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2nd Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference
9 am - 5 pm, October 29
Sheraton Wall Vancouver HotelThe National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) and Metropolis have partnered to offer a special pre-conference forum focusing on key social determinants of health. On October 29th, the N4-MSDH Forum will offer a unique opportunity to hear from field experts regarding three focused areas. This will be followed by facilitated sessions for attendees to develop a mutual understanding of the path forward, including a concrete plan for their roles in addressing the root causes of health inequities. Attendance will be limited to 75 participants.
Deadline to Submit Proposals: July 31, 2024
Registration is open!
N4 / SPU IEHPs Online Program
Saint Paul University’s School of Leadership, Ecology and Equity, in partnership with N4, has developed this program to help Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) gain the non-clinical skills necessary to be successful in healthcare jobs in Canada.
Free (funded by IRCC) · Certificate of Attendance · Limited Spots · 100% Online · Circle of Support · Live Sessions (recorded for watching anytime, anywhere)
Pre-Registration for the 2024 Fall English Program is open!
Featured Webinar
Seeking Cultural Safety: Ethical Considerations for Newcomer Health
Royal College members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar. CCHL members receive 0.5 Category II credits for attending this webinar. CPA members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar.
This interactive learning experience utilizes a case-based approach to demonstrate the potential breadth of concerns that may arise with barriers for newcomers accessing the healthcare system. As this is a workshop, please be prepared to be active and participating in this session.
Speaker: Michelle Mullen, Bioethicist, CHEO
September 11 · 1 PM EST · English · 2 hours · Free
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Upcoming Webinars
September 18 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Newcomer Children and their Families: Insights from a Citizen Panel and Stakeholder Dialogue
Royal College members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar. CPA members receive 1 Continuing Education credit for attending this webinar.
Speakers: Dr. Kaealan Moat, Managing Director and Senior Scientific Lead, Evidence Products and Processes, McMaster Health Forum · Dr. Ahmednur Ali, Scientific Lead, Equity-Driven Evidence Support, Editor of Health Systems Evidence, McMaster Health Forum · Dr. Amanda Sim, Assistant Professor, McMaster Research Forum
Register NowOctober 9 · 3 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Mental Health of Newcomers and the Canadian Experience
Speakers: Nancy Clark, Associate Professor, Nursing, University of Victoria · Geoffrey Maina, Associate Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Register NowOctober 30 · 1 PM EST · French · 1 hour · Free
PRAIDA: Strategies for Supporting Asylum Seekers in Canada
Speakers: Alexis Jobin-Theberge, Senior Advisor, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA) · Karissa De Cotis, Social Worker, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA)
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All of our past webinars are recorded and available for free to view at any time on our website.
English · 1 hour · Free
N4 IEHP Resource Hub: Tools and Resources to Support Optimal Employment of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals
Speakers: Christine Kouri, Director, N4 · Michelle Quinlan, Team Lead, Knowledge Generation and Mobilization, N4 · Catherine Penney, Quality Improvement Specialist, N4
Watch Now!English · 1 hour · Free
"All My Relations" Teachings: Relationships and Connections between Indigenous Peoples and Newcomers
This webinar is accredited by CCHL.
Speakers: Debra DiUbaldo, Elder in Residence, Mount Carmel Clinic · Catherine Biaya, Community Health Facilitator, Mount Carmel Clinic · Winifred Vugampore, Clinical Social worker/Counsellor, Mount Carmel Clinic
Watch Now!English · 1 hour · Free
Canada's Refugee Health System Atlas: National Innovation with Global Impact
Speakers: Gabriel Fabreau, Assistant Professor, University of Calgary · Annalee Coakley, Co-director, Refugee Health YYC
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Trauma informed approaches when working with survivors of forced migration and violence
Webinar · English· 1 hour · Free
Speakers: Jhevoi Melville, Registered Social Worker, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST) · Frank Cohn, Executive Director, VAST
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Featured Member
Tamara Mosher-Kuczer, an experienced immigration lawyer, shared insights from her journey and her perspectives on the significant challenges faced by newcomers to Canada. Her career in immigration law, is deeply rooted in her personal background. Tamara’s expertise and dedication have earned her the designation of Certified Specialist in Immigration and Citizenship Law by the Law Society of Ontario. She actively participates in the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Immigration Section, the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA), and the Ottawa Immigration Bar.
Featured Organization
PRAIDA was founded in 1956. It was formerly known as SARIMM (Service d’aide aux réfugiés et aux immigrants du Montréal métropolitain) and SAVI (Service d’aide aux voyageurs et aux immigrants), two programs that merged in 2006. During its sixty years of existence, PRAIDA was able to acquire a vast expertise in terms of assessment and intervention in the context of humanitarian immigration, traumas, intercultural approach and diversity management.
N4 Outreach and Partners
N4 meets regularly with stakeholder organizations to ensure we understand and support their efforts to promote equity for newcomers. Here are the latest organizations we have met with:
Qikiqtani General Hospital, Iqaluit, NU
Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), North Bay, ON
Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC), Ottawa, ON
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society, Surrey, BC
Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO), Winnipeg, MB
Want to meet with N4 to discuss your organization? Book a virtual meeting with N4.
Data Snapshot
Each month, N4 provides a visual data snapshot of key quantitative data sets in a simple and useable formats. Data snapshots help members make evidence-based decisions using timely and relevant sources of information.
Recent Data Snapshot:
Self-Reported Crime Victimization Statistics, and Perceptions of Police by Racialized GroupsSuggest a Data Snapshot research topic.
Practice Ready Ontario
Applications Open!July 22 - August 11, 2024
Explore the changes to the eligibility criteria!
Media Technology Monitor (MTM) Newcomers Survey
The 10-minute survey is open to all newcomers who arrived in Canada during the last five years Respondents will receive a $10 prepaid gift card.
The 4th Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In | Equity Conference
October 24-25, 2024
Digital Conference
HEALTH MEANS THE WORLD TO US
North American Refugee Health Conference
Mark the Dates:
NARHC 2025 | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
September 11 – 13, 2025
New N4 Members
Health and social service professionals across Canada join N4 to ensure equity for our newcomers. Here's some of the cities where our newest members have joined from.
Brampton, ON · Calgary, AB · Charlottetown, PEI · Halifax, NS · Hamilton, ON · Lethbridge, AB · London, ON · Midhurst, ON · Mississauga, ON · Montreal, QC · Ottawa, ON · Red Deer, ON · Regina, ON · Saskatoon, SK · Scarborough, ON · St. John's, NFLD · Sydney, NS · Toronto, ON · Winnipeg, MB
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News Feed
CTV News: What is going on with immigration in Canada? Here's what the data shows
Canada has welcomed more than 3.9 million new citizens since 2005, with nearly one third coming from India, the Philippines or China.... Read MoreCBC: Sask. newcomer support groups welcome province's revamped immigration laws
Organizations that help newcomers get their footing in Saskatchewan are welcoming the province's new... Read MoreCBC: Calgary doctors help refugees connect with key Canadian health services
A unique online tool designed by University of Calgary researchers is helping refugees in Canada connect with key... Read MoreWould You Like to Feature Your News Here? Share the news of your organization's work with newcomers and we will feature it here and on the N4 website.
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Impact Stories
Here, we celebrate the journeys and triumphs of IEHPs who have utilized the N4 IEHP Resource Hub to integrate into Canada's healthcare system. Discover inspiring stories of determination, resilience, and achievement as IEHPs navigate licensure pathways, enhance their clinical skills, and build valuable networks.
In this video, Azeez Sadeeqi shares his remarkable journey as an ITP/IMG from Iraq to securing a residency match in Canada. He offers invaluable tips and strategies for IMGs aspiring to enhance their residency applications and highlights the benefits of the N4 IEHP Resource Hub, which played a crucial role in his success.
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