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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons - 30 July
Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 01:21 PM
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery whose victims are men, women and children, forced to provide sexual service or labour, under threat of violence and death against themselves or their families. It is believed that 2.5 million people world-wide are forced into these dangerous and dehumanizing acts in order to survive.
Leah Woolner, a psychosocial counsellor and manager of the Anti-trafficking Programme at the Le Mouvement contre le viol et l'inceste(MCVI) based in Montreal, Quebec...
New e-Learning courses!
Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 03:39 PM
The current global outcry to denounce racism and implement anti-racist measures resonates in many organizations. We have recently added e-learning resources covering this timely topic.
- Racism and Discrimination – The Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) explores topics on racism, online hate and intersectionality in a recent, three-part webinar series.
The current global pandemic has generated studies on its effect, not only on physical health, but also mental health, the...
The N4 team affirms our commitment to participating in the global movement to end racism
Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 05:03 PM
Since our last post on the topic of racial discrimination, we have seen more organizations and individuals making firm public commitments to ending racism. Here are some ways that N4 and our partners are taking concrete actions:
- N4 has compiled several resources and e-Learning courses on racism for members to assist you in knowledge development and in spreading this important work across Canada.
- N4 will soon launch two forums where you can share how you and your organizations are addressing the issues...
Canada’s immigration minister discusses the effect of the pandemic on Canada's immigration system
Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020 11:22 AM
COVID-19 is showing us the need for continued strong immigration to Canada and the important contribution of immigrant workers to the Canadian economy, federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Friday when he... Continue reading
The N4 team is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion for all
Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 01:48 PM
The brutal killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, and countless more members of the black community whose lives have been taken by violence and social injustice have sparked a global mobilization against racial discrimination.
We stand in solidarity with the black community everywhere to end racism in all forms and to support the values and practice of inclusion and equity in all communities around the world. We are committed to achieving this through compassion, cultural...
SPU Partners with CHEO to Deliver Program for Professionals Who Support Newcomers to Canada
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2020 11:21 AM
The School of Ethics, Social Justice and Public Service has partnered with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) to develop the new National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) Online Program.
“This program is in the spirit of what Saint Paul University does best: building knowledge and competencies from the humanities and social sciences for use in practical settings where the human touch is essential,” said Matthew McLennan, associate professor at Saint Paul University and academic partner...
A message from the N4 team about COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 05:33 PM
On behalf of the entire N4 team, our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone around the world who has been impacted by COVID-19. When we first embarked on launching the N4 platform, the world was a different place, with no global pandemic on the horizon. Now, we are all monitoring the rapidly changing and unpredictable situation and we have implemented the necessary measures to do our part in mitigating the spread of this virus, including working remotely and using technology to maintain contact with...
Evolution of a successful newcomer clinic: The Halifax story
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2020 02:59 PM
All across Canada, newcomer serving organizations and their dedicated teams are helping newcomers to navigate the complex health and social services systems. Here are their stories.
See how Halifax’s newcomer clinic has evolved successfully through its relationship with settlement organization ISANS (Immigrant...
A word of thanks from the N4 team
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 01:41 PM
On behalf of the entire N4 team, our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone around the world who has been impacted by COVID-19. When we first embarked on launching the N4 platform, the world was a different place, with no global pandemic on the horizon. Now, we are all monitoring the rapidly changing and unpredictable situation and we have implemented the necessary measures to do our part in mitigating the spread of this virus, including working remotely and using technology to maintain contact with...
First Cohort of the Online Program in Newcomer Navigation is Underway!
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2020 02:29 AM
The first cohort of the National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) Online Program in Newcomer Navigation in partnership with Saint Paul University is successfully underway! This is the first of three, 30-student cohorts that are open to healthcare and settlement workers seeking knowledge in newcomer navigation skills to better understand and serve the newcomer population within their organization.
This program is facilitated online over a 12-month period and is comprised of two, six-month micro-certificates...
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