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St. John's LIP Newsletter, October, 2016
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About the
Newsletter:
We've heard from our Partnership Council and others that there is a need for more tools for connecting individuals interested in immigration issues in the city. To help meet that need, and to encourage collaboration and information sharing, we have decided to create a newsletter to
be distributed 6 times a year and will include the following information:
- What's New
- Upcoming Events
- Programs and Initiatives
- Spotlight Stories
- New Research
- Get Involved
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The St. John’s Local LIP is a broad-based partnership working on a shared vision to help improve the integration of immigrants in the city and to help create a welcoming and inclusive community for all newcomers. The St. Job LIP encompasses a broad range of stakeholders, and works in the priority areas of: 1) Employment and Labour Needs 2) Education and Training 3) Welcoming Communities and Social Connections 4) Health and Basic Needs.
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What's new at the St. John's LIP
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Seeking Expressions of Interest for LIP Partnership Council
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The St. John's LIP is looking to fill two member-at-large vacancies on the LIP Partnership Council.
Partnership Council members are expected to:
- Contribute to a more informed body of knowledge about immigration through personal and/or professional experience
- Educate community about immigrant issues
- Provide input to Council regarding strategic priorities and issues
We are also looking additional volunteers for our four working groups on an ongoing basis: 1) Health and Basic Needs, 2) Employment and Labour Needs, 3) Welcoming Communities and Social Connections, and 4) Education and Training.
If you are interested in becoming involved with the LIP, please contact Jessica Barry at
[email protected]'s.ca
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Francophone Immigration Week
October 31st- November 5th, 2016
Francophone Immigration Week will be held from October 31st to November 5th with events in the three francophone regions of the province: (Port-au-Port peninsula, St. John's area and Labrador City). To learn more visit the
FFTNL's Facebook page
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St. John’s Board of Trade Connector Program
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The St. John’s Connector Program is an effective networking program that helps local businesses and organizations connect with immigrants, international students and graduates who are interested in starting and growing their career in St. John’s.Through one-on-one meetings, local business and community leaders known as Connectors meet with talent interested in opportunities in St. John’s. The Connector gains access to a wealth of diverse, pre-qualified talent and Connectees gain insight into their professional network, and connect with career opportunities.
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My Eyes, My Voice Photo Exhibit
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The City of St. John’s, in partnership with the Association for New Canadians (ANC), hosted a photography exhibit, titled “My Eyes, My Voice” showcasing the resettlement experiences of newcomers since arriving in St. John’s. Eighteen participants from Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria, Iraq, Bhutan and Eritrea were selected from the ANC's English as Second Language Training Centre, and were asked to present photos that tell the story of their lives since moving to St. John’s
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International Student Welcome Event
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Memorial University has seen tremendous growth in international student population. In the Fall of 2016 there was an enrollment of 2500 international students, and many of these students will bring their spouses & children with them.
On September 28, 2016, the City of St. John’s, in Partnership with Memorial University and Desjardins Group, hosted a mixer for international students at City Hall. The St. John’s International Student Welcome Event brought international students together with local stakeholders to experience a warm welcome and learn of opportunities to engage with the local business community. 125 students and members of local businesses and organizations participated in the networking event.
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The Jarislowsky Chair of Cultural and Economic Transformation at Memorial University (
www.mun.ca/jchair) consists of a team of researchers primarily investigating various aspects of the attraction and retention of immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Team is currently working on two projects related to immigration including:
- “The Temporary Foreign Worker Program and Employers in Labrador.” This project aims to illuminate the experiences of employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in the context of Labrador, where the demand for labour has vastly exceeded the supply, leading to a reliance from some businesses on temporary foreign workers. The objective of the project is to develop a more appropriate regional model in light of changing demographics, and provide recommendations to government and key stakeholders on how to implement such a model.
- “Syrian Refugee Arrival, Resettlement and Integration in Newfoundland and Labrador”. Refugees make valuable social and economic contributions to their communities of settlement and with this study we seek to expand our understanding of the settlement experiences of Syrian refugees in Newfoundland and Labrador. The project will examine factors influencing Syrian refugees’ intention to stay or leave the province, review existing successful practices in refugee retention and integration in Canada and internationally, and identify measures to increase refugee retention rate in the province in the hopes of determining practices that will lead to greater attraction and retention of refugee families in this province.
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Submit Your Events and Get Involved
Do you have an upcoming event the community should know about? Would you like us to highlight a successful program or initiative? Get in touch if you wish to have your organization's work included in the newsletter.
The St. John’s LIP also has many opportunities for you to get involved. The LIP is comprised of over 80 volunteers who participate through involvement on the Partnership Council or on one of the four working groups.
Contact Jessica Barry, LIP Project Officer, for more information at [email protected]'s.ca
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