The following are a range of LBGTQ+ resources for settlement in general, and in some cases, for the EAL classroom AMSSA e-Symposium: LGBTQ Newcomers: Strengthening Support and understanding Webinar – Breaking the ice: Addressing LGBT Issues in the ESOL Classroom AMSSA Webcast: Exploring Issues Affecting LGBTQ Immigrants and Refugees OCASI: Positive Space Starter Kit OCASI: Positive Space Initiative Training Course…
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LINC Online
NorQuest College offers a part-time LINC Online Course designed to meet the language-learning needs of newcomers who may not have access to formal LINC language classes, who are working full-time or part-time, or who may be otherwise unable to attend face-to-face classes. The course is a mixture of webinars (real time online classes) and asynchronous…
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LIPs Learning Event Report
The LIPs Learning Event was held June 7th and 8th, 2017 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Regina, Saskatchewan. The event’s agenda resulted from the collaboration of a conference advisory committee representing the Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) of the Prairies and Northern Territories (PNT). The event provided an opportunity for LIPs and the Réseaux en immigration…
Read More...List of Anti-Black Racism Resources
Nina Condo (Executive Director at Elmwood Community Resource Centre) was kind enough to share a list of resources that she has compiled for those interested in learning more about anti-black racism and tools to combat it. From there, MANSO has added some additional resources through suggestions from other community groups/ organizations that want to enrich…
Read More...Longitudinal Immigration database (IMDB) – Interactive App
The Longitudinal Immigration database (IMDB) is a product of a partnership between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Statistics Canada. It was announced in December 2018, and new data modules and an interactive app were made available in April 2019. The IMDB integrates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data to other administrative files. The IMDB…
Read More...Louer au Manitoba
A plain-language guide to Renting in Manitoba (French translation produced with the support of Freynet-Gagne Translation and Consulting). Hard copies of the guide can be ordered from the MANSO office. For any questions or to place an order please email Karen Loeb at k.loeb@mansomanitoba.ca
Read More...Making an immigration appeal – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has shared a newly launched web page to support parties appearing before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). Written in easy-to-understand language, the content will hopefully provide added support to appellants, particularly those without counsel and vulnerable persons. This new web content is developed in collaboration with Clear…
Read More...Manitoba Collaborative Data Portal
The Manitoba Collaborative Data Portal (MBCDP) aspires to be a single place for Manitobans to find the data they need to support their work in communities. On the MBCDP, community and government organizations and agencies can easily find a wide range of neighborhood and local-level information. The information can be used to support programs and…
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Manitoba Education: Newcomer Parent Guides
These parent guides are intended to help newcomer families as they navigate the Manitoba Education System. The guides provide information on what families can expect through Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Manitoba and information on how to register for school. The guides also provide helpful tools such as checklists and questions that can be used…
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Manitoba Housing Webinar: Changes to Social Housing Rental Program
On August 17th, 2017, Manitoba Housing staff gave an overview of the Social Housing Rental Program, highlighting recent changes, including the new application form and interview process. Presenters: Darlene March – District Manager – SHRPII Project Lead and Lynn Giesbrecht – District Manager, SHRPII team member This webinar was hosted by MANSO’s Housing Committee and…
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