These web videos focus on highlighting the issues and needs of immigrant and refugee children and providing settlement workers with
Collaborative Approaches to Promoting Newcomer Health
Date: March 7, 2016 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver Settlement service providing organizations and organizations in the health care sector have an
Immigrant Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship; Issue 29
Across many countries, including Canada, immigrants are more likely than non-immigrants to be self-employed. In the late 2000s, about 19%
Dynamic Workshops: The Fundamentals of Curriculum Development
For Settlement Workers who spend most of their time working one-to-one with clients, the development of workshops to support groups
Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange
AMSSA’s first Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange held on February 24, 2016 was an interactive day of exchanging knowledge, resources and
Trauma Informed Practice: Supporting Clients Who Have Experienced Complex Trauma
Individuals who have experienced traumatic events may have challenges in various life domains. Complex trauma can result in elevated risks
Newcomer Health Care: Access and Navigation; Issue 28
Newcomers to Canada are generally healthier than the average Canadian, in what is known as the “healthy immigrant effect.” This
Supporting Newcomers with Disabilities; Issue 27
1 in 7 adults in Canada report having a disability that limits their daily activities. Although the Immigration and Refugee
2015 Call For Proposal (CFP) Resources; Issue 23
This resource lists BC and Canadian reports that have a settlement focus and that could be of assistance to organizations
Cultural Safety: A Person Centred Approach to Communication and Interaction
Date: December 10, 2015 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver Cultural Safety ensures that service providers become respectful of all aspects
