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 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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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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Bridging Social Distance during COVID-19: Indigenous & Newcomer Youth Relationship Building Project
A Métis master in social work student at the University of Manitoba thesis project has emerged from supporting both newcomer and Indigenous youth in various capacities, and experiencing alongside these youth the lack of good/community-driven information that each broad community has about the other, and how this can lead to misunderstandings, misperceptions and tension….
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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...CERIS: Immigrant Women, Youth and Seniors – Knowledge Synthesis Reports
The IWYS project is about three immigrant groups – women, youth, and seniors – who each have special but different settlement needs in Canada. We want to know if they receive what they need in services. We also want to propose new service interventions for their successful settlement. This review of recent research on and…
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COPA: Resources on prevention of violence, bullying and child abuse
COPA provides schools and communities with unique multimedia educational resources, as well as training, professional development and opportunities for capacity- building and consultation throughout the province of Ontario. COPA is the Ontario Provincial Coordinator of the Francophone Settlement Workers’ in Schools Program, supported by IRCC. Le COPA offre aux écoles et aux collectivités des ressources…
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CYRRC – Infographics on Refugee Settlement Research
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 is committed to sharing research findings in a variety of formats to appeal to…
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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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Healthy Child Manitoba: Child and Youth Report 2017
This is the second legislated public report on the status of Manitoba’s children and youth, required every 5 years, under the Healthy Child Manitoba Act. The report is organized by four stages of child and youth development (prenatal, early childhood, middle childhood, youth), along with the four outcome goals of the Healthy Child Manitoba Strategy…
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