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Registration: Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant & Refugee-Serving Sector Tickets, Tue, 6 Feb 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Course Description
This course, is specifically aimed at assisting newcomer and migrant people who work in the immigrant & refugee-serving sector learn about the past and present-day experiences of anti-Indigenous racism experienced by the original peoples of this land now known as ‘Canada’. As racialized migrant people, participants will be supported to critically reflect on their own experiences, their role as ‘settlers’ on Indigenous lands and the commonalities and differences to that of Indigenous Peoples.
Course Learning Objectives
- Articulate an understanding of the key historical occurrences that laid the foundation for anti-Indigenous racism in Canada.
- Articulate an understanding of the ways in which anti-Indigenous racism is manifested in Canadian society today.
- Critically reflect on the relationship, commonalities, and distinctiveness between Indigenous and racialized migrant people today.
- Learn how to design and implement promising practices for addressing anti-Indigenous racism in the immigrant & refugee-serving sector.
Course Dates
February 6 – February 27, 2024
*Course is offered over a 3 week period, to allow participants enough time to complete and receive a certificate. This is a self-directed online training, meaning you can go at your own pace and complete the modules whenever you can. Participants will receive access to the course on February 6th at 9:00am and the course will close on February 27th at 5:00pm
Contact Information
For more information, please contact: Maggie To at mto@ocasi.org
OCASI Anti-Racism online training series is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
10:30 AM
Cost: Free
"This workshop is designed for staff and volunteers of newcomer serving organizations who are not trained interpreters, but are sometimes called on to interpret. Staff who book / use interpreters or managers of settlement programs are also welcome to attend.
The workshop will take place between 9:30 am - 2:30 pm and will include breaks.
Some of the topics we will discuss include:
- What happens when I am called upon to interpret as part of my current job duties?
- What is the role of a trained professional interpreter and how is that different from being a language assistant/language support?
- How do I know when the interpretation is beyond my current skills and abilities as a language assistant/language support?
- and many other important issues!
Areas we will cover include:
- Standards of Practice: Ethical Principles & Performance Expectations
- Accuracy and Fidelity
- Introductions at an Interpreting Assignment: Practicing the Introduction
- Sight Translation
- Remote Interpretation
Expectations of participants:
- Have access to a computer / laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection.
- Have access to a quiet space with no children present (note that some of the videos used in the workshop contain graphic language and subject matter not appropriate for children)
- Participate in the full interactive workshop
Facilitator: Jane Langes
Jane currently facilitates the Shared Health Interpreter Training, the Westman Immigrant Services Language Centre Interpreter Training as well as supporting modules (Legal and Education) for advanced learning. Jane is member of the Provincial Language Access Advisory Committee (PLAAC) and is also a member of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Mirror Committee/ISO/TC 37/SC 5 - Translation, interpreting and related technology."
12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: Meeting Registration - Zoom
"Join our inspiring conversation with Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker: Confucian scholar and global leader in religious responses to ecological issues. She is the co-founder of the Forum on Religion and Ecology (https://fore.yale.edu) and the Journey of the Universe projects (https://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org), as well as involvement with The Earth Charter initiatives.. Dr. Tucker is a renowned leader, teacher, and author, and has led and supported international religious and ethical responses to ecological concerns. We will learn about Mary Evelyn’s story and how it connects to the universe’s story, as she invites us to understand and embody our deep interconnectedness in a new way. Heather Eaton will interview her long-time colleague, and friend, Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker."
1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: Webinar Registration - Zoom
"When representing a newcomer client, you will need them to provide you with basic biographical data and details about life in their home country. Among Afghan newcomers, cultural and linguistic issues, lack of formal education, and low literacy can make it difficult for them to effectively share basic information, as well as more sensitive parts of their background with you. Additionally, you may find it challenging to convey to these clients why you need the information you are requesting. This roundtable discussion will feature a conversation among experts in Afghan culture and literacy and the legal service provider client-advocate relationship. They will discuss how to address communication and literacy challenges to help you draw out the client’s story. You will learn strategies for communicating the requirements necessary for approval of a client’s case, as well as tips for eliciting information from the client to conduct an intake, fill out forms, draft a personal statement, and prepare for any required interview. Through this roundtable discussion, you will gain valuable insights and practice pointers for navigating this complex landscape. You will also have the opportunity to actively participate by asking questions of the panel of experts."
3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: Meeting Registration - Zoom
"Are you interested in learning more on how to better assist sponsored refugees with employment issues? Please join this session to hear and learn more on this topic from settlement provider organizations."
1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: https://newcomernavigation.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816969578648/WN_lgQi0S_TSKKCHnc7ema-vg
"Economic immigrants moving to Canada to obtain employment face various obstacles in becoming a professional in the career they seek. Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) seek the career they are trained in but find some challenges when working to become a physician, nurse, or other type of healthcare professional. Organizations hiring newcomers also have their own barriers when attempting to assist in integration to a Canadian work environment. Through stories and experiences shared by Career Transitions for International Health Professionals, World Skills Employment Centre, and Hire Immigrants Ottawa, this webinar will present the accounts and lessons learned from both perspectives in the hiring of newcomers in Canada.
This webinar’s learning objectives include:
- Understanding the barriers that organizations face in the integration of newcomers to a Canadian work environment and how employers can overcome these challenges and foster a sense of belonging in the workplace.
- Greater knowledge on the perspective of IEHP clients seeking employment in the Ontario healthcare sector. This includes the assistance provided to IEHPs when improving their skills and preparing for the physician/nurse licensure process in their future.
- The experiences of IEHP clients that work to become a fully licensed Physician or Nurse in Canada and the hurdles faced and lessons learned to achieve this outcome. This will include a brief introduction to the World Skills Employment Centre’s Credential Recognition Program."
11:00 AM
Cost: Free
"IRCC has been transitioning the submission of private sponsorship of refugee (PSR) applications from emailed applications to applications submitted through their online Permanent Residence portal. Refugee resettlement categories are now being added to this digital gateway.
This workshop will help frontline settlement staff and sponsors gain a better understanding of how to submit a PSR sponsorship application through their online Permanent Residence portal, where you'll receive an in-depth walkthrough of the updated Permanent Residence (PR) Portal by RSTP. Gain confidence to navigate the Portal effectively and manage the online Permanent Residence Portal with ease.
This information session is offered in partnership with the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP).
Presenter: Hilina Shiwaye, Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) trainer
Target audience: Settlement service providers, Group of 5, and private sponsorship groups.
The information session will outlines:
- Digital PR portal walkthrough
- How to create an account and submit an online application on behalf of your family member
- How to upload supporting documents and forms for both sponsors and principal applicants directly into the online portal.
- Digital forms in the portal
- How to submit PDF forms requiring signatures (Hand signature vs e-signature)
This is an online event. You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection.- Accessibility accommodations are available on advance request. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please send us an email at info@mansomanitoba.ca or call 204-272-0872."
12:00 PM
Prix: Gratuit
Inscription: La notion de dignité pour les personnes immigrantes au Canada Tickets, Thu, 15 Feb 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
"Parler de la notion de dignité pour les personnes immigrantes au Canada est d'une importance capitale, car cela contribue à promouvoir l'égalité des droits, le respect et la justice sociale. La dignité humaine est un principe fondamental qui doit être accordé à toute personne, qu'elle soit citoyenne ou immigrante.
Lorsque nous abordons la notion de dignité, nous reconnaissons que chaque individu, peu importe son origine ou son statut migratoire, mérite d'être traité avec respect et considération. Les personnes immigrantes font souvent face à des défis uniques lors de leur intégration dans un nouveau pays, et il est essentiel que nous soyons sensibles à leurs expériences et à leurs besoins.
En sensibilisant à l'importance de la dignité pour les personnes immigrantes, nous favorisons une société plus inclusive et équitable. Cela signifie reconnaître et valoriser la diversité des cultures, des langues et des parcours de vie des individus qui choisissent de s'installer au Canada. En embrassant cette diversité, nous enrichissons notre tissu social et renforçons notre compréhension mutuelle.
Il est également crucial de reconnaître que la dignité des personnes immigrantes est étroitement liée à l'accès à des services essentiels tels que l'éducation, les soins de santé, le logement et l'emploi. En soutenant l'égalité des chances et en luttant contre la discrimination, nous contribuons à créer un environnement où chaque personne peut réaliser son plein potentiel, indépendamment de son statut migratoire..."
11:30 AM
Cost: Free
"Event Details
Human Trafficking is a growing issue in Canada and one which remains poorly understood and detected in communities across the country.
Join this Lunch & Learn session to learn more about the work of the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking, contemporary forms of slavery, sex and labour trafficking, trends and data and the operations of the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline.
Presenter: Paola Carmagnani, Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking"
10:00 AM
Cost: Free
"The pillar of the Canadian dream for newcomers is the hope that their children and future generations will have more opportunity for a better life than they, themselves, have had. Join us for a thought-provoking public event that delves into the socio-economic experiences of second-generation immigrants to understand social mobility in Canada.
New research will be released on the education and employment experiences of successive birth cohorts from the 1960s to the 1990s, revealing how well the next generation of immigrant Canadians fare. The progress of individuals from five racialized groups—South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, and Latin American—will be compared with those who are third-and-higher generation White Canadians (the mainstream).
The study reveals that mobility among young adults, in terms of advancing in education and employment earnings, is not equal across gender or racialized groups, and for the most recent cohorts has in some groups begun to diverge significantly below the mainstream average. Our comprehensive examination of education and economic well-being brings into question longer-term processes of integration among different ethno-racial minorities in Canada and will be of interest not only to members of the minority groups themselves, but also to policymakers, academics, civil society leaders, and all who are interested in the degree to which Canada is an inclusive society...."
1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: https://newcomernavigation.zoom.us/webinar/register/2516969584322/WN_f3x9tWNpTH-uXsF2fpFpzQ
In 2021, the Centre For Newcomers presented a five -year federal funded regional project called WRAPCAP, to the Pathways to Prosperity audience The initial design of the project was to build organizational capacity within sectors through the implementation of the wraparound service delivery model, so that they could provide better services and care to newcomer youth. What we intended and what we have learned has differed from our original strategy. Join us as we share the approaches and tools that have been developed to support not only newcomer youth, but the organizations that serve them and their families. Through innovation and casefile strategies, we have supported settlement, non-settlement, government, and industry partners across IRCC's PNT Region (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories) and will continue to do so until 2025. We hope to re-define youth settlement by putting words to action.
Learning objectives:
- Increase your understanding of how wraparound benefits newcomer youth through a case file example.
- Learn how to apply the principles of wraparound to organizations that support newcomer youth.
- Discover how to build sector capacity through the development of learning tools.
Kate McDougall, Regional Youth Liaison, WRAPCAP project at the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary
Carolee Israel Turner, Local and Regional Partnership Coordinator, WRAPCAP project at the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary
1:30 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: The mental health of Black newcomers and support strategies Registration, Wed, 21 Feb 2024 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite
"The Black population in Canada is growing mostly due to migration from Africa and the Caribbean. The largest increase is 349,000 persons during 2016-2021. While the post migration period can be challenging for immigrants and refugees, Black newcomers encounter additional barriers associated with the social determinants of health. This in turn influences their mental health. Since the goals of health equity is to ensure all peoples of Canada reach their fullest health potential, this webinar will offer strategies that providers can use to improve the quality of services and mental health outcomes for newcomers of African descent.
Objectives:
· To facilitate greater understanding of the factors that contribute to mental illness among Black immigrants and refugees
· To build service providers’ capacity to support Black newcomers in their efforts to achieve optimal mental health
Speaker:
Donna Alexander, MSW, RSW
Donna Alexander is a Social Worker with a specialisation in addiction and mental health. She currently serves on the Clinical Equity & Inclusion Council at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto and is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto.
Donna currently serves on the Community Advisory Committee for Children’s Aid Society of Toronto and the Healthcare Task Force of the Black Opportunity Fund.
She also serves on the Pathways to Care Project for Black youth. She previously served as Vice President of Black Health Alliance and was a member of the Black Experiences in Health Care Initiative at Sinai Health Systems, Toronto.
Donna facilitates training for staff at community-based agencies on factors relating to concurrent disorders and cultural safety in clinical practice.
She holds a Master of Social work from the University of Toronto and currently works in the Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian & Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY) at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto."
1:30 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
"Summary:
Canadian regulations affecting queer immigrants shifted dramatically in the postwar era. In 1952, Canada prohibited the entry of “homosexuals” (using the language of the time). The prohibition was contentious and problematic from the outset, and both Canada’s law and culture rapidly trended away from this exclusion. Amid significant internal and public debate, the Immigration Act, 1976 removed language explicitly targeting the queer community. This presentation will discuss some of the practices of the immigration department connected to this exclusion during its enforcement.
Presentation:
For people outside the department (GCcollab link): Presentation Steven Schwinghamer (English version)
For IRCC employees (GCdocs link): Presentation Steven Schwinghamer (English version)
Slido: https://app.sli.do/event/nD3d4xBXZtrjCnAcCj2da2
This presentation will be recorded so please ensure that your camera is turned off and your microphone is on mute throughout the event.
The views expressed and the documents used in the Research Matters events presentations are solely those of the invited authors and do not reflect those of IRCC or the Government of Canada."
9:30 AM
Cost: Free
Registration: Building, Bridging Together: Child Welfare, Immigration, Settlement sectors Tickets, Mon, 26 Feb 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite
"Building and Bridging Together: A focus on Child Welfare, Immigration, and Settlement Sectors, is the first training designed specifically for professionals working in settlement, health, education, legal and other social service sectors. This course raises awareness about the intersection between child welfare, immigration, settlement and border related issues. Through collaboration, this module offers opportunities to build and foster relationships across all sectors to promote achieving equitable outcomes for all children, youth and families."
12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: Webinar Registration - Zoom
"What will this webinar cover?
Children represent approximately 40% of all refugees globally, and about 10–15% of refugee children have significant medical conditions. Resettlement best practices for supporting children across the migration continuum—while the child is still overseas, while en route, and once in the United States—are different than those geared toward adults. In this webinar, we will address the unique considerations for serving newcomer children with significant medical conditions, including the intersection of multiple medical diagnoses, supporting children’s families, and communicating across the migration continuum. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from specific case examples of children with complex medical conditions.
Is this webinar for me?
This webinar is designed for frontline and management staff of organizations serving refugees and newcomers, particularly for staff responsible for or interested in health and wellness programming. Staff with all levels of health knowledge are welcome; you do not have to be a health expert to participate. Why should I participate? After participating in this 90-minute session, you will be able to: • Describe the overseas medical examination and ongoing monitoring of children with significant medical conditions before resettlement, including transport to the U.S. • Recognize ways resettlement agencies and public health organizations serve children with significant medical conditions"
9:30 AM
Cost: Free
Registration: Building, Bridging Together: Child Welfare, Immigration, Settlement sectors Tickets, Mon, 26 Feb 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite
"Building and Bridging Together: A focus on Child Welfare, Immigration, and Settlement Sectors, is the first training designed specifically for professionals working in settlement, health, education, legal and other social service sectors. This course raises awareness about the intersection between child welfare, immigration, settlement and border related issues. Through collaboration, this module offers opportunities to build and foster relationships across all sectors to promote achieving equitable outcomes for all children, youth and families."
12:30 PM
Cost: Free
"Join CERC Migration for our upcoming Migration Working Group meeting. The February Migration Working Group addresses the theme of labour migration and mobilities. This meeting will be chaired by CERC Migration research area lead Marshia Akbar.
The Migration Working Group meets monthly to discuss the migration research of emerging and established scholars. Our meetings give researchers an opportunity to present their ongoing projects, learn about each other's work and share feedback...."
1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: https://newcomernavigation.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717050070239/WN_mEJecgv1Q_SqxnM57EEtbA
As we grapple with a Health Human Resource crisis, 40% of IEHPs are underemployed. This webinar will showcase how the N4 Community of Practice model developed key IEHP outputs, including reports, toolkits and pathways to licensure for IENs and ITPs. This webinar will help healthcare employers and settlement employment counsellors understand the complex process for IEHPs to become licensed, recruited and retained and support you to optimally employ IEHPs. Join us to learn what we have done to share this work, including linking N4's IEHP navigation support tools, and how you can help us spread the word!
6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: Meeting Registration - Zoom
"This session will provide an in-depth look at the financial and settlement responsibilities of sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: ethical considerations, managing expectations and how settlement agencies can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities...."