Growing up or moving to a place such as Sudbury, you quickly realize that the city was built on grit.
Whether it’s the significant change in the mines or the long days on the service counter in the downtown area,
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Mental Health at Work
Mental health is part of workplace health. When workers feel safe, respected, and supported, workplaces become stronger for everyone.
My name is Harshitha. I am currently an Addiction & Mental Health student completing my placement with
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health at Work Recently updated!
Addressing Racism
Boozhoo (Greetings),
My name is Darryl Bob, and I am from the Elk clan at the Ojibways of Onigaming in Ontario. As a social work student from Laurentian University, I am required to complete a third- and fourth-year
Racism at work and everywhere
Learning, Growing, and Supporting Workers
Hello everyone, my name is Brooke-Anna Scott, and I am currently in my third year of the Social Work program at Laurentian University. I previously graduated from Cambrian College in the Social Service Worker program,
Learning, Growing, and Avoiding Burnout
Framing Accessibility: How Art and Advocacy Intersect
As an artist living with disabilities, I’ve come to understand that creativity isn’t just expression — it’s navigation. Photography gives me structure and rhythm. The tactile motion of adjusting the lens and the
Framing Accessibility: How Art and Advocacy Intersect
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Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre Calls for $20 Minimum Wage as Ontario’s Minimum Wage Rises to $17.60
Workers in Northern Ontario still earning below the living wage; app-based workers denied full protections
Sudbury, ON – September
Minimum Wage Increase October 1
Addictions and Mental Health in the Workplace
Hello! My name is Megan Vaillancourt, and I am currently completing a field placement here at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre. I have an academic background in psychology and sociology, and
Addictions and Mental Health in the Workplace
My Journey at SWEAC:
Learning to Advocate for Worker Rights
I am Rhoschy Mary Varkey Thomas, currently pursuing the Community and Health Services Navigation program at Cambrian. As part of my academic internship, I am doing my placement at the
My Journey at SWEAC: Learning to Advocate for Worker Rights
Mental Health in the Workplace
I am Kiera Zuliani, and I am a new placement student here at Sudbury’s WorkersEducation and Advocacy Centre. I study Social Service Work at Cambrian College, and I am in my first year. I have
Welcome Kiera!
Hi everyone, I am Sheilla, a final year student at Cambrian College offering the Social Service Worker Program, and I am currently undergoing four months of co-op placement at Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). This has been a
Navigating the Challenges of International Student Life in Canada
Hello everyone! I am George Anyaehie, and I’m excited to share my role as the Social Enterprise Project Officer at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). After transitioning from a previous organization, I found my passion for advocating
Empowering Workers, Transforming Lives: My Journey as a Social Enterprise ...
The Sudbury Workers Education & Advocacy Centre is hosting an important event titled “Say YES to Immigrant Justice, Say NO to Racism” at 1191 Lansing Ave, Greater Sudbury on September 14th (01:00 PM to 04:00 PM). This event invites
Standing for Equality: Sudbury’s Fight for Immigrant Justice and Against ...
My Experience with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre
Hi there… I am Yahya Janish, an international student from India currently studying in Canada. I am really excited to share my journey as I begin my internship with the
From Campus to Community: My Journey for Workers Justice with ...
Social Enterprise Project Officer
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours of Work: Full time – 35 hours/ week, 9 – 5, (Flexible – Evening and Weekend Work Required)
Rate of Pay: $21.00/hour
The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre is an
We’re Hiring!
“I passed through all the struggles of a newcomer, with good, so good and not so good
experiences from housing, medical, transportation, employment, government policy, and of course
food; my local food.”
Hello!
I am Adejare Muniru Oduwole,
Challenges of Newcomers to Canada
Hello everyone,
I’m Janis, a Social Service Worker student at Cambrian College, and I’ve recently started my co-op placement at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). This opportunity is a significant step for my personal and professional
Learning and Growth for an International Student
Hello, my name is Uduak Cletus one of the current coop students of Addiction and Mental Health at Cambrian College, Sudbury. I began with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology, which provided me with a strong foundation in understanding human
Mental Health at Work
With warm welcomes I’d like to say hello, my name is Nathaniel Lanoue, I’m a dedicated 2nd year Social Service Worker Student at Cambrian College. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve had the opportunity to hone my skills in addressing critical
The Sudbury Workers Centre is delighted to welcome our newest coop placement, Nurhuda Hassan!
From Nurhuda:
I am thrilled to share my experience as a student intern at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). From day one, (SWEAC)
Hey folks! My name is Kiana, I am a full-time social work student at Laurentian University and I
also work full time in retail. Within these positions, I have gained the opportunity to work and
study alongside the growing population