It is anti-Black racism. Intentional or not, the result of a shelter and housing crisis and an ongoing flow of asylum seekers into the larger urban centres of Ontario - has resulted in hundreds of refugee claimants sleeping rough on the streets or unsustainably housed in makeshift emergency shelters in the halls of Black churches in the GTA.
Mennonite New Life Centre has launched the free Community of Care Mobile Application. The app is a digital space for people seeking to improve their mental well-being, build community and support one another. Watch a video on how to use the app. The free app can be downloaded from the app store or Google Play.
Celebrating the Alliance of Racialized, Refugee, and Im/migrant Women!
After two years of collaboration, we are celebrating the forming of an Alliance for Racialized, Refugee, and Im/migrant Women! This initiative is committed to advancing equity and justice for cis and trans women and gender-diverse people in all of their intersectionalities.
We are currently seeking a Coordinator, Newcomer Donation Network, to join the IT & Digital Services Team at OCASI. Our new colleague will be responsible for identifying and building relationships to collect donations via the Newcomer Donation Network. Application Deadline is Friday, September 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
NouveauxJeunes.ca, lance un appel aux jeunes nouveaux arrivants âgés entre 16 et 30 ans pour partager leurs histoires inspirantes d'immigration au Canada. Si vous connaissez des jeunes avec des histoires inspirantes à raconter sur leur expérience d'immigration en Ontario, nous vous invitons à diffuser cet appel au sein de vos réseaux.
NewYouth.ca is reaching out to young newcomers aged 16 to 30 to share their inspiring immigration stories in Canada. If you know youth with inspiring stories about their experience immigrating to Ontario, we invite you to share this call widely within your networks.
Unlock Your Agency's Potential with the OCASI Client Management System (OCMS)!
OCMS is a cloud-based data management system that streamlines client services and saves time for workers and clients alike. It is developed by and for the immigrant and refugee serving sector and is known for its high quality and responsive service.
Join the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in Honouring Survivors during Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023. The NCTR has organized a series of free virtual lunch and learn sessions on September 25-30 to facilitate learning for Canadians on topics related to Truth and Reconciliation.
CLEO Webinar: Support Clients Making an H&C Application
Many community workers support clients who want to apply for permanent resident (PR) status in Canada. An H&C is a request to apply for PR status from inside Canada that is based on all of the person’s circumstances. Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) brings you a free webinar on Wednesday, September 27, 12–1:30 PM. ASL Interpretation will be provided.
The Workers’ Action Centre is launching the Problems at Work Survey to better understand how employer violations of labour laws are impacting Ontario workers - including not being paid for all hours worked, overtime, vacation pay and public holiday pay. The confidential survey takes about 25 minutes to complete and is available in Bengali, Chinese, Somali, Spanish and Tamil.
Register Your Rent In Support Of Affordable Housing
Ontario ACORN has launched the Ontario Rental Registry at rentalregistry.ca. The Registry allows you to know the rent paid for a rental unit, currently or in the past. Registering your rent takes 30 seconds and is completely anonymous.
Share your input with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to help improve credential recognition for internationally trained individuals and labour mobility applicants in a regulated profession or skilled trade. The survey closes on September 18, 2023, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time).
Sondage - La reconnaissance des titres de compétences
Le ministère du Travail, de l’Immigration, de la Formation et du Développement des compétences vient de lancer une enquête visant à identifier les possibilités d’améliorer la reconnaissance des titres de compétences pour les nouveaux arrivants formés à l’étranger et les personnes certifiées dans une autre province qui souhaitent obtenir une licence en Ontario. Date de clôture : 18 septembre 2023.
Register for Canadian Council for Refugees Working Group meetings on September 14-15 in Toronto. This is a free event. Registration is required to facilitate organizing the event. You do not have to be a CCR member to attend. The meetings are closed to the government and media.
Pathways to Decent Work - Ontario Nonprofit Network
Explore eight pathways to #DecentWork. Learn how your nonprofit can start or continue your journey towards advancing decent work and equity for Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized peoples in our sector.
Exploring the Wellbeing of Migrants in Third Places: An Empirical Study of Smaller Canadian Cities
Smaller cities are seeking to attract and retain migrants (e.g. immigrants, refugees, and temporary foreign workers) for population and economic growth yet may lack the physical and social infrastructure to support settlement and integration. This study utilizes the concept of ‘Third Places’ to gain a more detailed and nuanced understanding of the wellbeing of migrants in smaller cities.
The Experiences and Needs of Young Black Caribbean-Canadian Mothers
Researchers from Brock and TAIBU Community Health Centre in Toronto studied how young Black mothers navigated the challenges of motherhood against the intersecting experiences of anti-Black racism and gendered oppression from a very young age.
19 social justice organizations share their lessons on implementation, benefits, and the challenges they face in implementing a 32-hour workweek. This survey by MediaJustice was conducted with organizations in the US but has useful insights for organizations based in Canada.
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 PM (Eastern Time).
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).
Recrutement de jeunes nouveaux arrivants
Regularize Everyone - September 17 Day of Action
Problems At Work Survey
Register Your Rent In Support Of Affordable Housing
Pathways to Decent Work - Ontario Nonprofit Network
