St. John's LIP Newsletter: July 2020
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The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is a broad-based partnership designed to support the well-being and participation of newcomers in all aspects of life in the city, as well as to strengthen the city’s ability to integrate newcomer needs into municipal planning processes. The St. John’s LIP is co-led by the City of St. John’s and the Association for New Canadians and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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In this Newsletter:
You will notice that there will be more links than usual, and if they are bolded or in colour, it means they are active and meant to be
clicked
. Given things are constantly evolving in our Post Pandemic response to COVID-19, please be aware that workshops and webinars will, too.
We are relying on mostly online resources during this time of physical distancing, and mean to provide the community with greater accessibility to programs, especially
FREE
ones, as much as possible.
Thank you for helping us take care of each other during this challenging time. #communitymatters #createcollaboratecare
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Carte de service "Mon nouveau St. John's" - Disponible
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The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is pleased to promote their interactive, online and mobile-friendly services map to help newcomers easily find and access existing programs and services in both official languages.
With the support of La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador and made possible through financial support from the City of St. John's, the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Let us know if there's anything else you would like to see
added/edited - our site is currently undergoing some updates - so here's your chance to add your ideas!
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Did You Know?
That the St. John's LIP with support from ACOA was able to translate a community package in TWO languages? Now the Arabic and French Community have access to such city services like (click current available links in colour to access):
Special Thanks to Marina Grineva, whose students in her Russian class, MUN's Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, voluntarily translated The REAL Program - we look forward to these programs to be up and running again soon, so the many kids in our community can take advantage.
If you would like access to a Russian copy, please reach out to immigration@stjohns.ca so we can send you such - it will be on the city site soon. #communitycollaboration
Did You Know?
That our working groups recently participated as a focus group with the recently promoted
Engage St. John's RE: Sidewalk Clearing?
Their perspective and lived experiences documented to ensure that newcomer voices heard, in areas where it matters most. Thank you to all those who were part of this, your clarity and integrity, appreciated.
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Partners: News and Updates
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Introducing Our NEWEST Partner!
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Join Erica Ruth Kelly. Project Coordinator at
ABC Life Literacy Canada
for a free workshop on how to facilitate your own
Activate Learning
workshops.
Activate Learning
is a literacy and essential skills program focused on supporting and empowering the unique population of Newfoundland and Labrador. The program aims to improve the number of training opportunities for adult learners, employees and workplaces on the following topics:
- Essential Skills
- Employability skills
- Health literacy
- Financial literacy
For any questions, please contact Erica:
eruthkelly@abclifeliteracy.ca
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The English as a Second Language Programs (ESL) at Memorial University has switched to online classes you can visit
www.mun.ca/esl
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Meet virtually with a career advisor to chat all things career! Book an appointment via the Navigate for Students app or email
careerdevelopment@mun.ca
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Check out the schedule of Remote Student Experience Events from MUN Student Life at
www.mun.ca/student
These online events are open to all.
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Public Legal Information Association of NL
PLIAN has developed a part of our website specifically for COVID-19 and it’s impact on various areas of the law, legal system.
Click Here
Information about how the Journey Project’s supports are being impacted is also listed there.
*Please be advised that due to COVID-19, the Journey Project team are currently working from home and suspending all in-person support. While we are engaging in social distancing and may be operating at limited capacity, we will continue to use technology to support survivors throughout our province during this challenging time.
If you need immediate support, the NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre’s Crisis, Support, and Information Line is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year at 1-800-726-2743.
Emma Duke, BA, BSW, RSW
(she/her)
Legal Support Navigator
The Journey Project
Office: 709-722-2805 or 1-833-722-2805
NL Sexual Assault Crisis & Prevention Centre
24 Hour Crisis and Information Line:
1-800-726-2743
Public Legal Information Association of NL
Legal Information Line
1-888-660-7788 or 722-2643
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NeighbourGood
- a robust site on where to find everything you're looking for in our business community from food to flowers to commercial industry and everything in between. All nearby municipalities and St. John's, included. #workingtogether #subscribe
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Looking for a Career or Opportunity in the Environmental or CleanTech industry in NL?
In this Ask an Expert session we feature Kieran Hanley, Executive Director of
NEIA
(Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association) and Ashley Noseworthy, CEO of
Edgewise Environmental
!
Ask an Expert is a webinar series created by Connector NL and
TeamGrowNL
with the
St. John’s Board of Trade
that will allow industry experts and employers to engage with jobseekers that are interested in working in various sectors of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Each one hour session will consist of:
● Presentation by an industry expert
● Presentation by a local employer
● Question and Answer session
● Trend analysis/provincial outlooks for realistic careers in the industry
Know of a jobseeker currently living outside of the province interested in NL Careers? Share this event with others!
Miss our previous Ask An Expert -
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Association for New Canadians
All sessions are open to newcomer adults (unless otherwise indicated) and while some sessions are offered as drop-in, most sessions can only be accessed through a link e-mailed following registration.
The majority of the ANC’s on-site programming has now moved on-line and we are regularly developing new programs to respond to user demand or interest. Interested individuals can view upcoming programming on the
ANC Events Calendar
or through the Facebook group.
Anti-Racism Training
Hundreds of people signed up for the ANC’s anti-racism training in scheduled online sessions in June. This same training is available for your organization’s employees or members.
No Charge!
Global Eats is Returning!
One of the big hits of last summer’s St. John’s food scene was the ANC’s social enterprise food training program. The Global Eats food truck trains newcomers to work in the local food industry. The students get valuable experience through preparing and serving on the food truck; diners get to sample a unique menu, inspired by the students’ countries of origin.
Global Eats
has been a little delayed this year, as classroom
training was slowed down to allow for COVID-19 public health regulations. Foodies can go to:
Facebook
and Instagram
You can vote for the
ANC Canadian Immigrant
The magazine has officially begun its online voting for the
12th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2020
.
The Association for New Canadians is one of the shortlisted-finalists for this years' Settlement Agency award.
Winners are selected by a public vote, and the ANC is asking for your support.
The Settlement Agency Award Winner along with this year’s Top 25 winners will then be announced online in September 2020 and be featured in the September print edition of Canadian Immigrant magazine.
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Programs & Initiatives: Online Learning
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techKNOWtutor
offers free digital literacy training for the community!
Join us for our upcoming virtual sessions (click bold):
Social Media Sessions:
We are offering session on Facebook
Messenger
, Facebook
Events
, Facebook
Pages
, and
Instagram
to help you stay connected!
Need support joining our webinar? Click
HERE!
!
Want to learn more about
How to Use Zoom
or
Host a Zoom
Meeting
?
Please note that all sessions are ESL Learner Friendly!
See our full calendar on our
website
and get registered now!
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The Newfoundland Public Library in support of Anti-Black Racism
has provided a number of books and links to support the community's rally to engage.
Says Leigh Locke, the A.C. Hunter Library and LIP Member:
"We have upped our diverse collections online."
BLM Adult
BLM Teens
Black Voices Kids
Indigenous
Pride
Me and White Supremacy
is available until mid-July with no holds.
Sign up for a library card here!
HERE!
Listen to songs, stories, and rhymes for children on our YouTube channel!
YOU TUBE HERE!
Looking for more cool online learning resources for your kids?
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VIRTUAL TOMBOLO MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 2020
Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19
FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES:
i).
Evening Concert with Shanneyganock - Friday, July 17 at 7:00 pm
ii).
Multicultural Heritage Workshops. Featuring: Multi Ethnic Food Cooking Demonstrations; Presentations on Newfoundland Culture and Labrador Culture and Traditions, and Book Reading by a local Author (Kevin Major). Saturday, July 18, from 10 am - 4 pm.
iii).
Multicultural Food and Craft Sales. Featuring Local and International Food and Craft Vendors. Both online and at the St. John's Farmers Market Location. Sunday, July 19, from 10 am - 4 pm.
iv).
Multicultural Variety Concert. Featuring: Local and International Music, Dance and Fashion Show. Sunday, July 19, from 7pm - 9 pm.
v).
Children Fun Activities. Featuring Storytelling, Puppet Show and Book Reading. Sunday, July 19, from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.
VIEWING SITES ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK:
i).
Tombolo Multicultural Festival YouTube Channel:
For more Information about the Virtual Tombolo Multicultural Festival please go to:
Tombolo Multicultural Festival NL Twitter:
@tombolofestival
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Wild Outside is Calling You
WILD Outside is a national conservation-based youth leadership program designed for youth ages 15 to 18. It’s free to join, full of fun and outdoor adventure and opportunities to do good things in your community.
Participants will experience opportunities for personal growth while developing their own “conservation ethic.”
Learning from CWF facilitators alongside their peers, youth who join the WILD Outside program will connect with other local participants in the planning and delivery of community-based conservation action projects in their own community.
Make a difference for wildlife. Join WILD Outside – the power of youth in action (now in St. John’s.) For details visit
www.WildOutside.ca
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We are thrilled to announce that RCA Theatre Company and White Rooster will be partnering to present
The Tales of Dwipa
by Prajwala Dixit.
Dwipa, a spectacular place filled with vast lakes, meandering rivers and thick forests, is a realm located in the middle of a vast ocean where all living beings communicate with one another through the language of the island called Bhashé. The story follows the adventures of Mima, Lok (a Labrador dog) and Nina (a Newfoundland dog) as they discover Dwipa.
The Tales of Dwipa is directed by Santiago Guzmán, PM/Publicity by Eunjong Cho, designed by Azal Dosanjh, Brian Kenny, Jamie Skidmore and Sara Tilley and features Ananya Antony, Robyn Vivian and Santiago Guzmán
.
The Tales of Dwipa will be available online via the RCA YouTube Link and social media platforms on July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st.
Available to families for free, these short plays use songs, puppetry and colourful costumes to tell the story of an extraordinary island where the birds, animals and sea creatures all speak to each other.
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Community Garden Support Program Accepting Early Applications with No Deadline
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Funding applications for the 2020-21 Community Garden Support Program are now available to help eligible municipalities and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. There is no application deadline until further notice.
As part of the $2.25-million Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program, the Provincial Government will invest $100,000 into the Community Garden Support Program. Last year the program funded 101 projects to help establish 23 new community gardens and enhance 78 existing community gardens.
Applicants reported that more than 3,500 people participated in and benefited from the community gardens including youth, seniors, and Indigenous groups. More details are available in the backgrounder below and online
here
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Food Security and Sustainability
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The evolving COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has the potential to seriously impact food security in Newfoundland and Labrador, both through its economic impacts on people and through its logistical impacts on community food programs.
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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 or event included in our newsletter.
We send out a monthly newsletter, so please send your August updates by July 29, 2020!
The St. John’s LIP
also has many opportunities for you to get involved. It is comprised of over 60 volunteers who participate through involvement on the Partnership Council or on one of our three working groups:
Welcoming + Wellness, Employment + Skilled Labour, and Education + Training
- we welcome your passion in one of these areas to help us uplift and empower our newcomer community.
Follow us on Twitter
@StJohnsLIP
- tweets organized by Communications Dept of The City of St. John's - communications@stjohns.ca
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