Resource Directory for Migrant Workers is put together by the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) to help support the unique needs of migrant workers. This includes workers with work permits giving them temporary statuses, such as Seasonal Agricultural Workers (SAWs) and Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). The purpose of the directory is to better connect migrant…
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Resources on Cannabis Law and Use
Canadian law regulating cannabis changed on October 17th, 2018. Many service providers have indicated that they are fielding questions and concerns about the new law. These resources may be useful in responding to these questions. Justice Canada’s website has information about what is legal and not legal: http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/cannabis/ The Province of Manitoba website ‘Know the Facts’ has…
Read More...RIF Manitoba: Francophone service pathway – Resource for English-speaking sector staff
Réseau en Immigration Francophone (RIF) Manitoba has shared with our sector the new resource to help English-speaking sector staff when making referrals to Francophone services. This will ensure that clients will receive consistent information throughout the sector. Please feel free to share this resource with your friends or colleagues! Resource for English speaking sector staff…
Read More...Services & Supports for Refugee Claimants in Winnipeg
As Manitoba has seen an increase in the number of people who are arriving as refugee claimants in our province, we want to share information on available services. Most often, community members, friends and faith communities play the most significant role in supporting refugee claimants in the community, and this document may assist them in…
Read More...Settlement Services Toolkit
IRCC has developed a promotional toolkit that you can use to inform newcomers of the free services available to help them settle in Canada. Posters, web banners, social media posts, a video and email messages are all available on this site. IRCC Settlement Toolkit – Trousse services détablissement
Read More...Sex Trafficking “It’s time to “T.A.L.K.” – The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential, multilingual service, operating 24/7 to connect victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, as well as receive tips from the public. Sex trafficking is a complex issue that often goes unnoticed by many Canadians, who may believe it only occurs in other countries…
Read More...Talking About Money: Plain Language Booklet
This booklet gives newcomer Canadians a good start for understanding money and how it works. The booklet was developed by Community Futures Manitoba (Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program & Indigenous Business Development Services), New Journey Housing, and SEED Winnipeg. Hard copies of the booklet may be ordered from the MANSO office. Please email Karen Loeb at…
Read More...The Incident: Workplace Safety and Health for Newcomers
This resource DVD resource was produced by Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism, to create awareness of workplace safety rights and responsibilities among Manitoba newcomers. The video tells the story of a newcomer who agrees to do a job without receiving proper training. Through one dangerous incident, she learns many important lessons: There are roles and responsibilities…
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Trans Health Klinic
Klinic Community Health’s Trans Health Klinic is available to Manitobans aged 16 or older who fall under the Transgender and/or Non-binary umbrella, inclusive of Two-spirit, Agender, Bigender, Genderqueer, Genderfluid, and more. How to access this service: Individuals can self-refer by submitting the registration form available here or in person at Klinic. They can also ask their…
Read More...Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba – Treaty Education Initiative (TEI)
The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM) has updated new resource of the Treaty Education Initiative (TEI) on its website. TEI is s a public education initiative that promotes teaching about treaties from kindergarten to grade 12. Included is the Teacher’s Manual, as well as resources from the Treaties Education Kit. Together, these resources complement…
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