Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are collaborations funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to coordinate local community stakeholders in
Connecting Languages & Cultures Through Interpretation
Professionals working with newcomers rely on verbal and nonverbal communication as the primary tool for forming relationships with newcomers as
Family, Migration, and Settlement; Issue 32
Family relationships are an integral part of life for most people around the world. Decisions about migration are tied together
Interfaith Bridging: Building Connections. Building Community
A truly welcoming society is one where everyone feels that they can bring their “whole self” to the community and
Newcomer Self-Employment and Employment Tips
This 2016 video draws on the experience of immigrant settlement frontline workers who assist immigrants clients finding employment and becoming
Diversify Your Funding: Grant-Seeking and Building a Social Enterprise
Developing diverse funding sources is gaining in importance for non-profit organizations. There’s no simple formula that will apply to all
Newcomer Housing: Barriers, needs and experiences; Issue 31
Finding acceptable housing is a primary concern for many newcomers. In 2011, newcomers who had been in Canada for five
Purpose Capital Webinar: Exploring Social Finance Models for the Settlement Sector
Date: April 7, 2016 Social finance is attracting increasing attention across Canada, and there is potential for its use in
Diet, Health, and Settlement; Issue 30
Maintaining a nutritious diet is a key challenge for newcomers to Canada. Poor nutrition has a variety of health consequences,
Western Region Working Group Webinar: Learn About Western Canada’s Pre-Arrival Immigrant Services
Date: March 29, 2016 The contents of the event included: Introducing pre-arrival immigrant services in the Canadian context Identification of
