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Call for Proposals: Inventory of tools for Settlement Workers in Schools initiatives (SWIS)
The Integration Branch of Citizenship and Immigration Canada wishes to enter into a Contribution Agreement, under the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program, with a Service Providing Organization to produce an inventory of tools for Settlement Workers in Schools initiatives. Deadline for submission of proposals is February 14, 2006 by 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time). For more information, please visit:
http://www.integration-net.cic.gc.ca/inet/english/cfp-06-03.htm
Call for Proposals: Research study on Business Mentoring Activities The Integration Branch of Citizenship and Immigration Canada wishes to enter into a Contribution Agreement, under the Host Program, with a Service Providing Organization to conduct a research study on delivery models of business mentoring activities. Deadline for submission of proposals is February 14, 2006 by 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time). For more information, please visit:
http://www.integration-net.cic.gc.ca/inet/english/cfp-06-02.htm
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Tradespeople and Agrologists
In collaboration with the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers and the Ontario Institute of Agrologists, Skills for Change will develop pre- and post-assessment tools and training curricula for internationally trained tradespeople and agrologists. Details can be found online at:
http://www.skillsforchange.org/elt/index.html
Enhanced Language Training Initiative: 2006-2007 Call for Proposals
Citizenship and Immigration Canada invites project proposals under the Enhanced Language Training (ELT) initiative. ELT supports the development and delivery of higher levels of language training, including job-specific language training, to enable adult immigrants to more quickly access and remain in the Canadian labour market at levels commensurate with their skills and qualifications. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 17, 2006, in order to be considered for funding. Please note that there are new funding criteria for ELT. For more information, please visit:
http://www.integration-net.cic.gc.ca/inet/english/cfp-06-01.htm
Five Good Ideas: Building Essential Management Skills for Successful Community Organizations
Organized by the Maytree Foundation, Five Good Ideas is a series of conversations focusing on essential management skills that successful agency leadership must consider and master. Each two-hour session focuses on practical and application-friendly advice by an industry or issue expert. For more, please visit:
http://www.maytree.com/fgi/sessions.asp
Attracting and Retaining Immigrants: A Tool Box of Ideas for Smaller Centres
Prepared by the National Working Group on Small Centre Strategies and funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada), the Tool Box and related materials have now been posted on Integration-Net at:
http://www.integration-net.cic.gc.ca/inet/english/prof/tbo/index.htm
Eighth National Metropolis Conference – March 23-26, 2006, Vancouver
National Metropolis conferences provide a forum for discussion among interested stakeholders, including policy analysts, academic researchers, and representatives of non-governmental organizations that deal with issues of immigration, diversity, and social inclusion. More information is available at:
http://www.metropolis2006.net/metropolis/
Posted on: January 31, 2006
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Enquête longitudinale auprès des immigrants du Canada : Perspective régionale des expériences sur le marché du travail
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Tina Chui; Kelly Tran |
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provincial findings from the
second wave of the Longitudinal
Survey of Immigrants to Canada.
The survey was designed to study
how newly arrived immigrants
adjust over time to living in
Canada.
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Engagement with Regional Stakeholders on Integrating Internationally-Trained Workers into the Workforce
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Canadian Labour and Business Centre |
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roundtables held in five Canadian
cities (Fredericton, Hamilton,
Victoria, Saskatoon, and Windsor)
in early 2005, involving 225
participants and observers.
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Towards Prosperity: A National and Provincial Perspective on the Need to Utilize Immigrant Skills
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Hamilton Training Advisory Board |
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presenting an overview of the
national and provincial
literature on the importance that
immigrants and their skills have
for communities in Canada.
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Promoting Healthy Living in BC’s Multicultural Communities
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Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of British Columbia |
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effective intercultural
communication in public health.
The project has three phases:
Multicultural Health Fair;
Mapping Key Multi-ethnic,
Multilingual Communities in BC;
and BC Multicultural Health
Directory.
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Atlantic Settlement Conference 2005
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Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies |
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report on, and presentations at,
the conference held in
Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island, from October 27 to 28,
2005. The main theme of the
conference was the role of
immigration in the development of
population strategies in Atlantic
Provinces.
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An exploration of factors affecting the successful dispersal of asylum seekers
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Allen Anie; Nicholas Daniel; Carolyne Tah; Ann Petruckevitch |
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findings of a study into factors
affecting the successful
dispersal of asylum seekers in
England.
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Social Inclusion of Newcomers to Canada: An Information Problem?
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Nadia Caidi; Danielle Allard |
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information service providers,
particularly libraries, may
assist effectively in meeting the
information needs of immigrants.
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The State of the World’s Children 2006: Excluded and Invisible
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UNICEF |
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and invisible children who have
no access to essential services,
protection, and participation.
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Ethnic Aging
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Canadian Ethnocultural Council |
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information on healthy aging and
related health problems such as
Type 2 Diabetes.
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Towards Prosperity: Researching Immigrant Skills in Hamilton
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Hamilton Training Advisory Board |
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for immigrant skills in Hamilton,
identifies the types of immigrant
skills that are available in the
community, determines the extent
to which immigrant skills are
currently being used, and
identifies means to promote the
effective utilization of
immigrant skills in the city.
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Contemporary Islamic Movements: Ideology, Aesthetics, Politics
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Feb. 16 - 17, 2006
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Austin, United States
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http://www.utexas.edu/cola/southasia/conferences/islamic_movements/ind
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2006 National Conference on CED and the Social Economy
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Mar. 15 - 18, 2006
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Vancouver, British Columbia
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| This conference on community economic development (CED) will be held under the theme “Leaf, Tree, Forest: Rooting Development in Community.” |
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http://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/pages/conference.asp
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24th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards
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Apr. 29, 2006
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Toronto, Ontario
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| Established in 1983 by the BBPA (Black Business and Professional Association), the awards celebrates excellence in achievement in the Black community. |
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http://www.bbpa.org/
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Guelph Multicultural Festival
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Jun. 16 - 18, 2006
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Guelph, Ontario
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| The 2006 edition will mark the 10th anniversary of the festival. |
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http://www.gdmc.org/guelphfestival.html
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Monash Institute for the Study of Global Movements [Australia]
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Workplace Partners Panel
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Sussex Centre for Migration Research [United Kingdom]
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Human Rights Research and Education Centre, University of Ottawa
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Immigrant Settlement Services
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Happy Schools
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Canadian Multicultural Council, Asians in Ontario
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Family Mediation Canada
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Humanities and Social Sciences Online [United States]
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Canadian Community Economic Development Network
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