Basic Income Symposium 2016 takes place on Nov. 24

November 22, 2016 —

The Faculty of Social Work, together with Winnipeg Harvest and Basic Income Manitoba, presents Basic Income in Canada and Australia: Building Political Support and Designing for the Real World Symposium on November 24.

Topics that will be covered at the Symposium include:

Politics, Persuasion and Basic Income
Basic Income and Specific Populations
From Political Debate to Programme Design and Implementation

The 2016 Child and Family Poverty Report Card will also be released at the beginning of the Symposium.

A basic income is a government-organized income available unconditionally to all. It is provided on an individual basis, to meet basic needs, without means test or work requirement.

The event is free, but registration is required.

What: Basic Income in Canada and Australia Symposium

When: November 24; 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Winnipeg Harvest, 1085 Winnipeg Avenue

For more information and to register, visit the Basic Income Symposium event page.

Faculty of Social Work

Nominate an outstanding social worker, social activist or social work organization

The Faculty of Social Work is now accepting nominations for the Helen Mann 50th Anniversary Award. The award recognizes a person or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the social work profession and/or to the field of social work in Manitoba. Every year, the award is presented to the recipient(s) during the Faculty of Social Work’s Homecoming celebration in September. Nominations are considered by the Faculty of Social Work Homecoming Committee.