Promoting welcoming communities where immigrants can fully participate and are included in their community
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This newsletter connects newcomers and service providers to community resources, events and initiatives that support their inclusion and participation in the Tri-Cities. Please share with your teams and networks.
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Dismantling Barriers & Fostering Belonging: An Anti-Racism Initiative
The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership (TCLIP) presents Dismantling Barriers & Fostering Belonging: An Anti-Racism Initiative from May 4 to 21, 2021.
The event will feature a variety of activities and workshops that will engage community members in deepening their understanding of anti-racism and social justice, and equip service providers with tools, strategies and resources to develop inclusive workplaces, programs & services.
Some of these activities include keynote speakers, workshops on allyship, racial and disability justice, and many more. Join us as we learn together, develop empathy and engage in transformative change for our communities.
Stay tuned for more details!
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| Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network Launches Website The Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network, which delivers accessible resources for education, community building, dialogue, issues identification, and mobilization in over 50 communities throughout British Columbia, has launched its website at
resiliencebc.caThe website features anti-racism tools and resources and includes a "Find Your Community Network" section that has a map with organizations' names and contact details.
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We All Have A Part to Play When It Comes to Anti-Racism The Government of British Columbia has launched an anti-racism information campaign to shine a light on racism and encourage British Columbians to examine their own personal biases and take a stand against discrimination. The campaign features nine illustrations by different artists living and working in B.C. It is a series of anti-racism reminders that encourage more open discussion about discrimination, more
reflection on the racism that happens in everyday situations, and for people to speak out if they see discrimination in its various forms.
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Photos of cherry blossoms by Boudewijn Huysmans; book by NegiPho / Unsplash.com
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Dogwood & Glen Pine Pavilions Offering Tax Help Sessions for Seniors The City of Coquitlam is offering tax help to seniors 50 years old and above. Tax returns will be done over the phone. Participants must register in advance for an appointment time. To register by phone, contact 604-927-4386. For more information,
email jcouture@coquitlam.ca. | Income Tax Preparation Support from SHARE
SHARE Family and Community Services is offering tax services to those who qualify. To be eligible, you must be: • 19 years or older; • A resident of the Tri-Cities; • Have simple taxes – no rental, investment or employment income. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the service is provided using a drop off/pick up system. You can drop off your tax documents on Tuesday or Thursday between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at SHARE. For more information, please contact Elissa Ponte at 604-937-6992 or
elissa.ponte@sharesociety.ca.
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| Canada Emergency Business Account Extended to June The Government of Canada has announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications is being extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021.
The extension will allow more businesses to access the support they need as Canada’s economy continues to deal with localized public health restrictions and, for a number of businesses, reduced opening hours or reduced demand for
services. Extending the application deadline to June 2021 also aligns CEBA with the timelines of other federal government support programs for business.
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Photo by Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels.com
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WorkBC Careers Series: Provincial Health Services Authority Learn more about job opportunities with the Provincial Health Services Authority as well as the application process, in a virtual workshop by WorkBC on April 13th.
While this event is open to everyone within BC, it is recommended to register with WorkBC ahead of time so that you can present the best cover letter, resume and interview skills possible. Call WorkBC at 604.466.4604
for more details.
| Employer Meeting Session with Statistics Canada If you want to gain experience working for the federal government, S.U.C.C.E.S.S will be holding an information session about employment opportunities with Statistics Canada on April 15th. The session will cover the overview of 2021 Census, census jobs in the context of COVID-19, hiring process, benefits and salary range, available positions and more. For questions, contact
waleed.sallami@success.bc.ca or call 604-330-8049 / 604-279-7180.
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Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
Douglas College Career Paths will hold virtual info sessions about the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program. This program assists internationally trained professionals in navigating the regulatory requirements in Canada for their professions and/or gaining employment in their field in BC. Douglas College is the exclusive provider of high demand Health, Education, and Social Services occupations in BC, as well as regulated and unregulated professions in the Tri-Cities. Learn more about their program eligibility and service delivery model at the virtual information sessions on April 14th or 15th.
| Hiring Event at Amazon
Check out Amazon's upcoming hiring event for several positions. If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online hiring session (in English) on April 29 at 10 am . Registration required as seats are limited. Contact
vincent.nguyen@success.bc.ca.
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| Webinars on COVID-19 Immunization Program with VCH & Fraser Health In partnership with VCH Health Care and Fraser Health, S.U.C.C.E.S.S Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program will hold webinars on BC's COVID-19 immunization program on April 1st, 12th and 16th. The webinars will be held in multiple languages.
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| Self-Care Resources Mental health is an important aspect of our well-being. With the current pandemic, social isolation and stress can impact our mental health. Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership has prepared a Self-Care Tips Guide, containing some resources on stress management and self-care, with some specific information to support community members and service providers.
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Photo (L-R): Cottonbro; Matthias Zomer/ Pexels.com
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Sponsor Your Parents & Grandparents (Arabic)
April 9 | 3pmVenue: Zoom webinar Contact: Alaa
Idris Phone: 778-229-4371 Email: alaa.idris@issbc.org
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Applying for Citizenship (Korean)
April 13 (adults) | 10:30 am April 20 (minors) | 10:30 am Venue: Zoom webinar Contact: Isabel
Lee Phone: 778-372-6550 Email: isabel.lee@issbc.org
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Fraud Prevention (English)
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Impact of Social Media
April 17 | 1pmVenue: Zoom webinar Contact: Jalini
Paramsothi Phone: 604-657-2657 Email: jalini.paramsothi@issbc.org
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Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation (Dari/Farsi/Pashto)
April 21 & 27 | 2pmVenue: Zoom webinar Contact: Abdul Samim Phone:778-383-1438
(ext.1910) Email: abdul.samim@issbc.org
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A Higher Standard: Setting federal standards in long-term care and continuing care The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of federal government leadership in health care. The pandemic‘s impact has been particularly dramatic in long-term care homes, exposing a fragmented and under-resourced system that is heavily reliant on for-profit delivery. This report proposes foundational principles for pan-Canadian continuing care services.
| Promoting Collective Action in Migrant Communities This research explores how migrant collective action fosters resilience at multiple scales.
Individual and community-level resilience refers to the capacity of people to adapt to and overcome adversities to achieve well-being. Transformative resilience further captures the capacity to bring about systemic changes through collective action.
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For additional immigrant and settlement related resources, visit our website
www.tricitieslip.ca
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the TCLIP Team.
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