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🤝 The Settlement Spotlight newsletter delivers pertinent high-level updates, valuable resources, and important information tailored for service providers. Check out some of the highlights in our last edition: 📹 Webinar Recording and Handout: The Significance of Anti-Racism in Smaller Centres: Fostering Equitable and Inclusive Environments is now available on our website! Its provides strategies and tools to enhance anti-racism efforts within organizations and communities. 📰On May 23, 2024, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, introduced legislation to extend citizenship by descent beyond the first generation. 📖E-Learning Course: Starting Off on the Right Foot: Using Visual Support Strategies for Young Children with Developmental Disabilities: This course will provide greater insight into the challenges children with Developmental Disabilities face, as well as a variety of easy-to-implement strategies to improve communication and enhance predictability for young children with developmental disabilities. 👉 Want to learn more? Join our Settlement Spotlight mailing list here: https://bit.ly/3NdoFja. #SettlementSpotlight #newsletter #cdnimm #cdnrfg #cdnpoli

🌟 With today’s situation, it's easy to think we can't handle more newcomers, but that's a misconception! Immigrants, newcomers, and refugees bring diverse skills and perspectives that enrich our communities and boost our economy. t’s time to embrace the facts and dispel the myths. Dive into AMSSA’s comprehensive report to learn more about the true impact of immigration on our society! 📊✨ 📅 Download Now: https://bit.ly/4boPERS #BCVisionforNewcomers #Collaborate4BCImmigration #SettlementSector

⭐ Exciting News ⭐ Pathways to Prosperity just launched their second toolkit, Welcoming Communities Toolkit – Promoting Welcoming Communities: A Toolkit for Communities and Those Who Support Them. 📊This toolkit features a variety of practices and programs that can be used to address and improve each of the characteristics of a welcoming community, as identified in the first toolkit. The current release includes a guidebook and tools featuring practices related to three key characteristics of a welcoming community: •  Access to Affordable, Adequate, and Suitable Housing •  Access to Transportation •  Positive Indigenous-Immigrant Relations and Understanding To learn more, check it through this link 👉 https://bit.ly/3VVGerp

After hearing Elder Mary’s insights about welcoming newcomers and fostering connections with First Peoples last week, in our final clip, Norm Leech and Adriana Contreras reflect on the true meaning of survivor strength - a theme that has been woven throughout the conversation in our series. This discussion not only ties together our past conversations but also inspires us to carry forward the lessons learned.  👇 Watch the insightful discussion and full video here and be part of creating more inclusive communities.  https://bit.ly/3X8a12t #SurvivorSpirit #Teaser #IndigenousVoices

In last week’s clip of the "Survivor Spirit" series, Norm Leech and Adriana Contreras shared their insights on the profound connections between land, community, and the ongoing efforts of decolonization, especially within the settlement sector.  Building on this, Elder Mary Point shares her perspective on the importance of welcoming newcomers and supporting them to foster meaningful connections with the First Peoples of the land.  This conversation is especially crucial for frontline workers and service providers who play a pivotal role in engaging newcomers. Elder Mary’s insights aim to bridge gaps and build understanding between communities, enhancing how we welcome new arrivals in a good way.  Don’t miss this enriching discussion that deepens our understanding of community and connection.  👇 Watch the insightful discussion and full video here and be part of creating more inclusive communities  #SurvivorSpirit #Teaser #IndigenousVoices   

🎉 It's a wrap for the IICC Meetings 🎉 Our Immigrant Integration Coordinating Committee (IICC) is a powerhouse of experienced representatives from across BC, working together to elevate newcomer support services. At our recent IICC meeting, members from all regions (Interior, North, Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island) gathered to discuss priorities, share AMSSA projects, and network. We also dived into AMSSA's new Provincial Engagement Strategy, exploring ways to boost sector priorities with government and decision-makers. Stay tuned for more updates! #AMSSA #NewcomerSupport #IICC

🗣️With many barriers in B.C such as affordability, housing and hindrances to newcomers, 28% of Canadians are considering leaving the province. Our Senior Programs Director, Sabrina Dumitra expanded on this in her interview at Global News! Check out the video below. Want to learn more? Check out our new housing report: https://bit.ly/45LyzQT #BC #Immigration #Housing #BCHousingReport2024

🗯️Did you know that 3 in 10 Canadians overall are considering relocating from their current province? A recent survey considers how housing and affordability persist to be the main issues. Catch our Senior Programs Director, Sabrina Dumitra as she talks more about this topic on Global News BC at 6 pm today. Stay tuned! 📹 #HousingCrisis #BC #Immigration

💬 “The housing crisis existed long before newcomers arrived. This is a planning problem, not a newcomer problem.” As newcomers fill gaps in our labor market, it’s unjust to blame them for the housing crisis. It's crucial to understand the key facts and information to form an informed opinion. Watch the compelling story on CBC News' On the Coast Show, featuring our CEO Katie Crocker. She delves into insights from our housing report, “Working Towards Change: Understanding and Addressing Newcomer Housing Needs.” 🔗 Watch the interview below and learn more here https://bit.ly/45LyzQT #BCHousingReport2024 #HousingCrisis #Newcomers #PlanningIssues #CBCNews #OnTheCoast #HousingReport

💬 “In 5.5 million residents of B.C, 8% are non -permanent residents. This means 46% of jobs in the province will be filled by migrants between now and 2033." -- Global News. As newcomers fill the labour market gaps, it’s unfair to hold them responsible for our housing crisis. It’s time we learn about the key information and facts so that we can make an informed opinion. Learn more and watch the compelling story from Global News interviewing our CEO Katie Crocker, as she highlights further information from our Housing report “ Working Towards Change: Understanding and Addressing Newcomer Housing Needs.” 👉 Watch the interview here: https://bit.ly/3RRNKma 📖 Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/45LyzQT #BCHousingReport2024 #HousingCrisis