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Refugee 613: Canada’s resettlement of Afghan refugees
Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:27 AM
It may have faded from the headlines, but Canada’s resettlement of refugees from Afghanistan is progressing rapidly, so the team at Refugee 613 thought it was time for an update. Please note that details change quickly as new policies and processes are announced, and this is the most current situation to the best of our knowledge as of September 23rd.
Almost all newcomers welcomed in the first wave of arrivals are Government-Assisted Refugees, which means their practical needs are being met...

Featured Organization: Language Access Interpreter Services, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:24 AM
WRHA Language Access employs trained, accredited interpreters who provide services in many languages. Professional interpreters help bridge barriers between health care providers and patients who do not share a common language. This can help to:
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Enhance patient safety
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Increase patient understanding and satisfaction
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Improve equity and quality of care
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Ensure informed consent
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Improve accessibility
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Protect confidentiality and impartiality
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Build relationships between providers and patients
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Support providers...

Canada School of Public Service: Data Governance and Standardization Series
Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:21 AM
Canada School of Public Service: Data Governance and Standardization Series: Diversity, Gender Responsiveness, and Disaggregated Data for a More Equal Canada
Equality and diversity are key drivers of innovation and social cohesion. The involvement of women and diverse communities in standards development can help ensure that the design and governance of technologies and standards do not perpetuate biases and inequalities.
It is with this approach in mind that the Standards Council of Canada,...

Featured Member: Rama Musharbash-Kovacsi
Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:09 AM
Rama Musharbash-Kovacsi is a National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) member, a student of the N4 and Saint-Paul University Online Program, and School Community Ambassador in the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. Rama is also a former newcomer to Canada herself – originally from Jordan, Rama moved to the United States as an undergraduate student, and then came to Windsor, Ontario, as a graduate student in Kinesiology, later going on to pursue a teaching career.
Resettlement of Afghan People in Canada
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2021 01:22 PM
mwlawgroup.ca · Toronto, ON
Immigration lawyer Naseem Mithoowani of Mithoowani Waldman Immigration Law Group discusses the resources available to incoming Afghan refugees, newcomers, and immigrants as a consequence of the...

Literacy and Interpretation Month: The Importance of Language Access
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2021 11:08 AM
September is recognized worldwide as the Literacy and Interpretation Month. Here at N4, we kicked off the month by hosting a webinar titled, “Professional Interpreters Support Equity, Accessibility and Safety in Health and Social Services,” where we spoke with Allana Carlyle, the Manager of Language Access Interpreter Services with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) - watch it here, if you missed...

Professional Interpreters and Language Access: List of Trusted Resources and Advice
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 02:50 PM
How can I understand the risks associated with language barriers in the workplace?
Trusted resources and advice to help you work effectively with trained interpreters in the health and social services sector:
N4 Webinar
How Professional Interpreters Support Equity, Accessibility and Safety in Health and Social Services
Speaker: Allana Carlyle, Manager, Language Access Interpreter Services with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
Resource Toolkit

Shanah Tovah: Happy Jewish New Year!
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 02:42 PM
The N4 team would like to wish all those celebrating "shanah tova," (translating to a "good year" in Hebrew), on the occasion of Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year! Wishing our Jewish community members and their families a happy and healthy year ahead.
IRMHP/CAMH: Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 10:33 AM
Registration is now open for the fall 2021 offering of the Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health course!
Date: September 27 – November 8, 2021
Cost: Free
Contact us at: irmhproject@camh.ca, or visit the FAQ page if you have any questions. Please note that this course is not available to those residing in Quebec or outside of Canada.
The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project’s online course is a free, self-directed training that will offer...

Client Support Services: Case Management Training for Vulnerable Newcomers
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 10:31 AM
Client Support Services is now offering Case Management Training for Vulnerable Newcomers. This training will equip settlement service providers with the information to:
- Serve vulnerable newcomers through strategies developed by the CSS Case Management model
- Understand clients unique and complex needs
- Understand documentation best practices
- Foster a collaborative and welcoming spirit in your local community
- Use partnerships and information-sharing to leverage your organization’s assets
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