Unarmed Verses depicts a Toronto youth’s experiences with displacement in relation to revitalization and
urbanization projects. This workshop will feature a moderated panel discussion with professionals that have
experiences in working with inner city populations. Themes that participants will discuss include: displacement
in relation to the Ice District projects in Edmonton, poverty, social work practice implications, and more.
The film run time is 1 hour and 25 minutes. After the film, there will be a short intermission followed by
discussion.

Learning objectives:

- Develop a deeper understanding of complexities and nuances of working within the inner city.
- Critically reflect through dialogue on personal social work practice approaches when working with inner city populations.
- Develop an understanding of the implications of revitalization/urbanization projects in relation to macro/micro social work practice.
- Develop practice strategies when working with inner city populations.


Workshop Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Panelists:

Peter Smyth, MSW, RSW
 

Peter Smyth oversees the High Risk Youth Initiative with Edmonton & Area Child & Family Services Region.

Ken Armstrong
 

Ken Armstrong is the Oskapewis/Indigenous Cultural and Educational Helper at Homeward Trust Edmonton.
He has worked with Edmonton’s homeless and Indigenous communities in various capacities, including street
outreach, since 2003.


Additional panelists to be confirmed


Attendance Requirements:  

In order to receive the 3 Category A credits participants must attend the entire workshop.
Partial credits will not be provided.

Fees (Include a light snack):

$25 for RSW and ACSW members

$15 for ACSW student members

$20 for other social work students

$50 for all other participants

Please be sure to indicate any dietary concerns.


Maximum Participants:  75

Due to the low registration fee NO refunds for cancellation will be given.