This study surveys the most recent data and research available to provide a glimpse into the lives and achievements of the one million refugees who arrived in Canada since 1980. Full report here Refugees are good for Canada | Les réfugiés contribuent à la réussite économique du Canada Are Refugees Good For Canada? (Economic Integration Explainer) | Les Réfugiés un…
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In recent years, IRCC has prioritized Truth and Reconciliation work, especially pertaining to Call to Action #93. Truth and Reconciliation is foundational to equity work in Canada. To reflect the centrality of Indigenous perspectives to anti-oppression work, three Knowledge Keepers were interviewed and asked how newcomers and Indigenous peoples can build relationships with one another….
Read More...Join Dr. Dorothy Williams, a historian who specializes in Black Canadian history for a session that explores Black experiences in Healthcare. This webinar is hosted by the Newcomer National Navigator Network. https://members.newcomernavigation.ca/meeting-place/58e044ac-beaf-4e61-44a0-08d8da9746bd *you may need to set up a free account to access this webinar.
Read More...The BIPOC Mental Health Workers Resource List is a Winnipeg resource for Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Colour identifying counsellors, therapists, and peer workers! Many intersecting identities of professionals, varying or no cost, and city-wide locations available. This is an open resource for the community and professionals alike so feel free to share! A little…
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The Brandon University Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Education Studies (BUCARES) is established in 2008, and its role is to promote and facilitate research activities that are of interest to rural, northern, and Indigenous communities, school divisions, and related organizations. The “Real Change” film project was part of a research project in Manitoba, by Michelle…
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Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019–2022 was launched on June 25th, 2019 and helps advance the Government of Canada’s vision of fostering and promoting a more inclusive and equitable country for all Canadians. A key pillar of the strategy is the establishment of a new Anti-Racism Secretariat that will lead a whole-of-government…
Read More...Community-based training for educators and community leaders in the management of diversity In this guide for practitioners, the focus is on cultural diversity and identity and how these impact citizenship skills and competencies. The guide covers themes and topics for professional development related to how to integrate and teach diversity in a global world.
Read More...This resource presents real-life case studies of settlement workers who used a GBA Plus lens to address challenges or gaps in their programs and policies. By applying GBA Plus, they found solutions that made their services more inclusive and equitable, addressing the diverse needs of clients. After reviewing these case scenarios, readers are provided a…
Read More...“Welcoming refugees benefits both communities where they settle and the people who are able to escape persecution and build new lives. Those involved in welcoming refugees know this well, but not everyone does. There is a constant need to counter misperceptions and promote better understanding about refugees. This toolkit is intended to help us get…
Read More...The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce has created the Truth & Reconciliation Roadmap (TRR) resource that will reinforce the Chamber and the business community’s commitment to The Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action (CTA) in 2015. . The TRR serves as a pathfinder to provide businesses with the focus and resources to achieve…
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