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2nd Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference
9 am - 5 pm, October 29
Sheraton Wall Vancouver HotelThe National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) and Metropolis have partnered to offer a special pre-conference forum focusing on key social determinants of health. On October 29th, the N4-MSDH Forum will offer a unique opportunity to hear from field experts regarding three focused areas. This will be followed by facilitated sessions for attendees to develop a mutual understanding of the path forward, including a concrete plan for their roles in addressing the root causes of health inequities. Attendance will be limited to 75 participants.
Registration is open!
Featured Webinar
Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Newcomer Children and their Families: Insights from a Citizen Panel and Stakeholder Dialogue
Royal College members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar. CPA members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar.
This webinar will provide participants with a summary of the key insights emerging from a citizen panel and stakeholder dialogue on this topic, where best evidence was considered alongside experiences to help identify next steps to address this challenge.
Speakers: Dr. Kaealan Moat, Managing Director and Senior Scientific Lead, Evidence Products and Processes, McMaster Health Forum · Dr. Ahmednur Ali, Scientific Lead, Equity-Driven Evidence Support, Editor of Health Systems Evidence, McMaster Health Forum · Dr. Amanda Sim, Assistant Professor, McMaster Research Forum
September 18 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
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Upcoming Webinars
September 11 · 1 PM EST · English · 2 hours · Free
Seeking Cultural Safety: Ethical Considerations for Newcomer Health
Royal College members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar. CCHL members receive 0.5 Category II credits for attending this webinar. CPA members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar.
Speaker: Michelle Mullen, Bioethicist, CHEO
Register NowOctober 9 · 3 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Mental Health of Newcomers and the Canadian Experience
Speakers: Nancy Clark, Associate Professor, Nursing, University of Victoria · Geoffrey Maina, Associate Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Register NowOctober 30 · 1 PM EST · French · 1 hour · Free
PRAIDA: Strategies for Supporting Asylum Seekers in Canada
Speakers: Alexis Jobin-Theberge, Senior Advisor, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA) · Karissa De Cotis, Social Worker, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA)
Register NowDecember 4· 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Does the System Even Want Us? The Resilience of IEHPs Facing Threat to Their Professional Identity
Speaker: Dr. Bianca Briciu, Assistant Professor, Saint-Paul University
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Did you know?
All of our past webinars are recorded and available for free to view at any time on our website.
English · 1 hour · Free
N4 IEHP Resource Hub: Tools and Resources to Support Optimal Employment of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals
Speakers: Christine Kouri, Director, N4 · Michelle Quinlan, Team Lead, Knowledge Generation and Mobilization, N4 · Catherine Penney, Quality Improvement Specialist, N4
Watch Now!English · 1 hour · Free
"All My Relations" Teachings: Relationships and Connections between Indigenous Peoples and Newcomers
This webinar is accredited by CCHL.
Speakers: Debra DiUbaldo, Elder in Residence, Mount Carmel Clinic · Catherine Biaya, Community Health Facilitator, Mount Carmel Clinic · Winifred Vugampore, Clinical Social worker/Counsellor, Mount Carmel Clinic
Watch Now!English · 1 hour · Free
Canada's Refugee Health System Atlas: National Innovation with Global Impact
Speakers: Gabriel Fabreau, Assistant Professor, University of Calgary · Annalee Coakley, Co-director, Refugee Health YYC
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Statistics Canada: The Importance of Disaggregated Data
Webinar · English · 1 hour · Free
This short video explains how it can be very effective for all levels of governments and organizations that serve communities to use disaggregated data to make evidence-informed public policy decisions. By using disaggregated data, policymakers are able to design more appropriate and effective policies that meet the needs of each diverse and unique Canadian.
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Featured Member
Dr. Ibukun Abejirinde’s journey into the realm of digital health is a fascinating blend of curiosity, and a deep commitment to maternal and child health. Originally from Nigeria, her diverse background spans clinical medicine and community health psychology, and she has lived and studied in multiple countries, including Ukraine, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Her passion for global health, particularly in lower-middle-income countries, was ignited when she received an Erasmus Mundus joint doctorate fellowship for her PhD. This opportunity allowed her to explore digital technology to enhance maternal healthcare delivery in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
Featured Organization
Montfort is Ontario’s Francophone academic hospital, offering exemplary person-centred care. The hospital serves over 1.2 million people in Eastern Ontario, in both official languages. In 2022, Montfort earned, for the third time, Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada, and is the first to be designated Francophone host as a Best Practices Spotlight Organization (BPSO) by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.
N4 Outreach and Partners
N4 meets regularly with stakeholder organizations to ensure we understand and support their efforts to promote equity for newcomers. Here are the latest organizations we have met with:
Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre, Welland, ON
Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program (CMNRP), Ottawa, ON
Manitoba Possible, Winnipeg, MB
Holland Bloorview, Toronto, ON
Ontario Ministry of Health
Want to meet with N4 to discuss your organization? Book a virtual meeting with N4.
Data Snapshot
Each month, N4 provides a visual data snapshot of key quantitative data sets in a simple and useable formats. Data snapshots help members make evidence-based decisions using timely and relevant sources of information.
Recent Data Snapshot:
Immigrant Participation in Elections, Housing Suitability and NeedsSuggest a Data Snapshot research topic.
Black Mental Health: Reclaiming the Path to Joy
This second national conference on black mental health in Canada will be an opportunity to talk about the progress made across the country and to share the knowledge acquired.
October 16-18, 2024 | University of Ottawa
Join EBM Connect Canada!
EBM Connect Canada is an online platform created to expose IEHPs to CANMEDs competency framework and
facilitate knowledge transfer on EBM and CANPCC guidelines. Joining the network is free of charge as all our activities are funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. By joining, you will gain access to our educational materials (e.g., webinars, workshops) on evidence-based medicine, health equity, and knowledge mobilization.
Fifth WHO Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health
Advancing Universal Health Coverage for Refugees and Migrants: From Evidence to Action
2 – 6 December 2024
Virtual, On Zoom
Web-streamed from Colombia
New N4 Members
Health and social service professionals across Canada join N4 to ensure equity for our newcomers. Here's some of the cities where our newest members have joined from.
Brampton, ON · Brooks, ON · Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB · Fredericton, NB · Halifax, NS · Kelowna, BC · Langley, BC · Mississauga, ON · Montreal, QC · Oakville, ON · Ottawa, ON · Quebec City, QC · Scarborough, ON · Toronto, ON · Victoria, BC · Waterloo, ON · Windsor, ON · Woodstock, ON
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As an N4 member, you can access Member Directory to check on the newest members, connect with your peers and create a list of your close contacts.Not an N4 member yet? Join now, it's quick, easy and free!
News Feed
Government of Canada: Enhancing the Vitality of Francophone Communities by Welcoming French-Speakers
Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity. This is why Canada is redoubling its efforts... Read MoreCBC: Ottawa Has No Plans to Give All Undocumented Workers Residential Status, Minister Says
Ottawa has no plans to broadly give residential status to undocumented migrants working in Canada, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says.... Read MoreIRCC: Online Briefings on Asylum Claim Processes for Direct Service Providers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering technical briefings on asylum claim processes... Read MoreCBC: Potential Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Rules Worry Farmers, People Reliant on Caregivers
Ottawa's agriculture and caregiving sectors may need to brace for impact if the government refuses low-wage temporary foreign workers... Read MoreWould You Like to Feature Your News Here? Share the news of your organization's work with newcomers and we will feature it here and on the N4 website.
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Here, we celebrate the journeys and triumphs of IEHPs who have utilized the N4 IEHP Resource Hub to integrate into Canada's healthcare system. Discover inspiring stories of determination, resilience, and achievement as IEHPs navigate licensure pathways, enhance their clinical skills, and build valuable networks.
In 2016, Natalia Pinto embarked on a transformative journey from Colombia to Canada, driven by her passion for pediatrics and her desire to work with special needs children. During her third year as a pediatric resident, she participated in an observership at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, specifically in the Developmental Pediatrics service. This experience solidified her commitment to her specialty and introduced her to a new healthcare environment.
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