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This is the second Ramadan being observed by millions of Muslims during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic. May this holy month be a month of peace, compassion, and prosperity.

As COVID-19 vaccines are available, many may be wondering whether they should be getting the shot while fasting, a question answered by experts.

From CBC News: 
COVID-19 vaccination won't break your fast this Ramadan, say experts

Background, profession, and newcomer involvement

Renette Amirault-Laing is among the first graduates of the N4-SPU online program. She shares her perspective from the healthcare sector. Working as a nurse for the last 24 years, she has seen an influx of newcomers during her time at IWK Health Center in Halifax over the last 15 years. This center streamlines two types of service in particular: children and women’s health. The increase in cultural and linguistic diversity in Halifax and throughout...

On April 13^th, the N4 Team was thrilled to re-connect via a virtual event with over 50 professionals from the health and settlement sectors across Canada to share findings from the newly released, Newcomer Navigation: Report on N4 Outreach and Site Visits. The N4 Team was pleased to hear feedback from those who participated and hear ideas about how the report findings could be leveraged.

To inform the development of its N4 Platform and online certificate program in newcomer navigation with Saint-Paul...

During 2020, many healthcare organizations were moved by the disparities that were magnified by the current pandemic, including its impact and our collective raising of consciousness towards racism. Like other sectors, many made internal and public commitments to address systemic racism and focus on addressing health inequities in accessing or experiencing care. Our host organization CHEO was among them.

Building on its strong foundation of community partnerships, CHEO has joined with the CHEO Foundation...