Organizations across the sector have developed unique approaches or programs that have been effective in addressing the needs of immigrant and refugee clients. These presentations discuss issues such as cultural competence, working with an anti-oppressive approach and considerations for working with interpreters.
Équité et inclusion au travail dans le secteur ontarien de l’établissement : la perception des personnes travailleuses immigrantes de première ligne
Avec le Dr Michaël Séguin, professeur adjoint à l’École de leadership, écologie et équité de l’Université Saint-Paul, Ottawa, Janvier 16, 2024
The Welcome Group Program: Accelerating refugee newcomer integration through volunteer social support
Andrew Lusztyk and Ahmed Barbour, Together Project
May 24, 2023
Settlement Information in a group chat - Turning the smartphone into a powerful tool for integration
Louisa Taylor, Wazhma Frogh and Nargis Ehsand, Refugee613
May 24, 2023
Using the HEIA tool to assess equity impacts of programs and services for newcomers
Gideon Quaison and Arany Sivasubramaniam, Health Equity Coaches, Office of Health Equity at CAMH.
December 15, 2022
Back to School: Classroom best practices when supporting the learning needs and language acquisition of survivors of war and torture
David Burt, LINC 3-4 Teacher, Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT); and Mbalu Lumor Senior Manager, Programs and Newcomer Services, CCVT.
Fostering welcoming and inclusive rural communities for immigrants and refugees
Michelle Arseneault, Provincial Manager, Rural Settlement Network, New Brunswick Multicultural Council
Supporting the integration and mental health of Arabic speaking refugee youth and their mothers
Susan Brigham, Professor, Faculty of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia; and Marwa Khobieh, Executive Director, Syrian Canadian Foundation. May 19, 2022.
VAST Experiences of Providing Virtual Individual Therapy and Trauma-informed Support Groups
Frank Cohn, Executive Director, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST). April 28th, 2022.
Counseling and Psychotherapy for Government Assisted Refugees: A University – Service Provider Collaboration in Windsor, Ontario
Dr. Ben C. H. Kuo, Professor of Adult Clinical Psychology, University of Windsor and Registered Psychologist and Marcela Diaz, Manager of Settlement and Integration Programs, Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, September 15th, 2021.
The National Newcomer Navigation Network: A tool to support Connection, Learning and Collaboration across Sectors to Improve Social and Health Outcomes among Newcomers to Canada
Christine Kouri, BScN, MHA, Manager, Health Equity and Diversity, Sahar Zohni, MD, MHA, Project Manager, National Newcomer Navigation Network, and Mariah Maddock, MPH, Project Coordinator, National Newcomer Navigation Network, CHEO -- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, August 17th, 2021.
Emerging practices in settlement service delivery: A hybrid model to respond to newcomer needs
Peggy Lau, Director; Shae Viswanathan, Associate Program Director; Calisto Mudzingwa, Language Best Practices Coordinator; and, Jinny Rodrigo, Settlement Best Practices Coordinator, from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Settlement and Family Services, June 23rd, 2021.
Helping newcomers get unstuck through learning, coaching and community
Valerie Gow, Recruitment, Outreach and Alumni, Intercultural Skills Lab, Rotman School of Management and Michael Kobrin, CEO of Creaity and Facilitator/Coach, Rotmans’ Business Edge program, April 8th, 2021.
Culturally-grounded anger management for immigrants: A collaborative approach
Isolde Schmid, Team Leader of the Intercultural Education Program and Janna Mulholland, Lead Counsellor of the Cross-Cultural Counselling Program, Catholic Social Services, February 26th, 2021.
The need for an intercultural foundation for Parenting Programs with Immigrants
Isolde Schmid, Team Leader and Diana Mora, Intercultural Education Facilitator, Intercultural Education Program, Catholic Social Services, January 26th, 2021.
Programme Jeunes Parents: Soutenir les jeunes mères nouvellement arrivées
Tania Renaud Fournier, directrice des services de santé mentale pour jeunes et famille, Le CAP, le 2 Décembre 2020.
So how do I talk about Racism in the workplace? Parts 1 and 2
Sangeeta Subramanian, Lead Consultant, The Inclusion Project, August 11th, 2020.
Yoga for refugees: Shifting out of survival mode and into interoception
Leila Johnson, Trauma Center, Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, May 14th, 2020.
Unprogram the Program: Healing, Connecting, and Community
Kimberly Orren, Fishing for Success and Suzy Haghighi, Association for New Canadians, February 25th, 2020.
Working with refugees in shelters
Steve Meagher, Shelter Manager, Christie Refugee Welcome Centre, January 22th, 2020.
The housing landscape in Atlantic Canada for immigrants and refugees
Dr. Ren Thomas, Assistant Professor, School of Planning & Roberto Montiel, Diversity and Inclusion Office at Halifax, October 24th, 2019.
The housing situation of Canada’s refugees
Rachel Shan, Senior Analyst – Economics, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, September 24th, 2019.
Creating conditions for the integration and social belonging of newcomer families
Amanda Koyama, Manager – Family and Children’s Services, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, June 11th, 2019.
Reducing barriers to healthcare access for immigrant and refugees communities
Norma Hannant, Social Worker at the New Beginnings Refugee Clinic, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, December 12th, 2018.
Supporting refugees through early interventions: Assessment using the Vulnerability Screening Tool
Mariana Martinez Vieyra, Clinical Supervisor + Provincial Refugee Mental Health Coordinator, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture, August 28th, 2018.
Nuevas Raices: Expanding and Enhancing Mental Health Case Management for Newcomers in Hispanic Communities
Claudia Sarmiento, BSW, Mental Health Case Manager, Madison Community Services, July 24, 2018.
Interpreter Services in Mental Health Care - A Collaborative Model
Angela Sasso, Director, Shifting Pictures Inc., May 29, 2018.
Cultural barriers in accessing mental health services and the role of cultural brokers
Hanadi Al Masri, BSc, Director of Social Innovation, HMC Connections, Apr. 24, 2018.
Cultivating & fostering healthier newcomer communities: CMHA Opening Doors Project’s best practice approach
Everdene Francis, MSW, RSW, Program Coordinator and Shahrzad Shahriari, BSc., Psych., MSW, RSW, Curriculum Coordinator, CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) – Toronto branch, Mar. 20, 2018.
Are we doing what we think we’re doing? Providing culturally competent mental health care to immigrants and refugees
Linda Kongnetiman, BSW, MSW, PhD(c), RSW, Manager, Information and Child Youth and Family Initiatives Standards, Provincial Addiction & Mental Health, Alberta Health Services, Jan. 31, 2018.
A model for one-on-one support for immigrant and refugee families: The ASPIRE program
Jugnoo Salahuddin, MSW, RSW, social worker, Muslim Food Bank and Community Resources, Sept 20, 2017.
Community building with Syrian refugee families: Coping, art & music
Dr. Annette Dufresne, Psychologist, and Riham Al-Saadi, Client Support Services (CSS) Case Manager, the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, July 25, 2017.
Group therapy programs for Syrian Refugees
Mariana Martinez Vieyra, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST), Jan. 25, 2017.
