Check out: "Feb. 27, 2023 Immigration Weekly"

Check out: "Feb. 27, 2023 Immigration Weekly" for the latest events, information and resources related to immigration in Waterloo Region. Find out about:

Immigration Partnership News
1. So long for now, and MUCHAS GRACIAS, Alejandra!
2. Immigrant and Refugee talent in Waterloo Region we invite you to meet with over 25 employers to learn about employment opportunities in the region
3. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
4. Immigration: The Way Forward - Immigration Forum 2023
5. Building a Community Committed to Providing Equitable Interpretation Services to Newcomers to Canada

In Solidarity with Turkey & Syria
6. Donate Today - Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria Emergency | UNHCR Canada
7. Donate to the Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria Appeal - ETSA MWF Don (redcross.ca)
8. Syria and Türkiye earthquake | Mennonite Central Committee (mcccanada.ca)
9. Donate - Humanitarian Coalition | Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Appeal
10. Canada will fast-track immigration applications from quake-hit areas of Turkey, Syria from Toronto Star, Feb. 24, 2023
11. Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region is offering free counseling services to people in the region

Community Partner Highlights
12. 15th annual Global Skills Conference
13. New in-person and Online English Classes Options Being Offered at St. Louis

Refugee Integration Updates
14. Supporting Afghan and Other Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region
15. Fellowship Opportunity for Afghans in Canada: Afghan Challenge Fund Call for Proposals. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2023
16. In Solidarity with Ukraine
17. Important Notice!
18. Family Support Club Started at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church
19. IRCC and Canada’s provinces continue working together to welcome Ukrainians from CIC News, Feb. 24, 2023

Information and Resources
20. The Waterloo Region Record – Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund will be accepting applications until March 5!
21. Seniors Community Grant Program Call for Applications Open
22. 2023 Women of Distinction Award
23. Nominations Open for Senior of the Year in Kitchener and Waterloo
24. Applications Now Open for Community Grants!
25. Waterloo's Neighbourhood Matching Fund
26. Guide to Help the Landlord-Tenant Relationship Continue to Improve
27. CMHC Just Shared Their Newest Housing Rental Update

Events and Webinars
Upcoming Events
28. IRCC Virtual Learning Series for Employers Winter 2023: Recruiting of Global Talent - Mar. 1, 2023, 12:00PM - 12:30PM
29. Racial Equity Toolkit Webinar - Mar. 2, 2023, 3:00PM - 4:30PM
30. IRCC Virtual Learning Series for Employers Winter 2023: Work Permits: Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Mar. 8, 2023, 12:00PM - 12:30PM
31. Cambridge Newcomer Connections - Kinbridge Community Associations, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge. - Mar. 11, 2023, 10:30AM - 1:30PM
32. IRCC Virtual Learning Series for Employers Winter 2023: Work Permits: International Mobility Program - Mar. 15, 2023, 12:00PM - 12:30PM
33. Workplace Inclusion: A Roadmap for Senior Managers - Mar. 15, 2023, 1:00PM
34. Islamophobia and Anti-Hate Workshops - Mar. 22, 2023, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ongoing Events
35. Citizenship Support Group - IN PERSON Classes, Jan 11-March 29, 2023
36. YEAH! Newcomer Youth Group - Jan. 17 - Mar. 6, 2023
37. International Youth Group - Jan. 19 - Mar. 9, 2023
38. Growing Stronger - Adult Trauma Group, Jan 19-April 6, 2023
39. Parents Talk it Through, Jan 20-March 10, 2023
40. Let's Talk Winter Sessions: Weekly on Wednesdays between Feb. 1 - Mar. 22, 2023, 4:30PM - 7:30PM

Other Resources and News
41. Canada remains strongly committed to humanitarianism from CIC News, Feb. 26, 2023
42. Niagara Falls facing 'limits' in accommodating influx of asylum seekers, mayor says from CBC, Feb. 26, 2023
43. IRCC invites Canadians to directly influence future immigration policies and programs from CIC News, Feb. 24, 2023
44. Canada announces support for Iranian temporary residents from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Newsroom, Feb. 23, 2023
45. IRCC resuming biometrics collection for people applying for temporary residence from within Canada from CIC News, Feb.23, 2023
46. Shaping the future of immigration in Canada from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Newsroom, Feb. 23, 2023
47. Indwell and WRCF forge ahead to increase supportive affordable housing supply from Waterloo Region Community Foundation, Feb. 22, 2023

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