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Upcoming Webinar: "The Guitar in the Ceiling," exploring music, trauma and healing

Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 03:22 PM

Did you know that music can play a powerful role in supporting healing, resiliency and well-being among certain newcomer populations?

This webinar will describe the role that art, specifically how the power of music and music-making has on healing, resiliency and well-being for those that have experienced trauma due to war and oppression of basic human rights.

Learning objectives

Understand the role of music in health, healing and empowerment
Reflect on organizational integration of arts-based...

INFO N4 Newsletter: September 2021

Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 09:42 AM

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The Data Tool is being launched!

The N4 Data Tool is a simplified and searchable database that will help with decision-making for newcomer-serving professionals.

As an N4 member, you will be able to input data around your work serving newcomers, compare your numbers with a benchmark, generate and export charts, and much more.

In a few days, you will receive the first request to enter your data. Stay tuned!

Monthly Theme

Literacy...

Refugee 613: Canada’s resettlement of Afghan refugees

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:27 AM

It may have faded from the headlines, but Canada’s resettlement of refugees from Afghanistan is progressing rapidly, so the team at Refugee 613 thought it was time for an update. Please note that details change quickly as new policies and processes are announced, and this is the most current situation to the best of our knowledge as of September 23rd.

Almost all newcomers welcomed in the first wave of arrivals are Government-Assisted Refugees, which means their practical needs are being met...

Featured Organization: Language Access Interpreter Services, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:24 AM

WRHA Language Access employs trained, accredited interpreters who provide services in many languages. Professional interpreters help bridge barriers between health care providers and patients who do not share a common language. This can help to:

Enhance patient safety
Increase patient understanding and satisfaction
Improve equity and quality of care

Ensure informed consent
Improve accessibility
Protect confidentiality and impartiality
Build relationships between providers and patients
Support providers...

Canada School of Public Service: Data Governance and Standardization Series

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:21 AM

Canada School of Public Service: Data Governance and Standardization Series: Diversity, Gender Responsiveness, and Disaggregated Data for a More Equal Canada

Equality and diversity are key drivers of innovation and social cohesion. The involvement of women and diverse communities in standards development can help ensure that the design and governance of technologies and standards do not perpetuate biases and inequalities.

It is with this approach in mind that the Standards Council of Canada,...

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