Your Silence Will Not Protect You, is the title of one of Audre Lorde’s books of poetry and prose. When I was a young anti-racist feminist, and throughout my many years in the world of activism and advocacy, I’ve often reminded myself of these words when I became hesitant or at times afraid of the consequences for myself, my organization, my group or community, by speaking out about some injustice or other.
The Redwood Mobile Healing Centre, housed in a custom-outfitted RV, brings anti-gender-based violence counselling and prevention, basic health care and other complementary services to survivors in neighbourhoods throughout Toronto and the GTA. The goal of the Mobile Healing Centre is to meet service users in their neighbourhood and make immediate healing services more accessible.
Settlement and Integration 2030: Looking ahead to the future
Tuesday March 11, 2025 | 11 am – 12:30 pm EST
Join us for an insightful virtual discussion with sector leaders from across Canada as they explore the pressing issues of today and share their bold vision for a stronger, more inclusive Canada for all.
L'établissement et l'intégration en 2030 : regard sur l'avenir
Mardi, le 11 mars, 2025 | De 11h00 à 12h30 HNE
Soyez des nôtres lors d'une conversation pleine d'idées remarquables avec des leaders du secteur de partout au Canada, qui aborderont les questions urgentes d'aujourd'hui et partageront leur vision audacieuse d'un Canada plus fort et plus inclusif pour tout le monde.
National Conference on Equity and Racial Justice Across Canada
Join local activists as well as leading provincial and national advocacy organizations, and front-line researchers in Toronto: Be part of a movement for advancing equity and racial justice across Canada!
March 18-20, 2025 | Toronto Metropolitan University | English + French with Spanish interpretation.
Free. In-person and online.
Conférence nationale sur l’équité et la justice raciale au Canada
Soyez au rendez-vous à Toronto et rejoignez des activistes locaux, des organisations provinciales et nationales de défense des intérêts éminentes et des chercheurs de première ligne.
Du 18 au 20 mars 2025 | Toronto Metropolitan University |En français et en anglais; l'option d'interprétation en direct seront disponible (anglais/ français/ espagnol).
Gratuitement. En person et en ligne.
Self-Directed Online Course: Understanding and Responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Immigrant and Refugee Communities
This course aims to help people working in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector better understand issues of GBV and develop a supportive response for survivors with intersectional identities.
Course is closing on March 31, 2025 and the registration deadline is March 17th
Self-Directed Online Course: Understanding and Challenging Anti-Black Racism
March 4 - March 31, 2025 (registration deadline is March 17, 2025)
This course aims to assist people working in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector understand how systems work and how they create and manifest racism and anti-Black racism.
Webinar: Best Practices for Supporting Migrant Women with Lived Experience of Human Trafficking
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST via Zoom
Join us for an engaging webinar facilitated by FCJ Refugee Centre on strategies to support migrant women with precarious immigration status who have experienced human trafficking.
Butterfly App: Create a Realistic Budget for Life in Canada
The free newcomer Butterfly App uses local data to estimate the cost of living and create a budget. Outline key expenses and learn tips to manage spending with this new app.
The Journeys to Active Citizenship conference was a great day full of presentations, discussion and connections. Learn more about the conference and the JAC project on our website!
La conférence « Chemins vers une citoyenneté active »
La conférence « Chemins vers une citoyenneté active » a été une journée riche en présentations, en discussions et en connexions. Pour en savoir plus sur la conférence et le projet CVCA, consultez notre site web!
WELCOME ONTARIO
Secondary Migration: What Happens When Newcomers Move Within Canada?
This WelcomeOntario article, developed in partnership with the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP), explores secondary migration, why some privately sponsored refugees move before their sponsorship period ends, and its impact on settlement support.
The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) helps reunite resettled refugees in Canada with immediate family members who could not travel with them. Refugees must apply within one year of becoming permanent residents. This article explains how OYW works, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Qu'est-ce que la réunification familiale sous le délai prescrit d’un an (DPA) ?
Le délai prescrit d’un an permet aux personnes réfugiées réinstallées au Canada de réunir leur famille proche qui n’a pas pu voyager avec elles. La demande doit être soumise dans l’année suivant l’obtention du statut de résident permanent. Cet article explique son fonctionnement, qui peut en bénéficier et comment faire une demande.
Can an unaccompanied or separated minor be sponsored and resettled to Canada?
Canada generally does not accept unaccompanied minors for resettlement. However, there are some exceptions when the child has extended family in Canada. Read our article to learn more about sponsoring and resettling an unaccompanied or separated minor in Canada.
Est-il possible de parrainer et de réinstaller une personne mineure non accompagnée ou séparée au Canada ?
En général, le Canada n’accepte pas les personnes mineures non accompagnées pour la réinstallation en tant que réfugié. Cependant, certaines exceptions existent lorsque l’enfant a de la famille élargie au Canada. Consultez notre article pour en savoir plus sur le parrainage et la réinstallation d'une personne mineure non accompagnée ou séparée en tant que réfugiée au Canada.
Breaking the Barriers of Isolation for Senior Newcomers
Moving to a new country later in life can be difficult, and many seniors face challenges that lead to isolation. This WelcomeOntario article, in partnership with Kababayan Multicultural Centre (KMC), highlights the challenges senior newcomers face and how organizations like KMC help them stay connected and supported.
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. To join our growing list of clients contact us at ocmssupport@ocasi.org
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety released a free toolkit to help organizations create a supportive environment for mental health at work. The toolkit seeks to empower business owners, managers, and supervisors to build a workplace culture where employees feel safe, respected, and valued.
Conference - Supporting refugee claimants: At the border and after arrival in Canada
Are you a community worker in the Windsor area supporting people who want to make a refugee claim in Canada? Register for this free bilingual in-person regional conference on crossing the border and the refugee claim process. Monday, March 24, 2025, from 8:30 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, Windsor.
Conférence - Soutenir les demandeurs d'asile : À la frontière et après l'arrivée au Canada
Êtes-vous une personne travaillant en intervention communautaire de Windsor appuyant les personnes qui présentent une demande d'asile au Canada? Inscrivez-vous à notre conférence régionale en personne, bilingue et gratuite sur le passage de la frontière et le processus de demande du statut de réfugié au Canada. Lundi 24 mars, de 8 h 30 à 16 h 15. St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, Windsor.
Share your thoughts: Youth Engagement on the second State of Youth Report
Are you a youth living in Canada between the ages of 16 and 29? Share your perspectives on issues that matter and youth policy, for inclusion in the federal government’s second State of Youth Report to be published in 2025. Deadline is March 16, 2025.
Understanding the realities of south-north migration and the associated risks is crucial to minimizing the chances of becoming victims of fraud, human trafficking, and labour exploitation. Listen to the experiences of Latin American migrant workers in Canada, including their stories of family separation and working conditions. March 21, 2025 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative supports workforce planning and skills training in communities significantly impacted by a mass layoff. It provides funding for community-based projects that help workers develop skills to transition to new jobs. Apply before March 31, 2025. The call may close earlier if funding has been fully committed. Questions: EDSC.DGOP.ICPPPE-CROI.POB.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca.
Ontario Trillium Foundation Youth Innovations Test Grant
This grant supports grassroots, youth-led, and youth-adult partnership projects that enhance the social and economic well-being of young people. It funds initiatives exploring new ideas, researching key issues, and fostering collective problem-solving, with priority given to projects serving Indigenous and Black youth facing systemic barriers. Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is April 9, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST
Measuring discrimination in rental housing across Canada
The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) has released results from the first ever national study to measure the extent of discrimination experienced by marginalized renters when they are searching to secure a rental home, and while living in one. Conducted by CCHR in partnership with Dr. Gordon Hodson from Brock University.
Workplace Mental Health Toolkit
