Participating in physical and social activities are ways in which newcomers can become integrated into a community. Many of these activities can be low-barriered and inclusionary upon design, when the focus is on connecting people based on commonalities, e.g. common interest in dance, food and music. Connections made within a community and social activities are often centred on sport or social activities. How can a newcomer to Canada use these activities as integration opportunities to Canada if there is no understanding of the value of these activities or if the vocabulary in an official language is not existent?

Attendees of this e-symposium will learn:
1. How physical and social activities could be used as a tool for integration into the community
2. How this can be taught in a LINC classroom
3. How these activities can be used as integration tools during settlement orientation sessions and workshops.

Event Details & Registration:

• Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2017
• Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (PST)
• Location: Online
• Registration Deadline is Monday, February 6, 2017
• To Register: Click here
• Cost: $10 for AMSSA Members & Safe Harbour Affiliates/ $20 for Non-Members
  • If your organization receives funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) please contact Sabrina at sziegler@amssa.org as your organization may receive further discounts.

About the format: E-Symposia feature a panel of expert speakers and round-table discussion. They are a 2-hour, online interactive learning events on key sector issues.

Panelists:

Adrienne Bale, Program Facilitator and Coordinator with Immigrant Services of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver

Augusta Avram, Burnaby Community and Continuing Education, Burnaby School District 41

Kat Cureton, Course Instructor, UBC School of Kinesiology & Engagement Strategist, UBC Community Engagement

Vive Wong, Director of Youth Services, Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Case Study Panelists:

Michelle Redfern, Settlement Coordinator, Cowichan Intercultural Society

Jacqueline Bernier, English Language & Multicultural Services, Smithers Community Services Association