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Faculty of Social Work

Master’s research: Using theatre to help rewrite stories of traumatic mental health hospital stays

Faculty of Social Work
Graduate student Emma advocates for reproductive justice for all by exploring the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in abortion care

Faculty of Social Work
The Free Press: Indigenous-led safety program hailed as model for Winnipeg spaces

Faculty of Social Work

Doctoral student AmyAnne examines justice system delays for survivors of domestic violence
CBC News: Social worker reacts to verdict of the Hockey Canada trial
Social Work scholars awarded grant to support new research on ending carceral practices in helping professions, programs for Black older adults, and displaced Rohingya women.

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Accepting applications for the Master of Social Work based in Indigenous Knowledges

The MSW-IK program is currently accepting applications for the 2026 intake.

This graduate program prepares students for advanced social work grounded in Indigenous perspectives, emphasizing colonial history, social justice, anti-oppressive practice, and community empowerment, while fostering deep engagement with Indigenous helping practices, values, and communities.

Deadline to apply (Canadian and US applicants): January 15, 2026

Learn more about the MSW-IK program

What we offer

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Programs of study

Our programs of study prepare students for ethical, competent, critically reflective, innovative, anti-oppressive, accountable and effective social work practice at all levels.

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Student experience

We want you to experience a learning environment that promotes and supports respect for difference, risk-taking, democratic participation, a spirit of inquiry, equity, innovation, originality and collaboration. We have numerous ways to support you during your studies, including advising, financial support, student groups and events.

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Research

Our researchers collaborate with professionals across the world in an effort to promote social justice and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our goal is to advance the fields of social work practice and social policy, striving to promote respect for human rights and dignity, individual worth and wellbeing, diversity, social inclusion, and the principles of social justice.

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Community and partners

Ongoing connections that shape our program and the communities we support.

Social Work Bulletin

Notice for applicants to the MSW, MSW-IK and PhD programs:

After the annual application deadline, applications are reviewed on a committee basis by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Once this process is complete, applications are sent to the Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee. The Faculty of Social Work internal admissions committee reviews the applications and their decisions are sent to all applicants in March / April.

More info on our graduate programs

Contact us

We have several different locations to meet the needs of or students. Each program is located where our students can most conveniently study.

Faculty and staff

Learn more about and contact the people who make up the Faculty of Social Work team.

Faculty of Social Work (Fort Garry Campus)
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work
Ph.D in Social Work
Room 521 Tier Building
173 Dafoe Rd. W
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
social_work@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7050
Fax: 204-474-7594
Master of Social Work based in Indigenous Knowledges
Room 521 Tier Building
173 Dafoe Rd. W
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
mswik@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7050
Fax: 204-474-7594
Distance Delivery BSW Program
114 Isbister Building
183 Dafoe Rd W
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

ddsocial.work@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7912
1-800-432-1960 ext. 7912
Fax: 204-474-7594
Inner City Social Work Program
William Norrie Centre
485 Selkirk Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6 Canada
icswp@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8160
Fax: 204-663-8857
Northern Social Work Program
3 Station Rd.
Thompson, MB R8N 0N3 Canada

nswp@umanitoba.ca
204-677-1450
1-866-237-5509
Fax: 204-677-4110

Contact us

Dean's Office - 521 Tier Building
Fort Garry Campus
173 Dafoe Road

Our office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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