Check out: "Jan 23, 2023 Immigration Weekly"

Check out: "Jan 23, 2023 Immigration Weekly" for the latest events, information and resources related to COVID-19 and immigration in Waterloo Region. Find out about:

Immigration Partnership News
1. Learn How to Provide Equitable Services to Newcomers to Canada by Providing Interpretation
2. Employers, Connect with International Talent at the Global Skills Networking Event
3. A Session for Ethno-Cultural Leaders on Making Our Region More Accessible for Everyone
4. Hiring International Students, Everything you Need to Know

Community Partner Highlights
5. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
6. Regional COVID, Cold & Flu Care Clinic

Refugee Integration Updates
7. Supporting Afghan and Other Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region
8. Startup founder wants to help women from Iran, Afghanistan and Ukraine pay for grad school
9. In Solidarity with Ukraine
10. A Warm Welcome to the Newly Resettled Ukrainians Families

Information and Resources
11. Recreation Facilities Survey Closes Soon
12. Reception House Waterloo Region Wants to Hear From You on Their Work and How Refugees are Supported!
13. Applications are Now Open for the Community Services Recovery Fund
14. Spectrum Rainbow Pages Directory
15. Waterloo’s Neighbourhood Matching Fund
16. Seniors Community Grant Program Call for Applications Open
17. Nominations Open for Senior of the Year in Kitchener
18. Guide to Help the Landlord-Tenant Relationship Continue to Improve

Events and Webinars
Upcoming Events
19. Global Challenges: Climate Change and Irregular Migration - Jan. 24, 2023, 12 - 2:30PM
20. Virtual Group Mentorship Session: Supply Chain - Jan. 25, 2023, 2:00 - 4:00PM
21. Are International Students Disposable Workers? - Jan. 26, 2023, 12 - 1:00PM
22. WILL Immploy Virtual Information Sessions - Jan. 30, 2023, 5:30PM - 7:00PM
23. Let's Talk Winter Sessions: Weekly on Wednesdays between Feb. 1 - Mar. 22, 2023, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
24. Moving the Dial On: Health Equity Advocacy - Feb. 2, 2023, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
25. The Impact of Policy Changes on Highly Skilled Migrants’ Decision-Making - Feb. 2, 2023, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
26. Inspiring Conversation: The Power of Narratives: Documenting Black and Indigenous Histories in Canada - Feb. 8, 2023 - 11:30AM
27. Canadian Connections Summit: Connecting People & Places To Drive Newcomer Success -Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, 2023
28. Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Children and Youth Survivors of War and Torture - Feb. 9, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Ongoing Events
29. Citizenship Support Group - IN PERSON Classes, Jan 11-March 29, 2023
30. Community Circles in January 2023 -Online Sessions, Jan. 17, 24 & 31 2023 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
31. YEAH! Newcomer Youth Group - Jan. 17 - Mar. 6, 2023
32. International Youth Group - Jan. 19 - Mar. 9, 2023
33. Growing Stronger - Adult Trauma Group, Jan 19-April 6, 2023
34. Parents Talk it Through, Jan 20-March 10, 2023
35. Newcomer Mental Wellness Information Online Sessions, Jan. 12 - Feb. 9, 2023

Other Resources and News
36. 2SLGBTQ+ organization launches online directory for queer-friendly businesses in Waterloo Region from Cambridge Times, Jan. 17, 2023
37. Advocate urges Canada to extend and expand its special immigration program for Hong Kong residents
from Global News, Jan. 19, 2023
38. Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Newsroom, Jan. 39, 2023
40. Canadian Immigration Plans 2023 | Immigration Pathways Overview from Link Immigration, Jan. 22, 2023
41. There's an increase of newcomers to Waterloo region to help with labour gaps from CBC, Jan. 23, 2023

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