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N4 Newsletter: September 2024

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The September Newsletter with the latest news, events, updates and much more:

MSDH

2nd Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference

9 am - 5 pm, October 29
Sheraton Wall Vancouver Hotel

The 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.

Opening Remarks: The Honourable Mark Holland, Member of Parliament, Minister of Health

Speakers: Jennifer Ali, Chief, Population Health Frameworks, Statistics Canada · Jack Jedwab, President and CEO, Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute · Jude Mary Cénat, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa · Anita Brobbey, Analyst, Statistics Canada · Larine Sluggett, Analyst, Health Statistics Branch, Statistics Canada · Paul Holley, Research Director, Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute · Nitika Chunilall, Director, Prevention and Promotion Initiatives, Mental Health Commission of Canada

Registration is open!

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RIFRIF and Partner Information Session on N4

This French information session will provide an orientation session to N4’s tools that support professionals to connect, learn and collaborate in both official languages. We will also be seeking your input on the facilitators and barriers for newcomer francophones when accessing and experiencing health services and / or seeking optimal employment as IEHPs.

October 16 · 1 PM EST · French · 1 hour · Free

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IEHP Resource Hub

IEHP Resource Hub

The N4 IEHP Resource Hub is a comprehensive platform that provides resources, tools, reports, and an up-to-date list of supports for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs), organizations supporting them (stakeholders) and employers. It promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing and integration of IEHPs into Canada’s healthcare system.

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Featured WebinarN4 Webinars

Featured Webinar

Migration as a Determinant for Mental Health: Lessons Learned from Community-Based Research

Join us as we host Nancy Clark and Geoffrey Maina, as we hear about case studies from two projects, the lessons learned about intersectoral collaborations, and project implications for bridging knowledge to action to promote newcomer mental health.

Speakers: Nancy Clark, Associate Professor, Nursing, University of Victoria · Geoffrey Maina, Associate Professor, University of Saskatchewan

October 9 · 3 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free

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N4 Webinars

Upcoming WebinarsUpcoming Webinars

October 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)
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November 13 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Co-Designing Integrated and Equitable Supports for Newcomers & Refugees
Speakers: Dr. Ibukun Abejirinde, Scientist, Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners · Isabelle Choon-Kon-Yune, Research Assistant, Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care · Dr. Nancy Clark, Associate Professor and Qualitative Health Researcher, University of Victoria
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December 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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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
Unlocking Nurse Retention Success: Strategies for Internationally Educated Nurses
This webinar is accredited by CCHL.
Speakers: Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer, Health Canada · Christine Kouri, Director, 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!

 

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IRMHP - Multilingual Language Program for Children - Your Language is a Superpower

Webinar · English · 1 hour · Free

Password: CAMHirmhp0821. Speakers : Dr. Andrea MacLeod, Professor, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Alberta.

Watch Now

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Laura CallaghanFeatured Member

Laura Callaghan’s journey into the realm of healthcare is one marked by a deep commitment to cultural responsiveness and humanitarian work. From her early experiences in Northern Kenya to her current role in Nova Scotia, Laura’s career reflects her dedication to serving communities with limited access to healthcare, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. Her story is one of resilience, cultural humility, and a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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Featured OrgFeatured Organization

Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a Toronto-based established non-profit organization empowering individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities. Envisioning a Canadian economy fueled by diversity, PCPI offers services in youth skills development, newcomer settlement, employment assistance, and career development.

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Partnerships

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:

  • Office of the Federal Minister for Immigration 

  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

  • Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages

  • Access Franco Sante London, London, ON

  • Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB

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Data SnapshotsData 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:
Sports Participation and Free Time Among Newcomers

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NAHRC

HEALTH MEANS THE WORLD TO US

North American Refugee Health Conference

Call for Abstracts OPEN

NARHC 2025 | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
September 11 – 13, 2025

Learn More

 

 

Member Directory

New MembersNew 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.

Athabasca, AB · Brantford, ON · Calgary, AB · Dartmouth, NS · Halifax, NS · London, ON · Montreal, QC · New Westminster, BC · Ottawa, ON · Red Deer, AB · Saint John, NB · St. John’s, NFLD · Thunder Bay, ON · Toronto, ON · Windsor, ON · Winnipeg, MB

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As of April 1, 2025, expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs) will no longer be valid... Read More

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Clarissa Moura

Impact Stories

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.

Clarissa Moura graduated as a nurse in Brazil in 2013. She quickly immersed herself in the healthcare system, working as an intensive care nurse for seven years. During this period, she honed her skills in critical care, managing complex patient needs, and working under high-pressure conditions.

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