| Promoting welcoming communities where immigrants can fully participate and are included in their community
|
|
|
This newsletter connects newcomers and service providers to community resources, events and initiatives that support their inclusion and participation in the Tri-Cities.
Please share with your teams and networks.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Service Providers' Forum In February 2022, the Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership (TCLIP) will be hosting a forum for service providers. This will be an opportunity for you to connect with your peers, share perspectives, and strengthen your capacity on different topics that are relevant in supporting newcomer inclusion in the Tri-Cities.
Calendar of the event:
February 2nd at 9:00am - 12:00pm:
Impacts of COVID-19 on Newcomers in the Tri-Cities
February 9th at 9:00am - 12:00pm: Anti-Oppression Framework & Housing & Legal Supports Available to Newcomers
February 16th at 9:00am - 12:00pm: Navigating the Healthcare System & Networking
February 23rd at 9:00am - 12:00pm: Workplace Inclusion: Newcomers' Needs and Supports Available & Networking
Register for any of the sessions below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Photo by Ali Arapoğlu/Pexels
|
|
|
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia Join the united Muslim community of BC on January 29 at 10:30am PST, to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia and to honour the ones lost in the Quebec mosque attack.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Photo by Viki Mohamad/Unsplash
|
|
|
COVID-19 Benefits and Services
ISSofBC. February 11th at 10:00am - 1:00pm | Through this free Zoom workshop you will learn more about: employment insurance; Canada's Worker lock-down benefits; Canada's Recovery Caregiving; and Canada's sickness benefits. Register by
emailing Alaa.idris@issbc.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Photo by Cytonn Photography/Pexels
|
|
|
Wills and Estate Planning in BC
ISSofBC. February 10th at 10:00am - 12:00pm | The contents of this free workshop include: an overview of estate planning law in BC; power of attorney & legal representation; the structure and key components of wills; important factors on selling/buying homes; and a Q&A. Register by emailing Isabel Lee
at isabel.lee@issbc.org
|
|
|
|
|
| Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol in Later Life
Tri-Cities Seniors Action Society. February 22nd at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | This evidence-based workshop is intended for older adults, their families and anyone who wants to understand cannabis and alcohol use in later life. This workshop will examine problematic use of both alcohol and cannabis
and will offer guidelines to minimize risk.
|
|
|
Photo by Kae Ng on Unsplash
|
|
|
|
|
| Strengthening Families Together
Staring January 25th. BC Schizophrenia Society is offering free online education courses that consist of two modules, one providing information about mental illness and the second sharing valuable strategies of how to support your loved one living with a mental illness. Each module will be taught through four 90 min sessions. Calendar of the course: Tuesdays at 7:00 – 8:30 pm via Zoom. Module 1 - Understanding Mental Illness: January 25, and February 1st, 8th, and 15th Module 2 - Impact of Mental Illness on the Family: February 22nd and March 1st, 8th, and 15th Please register by
emailing vanrich@bcss.org
|
|
|
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Photo by RODNAE Productions/Pexels
|
|
|
|
Y-Dance-A-Thon 2022
YWCA Metro Vancouver. February 2nd at 3:00pm to 8:00pm | YWCA's Annual Y Dance-A-Thon is back by popular demand. The online dance party event will be held by Johanna Ward and led by DJs, including Virgin Radio's DJ Flipout, and YWCA Health + Fitness instructors. All ages and abilities are welcome! Their goal is to raise funds, and spread the word about YWCA programs and services, while having fun on the virtual dance floor.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Photo (L-R): Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich/Pexels; Photo by Alex Green/Pexels;Photo by Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash
|
|
|
Income Tax Return
ISSofBC. February 16th at 2:00 - 4:00pm | Are you looking for support with your income tax returns? Then join this free Zoom workshop. To register
contact: Abdul.Samim@issbc.org
|
Health and Safety Guidelines for the Elderly at Home and Out (Cantonese)
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. February 16th at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Register by
emailing euphony.cheng@success.bc.ca
|
What you need to Know about Tax Filing (Mandarin)
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. February 22nd at
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Register by
emailing euphony.cheng@success.bc.ca
|
|
|
|
|
Impact of the Housing Crisis on the Resettlement of Afghan Refugees
AMSSA. February 3rd at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Welcoming Afghan refugees requires many resources and support. One of the keys to a successful transition from Afghanistan to Canada is lodging. First, a temporary accommodation upon arrival, and then access to a longer-term solution in the chosen community. The lack of available housing compared to the number of refugees has been an ongoing issue for many cities and communities. This webinar is targeted at direct and indirect service providers in order to feature some of the innovations addressing the housing crisis and will investigate how they could be scaled up. The webinar will also discuss some statistics and data to present an up-to-date portrait of housing in general.
|
|
|
|
|
Sharing Promising Practices to Support Frontline Workers in Smaller Centres
AMSSA. February 8th at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | The webinar will provide smaller centre service providers with tools for engaging in collaboration. Two smaller centre service providers, one from BC and one from Manitoba, will share their first-hand lived experiences of engaging in collaboration and provide tips and tricks for others to learn from their example and potentially apply the learnings to their communities. Having an out-of-province example will give service providers a closer look at what other smaller centres outside of BC are doing and enable us to potentially expand our learnings.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Frauds and Scams
Fraser Valley Regional Library. February 1st at 2:00pm - 3:00pm | This workshop will provide older adults with information to protect their finances, to recognize and respond to financial abuse, and to access resources for further assistance. The focus will be on common scams targeting older adults, and strategies to deal with scams and check for counterfeit bank notes.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Photo by RF._.studio/Pexels
|
|
|
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants – Online Information Sessions
ISSofBC. February 8th at 6:00 - 7:00pm | Are you a newcomer (Permanent Resident within the last 5 years) with work experience trying to return to your field in British Columbia (BC)? One of these information sessions might help you in understanding how to return to your field and any requirements.
|
|
|
IT Professionals Do you have experience working as computer network technicians; information systems analysts & consultants; software engineers & designers; or computer programmers & interactive media developers? Join the workshop to learn more about how Career Paths can help you with: funding for courses related to your field; career planning; resume feedback; interview coaching; mentoring opportunities; BC Employer connections;
online industry events; and much more!
| Construction and Engineering For those with experience as construction managers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical and electronics engineers. Join the workshop to learn more about how Career Paths can help you with: funding for credential evaluations; EGBC processing and licensing fees; BC code-related courses; career planning; resume and interview coaching; and much more!
|
|
|
|
|
Self-care & Mindfulness Practices to Manage Workplace Stress
February 3rd at 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Join the Coquitlam Public Library and ISSofBC Job Quest for a workshop to support newcomers who are seeking employment or entering the Canadian workforce. This workshop will take a look at the impact of stress in modern-day life, and the main focus of this presentation is to describe several ways self-care and mindfulness can be easily implemented to manage stress and build a healthier lifestyle.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Skills for Succeeding in the Workplace
Coquitlam Public Library and WorkBC. February 15th at 2:00pm - 3:30pm | The Skills for Success workshop will provide participants with everyday skills needed for work, learning and life. Improving them will help you succeed in today‘s and tomorrow‘s workplace.
| Enhance Your Employment Skills
Fraser Valley Regional Library. February 17th at 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm | In this workshop participants will discover how to use library online resources to enhance their job skills, like LinkedIn Learning and Mango Languages to take free courses on business, software, technology, creative skills, and more.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
2022 IRCC BC-Yukon Summit: Emerging Minds and Modes (AMSSA)
February 2nd from 9am to 4:40pm & February 3rd from 9am to 5pm | The BC-Yukon Summit will create space for service providers in BC and the Yukon to have big picture conversations, share and learn practical service delivery approaches and modes for eventually moving into a post-pandemic world. The Summit has two content streams with sub-themes: 1. Emerging Minds – big picture conversations on topics such as Immigration, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and truth-telling and reconciliation; and 2. Emerging Methods and Modes – more practical conversations and sharing of emerging approaches to service delivery. The summit includes learning opportunities through a total of 24 sessions.
|
|
|
Photo by Jess Barnett/Unsplash
|
|
|
|
|
 | New Funding Opportunity The Law Foundation of BC has created a $2 million Racial Justice Grant fund focused on racial justice and the law. Some of the grants available include: Development Grants of $25,000 for one year; and Initiative Grants from between $50,000-$200,000 per year for up to three years. The initial questionnaire expressing interest in receiving a grant is due March 7th.
|
|
|
Photo by Redrecords ©️/Pexels
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Order of British Columbia - 2022 Call for Nominations The call for nominations for the Order of British Columbia is now open! The Order recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in a field of endeavour benefiting the people of the province or elsewhere. We encourage you to recognize someone for their accomplishments provincially, nationally, or internationally by nominating them today. Please click on
the icon below to submit your nomination. The nomination deadline is Monday, April 4, 2022.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Protecting refugees' health:
How is the reinstated Interim Federal Health Program working?
| Information Access and Resilience for Newcomer Groups: Yazidi and Turkish-Speaking Newcomers in York Region
|
| |
|
|
|
Call for entries: Leading diversity and inclusion companies
| Longitudinal Immigration Database:
Immigrants’ mobility during the initial years since admission
|
| |
|
|
|
Inclusive Resettlement?
Integration Pathways of Resettled Refugees With Disabilities in Germany and Canada
| Access to Justice for Refugees:
How Legal Aid and Quality of Counsel Impact Fairness and Efficiency in Canada’s Asylum System
|
| |
|
|
| VPD changing procedures following equity review
| Canada welcomes the most immigrants in a single year in its history
|
| |
|
|
| Ottawa looks for proposals for equal opportunity
| COVID-19 related racism impacts sense of belonging, reporting incidents: Study
|
| |
|
| Political will needed to break licensing logjam so qualified, foreign nurses can work
|
How to hire immigrants for jobs in Canada
|
|
|
|
|
For additional immigrant and settlement related resources, visit our website
www.tricitieslip.ca
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share your event or initiative with us! News items featured in the e-newsletter are sourced, provided to us by our partners or accessed through open data sources. To include your news and events in our next update, please email
the TCLIP Team.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
