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This report presents findings from the 2020 CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) outcome evaluation, which covers the period from November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) is integral to the practice of Children’s Services (CS), providing cultural and language interpretation that is essential to achieving accurate assessments and positive and sustained outcomes for children and families. There are a number of factors that influence the success of the program. This includes a co-developed model that functions as a deeply embedded partnership between CCIS and Children’s Services. Skilled and competent Brokers who are well-versed in the CS system and community resources, are able to connect with families through lived experience, and are able to invest in strong working relationships with Children’s Services staff are central to achieving outcomes. Yet gaps in preventative services, first-language services, and culturally responsive services continue to make the work difficult and point to the need for ongoing systems advocacy. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program itself may not be able to expand while also maintaining the fidelity of the model – which is based on a strong internal community of practice and relationships of trust – however the model has definite potential to be scaled to other systems and communities. This report presents findings from the 2020 CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) outcome evaluation, which covers the period from November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) is integral to the practice of Children’s Services (CS), providing cultural and language interpretation that is essential to achieving accurate assessments and positive and sustained outcomes for children and families. There are a number of factors that influence the success of the program. This includes a co-developed model that functions as a deeply embedded partnership between CCIS and Children’s Services. Skilled and competent Brokers who are well-versed in the CS system and community resources, are able to connect with families through lived experience, and are able to invest in strong working relationships with Children’s Services staff are central to achieving outcomes. Yet gaps in preventative services, first-language services, and culturally responsive services continue to make the work difficult and point to the need for ongoing systems advocacy. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program itself may not be able to expand while also maintaining the fidelity of the model – which is based on a strong internal community of practice and relationships of trust – however the model has definite potential to be scaled to other systems and communities.
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This report presents findings from the 2020 CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) outcome evaluation, which covers the period from November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) is integral to the practice of Children’s Services (CS), providing cultural and language interpretation that is essential to achieving accurate assessments and positive and sustained outcomes for children and families. There are a number of factors that influence the success of the program. This includes a co-developed model that functions as a deeply embedded partnership between CCIS and Children’s Services. Skilled and competent Brokers who are well-versed in the CS system and community resources, are able to connect with families through lived experience, and are able to invest in strong working relationships with Children’s Services staff are central to achieving outcomes. Yet gaps in preventative services, first-language services, and culturally responsive services continue to make the work difficult and point to the need for ongoing systems advocacy. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program itself may not be able to expand while also maintaining the fidelity of the model – which is based on a strong internal community of practice and relationships of trust – however the model has definite potential to be scaled to other systems and communities. This report presents findings from the 2020 CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) outcome evaluation, which covers the period from November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP) is integral to the practice of Children’s Services (CS), providing cultural and language interpretation that is essential to achieving accurate assessments and positive and sustained outcomes for children and families. There are a number of factors that influence the success of the program. This includes a co-developed model that functions as a deeply embedded partnership between CCIS and Children’s Services. Skilled and competent Brokers who are well-versed in the CS system and community resources, are able to connect with families through lived experience, and are able to invest in strong working relationships with Children’s Services staff are central to achieving outcomes. Yet gaps in preventative services, first-language services, and culturally responsive services continue to make the work difficult and point to the need for ongoing systems advocacy. The CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program itself may not be able to expand while also maintaining the fidelity of the model – which is based on a strong internal community of practice and relationships of trust – however the model has definite potential to be scaled to other systems and communities.
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The article outlines the story of Vanessa Desa and how she founded the Edmonton Refugee and Emerging Community Scholarship fund to help refugee and newcomer youth pursue post-secondary opportunities. The article outlines the story of Vanessa Desa and how she founded the Edmonton Refugee and Emerging Community Scholarship fund to help refugee and newcomer youth pursue post-secondary opportunities.
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The Calgary Local Immigration Partnership (CLIP) 2021
Newcomer Survey explores when, how and where
newcomers access information as they make Calgary
home and suggests areas for increased attention so that together, we can improve newcomers’ experience and settlement and integration outcomes.
As Canada reopens after COVID-19 precautions lift,
opportunities to review access to settlement and
integration programs, to fully utilize immigrant’s vital role in both economic and societal recovery, and to remove systemic barriers for newcomers and marginalized populations present themselves. Better settlement and integration journeys in Canada require engagement by all levels of government, both the private and public sectors as well as civil society. The Calgary Local Immigration Partnership (CLIP) 2021
Newcomer Survey explores when, how and where
newcomers access information as they make Calgary
home and suggests areas for increased attention so that together, we can improve newcomers’ experience and settlement and integration outcomes.
As Canada reopens after COVID-19 precautions lift,
opportunities to review access to settlement and
integration programs, to fully utilize immigrant’s vital role in both economic and societal recovery, and to remove systemic barriers for newcomers and marginalized populations present themselves. Better settlement and integration journeys in Canada require engagement by all levels of government, both the private and public sectors as well as civil society.
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Edmonton and Calgary have gained the status of being friendly cities to LGBTQ+ newcomers. This was started by the Rainbow Refugee Program at the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers; followed by the Centre for Newcomers, LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre Calgary, and End of the Rainbow Foundation in Calgary. The history of sexual orientation and gender identity and gender expression (SOGIE) refugees, the impact of the programs, and new barriers due to COVID-19 are discussed in this report. Edmonton and Calgary have gained the status of being friendly cities to LGBTQ+ newcomers. This was started by the Rainbow Refugee Program at the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers; followed by the Centre for Newcomers, LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre Calgary, and End of the Rainbow Foundation in Calgary. The history of sexual orientation and gender identity and gender expression (SOGIE) refugees, the impact of the programs, and new barriers due to COVID-19 are discussed in this report.
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The Alberta Settlement and Integration Program (ASIP) Stakeholder Engagement Report is a comprehensive document that highlights the progress made in improving settlement access, building communities’ capacity, responding to emerging needs, and supporting initiatives for better labor market integration in Alberta. The report provides recommendations that are disaggregated into general provincial recommendations and nuanced recommendations that are specific to the unique context of Alberta’s small centers. The report emphasizes the intersectional and mutually supportive nature of the ASIP focus areas, highlighting that many recommendations cross-pollinate across several focus areas. The report also includes an overview of ASIP. Overall, the report provides valuable insights into the progress made in improving settlement and integration services in Alberta and offers recommendations for future improvements. The Alberta Settlement and Integration Program (ASIP) Stakeholder Engagement Report is a comprehensive document that highlights the progress made in improving settlement access, building communities’ capacity, responding to emerging needs, and supporting initiatives for better labor market integration in Alberta. The report provides recommendations that are disaggregated into general provincial recommendations and nuanced recommendations that are specific to the unique context of Alberta’s small centers. The report emphasizes the intersectional and mutually supportive nature of the ASIP focus areas, highlighting that many recommendations cross-pollinate across several focus areas. The report also includes an overview of ASIP. Overall, the report provides valuable insights into the progress made in improving settlement and integration services in Alberta and offers recommendations for future improvements.
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Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers get to a safe(r) country, calls upon the government to make 3 changes to the refugee system to create more pathways to safety for persecuted and displaced LGBTQ+ people. Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers get to a safe(r) country, calls upon the government to make 3 changes to the refugee system to create more pathways to safety for persecuted and displaced LGBTQ+ people.
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Service providers and program managers from organizations working with newcomers participated in focus groups or interviews. Questions centered on mental health challenges, opportunities and/or priorities of newcomer young men in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Service providers and program managers from organizations working with newcomers participated in focus groups or interviews. Questions centered on mental health challenges, opportunities and/or priorities of newcomer young men in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
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The Language Link for Mainstream Mental Health Project Evaluation Final Report is a comprehensive study that examines the effectiveness of interpreter services in reducing client barriers to mental health support for newcomers. The report provides valuable insights into the Language Link pilot project, which aimed to address the gaps in interpreter services for mental health support. The report includes a detailed analysis of the demographics of the clients served by the program, as well as the effectiveness of the interpreter services provided. The report also makes recommendations for improving the Language Link program and enhancing access to mental health services for newcomers. Overall, this report is an essential resource for mental health professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving mental health support for refugees and other newcomers. The Language Link for Mainstream Mental Health Project Evaluation Final Report is a comprehensive study that examines the effectiveness of interpreter services in reducing client barriers to mental health support for newcomers. The report provides valuable insights into the Language Link pilot project, which aimed to address the gaps in interpreter services for mental health support. The report includes a detailed analysis of the demographics of the clients served by the program, as well as the effectiveness of the interpreter services provided. The report also makes recommendations for improving the Language Link program and enhancing access to mental health services for newcomers. Overall, this report is an essential resource for mental health professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving mental health support for refugees and other newcomers.
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