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The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre (AIWCC) showcases a period of significant growth and achievement. Through programs like HIPPY, Youth Program, and Women Empowerment initiatives, the organization empowers newcomers to Edmonton through education, employment, and community engagement. Testimonials from HIPPY mothers reflect high satisfaction rates, with 93% finding the program helpful. The report also highlights achievements in serving children, youth, adults, and seniors, emphasizing the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of clients. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, AIWCC continues to make a positive impact in the lives of immigrants and refugees in Alberta. The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre (AIWCC) showcases a period of significant growth and achievement. Through programs like HIPPY, Youth Program, and Women Empowerment initiatives, the organization empowers newcomers to Edmonton through education, employment, and community engagement. Testimonials from HIPPY mothers reflect high satisfaction rates, with 93% finding the program helpful. The report also highlights achievements in serving children, youth, adults, and seniors, emphasizing the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of clients. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, AIWCC continues to make a positive impact in the lives of immigrants and refugees in Alberta.
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The CCIS Annual Report 2021-2022 highlights the organization’s commitment to empowering immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. Celebrating 40 years of service, CCIS navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to support vulnerable newcomers. The report outlines strategic initiatives, including the Afghan Resettlement Operation and the Land of Dreams urban farm project, which fosters community connection and food security. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous experiences, CCIS aims to create an inclusive society where all individuals can thrive. The report reflects on achievements, partnerships, and the dedication of staff and volunteers in enhancing settlement services. The CCIS Annual Report 2021-2022 highlights the organization’s commitment to empowering immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. Celebrating 40 years of service, CCIS navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to support vulnerable newcomers. The report outlines strategic initiatives, including the Afghan Resettlement Operation and the Land of Dreams urban farm project, which fosters community connection and food security. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous experiences, CCIS aims to create an inclusive society where all individuals can thrive. The report reflects on achievements, partnerships, and the dedication of staff and volunteers in enhancing settlement services.
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The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) highlights a year of impactful initiatives and partnerships aimed at supporting immigrants and refugees in their settlement journey. From innovative projects like the Mindfulness-Based Employment Support (MBES) program to the Build Your Business (BYB) program fostering entrepreneurship, CCIS remains dedicated to empowering newcomers. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, CCIS prioritized the mental and emotional well-being of clients, ensuring their success in finding employment and integrating into Canadian society. Through collaboration with funders, partners, and visionary leaders like Fariborz Birjandian, CCIS continues to shape a brighter future for our community. The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) highlights a year of impactful initiatives and partnerships aimed at supporting immigrants and refugees in their settlement journey. From innovative projects like the Mindfulness-Based Employment Support (MBES) program to the Build Your Business (BYB) program fostering entrepreneurship, CCIS remains dedicated to empowering newcomers. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, CCIS prioritized the mental and emotional well-being of clients, ensuring their success in finding employment and integrating into Canadian society. Through collaboration with funders, partners, and visionary leaders like Fariborz Birjandian, CCIS continues to shape a brighter future for our community.
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An overview of the new Integrated Services Delivery Model (ISDM) for the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY). IDSM coordinates services from the Connect Team, the Bridge Link Team, and the NEST Teams. An overview of the new Integrated Services Delivery Model (ISDM) for the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY). IDSM coordinates services from the Connect Team, the Bridge Link Team, and the NEST Teams.
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This evaluation plan provides a basic framework and steps for assessing the new immigrant
service programs conducted at ASSIST Community Services Center and AHC (Action for Healthy
Community) in Edmonton. It includes important and typical indicators as examples. The plan primarily applies the Impact Evaluation Process theory (Guerra-López & Toker, 2007) and a program logic model to design and plan the evaluation. The goal is to conduct these assessment steps to provide applicable suggestions or updates for these programs. This will help improve new immigrant settlement programs, enabling them to better address existing and upcoming challenges and optimize their outcomes as expected. This evaluation plan provides a basic framework and steps for assessing the new immigrant
service programs conducted at ASSIST Community Services Center and AHC (Action for Healthy
Community) in Edmonton. It includes important and typical indicators as examples. The plan primarily applies the Impact Evaluation Process theory (Guerra-López & Toker, 2007) and a program logic model to design and plan the evaluation. The goal is to conduct these assessment steps to provide applicable suggestions or updates for these programs. This will help improve new immigrant settlement programs, enabling them to better address existing and upcoming challenges and optimize their outcomes as expected.
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The Jasper Local Immigration Partnership’s (JLIP) vision is a welcoming and inclusive Jasper where immigrants and refugees participate fully in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the community. JLIP focuses on bringing stakeholders together for better solutions, community-based research and consultation, and improved service coordination. The 8 areas in the JLIP strategy are discussed, as well as the progress JLIP as made thus far. The Jasper Local Immigration Partnership’s (JLIP) vision is a welcoming and inclusive Jasper where immigrants and refugees participate fully in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the community. JLIP focuses on bringing stakeholders together for better solutions, community-based research and consultation, and improved service coordination. The 8 areas in the JLIP strategy are discussed, as well as the progress JLIP as made thus far.
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The EMCN Community Report 2022-2023 highlights the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers’ efforts in empowering immigrants and refugees in Edmonton through a range of services and programs. The report showcases initiatives like the Enhanced Settlement Workers in Schools and Rainbow Refuge programs, emphasizing collaboration, community engagement, and advocacy. By sharing success stories, donor contributions, and program outcomes, EMCN demonstrates its commitment to supporting newcomers facing challenges. The report also underscores the organization’s partnerships, innovative approaches, and celebration of immigrant achievements, reflecting its mission to create an inclusive and welcoming community for all residents in Edmonton. The EMCN Community Report 2022-2023 highlights the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers’ efforts in empowering immigrants and refugees in Edmonton through a range of services and programs. The report showcases initiatives like the Enhanced Settlement Workers in Schools and Rainbow Refuge programs, emphasizing collaboration, community engagement, and advocacy. By sharing success stories, donor contributions, and program outcomes, EMCN demonstrates its commitment to supporting newcomers facing challenges. The report also underscores the organization’s partnerships, innovative approaches, and celebration of immigrant achievements, reflecting its mission to create an inclusive and welcoming community for all residents in Edmonton.
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The following report continues on Community and Public Services Committee’s request for information on trends, issues and concerns from Edmonton’s newcomer, refugee and mmigrant communities; The Annual State of Immigration and Settlement – Year 2 report builds upon the first year report that was presented at the August 25, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting, Citizen Services report CR_7720.
● The report builds upon foundational elements in the Year 1 report such as the
Multidimensional Immigrant Model and Cultural Wealth Model and adds new employment and education themes.
● The report creates a holistic picture of the resilience of ethno-cultural communities, agencies and other stakeholders who support newcomers, refugees and migrants while narrating the challenges many face as they make Edmonton their new home.
● Ideas under consideration to include in the Year 3 report included the private sponsorship system, migrants with precarious status and building upon policy implications and actions from Year 1 and Year 2 reports. The following report continues on Community and Public Services Committee’s request for information on trends, issues and concerns from Edmonton’s newcomer, refugee and mmigrant communities; The Annual State of Immigration and Settlement – Year 2 report builds upon the first year report that was presented at the August 25, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting, Citizen Services report CR_7720.
● The report builds upon foundational elements in the Year 1 report such as the
Multidimensional Immigrant Model and Cultural Wealth Model and adds new employment and education themes.
● The report creates a holistic picture of the resilience of ethno-cultural communities, agencies and other stakeholders who support newcomers, refugees and migrants while narrating the challenges many face as they make Edmonton their new home.
● Ideas under consideration to include in the Year 3 report included the private sponsorship system, migrants with precarious status and building upon policy implications and actions from Year 1 and Year 2 reports.
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The accessibility of domestic violence services for South Asian immigrant women in several Canadian cities (Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal) is examined. There are challenges in seeking help for domestic violence in the South Asian community, which is highly unreported due to its private and personal nature. Main topics discussed are: 1) barriers that prevent South Asian immigrant women from seeking help, and 2) the current gaps in domestic violence services. Recommendations for domestic violence organizations to better address the needs of South Asian immigrant women are also included. The accessibility of domestic violence services for South Asian immigrant women in several Canadian cities (Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal) is examined. There are challenges in seeking help for domestic violence in the South Asian community, which is highly unreported due to its private and personal nature. Main topics discussed are: 1) barriers that prevent South Asian immigrant women from seeking help, and 2) the current gaps in domestic violence services. Recommendations for domestic violence organizations to better address the needs of South Asian immigrant women are also included.
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Intimate partner violence among immigrant and minority groups remains a social and health problem that has garnered little attention. African immigrant women particularly face intersectional challenges (e.g., language barriers, unemployment, and lack of access to health care, resources, and services) that heighten their vulnerability to partner violence. Yet, knowledge about their experiences remains elusive in empirical research. Examining the nature and extent of their experience can provide valuable insights that could enhance research and practice on partner violence. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of African immigrant women survivors of partner violence in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, identify coping strategies, and determine the effects of the experience on their well-being. The study utilized a feminist theoretical framework to describe the effects of patriarchy, inequality, discrimination, and injustice on the vulnerability of women to partner violence, with a particular focus on the issue within the context of Canada. Thematic analysis of qualitative semi-structured interview with 9 African immigrant women from Edmonton, Alberta was conducted. Findings suggest that the women’s experiences were characterized by multiple forms of partner violence, novel coping and survival strategies, and damages to core self and transformation. Based on the study, practitioners will gain increased understanding of the experiences of African immigrant women survivors of partner violence and be inspired to design interventions and measures for social change. Formulation of best practices for support programs and services, social policy, and structural reforms, as well as evidence-based research on partner violence among African immigrant women will be enhanced. Intimate partner violence among immigrant and minority groups remains a social and health problem that has garnered little attention. African immigrant women particularly face intersectional challenges (e.g., language barriers, unemployment, and lack of access to health care, resources, and services) that heighten their vulnerability to partner violence. Yet, knowledge about their experiences remains elusive in empirical research. Examining the nature and extent of their experience can provide valuable insights that could enhance research and practice on partner violence. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of African immigrant women survivors of partner violence in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, identify coping strategies, and determine the effects of the experience on their well-being. The study utilized a feminist theoretical framework to describe the effects of patriarchy, inequality, discrimination, and injustice on the vulnerability of women to partner violence, with a particular focus on the issue within the context of Canada. Thematic analysis of qualitative semi-structured interview with 9 African immigrant women from Edmonton, Alberta was conducted. Findings suggest that the women’s experiences were characterized by multiple forms of partner violence, novel coping and survival strategies, and damages to core self and transformation. Based on the study, practitioners will gain increased understanding of the experiences of African immigrant women survivors of partner violence and be inspired to design interventions and measures for social change. Formulation of best practices for support programs and services, social policy, and structural reforms, as well as evidence-based research on partner violence among African immigrant women will be enhanced.
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