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SUMMARY:Organizational Approaches to Anti-Racism: From Self to Systems Change
DESCRIPTION:ANTI-RACISM WEBINAR: REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION \nAs a sector that serves many vulnerable and racialized populations and is also mainly comprised of racialized frontline workers\, anti-racism is an intrinsic part of the settlement sector. Yet often we are challenged by a lack of resources and time\, the systemic and entrenched nature of racism\, and limited guidance around evidence-based practices that translate good intentions into meaningful systemic change. Although there are a range of anti-racist actions that are often looked to as tools to start this work—policies\, trainings\, employee resource groups\, hiring practices\, audits\, etc.—it can be difficult to discern what approaches will translate into material changes rather than act as surface-level distractions from the root issues.   \nThis two-part webinar will focus on providing organizations with tools and resources that they can apply to their anti-racism work\, with an opportunity to discuss how to implement impactful initiatives\, develop more meaningful and systematic evaluation\, and create long-term plans that meet the unique needs of the settlement sector. \nPart 2 will continue the discussion of organizational approaches to anti-racism\, expanding on how to develop equity as a technical skill to implement anti-racist practices throughout an organization. The aim is for attendees to walk away from the webinar with an understanding of how they can move forward with anti-racism work within their specific context and constraints.   \nAttendees will receive take home materials to help them take anti-racist action within their organizations.   \nDate: March 5\, 2025  \nTime: 1:00 – 3:00pm PT  \nLocation: Zoom \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSPEAKER \nSharon Nyangweso is the Founder and CEO of QuakeLab\, she specializes in a radical new approach to problem solving with an equity lens that is measurable\, strategic\, and based on a strong foundation of design thinking. An immigrant from Kenya\, she has worked across sectors with organizations in 11 countries. Sharon is a TEDx Speaker\, a Globe & Mail Report on Business Magazine 2022 Changemakers Recipient\, 2022 Black Entrepreneur nominee and Ottawa Consulting Agency of the Year 2023. \nQUESTIONS? \nSend an email to enguyen@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/organizational-approaches-to-anti-racism-from-self-to-systems-change-2/
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SUMMARY:Student Financial Aid and Educational Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The PICS Settlement Department\, in collaboration with KPU\, is hosting a free online workshop on student financial aid and educational opportunities. This session is designed to support youth newcomers exploring post-secondary education\, providing valuable insights to help them navigate their academic journey with confidence. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn:  \n\nHow to access grants\, awards and scholarships\nHow to apply for student loans​\nUniversity application process and requirements\nKPU programs and services\n\nWorkshop Details: \nLocation: Online (Zoom)\nDate: March 14th 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nEligibility: \n\nAge 15-30\nMust be one of the following:\n\nSelected for Permanent Residency\nRefugee\nProtected Person under section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)\n\n\n\nYou can register for the workshop using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/Xr6s87aySk  \nIf you have any questions at all\, please feel free to reach out to youth.settlement@pics.bc.ca or call 604 596 7722 ext. 240\, 138\, or 223.
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SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session: Fraud Awareness and Prevention for Settlement Service Provider Organizations
DESCRIPTION:According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)\, the world’s largest anti-fraud organization\, one in ten reported fraud cases between 2016 and 2024 occurred at non-profit organizations (NPOs)\, resulting in median losses of $86\,000 to $143\,000 CAD per incident. Over 80% of NPOs that experienced fraud between 2021 and 2024 took steps to modify their anti-fraud controls afterward\, understanding the importance of awareness and prevention measures. \nSettlement Service Provider Organizations (SPOs)\, like other NPOs\, are focused on fulfilling their missions. Operating on tight budgets and often facing frequent staff turnover\, SPOs may struggle to establish clear roles and robust internal controls. These characteristics can leave them particularly vulnerable to both internal and external fraud. \nThis session is targeted to senior organizational leaders\, managers and finance professionals at SPOs and will provide practical insights into controls\, assessments\, systems\, and strategies that organizations and staff can implement to mitigate fraud risks and will provide actionable tools to enhance fraud prevention and detection within their organizations. \nFollowing the presentations\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the presenter. \nEVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION  \nDate: Monday\, March 24\, 2025     \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30a.m. PST    \nLocation: Zoom Webinar - Event details will be emailed immediately after registration \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE \nPRESENTER \nSusan R. Lucato CPA\, CGA\nChartered Professional Accountant\n\nSusan brings a wide range of professional experience to her clients. She spent fourteen years with Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants as a Senior Manager in the Independent Business Group. She was instrumental in developing the local firm’s small business advisory and bookkeeping services departments and spent many years as the audit manager for a large variety of local charitable organizations. \nSusan then accepted a position as Finance Director with the Victoria Foundation. As Canada’s 6th largest Community Foundation\, she played an instrumental role in the growth of the Foundation’s assets and the organization’s presence in the local charitable community. During her tenure she focused on the financial oversight of the Foundation’s endowment fund(s) played a key role in the local and national community foundation movement\, worked closely with many of BC’s First Nations groups on specific trusts\, and was part of the task force responsible for updating the Victoria Foundation Act in 2009. \nQUESTIONS? \nSend an email to Fernanda Hurtado at  fhurtado@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/virtual-information-session-fraud-awareness-and-prevention-for-settlement-service-provider-organizations/
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