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:
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Multilingual brochure: Support for Refugee Claimants in Manitoba
It is important that refugee claimants arriving in Manitoba are quickly connected to legal, financial, and settlement support. This brochure is designed to be printed by shelters and others who are meeting refugee claimants in their first days in Canada, and handed directly to the claimant. It lists the key resources and connections they will…
Read More...MyRefugeeClaim.ca – A guide for refugee claimants in Canada
People who leave their home country due to persecution and ask for protection in another country are called asylum seekers. In Canada, asylum seekers are called refugee claimants. On arrival in Canada, refugee claimants begin a complex journey in their quest for refugee protection. If they get refugee protection, they are eligible to apply for…
Read More...Refugee determination system: a practical guide
This information is intended for front line workers who support refugee claimants and other vulnerable migrants. Resource Link: http://ccrweb.ca/en/refugee-determination-practical
Read More...Resettlement Plus: An online resource on refugee resettlement
Resettlement Plus is a shared project by the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub and the University of Toronto, which hosts a searchable and browsable database of resources about resettlement, community-based refugee sponsorship and complementary pathways, like family reunification, education pathways and employment pathways. This knowledge platform collects, organizes, and shares information from around the world,…
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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…
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