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Featured Member: Dr. Bukola Salami

Posted on Friday, November 12, 2021 11:32 AM

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This blog is the latest installment in N4’s Featured Member series, which highlights the diverse work and experiences of N4 members across Canada. 

Dr. Bukola Salami is a National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) member, an N4 Subject Matter Expert (SME), and an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. Dr. Salami also has lived experience as a former newcomer to Canada – originally from Nigeria, she first came to Canada...

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Upcoming Webinar: Anti-Violence Work with Women with Precarious Immigration Status

Posted on Friday, November 12, 2021 11:15 AM

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Did you know that refugee and im/migrant women with precarious immigration status face multiple forms of interpersonal and structural violence?

In this roundtable discussion, panelists from different regions of the country will be presenting their anti-violence work with racialized and immigrant women and girls. Discussion will be focused on the challenges and priorities for anti-violence work with women with precarious immigration status and explore strategies to support systemic change.

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‘The Guitar in the Ceiling’: List of Trusted Resources and Advice

Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021 04:38 PM

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Did you know that music can play a powerful role in healing, resiliency and well-being among newcomer populations?

Trusted resources and advice to support your work promoting healing, resiliency, and well-being among newcomers: 

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‘The Guitar in the Ceiling’ exploring music, trauma and healing

Speakers:

  • Nancy Clark, PhD, University of Victoria
  • Susan McDonald, Director of International Programs at Remember the River (formerly Fine Arts Foundation)

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Refugee 613: Are you the newest member of our team?

Posted on Monday, November 08, 2021 03:38 PM

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Refugee 613 is growing - a lot! - and we’re looking for talented connectors and communicators to join us. 

During the pandemic, our team has applied our knowledge of strategic communications and newcomer audiences to addressing gaps in information equity. In plain language: how do language, race and immigration status impact who gets the information they need, and how they get it?

We have created multilingual content to increase access to information about the virus and the vaccines. We have...

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Algonquin College: Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT)

Posted on Monday, November 08, 2021 02:55 PM

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Are you a new resident who needs help finding a job in Ontario? Do you currently work and need to improve your language skills? Discover how OSLT can you help you improve your career.

What is OSLT?

Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) is FREE for newcomers to Ontario.

  • OSLT courses focus on the communication skills, such as, soft skills and specific occupational language which is required when sharing information; communicating with various technology; managing interactions with colleagues,...

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Brief survey: N4 needs your input!

Posted on Friday, November 05, 2021 04:42 PM

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The National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) was established a year ago to meet the information and navigation needs of health and settlement providers working with new immigrants and refugees.

Please help us at this time by responding to our brief survey about your experiences with N4 and your information needs. It may take 10 minutes or less to complete!

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Your participation in this study is voluntary. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact...

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Centre for Newcomers: The Culture and People of Afghanistan

Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2021 03:38 PM

Education

This workshop will introduce people working with, or potentially sponsoring, Afghan refugees to important elements of Afghanistan culture. The presentation will review an overview of the country within the context of refugee arrivals. It will review what might be expected in an Afghanistan family, the religions followed, subcultural groups and the values associated with such groups. The presentation will encourage discussion of cultural expectation, clashes of cultures for arrivals, and areas where...

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Children and Women’s Month: The Importance of Children and Women’s Rights

Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2021 02:21 PM

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In honour of World Children’s Day on November 20, and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, we would like to embrace these important days as powerful tools to advocate for children and women’s rights.  Be sure to sign up for our upcoming webinars, where we’ll delve into this further: 

  • November 10: Growing up too soon? A Panel Discussion on the Parentification...

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Featured Organization: Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR)

Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2021 11:27 AM

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The Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR) removes the barriers preventing access to mental health support to refugees and immigrants of all ages and genders. Individuals, couples and whole families are eligible for service from experienced registered clinical counsellors who have received additional training in intercultural trauma treatment. VICCIR has trained clinical interpreters working with our counsellors offering service in many different languages....

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Prime Minister of Canada: Prime Minister welcomes new Cabinet

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 03:12 PM

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October 26, 2021
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the members of Cabinet following this fall’s election, when Canadians chose to keep Canada moving forward. This diverse team will continue to find real solutions to the challenges that Canadians face, and deliver on a progressive agenda, as we finish the fight against COVID-19 and build a better future for everyone.

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