St. John's LIP Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2021
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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, if bolded or in colour, it often means they are active and meant to be clicked. Evolving in our Post Pandemic response to COVID-19, please be aware that workshops and webinars will, too.
#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.
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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On January 11 & 12, 2020, the
St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership hosted a YouTube premiere event for newcomers to the
city of St. John’s.
If you didn't make it - No Problem - below are the links that will take you to both videos that include more than 20 programs and organizations in our city, including some of those below!
- Academy Canada
- Sharing Our Cultures
- La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador (FFTNL)
- Skills Canada NL
- ABC – Activate Learning
- Association for New Canadians – services including AXIS employment program
- Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN)
The two sessions are available online at the City’s YouTube channel for viewing Jan 11 & 12:
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Partners: News and Updates |
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Skills Canada Newfoundland & Labrador Introduction:
SCNL is a non-profit organization that encourages people to explore the growing opportunities in skilled trades and technology careers by offering an immersive approach to learning.
We run various programs that help individuals discover and develop the skills that will help them pursue successful careers in NL.
Skills Canada NL has hired a new employee on the West Coast of Newfoundland! His name is Jeff Young and his role is take all of our programming and competitions and deliver them virtually and in-person to folks on the West Coast of the island!
We would love for you to check out our website for more information on SCNL: https://skillscanadanl.ca/
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SCNL has launched its quarterly newsletter!
If you’d like to subscribe to our newsletter and get information on our programming, competitions, upcoming events and contact information for our Program Coordinators, we encourage you to subscribe so you don’t miss out!
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February 9th- Entrepreneur Spotlight Event with Indigenous Women
- Indigenous female panelists will answer questions as they relate to their small businesses and share insights into how they became an entrepreneur.
- The event is in partnership with Ulnooweg- a funding agency for Indigenous women wanting to pursue entrepreneurship.
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Registration is required for this event by filling out this google form: https://forms.gle/bZ77tSUm3SLQYGVp8
February 18th - Union Roundtable for Indigenous Apprentices
- Virtual event where 3-4 different Union Representatives will share the benefits of being a unionized employee to an audience of Indigenous Apprentices pursuing various skilled trade careers. The event will be an Information Session and provide the audience with insights into possible job opportunities, technology changes since COVID-19, and help them make an informative decision for their future careers.
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Registration is required for this event by filling out this google form: https://forms.gle/CvsqdprKCcriR4Qo6
Date TBD- Entrepreneurial Workshop for Indigenous Women
- Virtual event with various invited guests/field experts in small business ownership/planning connecting with Indigenous women looking to pursue entrepreneurship, or are in preliminary stages of entrepreneurship to share and offer their financial and/or business planning support and expertise.
Date TBD- Partnership with ABC Life Literacy Canada and the St. John’s Board of Trade’s Experienced Workers Project on ABC’s Program: Youth Teaching Adults
- SCNL will work with ABC and St. John’s BOT to host several virtual sessions to participants of the Experienced Workers Project on various digital-literacy lesson plans to help prepare them for the workforce.
- SCNL will support and provide the youth volunteer-tutors for this program and connect them with the adult learners.
Date TBD- Partnership with Avalon Employment (MentorAbility) to host a Webinar Series on Skilled Careers for Persons with Disabilities
- This webinar series will happen on a monthly basis and will consist of job shadowing skilled trades and technology careers, conversations with local employers, importance of the 9 essential workplace skills, panel discussions and more!
- This webinar series will aim to connect Persons with Disabilities with employers who are willing to share their business/organization with the audience and help prepare them for the workforce.
BOOKING WEEKEND DATES NOW- SCNL’s Green Energy Challenge- Wind Turbine Model Contest
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SCNL is looking to partner with local Community Centre and Community Organizations/Groups serving diverse communities on the East Coast and West Coast of NL to host a 1-day contest where youth participants will design and construct a Wind Turbine Model in teams.
- Target audience: youth in grades 7-9.
- The contest will teach youth about the importance of Green Energy in today’s world, leadership skills and working with others and the youth will have an opportunity to meet and learn from field experts in the Green Energy career sector.
- SCNL’s ask to their partners for this contest is to help promote our contest and share their physical space for it happen- other than that, SCNL is prepared and ready to run the show with this awesome, fun and educational event with youth!
- Booking Saturday dates starting February 2021 into Spring 2021!
To get more information or to register for any of the above events, please reach out to SCNL’s Diversity Project Coordinator, Jess Rice at jessr@skillscanada.com
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Association for New Canadians
New radio program/podcast
Global Frequencies airs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on CHMR and is available as a podcast. It features stories of newcomers and special guests, focusing on immigration, multiculturalism, and economic and cultural diversification.
New episodes in January will air on CHMR on the 13th and 27th. You can listen to past episodes wherever you usually listen to podcasts, and see videos based on the show on the ANC’s YouTube page.
New Counseling Program
The Association for New Canadians is developing ANConnect, a pan-provincial program that will offer free, low barrier single session virtual counseling to any adult newcomer, regardless of their immigration status. ANConnect Project Development Lead Ken Reid is seeking input from community partners on their experiences working with newcomers to inform development of the project.
Ken can be reached at kreid@ancnl.ca
Donations NEEDED
The Association for New Canadians has an ongoing need for personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, tampons, pads, shower gel, shampoo, razors etc. ANC clients also need baby items including diapers, Penaten cream, wipes, and shampoo.
If you are able to help, please e-mail information@ancnl.ca or phone Antwone at 722-9680
Credential recognition
A program accessible through the Association for New Canadians is designed to address the financial barriers newcomers encounter getting their workplace credentials recognized. The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund is a community-based micro-loan program that assists internationally trained immigrants in Atlantic Canada overcome those financial barriers so they can practice and/or enter the workforce in their field or a related field. For information on the AICLF, contact AXIS, the ANC’s employment and careers division, at 709-579-1780 or axis@nfld.net
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 – and best of all, there is no charge to you! Email: diversity@ancnl.ca to book a session or to inquire about the various training options.
Supports for Atlantic Immigration Pilot
The ANC continues to offer Atlantic Immigration Pilot program supports at no charge to both employers and employees. Employers interested in learning more about the AIP program can contact Zack Noel, the ANC’s AIP Officer, at 709-552-2262 or znoel@ancnl.ca. Endorsed employees who are permanent residents can contact Sonia Krajewska at skrajewska@ancnl.ca
CELPIP and CAEL testing
CELPIP and CAEL testing have resumed at the ANC’s ESL Training Centre. To register, go to www.celpip.ca or www.cael.ca.
Free Evening English classes
The Association for New Canadians offers FREE evening English conversation classes to all newcomers. This is the perfect opportunity to practice English by speaking with others.
For more information, e-mail: linc@ancnl.ca or phone 709 726-6848.
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ANC Presents:
NL Economic Immigration Series 2021
SESSION 1: Securing International Talent
During COVID-19: During this time, businesses are feeling the effects of labour shortages due to border closures. In this session aimed at employers, Meghan Felt will present on the current status for securing immigrant talent during the pandemic. Afterward, there will be a Q&A session of pre-submitted questions.
- Thursday, February 18
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (NDT)
ABOUT THE SERIES
Join Meghan Felt, St. John's-based Canadian Immigration Lawyer, as she leads a three-part series exploring immigration in the province's current economic context.
Sponsored by McInnes Cooper, , in partnership with the Association for New Canadians, this series will address topics such as immigration pathways, provincial labour trends, employer best practices, and immigrant employee tips.
ABOUT MEGHAN FELT
Meghan Felt is Partner at McInnes Cooper with a decade of experience in her field. She is the current Chair of the Canadian Bar Association-NL Citizenship and Immigration Section, where she contributes to new developments in immigration law. In addition to her daily practice, Meghan frequently writes legal knowledge pieces on new developments in immigration legislation and policy.
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In partnership with YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Pre-Arrival Program, Next Stop Canada, the YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador will be presenting ‘Your First Weeks in Newfoundland and Labrador’ to immigrants who are preparing for their journey to our province! This exciting opportunity will provide newcomers to Canada choosing to make their homes in Newfoundland and Labrador with an overview of their new home, resources to help upon arrival as well as things they should do immediately prior to and within the first few weeks of arrival.
Your First Weeks in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wednesday, February 17 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Here are the details for upcoming events!
ABC is connecting with individuals across the province about how we can collaborate to bring a holistic approach to literacy and employability skills training to various communities.
The hope is that our free professional development training on
topics like motivation, stress management, and adaptability can help energize and support your team and community at this time when we all need it most.
We'd like to invite you to register for one of our free online information sessions. Kindly note that the content of all three sessions is the same. There are multiple dates to help accommodate your schedule.
What
A free information session on Activate Learning, our free Newfoundland and Labrador focused essential skills and literacy training program
When
Option 1
Date: Tuesday, February 2
Time: 10am-11am NST
Option 2
Date: Thursday, February 4
Time: 10am-11am NST
Option 3
Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 10am-11am NST
Who will be attending: Attendees include non-profit organizations,
businesses, and other community leaders
This event is by invitation only and not open to the general public
What you'll get
- Network and sharing opportunities
- You’ll learn about how ABC’s free programming can help support your community
- You’ll have the opportunity to learn about and from other organizations, businesses, and leaders in your area
What’s more - Surprise gift card!
As a thank-you for participating, the first 60 organizations who register for and attend will receive a surprise gift card.
Limit one card per organization/business.
Erica Ruth Kelly
ABC Life Literacy Canada
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techKNOWtutors offers free digital literacy training for the community!
Please note that all sessions are ESL Learner Friendly!
Get registered for our classes on our website!
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SKILLS, LABOUR AND TRAINING |
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Seasonal Community Orientation Work Program - Spring 2021
Expression of Interest is now open for this unique Rural Work & Cultural Experience, Newfoundland Labrador, program (Spring 2021). In select Communities throughout Newfoundland Labrador Employers will offer a Seasonal Community Orientation Work Program (SCOWP) whereby, International Students or interested candidates, will have an opportunity to receive
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Live & Work (Fish Processing Plant) in a designated community;
- An enriched Rural Community Cultural Experience;
- Work Place Training;
- A duration of 3 to 4 months work experience;
- Regional Tours of the Community/ Region;
- $15/hour, overtime is paid at $22.50/hour for over 40 hours;
- Accommodations included, several housing options with internet;
- Meal Program included: subsidized hot meal programs for lunch and supper available at the processing plant;
If this appeals to you, complete a brief Expression of Interest survey HERE
Quality Assurance Technician
We are seeking skilled talent with a minimum of 1 year experience, a Quality Assurance Technician for our client in the Ship Harbour, Placentia Bay, NL area.
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The Francophone Economic Development Network (RDÉE TNL) has responded to the recent global transition to virtual platforms and COVID-19 restrictions by successfully hosting Virtual Job Fairs via videoconferencing. This format allows several job candidates to interact with employers in private discussions about their business and job openings. We partner with organizations such as AXIS Career Services, Connector NL, and the St. John’s Board of Trade to successfully meet the hiring needs of employers by connecting them to qualified candidates with corresponding profiles.
Eligible job candidates who attend:
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada
- Are looking for work in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Meet the hiring requirements of the employer
for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
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We would like to promote the 7th edition of Journée orientations, carrières bilingues et entrepreneurial 2021 / Bilingual Post-Secondary, Career and Entrepreneurship Day 2021 (aka JOCBE) in partnership with the NL English School District (https://www.nlesd.ca/), the Conseil scolaire Francophone provincial de TNL (http://www.csfp.nl.ca/) and the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (https://www.ithq.qc.ca/en/school/).
This year we will be hosting the 7th edition of the largest bilingual event of our province virtually, on the
10th of March from 9am to 2pm.
Every two years this event provides an opportunity for Francophones and bilingual students in the 11th and 12th grade to learn about the importance of bilingualism by presenting them with bilingual career, entrepreneurship and post-secondary education opportunities.
During the past edition, in 2018, we had 753 students attending the event in St. John`s and in Stephenville, and they had the opportunity to speak with professionals and advisors represented in 71 booths.
Students, teachers and professionals enjoyed every
moment of the event!
And they are all coming back for the 2021 Edition!
Space is very limited to the first 50 exhibitors, please send an email to Samir est@rdeetnl.ca or call 757-2858 to reserve your virtual booth today!
Registration deadline March 3rd, 2021.
Early bird (before February 19th) rate: $99 – save $50
Regular rate: $149
The registration includes the virtual booth training as well!
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SKILLED LABOUR TRAINING AND WORK OPPORTUNITY |
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Are you interested in business in Latin America or want to learn more about the culture and customs in Latin America? We teach personalized Spanish classes with native teachers.
For more information contact:
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MWONL’s Monthly Activity Calendar for February 2021
Our activities are offered in ZOOM online platform, as well as, onsite (limited number, following Covid-19 health regulations).
Our programs are free of cost and designed for all age groups.
CHLF: Art (Painting) Class for Adults:
Tuesday, February 2nd 11:00am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Shobhana Sariya
CHLF: Yoga for Adults and Seniors:
Thursday, February 4 11:00am – 12:00pm
Facilitator: Rita Lester
CHLF: Henna Design Session (On-Site)
Tuesday, February 9, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Shobhana Sariya
English Conversation Café:
Thursday, February 11th 11:00am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Volunteers
CHLF: Mom and Tots Program:
Monday, February 15, 10:45am – 11:30am
Facilitator: The Little Gym (286 Torbay Road)
Relaxation Technique and Skill Workshop
Thursday, February 18, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Facilitator: Rita Lester
Writing Workshop:
Wednesday, February 24, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Facilitator: Denise Falconer
CHLF: Senior’s Program:
Friday, February 26, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Facilitator: Bowling Holiday Lanes (27 Elizabeth Ave)
Virtual Counselling Sessions:
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25
10:00am – 12:00pm
Facilitator: Kaberi Sarma-Debnath,RSW
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Food First NL: Community Survey! |
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Newfoundland Public Library |
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Online Events for St. John’s Libraries
Go to the A.C. Hunter, Marjorie Mews, and Michael Donovan Facebook pages for more information about the events and how to register!
Thursday, February 11 @ 7pm Financial AMA with Rob Tizzard A.C. Hunter Library
Friday, February 12 @ 2pm Retiree Bookclub A.C. Hunter Library
Wednesday, February 24 @ 7pm Craft Night Michael Donovan Library
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Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries launches inaugural Black History Month program
NLPL presents a province-wide celebration of the Black community living within Newfoundland & Labrador.
Free events and programming will be held online, with members of the Black community speaking on their history and culture. Patrons will be able to participate in a province-wide discussion through our book club titles, which will be available with unlimited, eBook access for February.
For more information about the programs happening in February, please visit www.guides.nlpl.ca/bhm. Also check the Facebook page of your local branch for information about events happening near you!
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Sharing Our Cultures is seeking performers from diverse cultural backgrounds for a multicultural event to be held in March 2021.
If you are interested, please send your bio, a description of your performance, and a short video clip to info@sharingourcultures.com.
Information about Sharing Our Cultures is available at https://www.sharingourcultures.com and http://youtube.com/sharingourcultures.
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St. John's Women's Centre |
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About TODOS Productions
TODOS Productions is a theatre company that seeks to develop, produce, support, and promote the work of Black, Indigenous, Artists of Colour, 2SLGBTQAI+ artists, landed immigrants, and artists with different abilities within Newfoundland and Labrador.
During February and March, Santiago Guzmán (Mexico/St. John’s-based theatremaker) and Vanessa Cardoso (a multidisciplinary artist from Brazil) will host online-interviews with 40 individuals from across the province, with the goal of collecting stories of their lived-experience. These interviews will serve as source material for the writing of a new dramatic script, now tentatively titled Newfoundlanded.
To sign up for an interview, fill out this form: HERE
Please note:
● A small honorarium will be offered to each interviewee for their time;
● Interviews will be recorded for the purposes of research;
● We anticipate a large number of interview requests, therefore we will only be
selecting 40 applicants;
● For those areas where accessing a stable internet connection is a challenge,
TODOS Productions is more than willing to find other ways to interview
immigrants and refugees in these areas (conference calls, video recording,
written interviews, etc.)
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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 February updates by February 24, 2021!
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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