The House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration has just released its report on Improving Settlement Services Across Canada. The report was presented to the House on June 19, 2019. The Committee studied settlement services provided for newcomers focusing on the range of services available and best practices in service delivery; criteria for…
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“Partnerships for Better Housing” – a Newcomer Housing Needs Assessment by Altered Minds
Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Altered Minds Inc. has been working on a research project called “Partnerships for Better Housing”. The project aims at developing a community needs assessment in the area of newcomer housing in Winnipeg and creating a Community Action Plan. As part of this project, in collaboration with…
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AAISA Summit Report 2017 (Alberta)
With support from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), AAISA convened a three-day summit from October 30 – November 1, 2017 to facilitate communication between funders, members, and stakeholders. Discussions focused on current trends, successes, gaps and challenges within the sector, and additionally highlighted promising practice among service providers and community organizations. Please find the…
Read More...Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign (Winnipeg, MB)
This is an initiative by the Immigration Partnership Winnipeg (IPW), a local immigration partnership hosted by the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg. The Anti-Racism in Sport Campaign seeks to increase, promote, and engage in discussions on anti-racism in sport about the presence of all levels of racism in sport in Winnipeg and its impact on…
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CCR – Forced Labour Happens in Canada: The wasaga/barrie case of Mexican migrant workers in Canada
In October 2019, the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) has published the infographic about forced labour issue in Canada. This could be used to raise awareness about cross-border cases of human trafficking in Canada. More information can be found here: https://ccrweb.ca/en/forced-labour-happens-canada
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CERI: Youth Engagement in Ethnocultural Organizations in Winnipeg
This report supplements a previous report, “Ethnocultural Community Organizations in Winnipeg: A Legacy Document“, that was written in 2018. Collectively, the two documents explore the role of ethnocultural community groups and organizations in providing services and supports for newcomers, and particularly refugees, in Winnipeg. The legacy document was written first to serve the immediate knowledge…
Read More...CISSA-ACSEI Reimaging Financial Management Approaches within the Contribution Agreement Framework
The Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance – Alliance canadienne du secteur de l’établissement des immigrants (CISSA-ACSEI) is the immigrant settlement sector’s pan-Canadian voice. The following final version of the CISSA-ACSEI Discussion Paper entitled Reimaging Financial Management Approaches within the CA Framework has been shared with the sector. CISSA-ACSEI Reimagining CA Financial Management – 2020 and…
Read More...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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Gender-Based Violence: Sectors Collaboration Toolkit
This resource was created as part of the National Gender-Based Violence Settlement Strategy Project, a national strategy to address GBV in newcomer, immigrant, and refugee communities. In a national survey conducted in 2019, 96% of service providers identified improved coordination between the immigrant-serving and anti-violence sectors as a priority in a national strategy. Intersectionality recognizes…
Read More...Heritage Plates: A Culinary and Resource Guide for Newcomers
Heritage Plates: A Newcomer’s Guide is a project developed by the Immigrant Centre in collaboration with the University of Manitoba’s Student Leadership Program. This cookbook and resource guide showcases a diverse collection of cultural and favorite recipes generously contributed by clients, staff, and community members. In addition to its culinary offerings, Heritage Plates provides a…
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