WELCOME TO MAY CLIP CONNECT 2023
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Greetings!
The CLIP collaborative is made up of the CLIP Council, the Immigrant Advisory Table, four Action Teams plus community members interested in the work of creating a more welcoming and inclusive Calgary. This e-newsletter is a tool to ensure that all of you get the information you need to stay connected, and engaged. We take your news and highlights and share them here - and there is a lot going on! Let us know what you think of the newsletter, and send us your updates!
CLIP’s Vision
Working together with newcomers to connect,
collaborate and contribute for shared prosperity.
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This day is an opportunity for us to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.
Marks the beginning of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish culture, faith, and history in Canada.
A time to honour the sacrifices made by past members of the Canadian armed forces in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.
This say reminds us that those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, or non-binary continue to experience significant disparities – including negative mental health impacts, unemployment, homelessness, harassment, and bullying – and they are often victims of violence simply for being themselves.
The Sovereign's birthday has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
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Environmental Scan and Systems Mapping: Services for Newcomers in Calgary |
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) worked closely with CLIP and the various service providers in Calgary to conduct an environmental scan of local services available to newcomers. The final report was completed in December 23, 2022.
This research study aims to provide a current understanding of the dimensions and dynamics of the changing immigrant-serving sector in Calgary. This study illustrates how organizations and services for immigrants can be understood with a core-periphery model.
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CCIS welcomed 342 Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs) on a charter flight from Uganda almost at the end of the fiscal year. The March 29 charter to Calgary also included four Government Assisted Refugees (GARs).
This was the first charter consisting of Global (non-Afghan) refugees. It was also the first charter almost entirely consisting of PSRs. The charter had newcomers destined to 16 cities/centers in Canada from Edmonton to Fort McMurray in Alberta to New Westminster in BC and a couple of centers in Saskatchewan. It had people from across Africa, speaking 11 different languages, ranging from Tigrinya to Amharic to Kinyarwanda (which needed us to have several translators on site at the airport).
This charter was special also because they organized SIN (Social Insurance Number) Clinics for the clients with the help of Service Canada at the airport itself (for the first time), regardless of their final destinations. They hosted 151 clients, who were scheduled to fly on the following days, in one of their reception centers, Hotel Amenida.
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2023 Welcoming Ottawa Week |
WOW is an annual series of dialogues, cultural and celebratory events, sports activities, documentary screenings, and other fun events, designed to convey the genuine welcome and hospitality of Ottawa residents to newcomers, while providing opportunities for quality interactions between newcomers and long-time residents.
To be qualified as WOW events, events are required to include immigrants and refugees, discuss topics related to newcomer settlement and integration, or celebration of diversity. The events should also take place during the WOW 2023 timeframe (June 19th – 30th).
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Join the City of Calgary Strategic Plan launch by planning a visit to The Anti-Racist Array on the steps of City Hall between May 8 - May 20, 2023.
Some ideas about planning your visit:
- Plan a trip with your team, board, or community to visit the display in front of City Hall. You can plan a community walk/run, coffee meet-up, or a meeting to discuss how The City's anti-racism focus areas inspire, challenge, or align with your work or initiatives.
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We encourage all youth and students to submit an image, photo, or drawing of their representation of all races working together, i.e., an anti-racist City. The images will be incorporated as part of the display if we receive it by May 2.
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Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in Canada |
Sign up today for a 15-hour training program for settlement and community workers, management,
leadership, school counsellors and more.
- Hybrid delivery format; 12 hours of self-paced online learning. 3 hours of facilitated discussions via ZOOM
- Two cohorts currently scheduled: May 15 - June 9, and July 10 - August 4, 2023
Participants will gain an in-depth knowledge about anti-Asian racism and its impact on Asian Canadians'
well-being. They will also develop practical skills to support victims of racism.
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New Programs at the Library |
Get your child ready for school with a Kindergarten Book Bag
Kindergarten book bags are available at Library locations in early May. These keepsake bags are filled with Library books to help get your child ready for the social and emotional aspects of starting school, as well as fun activities to do together.
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Help support your reluctant reader with these Digital Resources
Do you have a child who doesn’t love books? CPL has compiled a list of Digital Resources to help your child develop literacy skills with movies, music, magazines, and musical instruments.
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Calling All Immigrant and BIPOC Women Entrepreneurs! Join for a FREE, ten-week, in-person "New Immigrant Women Becoming Entrepreneurs (NIWBE)" training program to help you start or grow your business. Classes run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the TIES Whitehorn Campus at 3820 – 32 Street NE, Calgary.
NIWBE Services:
- 10-week in-person program ONLY for women
- Tailored entrepreneurship training in finance, marketing, accounting, networking and more
- Connect with other female entrepreneurs
- Personalized mentorship & coaching
The next cohort starts on July 4, 2023.
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Translation and Interpretation Services |
Do you ever need interpretation or document translation services for your clients?
Language Venture is a social enterprise with over 200 highly trained professionals experienced in providing interpretation, translation and proofreading services. What makes them different from other translation service providers is the nature of their program. They not only offer our services to multiple institutions, but they also aim to give immigrant women an empowering lift. They provide opportunities for immigrant women to build and orient their skills, before connecting them to a pool of clients.
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Virtual Information Session |
the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) will be sharing tips, and ways organizations like yours can better serve internationally trained professionals in this field and connect newcomers and immigrant arts and culture workers to several great opportunities through your services.
At ICAI they thrive on being connectors and catalyzers, and they think their dynamic arts landscape can benefit from the new voices and perspectives of those making this land their new home. ICAI would appreciate a member of your team attending this information session.
Date - May 5th 2023
Time - 2:00pm
Where - Zoom
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Workshop: Connect Calgary Parks Plan |
It’s been 20 years since The City of Calgary updated its Parks Plan, and during this time, the needs of Calgarians have changed. They want to deliver high quality, accessible parks for all Calgarians – for now, and for the future.
The City's goal is to connect Calgarians with the environment, wellness, and culture through our shared use of public park spaces.
The voice of the social service sector and the people you serve matters! To create a Parks Plan that works for our city, our environment, our communities, and our future the City wants to hear from you.
Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: City Hall, Virnetta Anderson Hall
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The Talent Pool Calgary is hosting a virtual job fair on May 17.
Join them to connect to employers across Alberta looking to bring new talent to their growing teams.
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The next Provincial General Election is scheduled to be held on May 29, 2023.
Get ready to vote:
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Quarterly deadlines:
- July 31, 2023
- October 31, 2023
- January 31, 2024
Government of Canada
Alberta Government
Calgary Arts Development
Deadline: May 10, 2023
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. CBC News. April 3, 2023.
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CLIP
PO Box 2100, Station M - #116
Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
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