Resources for health and settlement professionals working with Ukrainian newcomers to Canada
This brief toolkit provides some context about the current crisis in Ukraine and will assist providers in helping newcomers connect with the Ukrainian-Canadian community and understand the immigration options available to them.
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What is happening in Ukraine? What is the relationship between Russia and Ukraine? What place names should I use?
- BBC News: “Ukraine Conflict: Simple Visual Guide to the Russian Invasion” (Feb 26, 2022)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60506298 - BBC News: “What Does Putin Want and Will Russia End Its War?” (Mar 17, 2022)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56720589 - Retrospect Journal: “Executed Renaissance: The Erasure of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage in the Times of the Soviet Union” (Nov 22, 2020)
https://retrospectjournal.com/2020/11/22/executed-renaissance-the-erasure-of-ukrainian-cultural-heritage-in-the-times-of-the-soviet-union - TIME: “Ukraine, Not the Ukraine: The Significance of Three Little Letters” (Mar 5, 2014)
https://time.com/12597/the-ukraine-or-ukraine - RITA International Rescue Committee, "Cultural Backgrounder: The Ukrainian Crisis & Refugees from Ukraine" (April 2022) https://www.ritaresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Backgrounder_Ukraine_07May22w.pdf
Where can I direct newcomer Ukrainians for cultural support, employment and integration?
- AMSSA: “LGBTQ Newcomers: Strengthening Support and Understanding” (Mar 17, 2022)
https://www.amssa.org/resource/lgbtq-newcomers-strengthening-support-and-understanding - Association of United Ukrainian Canadians: “About the AUUC” (Mar 22, 2022)
https://www.auuc.ca/index.html - MANSO: “List of Resources: Support for the Ukrainian-Canadian Community” (Feb 25, 2022)
https://mansomanitoba.ca/list-of-resources-support-for-the-ukrainian-canadian-community - RIO Network: “RIO Network Document Library” (Jan 7, 2022)
https://www.rionetworkonline.ca/library - SAISIA: “The Newcomer’s Guide to the Canadian School System” (Mar 23, 2022)
https://rrlip.ca/blogs/post/welcome-to-canada-and-your-new-school-the-newcomers-guide-to-the-canadian-school-system - Ukrainian Canadian Congress: “UCC Near You” (Jun 11, 2020)
https://www.ucc.ca/ucc-near-you - Government of Canada Job Bank, "Jobs For Ukraine", https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobsearch?page=1&sort=M&fgff=1
- World Education Service, Gateway Program (credential recognition of regulated professions), https://www.wes.org/partners/global-talent-bridge/wes-gateway-overview/
Where can I learn about immigration pathways for Ukrainians?
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: “Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel” (Mar 17, 2022)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/cuaet.html - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: “Immigration Measures for People Affected by the Russian Invasion of Ukraine,” (Feb 24, 2022)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: “Додаткова Імміграційна Підтримка Для Осіб, Постраждалих Від Ситуації в Україні” (Feb 26, 2022)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/02/additional-immigration-support-ukraine-eng-ua.html - Ukrainian Canadian Congress: “Immigration Resources” (Mar 30, 2020)
https://www.ucc.ca/issues/immigration
Where can I find specific information about settling Ukrainians in my province?
Alberta
- Alberta Stands With Ukraine, (May 25, 2022) https://albertastandswithukraine.ca/immigration-settlement/
- Government of Alberta: "Support for Ukrainians" (May 25, 2022) https://www.alberta.ca/support-for-ukrainians.aspx
- Catholic Social Services: "Settlement Supports for Ukrainians" (May 25, 2022) https://newcomers.cssalberta.ca/Settlement-Supports/Settlement-Supports-for-Ukrainians
British Columbia
- Government of British Columbia: "Welcoming Ukraine" (May 25, 2022) https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/welcome
- AMSSA: "Ukrainian Migration Resources" (May 25, 2022) https://www.amssa.org/resources/ukrainian-migration-resources/
Manitoba
- Manitoba4Ukraine, (May 26, 2022) https://manitoba4ukraine.ca/
- Shared Health Manitoba: "Health Information - Ukrainian Arrivals" (May 26, 2022) https://sharedhealthmb.ca/health-providers/ukraine/
Newfoundland & Labrador
- Association for New Ukrainians: "Helping Ukrainians in Newfoundland and Labrador" (May 26, 2022) https://www.ancnl.ca/helping-ukrainians-in-newfoundland-and-labrador/
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism: "Ukrainian Family Support Desk" (May 26, 2022) https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/ukraine/
Nova Scotia
- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth: "Nova Scotia Supports Ukraine" (May 26, 2022) https://ymcahfx.ca/ns-supports-ukraine/
- ISANS: "Ukraine Resettlement Program" (May 26, 2022) https://isans.ca/ukraine-resettlement-response/
- Government of Nova Scotia: "Nova Scotia Supports People of Ukraine" (May 26, 2022) https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20220225009
New Brunswick
- Multicultural Association of Fredericton: "How to help Ukraine" (May 26, 2022) https://mcaf.nb.ca/en/help-ukraine/
- Government of New Brunswick: "New Brunswick Supports for Ukraine" (May 26, 2022) https://www.welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/LivingSettling/content/new-brunswick-supports-for-ukraine.html
Ontario
- Government of Ontario: "Coming to Ontario from Ukraine" (May 26, 2022) https://www.ontario.ca/page/coming-ontario-ukraine
PEI
- Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI: "Ukraine Response" (May 26, 2022) https://www.irsapei.ca/en/ukraine-response
- Prince Edward Island: "Prince Edward Island helping Ukrainians" (May 26, 2022) https://ukraine.princeedwardisland.ca/
Quebec
Coming soon!
Saskatchewan
- SAISIA: "Ukrainian Migration Resources" (May 26, 2022) https://saisia.ca/resources/ukraninian-migration-resources.html
Where can I learn about trauma and trauma-informed care?
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: “Promoting Culturally Competent Trauma-Informed Practices” (Jan 17, 2022)
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//promoting_culturally_competent_trauma_informed_practices.pdf - Switchboard: “A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)” (Jan 17, 2022)
https://switchboardta.org/resource/a-trauma-informed-understanding-of-mental-health-psychosocial-support-mhpss - Switchboard: “Trauma-Informed Care: Movement Towards Practice” (Jan 17, 2022)
https://switchboardta.org/resource/trauma-informed-care-movement-towards-practice-2
Client Facing Handouts in Ukrainian from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event: Вікові Реакції на Травматичні події
- After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal: Після кризи: Як допомогти дитині зцілитися
- Talking to Children about War: Розмова з дітьми про війну
- Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers: ТРАВМАТИЧНЕ РОЗЛУЖЕННЯ ТА ДІТИ БІЖЕНЦІВ ТА ІМІГРАНТІВ: ПОРАДИ ДЛЯ ОПІКУНІВ
- PFA Mobile: Android version on Google Play
- PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents: Поради для батьків: Як допомогти підліткам після травматичних подій
- PFA: Tips for Adults: Поради для дорослих
- Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers: Допомога маленьким дітям які переживають травматичне горе: Поради для людей що піклуються за дітьми
Client Facing Handouts in Russian from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event: Соответствующие возрасту реакции на травму
- After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal: После кризиса: Как помочь детям исцелиться
- Talking to Children about War: Как говорить с детьми о войне
- Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers: ТРАВМАТИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗДЕЛЕНИЕ СЕМЕЙ - ДЕТИ-БЕЖЕНЦЫ И ИММИГРАНТЫ: РЕКОМЕНДАЦИИ ДЛЯ ВРЕМЕННЫХ ОПЕКУНОВ
- PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers: Рекомендации родителям детей грудного и ясельного возраста в условиях последствий чрезвычайных ситуаций
- PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers: Рекомендации родителям дошкольного возраста в условиях последствий чрезвычайных ситуаций
- Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children: Рекомендации родителям школьников в условиях последствий чрезвычайных ситуаций
- PFA: Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents: Рекомендации родителям детей подросткового возраста в условиях последствий чрезвычайных ситуаций
- Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers: Помощь маленьким детям с травматическим горем: Советы для лиц, осуществляющих уход за детьми
- Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers: Помощь детям школьного возраста, переживающим горе: Советы тем, кто оказывает помощь