St. John's LIP Newsletter: June 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 as much 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
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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 webinar 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
This webinar will focus on how to use our workbooks and best practices for facilitation. We'll also have time for discussion.
- Date + time: Tuesday, June 9, 2pm-3pm, NDT
For any questions, please contact Erica:
eruthkelly@abclifeliteracy.ca
Community Webinar: adapting programs to a changing landscape
Join
ABC Life Literacy Canada
for a conversation with community leaders from across Canada on how they have adapted, evolved, reimagined, and thrived in our new, quickly-changing world.
Moderated by Erica Ruth Kelly, Project Coordinator at ABC, we will be joined by:
- Lesley Dunn - Program Director RentersEd™ - The Tenant Resource Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Dominique Robinson, Manager, National Programs, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, Toronto, Ontario
- Alyson Judd, Economic Development Assistant, Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité (RDÉE Canada) Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, St. John's, Newfoundland
With guest: Janet Mowat, Programs Coordinator at ABC will share our new online resources toolkit
Date + time: Thursday, June 18, 1pm-2pm NDT
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The English as a Second Language Programs (ESL) at Memorial University has switched to online classes for the remainder of the Winter 2020 semester. For updates and information on Spring 2020 programming, 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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FROM NL NEWCOMER TO GLOBAL BRAND ...
You won't believe the wild ride that has led Wildhood Clothing to become a projected million-dollar success in 2020!
Join us and witness an inspirational true story about how three simple words and the power of place are turning imagination and tenacity into an international story in-the-making.
Why here? Why now? Prepare to be moved and reminded of what can happen, right here at home! Attendees will be entered to win a hoodie from Wildhood!
11AM, THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
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By now you have already heard about
NeighbourGood
- if not - have a look and stay up-to-date on local biz and offerings - and support your community!
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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.
International Cooking Class.
This popular new offering has two sessions scheduled for June:
Wednesday June 8 and Friday, June 26.
Sign up via the
Facebook event
and
learn how to cook a favourite family dish from a new Canadian.
Culturally Inclusive Workplaces:
Wednesday, June 3, 1-2 p.m. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity has a positive impact on an organization, this module gives employers an overview of the key elements needed for creating and maintaining culturally inclusive workplaces.
This presentation discusses challenging systemic bias, intercultural communication, implementing culturally-inclusive workplace initiatives, and employee engagement. Get more information from
diversity@ancnl.ca
Peace and Harmony:
Diversity for Young Students and Parents. Thursday, June 4, 10-11 a.m. Studies show that by the age of 6 or 7 years, children are aware of diversity and differences in society. To accept these differences, we must create an understanding to establish acceptance & respect. This interactive presentation helps primary and elementary-aged students learn about diversity, and embrace “peace & harmony.”
Register HERE!
Newcomer Employment Workshops:
Thursdays at 1pm, the ANC’s employment services division (AXIS) offers
employment workshops
open to all newcomers in the province. The 90-minute sessions features discussion on a different, participant-selected program every week.
To register and receive invitation details, email:
employment@nfld.net
Newcomer Yoga:
Continuing every Saturday in June, the ANC’s Corner Brook office and Namaste Yoga Studio are partnering to provide online yoga sessions
FREE
for newcomers province-wide! You've never done yoga? No worries, this is a beginner class! Interested?
Register HERE!
Your instructor Kat is the Studio Manager at Namaste Yoga Studio. Originally from El Salvador, Kat moved to Canada in 2015 and is excited to be able to serve newcomers all over the province.
Ongoing Regular Sessions Include:
Weekly at 2:30 p.m., participants discuss thoughts, opinions and questions on a topic shared before the session. Lately, we’ve been talking about movies.
Weekly at 6:30 p.m., chat, try new activities and practice English with our Corner Brook staff.
Weekly at 7:30 p.m., our Labrador West staff hosts the province for discussion of a topic of interest to all.
Time changed for June! Thursdays at 6 p.m. For newcomer women throughout the province. We will share, discuss and learn about different topics of YOUR interest each week. This is a great place to make new friends and chat in a safe and comfortable environment.
Thursdays at 2:30 p.m., join in for fun: trivia, crafts, storytelling – something different every week.
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Programs & Initiatives: Online Learning
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techKNOWtutor
offers free digital literacy training for the community!
We are now offering our sessions as Zoom Webinars!
Join us for our upcoming virtual sessions:
Understanding the Cloud:
NEW SESSIONS - come learn about virtual storage! Register
H
ERE
for one of the available times!
Online Safety Sessions:
Our goal is to help you learn how to help yourself safe online! Join our upcoming sessions on safety for
yourself
,
kids
,
teens
,
and more!
Please note that all sessions are
ESL Learner Friendly!
We welcome anyone to register with us and join our webinars!
709-753-9860 to register and for more information!
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Our Newest Partner from Corporate Dynamics is offering FREE Spanish Classes!
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Even though the library buildings are not open, the library is! Read online, view a storytime, and participate in online programs! Check out these helpful links to get you started on your virtual library experience!
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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The Multicultural Women’s Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador (MWONL) invites qualified firms and/or consultants to submit a proposal to design and develop an evaluation plan and then evaluate our project titled:
Capacity Building Initiatives to Strengthen a Provincial Women's Multicultural organization, funded by the Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE), Government of Canada from March 16, 2020 to March 15, 2023.
Application is due on or before June 30, 2020 5:00 P.M. NDT. Please see the attachment for details and email your proposal email to
carruthers.valerie@gmail.com
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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.
Thanks to a partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, callers will be able to access this service by
calling 811
whose operators are being equipped to provide food program contacts 24/7; requests requiring more support will be transferred either to staff from the
Jimmy Pratt Foundation
(covering metro St. John’s) or to staff from Food First NL (covering the rest of the island and Labrador). Helpline staff will be available during business hours, and will respond to messages left outside of those times. Database support is provided by
SeniorsNL
, and access to the line for deaf individuals is being provided through the
Newfoundland and Labrador Association for the Deaf
.
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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 July updates by June 26, 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.
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