“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery,
None but ourselves can free our minds…”
It had been a week of frustration at endless meetings and discussion and media feasting on stories of a people displaced – without place in a city where they came for protection and refuge. Literally a hard landing, with many sleeping on concrete outside the place where they were sent to seek support.
The 519’s Access to Justice and Legal Initiatives programs support underserved 2SLGBTQ+ communities to reduce barriers to accessing relevant legal services and educational resources. This program is only accessible to LGBTQ+ refugee claimants and non-status LGBTQ+ individuals who intend to make a refugee claim and are yet to submit their personal narrative and/or Basis of Claim (BoC).
OCASI made a written submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 federal budget. OCASI made several recommendations including a call for an independent racial equity and anti-racism review and revamp of the immigration and refugee system, and a comprehensive and inclusive immigration status regularization program.
Are you a new immigrant or refugee in Ontario? Scan the hand icon on the poster to connect to settlement services near you, or visit: oca.si/home
Tournez ‘Je suis ici’ à ‘Je suis chez moi’
Êtes-vous un nouvel immigrant ou un réfugié en Ontario? Scannez l’icône de main sur l’affiche pour vous connecter aux services d’établissement près de chez vous, ou consultez oca.si/icichezmoi
Indigenous Peoples in Toronto: An Introduction for Newcomers
A new resource that introduces newcomers to Toronto, to First Nations, Inuit and Métis history, cultures and perspectives. The initiative was led and informed by Indigenous and newcomer expertise. It is a collaboration between the City of Toronto, OCASI Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services.
An OCMS user tells us, "OCMS is a great tool. For case management of our clients, it is extremely helpful. All of the client's information is located on this system... Workers can then see everything that has been done for the client. Furthermore, action plans and follow-ups can be done more easily..."
Everyone deserves secure and equitable access to birth control. Access to contraceptives should NOT depend on what’s in our bank account or patchwork insurance. Read more about the campaign by Project EmpowHER.
Sign the House of Commons petition calling for a federal policy for the universal coverage of contraception. Sign before August 26, 2023, at 11:05 a.m. (EDT).
The City of Toronto has launched a new anti-Islamophobia public service ad campaign in partnership with the National Council of Canadian Muslims. Visit the webpage to view and download posters and access information and resources.
Health Canada is holding a public online consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act that will focus on results and accountability, the well-being of seniors and persons with disabilities and quality and safety or care in long-term care homes. Participate online or by mail before September 21, 2023.
Consultation sur les soins de longue durée sécuritaires
Santé Canada mène une consultation publique en ligne qui contribuera à l'élaboration d'une loi sur les soins de longue durée sécuritaires. Il mettra l’accent sur les résultats et la responsabilisation, le bien-être des aînés et des personnes handicapées, ainsi que la qualité et la sécurité des soins dans les foyers de soins de longue durée. Participer avant le 21 septembre 2023.
Participate in a study by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) to better understand employment experiences of Muslim women in Canada. This WAGE Canada funded project will develop tools and strategies to increase Muslim women’s recruitment, retention and advancement in non-traditional, growing economic sectors. Focus groups will be held in Bangla, Somali, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi/Dari and Pashto.
Participez à une étude du Conseil canadien des femmes musulmanes (CCMW) pour mieux comprendre les expériences d’emploi des femmes musulmanes au Canada. Ce projet financé par FEGC Canada permettra d’élaborer des outils et des stratégies pour accroître le recrutement, le maintien en poste et l’avancement des femmes musulmanes dans les secteurs économiques non traditionnels en croissance.
“75 per cent of Black Canadians experience racism in the workplace and think it’s a problem.” Read the final report of the Black Canadian National Survey released on June 13 2023 by Institute for Social Research (ISR), York University. Research was led by Lorne Foster York University Professor and ISR director in partnership with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.
Shifting power dynamics: Equity, diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector
Charities and nonprofits contribute to addressing some of the most pressing social and economic inequities. But having a social mission doesn’t mean an organization is intentionally and meaningfully incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles into its work. Imagine Canada’s new study finds that when it comes to concrete actions many are doing less than they can and should.
Employment and Social Development Canada - Enabling Accessibility Fund - Youth Innovation
Youth can encourage organizations to apply for funding under the Youth Innovation Component of the Enabling Accessibility Fund to help make Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. Application period is open until October 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Emploi et Développement social Canada : Fonds pour l'accessibilité: Innovation jeunesse
Les jeunes peuvent travailler avec des organismes locaux pour améliorer l’accessibilité et la sécurité dans les lieux communautaires et les milieux de travail. Présenter une demande de financement dans le cadre du Composante d’innovation jeunesse du Fonds pour l’accessibilité. La période de demande est ouverte jusqu’au 10 octobre 2023, à 17 h, heure normale de l’Est (HAE).
Employment and Social Development Canada - New Horizons for Seniors Program
The community-based stream of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grant that supports community-based projects that are designed by seniors for seniors. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $25,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based. Deadline - September 14, 2023 at 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Emploi et Développement social Canada : Programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés
Le volet communautaire du programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés (PNHA) offre des subventions fédérales à l’appui de projets communautaires conçus par des aînés pour des aînés. Les organismes admissibles peuvent demander jusqu’à 25 000 $ pour des projets dirigés par des aînés et qui sont menés par des bénévoles. Date limite - 14 septembre 2023 à 15:00, Heure normale de l’Est (HNE)
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Youth Opportunities Fund
Interested groups must complete their Expression of Interest for the Youth Innovations and Family Innovations grant streams by August 23, 2023, 5 PM ET. Watch pre-recorded information sessions for groups to learn more about granting streams. Attend a Live Zoom Drop-in session (August 2, 9 and 16 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET)
Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario : Fonds Perspectives Jeunesse
Les groupes intéressés doivent remplir leur Déclaration d’intérêt en ligne avant le 23 août 2023 à 17 h (HE). Visionnez les séances préenregistrées pour les groupes qui veulent en apprendre davantage sur les sources de subventions. Participez à une séance en direct dans Zoom (les 2, 9 ou 16 août de 12 h 30 à 13 h 30 (HE)
From the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, the Power of Youth is a one-time grant program that aims to support young people to realize projects that benefit their own communities, working towards recognition, justice and development for Black Canadians. For Black youth ages 16-30. Deadline August 14, 2023
The PopUp Grants is an annual microgrant offered to youth groups and grassroots organizations. Each year, there is a new theme for this grant stream based on important and current issues. This fund will support Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities dealing with increasing social insecurity and lack of resources to access support. Apply for up to $5,000 - Rolling Deadline.
