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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 and Interpretation: The Importance of Language Access
September is recognized worldwide as the Literacy and Interpretation Month. We kicked off the month by hosting a webinar titled, “Professional Interpreters Support Equity, Accessibility and Safety in Health and Social Services,” where we spoke with Allana Carlyle, the Manager of Language Access Interpreter Services with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Read more
Featured Member
Rama Musharbash-Kovacsi is a student of the N4 - Saint-Paul University Online Program and School Community Ambassador in the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. Rama is also a former newcomer to Canada herself... Read more
New Members
Some of the cities and provinces our newest members come from:
Brooks, AB · Burnaby, BC · Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB · Grande Prairie, AB · Halifax, NS · Hamilton, ON · London, ON · Montreal, QC · Nanaimo, BC · Ottawa, ON · Peterborough, ON · Red Deer, AB · Saskatoon, SK · St. John’s, NL · Surrey, BC · Toronto, ON · Vancouver, BC · Victoria, BC · Waterloo, ON · Windsor, ON · Winnipeg, MB
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Featured Webinar
The Francophone Newcomer Experience
- Host: Antoine Désilets
- Panelists: Benjamin Stoll, Juan Manuel Toro Lara, Luketa M’Pindou
Oct 13, 2021 · 1 PM EST · Bilingual · 1 hour · Free · Register now!
Upcoming Webinars
Oct 13, 2021 · 1 PM EST · Bilingual · 1 hour · Free
The Francophone Newcomer Experience
Host: Antoine Désilets
Panelists: Benjamin Stoll, Juan Manuel Toro Lara, Luketa M’Pindou
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Oct 27, 2021 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Arts-Based Approaches to Heal Trauma among Syrian Men
Speaker: Dr. Nancy Clark
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Nov 10, 2021 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Growing up too soon? A Panel Discussion on the Parentification of Newcomer Children and Youth
Speakers: Dr. Tanya Lentz, Cynthia Dawson, Rama Musharbash-Kovacsi
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Nov 25, 2021 · 1 PM EST · English · 1 hour · Free
Elimination of Violence Against Women
Host: Leah Woolner
Panelists: TBD
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10 reasons why you should register for our webinars
N4 Professional Development Series
Trauma-Informed Care Series
This is a three-part professional development series presented by IWK Health Centre. Attendees should attend in sequence or watch missed sessions they are not able to attend.
Session topics:
- Nov 24th: Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
- Dec 1st: Trauma-Informed Work Life
- Dec 8th: Trauma-Informed Services and Gaps at the IWK
Audience: Professionals who work with newcomers in the health, social services and settlement sectors.
* Limited to 50 people
Join the CoP and help address issues to improve newcomer experiences
Starting in fall 2021, N4 will be creating CoP working groups of professionals who work with newcomers to Canada.
The working groups will be a space for members to connect with peers and work collaboratively on focused projects, such as the development of policies and best practices in the field of newcomer support. Interested?
Join the CoP and get ready to collaborate in a working group.
Upcoming Events
Oct 5, 2021 · Online · By Canada School of Public Service
Data Governance and Standardization Series: Diversity, Gender Responsiveness, and Disaggregated Data for a More Equal Canada
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Oct 6, 2021 · Online · By Canadian Public Health Association
Public Health 2021
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Oct 6, 2021 · Online · By Metropolis
Multiculturalism @50: Diversity, Inclusion and Eliminating Racism
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Oct 13, 2021 · Online · By CLINIC
Two-Part Webinar Series: Planning for Change With Your Agency and Your Immigration Program
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Featured Organization
Language Access Interpreter Services, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
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. Read more
Newest Navigation Network Members
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Ottawa, ON
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Ottawa, ON
- Crossroads Clinic, Toronto, ON
- Manitoba Possible
- Wellesley Institute, Toronto, ON
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News Feed
Canada School of Public Service: Data Governance and Standardization Series
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... Read more
Client Support Services: Case Management Training for Vulnerable Newcomers
Client Support Services is now offering Case Management Training for Vulnerable Newcomers. This training will equip settlement service providers with the information to serve vulnerable newcomers through strategies... Read more
Refugee 613: Canada’s resettlement of Afghan refugees
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... Read more
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