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Jonathan Oldman retweeted
The recently announced immigration levels for 2024-2026 show that the Government of @Canada continues to value immigration as key to #Canada's success.
Read our full statement on the new levels:
issbc.org/blog/our-response-…
#newcomers #Immigrants #Refugees
Last week saw the publication by the federal government of key immigration targets and plans. If you missed this, here’s a summary and our immediate thoughts at @issbc. Let me / us know what you think. What was your takeaway or response? issbc.org/blog/our-response-…
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
🤔What can be done to support #Refugees in #BritishColumbia in the years after they arrive, and why is this so important?
🖥️ Register for our upcoming webinar on November 15th to discuss these questions with the authors of our latest #research: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
Following the release of the Sustaining Welcome research report, this webinar brings together the lead authors of the report to discuss its key-findings on
Nov 15th @ 11am PST
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Congratulations @MarcMillerVM on the move to the immigration file. Welcome from @issbc and we look forward to continuing our work with you. See you in Vancouver soon we hope!
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
There's still time to apply for ISSofBC's Bursary Program! We're offering over $50,000 across 18 individual bursaries to help newcomers fund their #education.
Don't delay, the deadline for applications is Friday 28th July. Learn more and how to apply: issbc.org/issofbc-bursary-aw…
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
“One of the most vile, cowardly, egregious political acts I’ve ever witnessed.”
@maitlis on immigration minister Robert Jenrick’s defence of ordering a Mickey Mouse mural to be covered up in a children’s asylum reception centre.
Listen on @GlobalPlayer
global-player.onelink.me/Br0…
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This work is so incredibly important.
This clinic has been helping those in need for two years and we are proud to support them. I am so grateful for what I learnt during this visit and all you do.
We were honored to welcome @NikiSharma2 to our Immigrant and Refugee Legal Clinic this week. The clinic provides vital support to acutely vulnerable #Refugees and #Immigrants living in #BritishColumbia and is the first of its kind in the province.
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This #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, we're launching our new Reconciliation Awareness LINC Lessons (RALL).
RALL offers free tools to #English language teachers to help newcomers learn about #Canada's full #History.
Learn more: issbc.org/our-resources/reco…
#TruthAndReconciliation
Very pleased we are part of the wide collaboration to launch this initiative.
This #WorldRefugeeDay_2023, we're proud to support a new project, Refugee Housing Canada, that aims to support vulnerable #refugees in @MetroVancouver to find a safe place to live.
Learn more on how you can get involved: refugeehousing.ca/#row-5KqGC…
#RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek
Extremely proud of the whole @issbc team and thankful to our wonderful indigenous advisors @Korywilson and Tami Pierce in undertaking this critical work. #truthandreconciliation
Learning about #Canada's #Indigenous history is a key part of #truthandreconciliation, which is why we're proud to announce our new Indigenous history curriculum as part of our language services for #immigrants and #refugees
Learn more about the project: issbc.org/our-resources/reco…
Thank you @AnneKangMLA and the Government of BC for this substantial investment in the future of our Province. This will help address significant gaps in services, and the settlement sector is looking forward to working with you to ensure a fantastic ROI! #BCSISFunding2023
Today at AMSSA's office, the Honourable @AnneKangMLA announced a substantial increase in funding for settlement services under the British Columbia Settlement and Integration Services (BCSIS) program, from $6 million annually to $25.6 million annually. #BCSISFunding2023
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
Shafiq Hakimi, a manager in our Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP), has lived in #Afghanistan, #India and #Pakistan so has a deep connection to his Asian heritage.
Read how this affects his daily life: issbc.org/blog/asian-heritag…
#AsianHeritageMonth #Immigration #StoriesThatMatter
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
🎆👩👧👧Happy #InternationalWomensDay!!
Newcomer women often face a host of challenges, which is why we offer so many programs to support and #empower them. Learn about just some of them:
issbc.org/our-programs-and-s…
issbc.org/our-programs-and-s…
#EveryWomanCounts #EmpoweringWomen
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
🧵1/Today marks the one-year anniversary since #RussiaInvadedUkraine.
Since the start of the war, thousands of Ukrainians have been welcomed into communities across #Canada.
Their success is Canada's success:
#Ukraine #UkraineWar #ImmigrationMatters #RefugeesWelcome
Climate change has all@sorts of implications… including on immigration and migration. Join us for the 2nd New Perspectives Series virtual session on January 23rd.
How will the worsening #ClimateEmergency impact #Immigration to #Canada? Join a panel of experts as they discuss what can be done to prepare for the new era of climate-related #Migration.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
How will the worsening #ClimateEmergency impact #Immigration to #Canada? Join a panel of experts as they discuss what can be done to prepare for the new era of climate-related #Migration.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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📚For more information on the importance of safe spaces in protecting women and girls, read the following resources:
- Safe Spaces @Women_Win guides.womenwin.org/gbv/work… (1min read)
- Facts about GBV in Canada @cdnwomenfdn
canadianwomen.org/the-facts/… (2min read)
#KnowledgeIsPower
Jonathan Oldman retweeted
🪔Happy #DiwaliFestival to all those celebrating it this year!
Diwali, or the '#FestivalOfLights' is a #hindu #festival that marks the victory of light over darkness, symbolized by the use of fireworks, diya lamps and bonfires.
Learn its full history: canadadiwali.com/
Recognition so well deserved @chrisfriesen4! Characteristic humility, though the settlement sector and our whole community has benefited so much from your decades of service. We’re all proud @issbc to work alongside you.
Thank you for recognizing our work with immigrants and refugees. I am only one of many within @issbc and the broader settlement sector trying to build a more equitable and just society