to support people finding their own hunger & fullness cues and eating in a way that feels good in their body, but in the long run, balance & sustainability is extremely important.” www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/f...

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I challenged myself to eat whole foods for four weeks. Here’s how it went

While there are many benefits to avoiding ultraprocessed foods, an approach like the Whole30 diet may be too restrictive and disruptive

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

“Social anxiety is becoming more common in Canada, and understanding why this increase is happening is essential for improving mental health support,” says Tak-Lai Nellie Chau, a recent FIFSW master of social work graduate. Read the full article: www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

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How common is social anxiety disorder? A recent study looked at who is most affected.

Nearly 1 in 7 adults are affected by social anxiety disorder (SAD), a new study, published June 1, from the University of Toronto has found.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A new study, led by Prof. Rachelle Ashcroft (@rachelleashcroft.bsky.social) examines social workers' experiences practicing in primary care teams across Ontario — an important step in strengthening team-based primary healthcare: academic.oup.com/hsw/advance-...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#FIFSW PhD Candidate Marci Gray received the Outstanding Student Proposal Award from the Canadian Association of Social Work Education, as part of its annual conference held June 3 to 7. 🎉 Congratulations, Marci, on this recognition!

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#FIFSW was well represented at the 2026 CASWE-ACFTS conference June 3 to 7, with faculty, students & staff sharing insights from their research & programs. Thank you to everyone who joined our community members' sessions—it was wonderful to connect with & learn from colleagues across the country!

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

FIFSW joins social workers and others throughout Canada and beyond in mourning the loss of Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King, whose deep commitment to healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness has left an indelible mark on the field and improved the lives of many: socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/in-memo...

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In Memoriam: Dr. Régine Uwibereyeho King | Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Did you miss FIFSW's May Newsletter? If so you can find it here: mailchi.mp/utoronto/fif... Not yet a subscriber? Sign up to receive the latest news on research, projects and events from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work here: mailchi.mp/utoronto/fif...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Professor Carmen Logie @carmenlogie.bsky.social will be a panelist in the WHO partner session discussing "global normative guidelines on menstrual health and endometriosis" at the 34th International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress in Lisbon, Portugal on June 16.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Facing mounting service demands, dwindling donations and reduced government funding, human service non-profit organizations urgently need guidance on the best ways to allocate their time and resources. That’s where Micheal Shier’s research comes in. socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/as-cana...

Screen shot of news article. Text reads: As Canada's affordability crisis mounts, Micheal Shier's research aims to boost the capacity of non-profits on the front lines of anti-poverty work. Image of food bank sorting donations

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The Let's Talk About Stigma podcast is back! In the latest episode, Dr. Carmen Logie speaks to Dr. Tanya Sharpe about stigma and homicide violence, in particular its impacts on Black communities — and how she's working with them to prevent future violence: www.buzzsprout.com/1024792/epis...

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Dr. Tanya Sharpe: Stigma & Homicide Violence - Everybody Hates Me: Let's Talk About Stigma

In this episode we discuss stigma and homicide violence, in particular its impacts on Black communities, with Dr. Tanya Sharpe. Dr. Sharpe, Professor and Endowed Chair in Social Work in the Global Com...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join FIFSW at U of T Alumni Reunion events in June! We're holding an alumni social, our annual Distinguished Speaker Series, and an stress-free degree lecture! Learn more and register on the #UofTAlumni Reunion website: reunion.alumni.utoronto.ca/profile/form...

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One week. Three campuses. 100+ events! Sign up for free lectures, campus tours, kids’ activities and outdoor fun for all ages. Don’t miss the alumni event of the year!

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A recent scoping review article published in BMJ Open by PhD candidate Jori Jones examines sexual violence disclosure in Canadian post-secondary institutions & explores current research on how students navigate support systems following experiences of sexual violence. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/16/5...

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Pour certains personnes, s'entraîner au gym peut devenir compulsion et être le signe d'un problème plus grave: la bigorexie. Le chercheur Kyle Ganson se réjouit que l'on ouvre enfin des conversations sur l'image corporelle masculine. En savoir plus: ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...

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Bigorexie : de la musculation au trouble obsessionnel

La bigorexie, aussi appelée « anorexie inversée », est un trouble de l'image corporelle que certains experts incluent aussi dans les troubles alimentaires.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Prof. Izumi Sakamoto co-presents 2 projects on anti-Asian racism in May for the University of Regina. Hosted by Dr. Kedi Zhao (PhD 2025). ⭐May 21: w/ Patricia Quan (MSW 2023) ⭐May 28: w/ Yahan Yang, FIFSW PhD student & Dr. Madeleine Mant, UTM ➡️Online. Register here: www.uregina.ca/social-work/...

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SWRC Lunch & Learn

SWRC recorded past events and future events

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What is successful aging and how do we achieve it? Esme Fuller-Thomson and Mabel Ho will answer this question on May 20th. Join them for an online talk from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Free. All are welcome! Register here: alumni.utoronto.ca/events/what-... #FIFSW #SocialWorkResearch

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A report by Barbara Fallon & Tara Black, show that although Innu children in Newfoundland & Labrador remain overrepresented in the child protection system, they are far less likely to be removed from their homes than they were nearly a decade ago. Read more via CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Rate of Innu child protection removals has plummeted, but investigations continue to climb | CBC News

Innu children are still overrepresented in the child protection system, though far less likely to be removed from their homes than they were nearly a decade ago.

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | University of Toronto @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Sly Sarkisova presents “A Developmental Approach to Trauma-Informed Care with 2SLGBTQ Youth” May 7 @ 9am as part of the 2026 Symposium on Child & Youth Trauma. Symposium registrants can view the event online live or after the event: web.cvent.com/event/08803b...

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2026 Symposium on Child & Youth Trauma. Online registration by Cvent

Join the annual 2026 Symposium on Child & Youth Trauma in Montreal or online! Learn about the latest research and best practices for improving trauma-informed.

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