Check out: "Feb. 21, 2023 Immigration Weekly"
Check out: "Feb. 21, 2023 Immigration Weekly" for the latest events, information and resources related to immigration in Waterloo Region. Find out about:
Immigration Partnership News
1. Immigration: The Way Forward - Immigration Forum 2023
2. Employers, Connect with International Talent at the Global Skills Networking Event
3. Building a Community Committed to Providing Equitable Interpretation Services to Newcomers to Canada
In Solidarity with Turkey & Syria
4. Donate Today - Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria Emergency | UNHCR Canada
5. Donate to the Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria Appeal - ETSA MWF Don (redcross.ca)
6. Syria and Türkiye earthquake | Mennonite Central Committee (mcccanada.ca)
7. Donate - Humanitarian Coalition | Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Appeal
8. Waterloo donates $10K to earthquake relief - CityNews Kitchener
9. Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region is offering free counseling services to people in the region
Community Partner Highlights
10. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
11. New in-person and Online English Classes Options Being Offered at St. Louis
Black History Month
Upcoming Events
12. Soirée Afro-Canadienne
13. Closure of Black History Month
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. A Candlelit Vigil in solidarity with Ukraine
19. Focused Meeting on Ukrainian and Host Support - Feb. 22, 2023, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
20. Family Support Club Started at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church
Information and Resources
21. The Waterloo Region Record – Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Kids to Camp Fund will be accepting applications until March 5!
22. Seniors Community Grant Program Call for Applications Open
23. 2023 Women of Distinction Award
24. Nominations Open for Senior of the Year in Kitchener and Waterloo
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: Resources for Employers - Feb. 22, 2023, 12:00PM - 12:30PM
29. Our Language Rights Canada Conference 2023: Language, Education, Stories Untold - Feb. 22 and 23, 2023, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
30. Islamophobia and Anti-Hate Workshops - Feb. 22 and Mar. 22, 2023, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
31. KW4 OHT Community Engagement: How you can be involved - Feb. 23, 2023, 6:00PM - 6:45PM
32. Migration Working Group: Migrant and Refugee Integration in Canada - Feb. 28, 2023, 11:00AM - 2:30PM, Hybrid
33. Managing Your Emotions at Work - Feb. 28, 2023, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
34. Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Advocacy for Refugees - Legal Perspectives - Feb. 28, 2023, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
35. IRCC Virtual Learning Series for Employers Winter 2023: Recruiting of Global Talent - Mar. 1, 2023, 12:00PM - 12:30PM
36. Racial Equity Toolkit Webinar - Mar. 2, 2023, 3:00PM - 4:30PM
37. IRCC Virtual Learning Series for Employers Winter 2023: Work Permits: Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Mar. 8, 2023, 12:00PM - 12:30PM
38. Cambridge Newcomer Connections - Kinbridge Community Associations, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge. - Mar. 11, 2023, 10:30AM - 1:30PM
39. IRCC Virtual Learning Series for Employers Winter 2023: Work Permits: International Mobility Program - Mar. 15, 2023, 12:00PM - 12:30PM
40. Workplace Inclusion: A Roadmap for Senior Managers - Mar. 15, 2023, 1:00PM
Ongoing Events
41. Citizenship Support Group - IN PERSON Classes, Jan 11-March 29, 2023
42. YEAH! Newcomer Youth Group - Jan. 17 - Mar. 6, 2023
43. International Youth Group - Jan. 19 - Mar. 9, 2023
44. Growing Stronger - Adult Trauma Group, Jan 19-April 6, 2023
45. Parents Talk it Through, Jan 20-March 10, 2023
46. Let's Talk Winter Sessions: Weekly on Wednesdays between Feb. 1 - Mar. 22, 2023, 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Other Resources and News
47. How Canada May Benefit from a Broader Immigrant Settlement Distribution from CIC News, Feb. 20, 2023
48. IRCC unveils the top 10 source countries of new immigrants to Canada in 2022 from CIC News, Feb. 18, 2023
49. Government of Canada Increases Sponsorship Opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - Newsroom, Feb. 17, 2023
50. Over 120,000 Temporary Residents Transitioned to Canadian Permanent Residents in 2022 from CIC News, Feb. 17, 2023
51. Looking for work? Here are 5 employment services in Cambridge and the Waterloo Region from Cambridge Times, Feb. 15, 2023
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