OHC’s final report “Stories of Newcomer Workers in Manitoba’s Food Processing Industry” is now available, based on interviews they conducted with 11 workers from the Chinese and Eritrean communities. The report details the migration and work stories of newcomer workers in this industry, as well as their concerns, hopes and dreams. OHC has made 21…
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One-pager compiled by MANSO: COVID-19 mandates by employers
MANSO has been asked by many of our members about our recommendations on COVID-19 mandates, as federal and provincial requirements are not always aligned. We reached out to seek guidance from our funder, Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), public health officials, and labour lawyers. Their responses are compiled and included in this one-pager,…
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A compilation of many of the best literacy resources, links, and documents available on the internet. These should be useful to teachers, tutors, and volunteers. Literacy Websites Online Literacy Resources Resources for Language Volunteers – Low Level Learners
Read More...Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers: Update / Permis de travail ouvert pour les travailleurs vulnérables : mise à jour
From: Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada Just over a year ago, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada launched the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers: a new program to help migrant workers quickly exit situations of workplace abuse. To further promote awareness of the program, the Department has released a video in multiple…
Read More...Parent Tip sheet – Aggression in preschoolers (3-5 years of age)
Noticing aggressive behaviour in children can be distressing for parents, but it is important to know that even young children can be aggressive and that this aggression can lead to problems at home and in school. This document provides parents, especially those with preschoolers, with tips and prevention methods. Parents play an influential and important…
Read More...Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) – a partnership between service providers and researchers
Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) is an alliance of university, community, and government partners dedicated to fostering welcoming communities and promoting the integration of immigrants and minorities across Canada. Their website includes a research library of recent papers about immigration-related issues, videos, media links and information about their annual conference.
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Policies to Support Migrant Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence: Gaps and Opportunities
This Backgrounder examines key federal GBV-related public policies, acknowledges critical policy gaps in addressing the unique needs of migrant women, and offers concrete policy recommendations to better support migrant women experiencing GBV. Guest Authored by: Dr. Cyndirela Chadambuka, PhD, Postdoctoral Dr. Cyndirela Chadambuka (MA, PhD) is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Health Policy,…
Read More...Positive Spaces Starter Kit for settlement agencies – LGBTQIA+ newcomers (EN/FR)
The Positive Spaces Initiative Starter Kit was designed by OCASI in 2009 with the intention of supporting settlement agencies in the beginning phases of creating Positive Spaces. Specifically tailored to the settlement sector in Ontario, it contains five fact sheets and five stories drawn from interviews with LGBTQIA+ newcomers, staff, and allies who participated in the…
Read More...Prairie & Northern Territories (PNT) LGBTQ+ Newcomers Settlement Conference Report
On September 25 and 26, 2017, Centre for Newcomers in Calgary, Alberta hosted a two-day conference: the Prairie and Northern Territories (PNT) LGBTQ+ Newcomers Settlement Conference convened and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The conference featured a diverse program of speakers with a range of personal and professional experiences supporting LGBTQ+ newcomers…
Read More...Prairie Northern Territories Small Centre Promising Practices Learning Event Report 2017
The Prairie Northern Territories Small Centre Promising Practices Learning Event provided a platform to network, share challenges and successes, and collectively inform Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) priority-setting for future funding. Over a three-day period from June 26, 2017, small centre organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba came together in Brandon, Manitoba, to share…
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