This guide, developed by the Prairie and Northern Territories (PNT) Settlement Worker in School (SWIS) Coordinator who is part of the Saskatchewan Settlement Umbrella – SAISIA, will present newcomer families and students with important information about the public school system in Canada. The information will provide parents/guardians with a better understanding of what to expect during…
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Anti-Racism Resources by the Alberta Teacher’s Association
This webpage by the Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA) is a compilation of teacher resources for learning and teaching about racism and anti-racism, including books, lesson plans and videos.
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CYRRC – Research and Podcast on Refugee Settlement
The Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) brings together academics, community partners, and government agencies to conduct research and mobilize knowledge that promotes the social integration, education, and mental and physical well-being of refugee children and youth in Canada. CYRRC’s podcast series, The Refuge, brings together youth with refugee experience, academics, and community partners…
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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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Migrant Reproductive Justice: Experiences for Uninsured Pregnant People in Manitoba, Canada
Prepared by: Lindsay Larios, M. Patricia Ahonon, Heidi Elias, Emily Halldorson This research project explores the experiences of medically uninsured pregnant migrants accessing healthcare in Manitoba, to illuminate the ways in which precarious migration impacts reproductive healthcare and the overall well-being of families. Printable Migrant Reproductive Justice Q+A Resource:
Read More...Multilingual Trauma Resources from Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute has curated a collection of free trauma resources aimed at aiding parents, educators, and other caregivers. Regardless of the depth of your concerns or the weight of the situation, as parents and caregivers, you possess the ability to facilitate children’s recovery. Your nurturing, encouragement, and reassurance can provide a sense of…
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OCASI: Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities
OCASI’s Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities provides resources, education and leadership to the settlement sector and the broader community on gender-based violence prevention and survivor support. We facilitate resource development, public education campaigns, professional development and training, online courses, community-building, knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and use of the arts in order to…
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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...Recreation Resources for School-Aged Newcomer Children & Youth (Winnipeg, MB)
Recreation Resources for School-Aged Newcomer Children & Youth is put together by the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) to help connect school-aged newcomer children and youth to recreation programming close to their homes in Winnipeg. The guide can be used by service providers, private sponsors, and other supporting organizations. The document will be…
Read More...Report: Anti-Racism Initiatives in K-12 Schools in Canada
This report explores anti-racism initiatives in Canadian K-12 education, with an intentional focus on rural and Northern regions, with the objectives of understanding the experiences of racialized and newcomer students and identifying promising anti-racism strategies and practices. Drawing from academic, public, and policy sources, the report analyses how racism manifests and how anti-racism efforts…
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