AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees. Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar.
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AMSSA Webinar: Social Media, Technology and Settlement Services
Webinar Description:
For the current cohort of Syrian refugees, there has been a rise in the use of social media, such as Whatsapp and Twitter, as a form of communication and information sharing. Immigrants and refugees are using technology and social media at all stages of their journeys:
- For translation
- For access to information and services
- To keep in touch with family and friends
At the same time these forms of communication can just as easily carry misinformation that can be harmful to immigrant and refugees’ settlement. Technology and social media offer an opportunity to provide much-needed information to refugees in new ways.
This webinar will:
- Review what is known about how refugees use technology and social media
- Outline the challenges and opportunities for SPOs looking to engage with Syrian refugees and other newcomers through technology and social media
- Feature examples of organizations using social media to reach more refugees and newcomers
Webinar details:
Date: March 14, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PST)
Location: Online
Registration Cost: Free
Registration deadline is March 13
To Register: Click here
Have any questions? Contact us at events@amssa.org
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
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