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Prairie and Northern Territories (PNT) LGBTQ+ Newcomers Settlement Conference

Abstract
Centre for Newcomers in Calgary, Alberta hosted a conference on settlement of LGBTQ+ newcomers. Key themes from the conference include: 1) complex barriers faced by LGBTQ+ newcomers; 2) service gaps for LGBTQ+ newcomers; 3) lack of Canadian research on this topic; 4) several promising programs currently exist. This report summarizes the key themes of the two-day conference and documents the key outcomes of the brainstorming and action planning sessions. It also provides a summative evaluation, documenting both the expectations and feedback from conference participants.
Authors: Bronwyn Bragg Publication Date: 9/1/2017

Publication Type: Report

URL:https://mansomanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Final-Report-PNT-LGBTQ.pdf
Notes

Integration timeline

  • Newcomers (not defined)

Location

  • Calgary
  • Alberta

Open access: Yes

Community organizations

  • Centre for Newcomers

Future research/gaps identified:

  • This is a relatively new area of work that needs more program development, evaluation and research to increase supports for LGBTQ+ newcomers

Key findings

  • LGBTQ+ newcomers face complex barriers in immigration and resettlement in Canada
  • Large service gaps exist for LGBTQ+ newcomers
  • Canadian research and data on this topic is lacking

Key populations

  • 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers

Key recommendations

  • Develop training for settlement practitioners on LGBTQ+ newcomers and their unique challenges
  • Raise awareness of the experiences and challenges of LGBTQ+ newcomers
  • Increase programs, service availability, research and evaluation on this topic

Collections discrimination-and-belonging , lgbtqia

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