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Thursday, November 2 & Friday, November 3, 2023

11.0 Live Virtual CEUs Available*

Questions about licensure?

The North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is responsible for licensing social workers in the state of North Dakota.Visit their website for more information.

The call is open for nominations for this year's 2023 NASW-North Dakota Chapter Social Work Awards! We're looking for outstanding individuals whose work has supported and promoted the social work profession and the people we serve. The deadline is Monday, September 25, 2023, so get your nominations in today!

Request a Nomination Form

DEADLINE! Monday, September 25, 2023

Are YOU or someone you know a social work leader?

Nominations are being accepted for the following categories:

Social Worker of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Public Citizen of the Year

Please note that all nominees must be a current resident or practice in the state of North Dakota.

For more information about the award categories as well as our annual social work awards, click here .

Student Scholarships

NASW-ND invites North Dakota Social Work students to apply for a student scholarship! Scholarships are awarded once per year in the fall. Both BSW and MSW students may apply.

BSW Student Scholarship: $500
MSW Student Scholarship: $500

Apply here

nasw-nd celebrates past-president, alison traynor, and the accomplishments made during her tenure. thank you, alison, for your leadership, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the chapter. we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your tireless dedication and wish you continued success in future endeavors.

read about the successes of the chapter and the introduction of the new president, craig burns, in her farewell address to the members.

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50 Years: One Social Worker’s Reflection on NASW Membership

NASW-North Dakota Chapter Member Debra DeWitz

NASW-ND asked me to reflect on why I’ve been an NASW member for 50 years, and my answer to that is easy...

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Virtual Book Club

NASW-ND participates in a virtual book club to earn continuing education credit. Past book selections have included Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane.

* No more than ten (10) contact hours may be completed by independent learning per licensure cycle.

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23New Board Members

We are thrilled to announce NASW-ND's newly elected board members! With their remarkable dedication, expertise, and unwavering passion for social work, we are confident they will be an excellent addition. Together, we will navigate the challenges, promote social justice, and make a profound impact on the social work profession in North Dakota. We warmly welcome these individuals and look forward to their invaluable contributions on the NASW-ND Board of Directors.

As Pride month concludes, the celebration continues. Williston is hosting events on July 30th, Fargo on August 11th to 14th and Grand Forks on August 21st to 28th. See Faye Seidler’s North Dakota Pride Guide of 2023 for more information.

NASW-ND is grateful for LGBTQIA2S+ partners and advocates across the state, especially the Human Rights Coalition and Faye Seidler Consulting. Faye recently announced the release of a report that includes every LGBTQ+ Affirming health practitioner in ND with information on their services, every LGBTQ+ organization across ND, and includes if the health practitioner is BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or both. Access the directory here.

COVID-19 Resources

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NASW has been working on multiple fronts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure access to services, such as teletherapy. Social workers are in a unique position to promote disease prevention efforts.

Get COVID-19 resources for social workers

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We Stand for Social Justice

NASW is committed to ending racism through public education, social justice advocacy and professional training.
Learn about NASW's national social justice activities

NASW-ND is committed to social justice for all and to ending racism. We are mobilized and increasing our efforts in the face of America's racism pandemic.
Read NASW-ND's Statement

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Complimentary resources, webinars and CEUs available.

The North Dakota Chapter is joining NASW’s national Connect to End COVID-19 effort, a CDC-funded initiative to support social workers and their clients in informed vaccine decision-making.