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The Connection of Newcomers to Indigenous Reconciliation
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:24 AM
The discovery of the mass grave in Kamloops Indian Residential School has caused an outpouring of grief in Canada. Beyond outrage and even national shame, many professionals wonder how they can be part of the healing path forward and how this issue intersects with those of our newcomer patients and clients.
On June 9th, we had record attendance for our webinar featuring the work of Carmel Clinic in Winnipeg and their leading practice of creating safe spaces to foster mutual understanding and...
Bridging the gap between Indigenous people and newcomers
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2021 05:15 PM
How can we build bridges and strengthen relationships between Indigenous People and Newcomers?
A trusted list of resources and advice to help you learn more about bridging the gap between Indigenous People and Newcomers:
N4 Webinar
Inter-Cultural Dialogue: Bridging the Gap Between Newcomers and Indigenous PeopleSpeakers: Catherine Biaya, Florence Gray, Winifred Vugampore
Registration now open! Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2021 10:14 AM
News from Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project
The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provides information, tools and resources for service providers to provide mental health care and support to both immigrants and refugees arriving in Canada.
Features
- Self-directed modules allow you to complete the course at your pace over six weeks.
- Essential information to support newcomers and showcase promising practices, tools and...
Refugee 613: Vaccine Bulletin #5
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021 08:43 AM
Message from Refugee 613:
Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines: Is There a Difference? The latest bulletin, verified by doctors and a product of cross-sector collaboration, answers this popular question.
The bulletin is currently available in 15 languages: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Tigrinya, and Traditional Chinese.
Urdu coming soon.
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Featured Partner: Rainbow Refugee
Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2021 10:31 AM
rainbowrefugee.com · Vancouver, BC
Rainbow Refugee is a community group that supports people seeking refugee protection in Canada because of persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (SOGIE) or HIV status.
- It provides support to LGBTQI+ refugees through community engagement and belonging activities, direct support for newcomers, advocacy and education, and a private sponsorship program.
- Its programming and partnerships aim to create communities in BC that offer...
N4 stands in grief and in solidarity with our Muslim community across Canada
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 03:55 PM
N4 is devasted by the appalling act of violence against a Muslim family in London, Ontario. We stand in grief and in solidarity with our friends, neighbours and families in the Muslim community across Canada, against Islamophobia. We honour the memories of the victims of this horrible attack, and affirm our commitment to eliminating discrimination and racism in all its forms.
N4 Team
Upcoming N4 Webinar: Interpersonal Communication : Dynamics and Context
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 02:07 PM
English · Free
When: Jul 14, 2021 · 01 PM EST
Register now! newcomernavigation.ca/comm2
Effective human communication plays a central role in human relationships daily. It is not surprising to see how interpersonal communication can affect our lives in different contexts. For newcomers to Canada, cultural settings, language barriers, and other factors could be a burden to have and maintain dynamics, especially in the workplace. With COVID-19, it became hard to establish effective...
N4 Mobile App Canada Survey
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 11:11 AM
Newcomer navigation and technology use among navigation professionals: A needs assessment survey for a newcomer-navigation app.
The evaluation of an N4 mobile application for newcomer navigation professionals.
The National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) is approaching you to help assess newcomer navigation needs concerning the development of a mobile application for newcomer navigation professionals in Canada. All professionals working in the newcomer navigation services in Canada are invited...
COVID-19: Vaccination for undocumented and migrant workers in Ontario
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 02:52 PM
Migrant Workers Alliance for Change is offering support for Ontario's undocumented and migrant workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
They are offering vaccine information in 16 languages as well as a hotline on WhatsApp to get one-to-one support through the process.
Information is available in Amharic, Arabic, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Tigrinya, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Upcoming Webinar: Canada’s Immigrant Determinant System and the Experience of the Economic Newcomer
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 12:01 PM
Register now! newcomernavigation.ca/economic-newcomer
More and more newcomers are moving to Canada for various reasons. The 2016 Census showed over half of the total immigrants identified in the survey are economic immigrants. These newcomers move to Canada for work-related reasons, gaining permanent residency through providing their skills and talents as well as interest in investing in a life in Canada. This type of newcomer, although not always discussed, will also require guidance on a new life...
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