Immigration Waterloo Region Weekly
August 03, 2021
Immigration Partnership Updates
Why Become a Member of the Immigration Partnership Council?
The Immigration Partnership Council is currently recruiting for three new volunteer members, focused on leaders with involvement in business, housing development, legal services, human rights and equity. New members will help us enable immigrants to reach their full potential, building community, partnerships, collaboration and innovation.

Click the image above to listen to Tracey Hare Connell, Vice Chair of the Immigration Partnership Council, as she talks about the reasons for becoming a member of this amazing team of diverse and experienced professionals.

APPLY NOW! We want to hear from you – please see additional information and complete the expression of interest form here. The deadline for submissions is August 27, 2021. 
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Community Partner Highlights 
Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
Federal, Provincial and Local Updates
Municipal Government
To learn more about the latest information, measures and changes to legislation due to COVID-19 Outbreak across the region, visit the Region of Waterloo website.


It brings information on Waterloo Region vaccination data, who can get second doses this summer, where to get the vaccine and mobile vaccination bus.
COVID-19 Information and Resources

Youth and family vaccine clinics will be offered at schools across Waterloo Region starting tomorrow August 4 to allow all youth the opportunity to be fully vaccinated before school starts. No appointments are required for first or second doses for youth between the ages of 12–25 or their family members at these clinics (while supply lasts). Youth must be 12 years old at the time of their vaccination. These clinics will be administering the Pfizer vaccine.

Walk-ins for first doses and eligible second are available at any vaccination clinic during operating hours, as long as sufficient vaccine is available. You must be 12 years or older at the time of your vaccination. Walk-ins for 12-17 years of age are only available at clinics offering Pfizer. 
Other Information and Resources

This article uses the 2018 General Social Survey to compare self-reported loneliness between immigrants and the Canadian-born population. “Recent and long-term immigrants reported higher levels of loneliness than the Canadian-born. Moreover, loneliness did not appear to be alleviated by the length of stay in Canada,” the research states.

Capacity Canada, in partnership with Intertek Catalyst, Conestoga College, Manulife, HIM&HER, and the creative community, will donated design and marketing work to non-profit organizations across Canada through Creative Day for Social Good (CD4SG). Deadline to apply: Monday, Aug 30, 2021 at Midnight.
Save the Date: 18th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference

From September 27 to 28, the Migration Policy Institute's conference will be a virtual event and consist of two half-days (afternoons Eastern time). The conference will feature thoughtful policy and legal analysis, and discussion of the most important immigration topics from leading government officials, attorneys, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and others. More info on registration and agenda to follow soon.

The latest episode of "The Immigrant View with Ayo" podcast focuses on how to build a credit history as a new immigrant, why it is important for financial success in Canada and for purchasing a house, etc. This podcast is for immigrants looking to maximize their potential in Canada. 

Spectrum is calling members of the trans community, family members, colleagues or friends of a trans person, and service providers working in community, health or social services to complete a survey that will inform the development of a forthcoming Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Toolkit for the Transgender Community in Waterloo Region.

This edition's highlights include information on the most recent changes to the travel and entry requirements and the impact the changes will have on the arrivals of sponsored refugees; how to register for the August webinars on prepare a sponsorship application package, create a strong settlement plan, make necessary preparations for arrival and providing post-arrival support, and much more.
Covid-19 and Community Virtual Events and Webinars
Let's Talk Youth Program Summer 2021, August 3-19, 7pm
Newcomer youth ages 14-21 are invited to join the KW Multicultural Center's Let's Talk program to get volunteer hours, meet new people, explore career paths, practice English, win prizes, and more!
Program and Career Advising for Newcomers, Aug 4, 12-1pm
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or convention refugee are invited to this Conestoga College live interactive session that will provide information about International credential evaluation, Canadian Language Benchmark, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English Language Studies, and other college programs.
Canada Connect August Series for Newcomers, Aug 4-25, 7pm
Join YMCA of Three Rivers Immigrant Services online every Wednesday evening in August to meet representatives from various Waterloo Region organizations and spend the month discovering your new home! These sessions help newcomers settle into their new communities.
YMCA Immigrant Services Information Session, Aug 5, 5-6pm
Meet the YMCA Immigrant Service team to learn about the Mentorship Program, Newcomer Settlement Program, Community Settlement Program, Language Assessment and more.
Parenting in Practice Workshop, Aug 5, 1-2:30pm
In this workshop, Carizon will discuss with parents issues that impact parenting in a new culture and learn about resources that can help support children as they grow in a new community.
The Power of Positivity, August 12,
2-3:30pm
Join Carizon for this workshop for newcomer women who currently have refugee or protected person status. It is a free workshop on how to improve life and mental health by using the teachings of positive Psychology. More information at 519 743 6333
Immigration and Trauma Session for Turkish Women and Youth, Aug 16, 8:30pm
Coalition of Muslim Women of KW invites Turkish women and Youth to a session on Immigration and Trauma on Monday Aug 16 at 8:30pm. Join zoom at https://bit.ly/2TlGELr
COVID 19 Coverage and other News












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Feel free to send suggestions or relevant events/resources to include to the Immigration Waterlooo Region weekly by emailing Dan Vandebelt (dvandebelt@regionofwaterloo.ca) and Alejandra Amezquita Gutierrez (AAmez@regionofwaterloo.ca)
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