St. John's LIP Newsletter
MARCH 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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CLICK Each Poster ABOVE to REGISTER
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
Newcomer Health Fair Goes Virtual
The annual newcomer health fair at the Association for New Canadians has always offered students at the ANC’s ESL Training Centre in St. John’s and first-year refugee arrivals information about and access to local health resources.
The fair is going virtual this year which means it’s open to anyone who is interested in “attending.” The virtual health fair will include local health resources, links and contact information, and will be displayed on a virtual bulletin board. It will focus on newcomer health and wellness, using familiar language and ESL friendly resources etc.
The virtual newcomer health fair will go live on or around March 8. To get the attendance link, please e-mail kholloway@ancnl.ca.
New radio program/podcast
Global Frequencies airs Wednesdays at 7 pm 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.
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
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
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
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.
Because of the public health advisory in place as of this writing, Monday classes have moved to virtual meetings from 7-9 pm
The regular online conversation class continues to meet Thursday evenings from 7-8 pm.
For more information, e-mail: linc@ancnl.ca or phone 709 726-6848.
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Our popular webinar series is back!
This time our webinars will be dedicated to helping practitioners interested in bringing their programs online.
You'll learn about: Remote teaching tools and techniques covered in the 3 new Youth Teaching Adults lesson plans for practitioners
There's limited space for each one, so sign up soon.
Help us inform the work we do and the projects we propose in 2021-2022 by filling out our survey!
Bonus: Fill it in by March 7 and we'll enter your name into our draw to win a $100 gift card to your local independent bookstore.
Youth Teaching Adults information webinar
When:
Thursday, Feb 25, 1 pm- 2 pm EST
What:
Join ABC Life Literacy Canada to learn about our exciting digital literacy program, YouthTeaching Adults.
You'll learn about Exciting new updates to the program and How you can bring this free program to your community.
Tech Talk Tuesday webinar series
When:
Tuesday Mar 2, 2:30pm - 3:00pm NST: Teaching with Adobe Reader
Engaging learners through social media
WHEN
Tuesday Mar 9, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Erica Ruth Kelly, (she/her - Why is this here?)
ABC Life Literacy Canada
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techKNOWtutors offers free digital literacy training for the community!
TEAM UP WITH CSCNL's TECHKNOWTUTORS 🤝
Like you, we are working hard to stay connected with our clients through virtual spaces, email and social media. techKNOWtutors can help you, and your clients, stay connected. We aim to make the Internet approachable and help people build new skills.
techKNOWtutors offers free online training on online safety, virtual meetings, social media, Google Services, and much more! We can also customize curriculum on request to create ways for community members to connect and collaborate with your organization!
Reach out to us to learn how we can help you navigate the new virtual landscape of community engagement.
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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 and Labrador Employers will offer a Seasonal Community Orientation Work Program (SCOWP) whereby, newcomers, international students or interested candidates, will have an opportunity to receive.
If any of the positions below appeal to you, complete a brief Expression of Interest survey HERE
Employment Opportunities in Fish Processing Plant, as follows:
Old Perlican, NL (Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd.)
• $15/hour, overtime is paid at $22.50/hour for over 40 hours;
• Accommodations included several housing options with the internet;
• Meal Program included: subsidized hot meal programs for lunch and supper available at the processing plant;
Witless Bay, NL (Barry Group Inc.)
• $16/hour
• Daily transportation provided to and from the processing plant;
Fogo, NL (Fogo Island Co-operative Society Limited.)
• As per Collective Bargaining Agreement $15.70 / hr for casual labor.
• Expectations: Work at all facilities, depending on where required. Primary responsibilities would be to work on the fish processing lines (Crab, Shrimp, Cucumber, Cod, Turbot, etc). There would be no guarantees on the minimum number of hours per week, however, if we can find suitable work when plants are not in operations, then we would do what we can to accommodate.
• Accommodations are provided at the Co-op hotel, on Fogo. Two persons per room with separate beds. The Co-op would charge $50/week, however, this would be reimbursed in full if candidates stay to the end of the agreed term.
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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.
Registration deadline March 3rd, 2021.
Regular rate: $149
The registration includes the virtual booth training as well!
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Corporate Dynamics is a Cultural Connection Services company. Our mission is to help individuals make the connections they need to better understand the customs and cultures of other countries in a fluid and organic way.
We support the construction of a network of strong and supportive relationships between people from different cultures based on trust, understanding, and common goals.
We help our clients understand the different customs and cultures of the countries they visit in order to create good working relationships across cultures.
SERVICES
Spanish Classes and Training:
Spanish training and instruction in areas of conversational skills, communicative grammar, and Hispanic cultural, economic, and history-related topics so they can function in a culturally appropriate way in both social and professional situations and deepen their knowledge of the Latin America business culture.
Conexa
This service offers Canadian companies interested in exploring business opportunities in Colombia or creating a business network, connections in different business areas.
Welcome to my country
This service offers newcomers to know the culture and customs of Canada. It also allows Canadians to know and discover the customs, culture, gastronomy, artistic expressions and places of interest of Latin America.
Impact
It is essential to make connections when arriving in a city. Knowing the customs creates a sense of belonging, it allows one to feel “at home” while working and socializing. This service offers newcomer information that allows them to better understand their new surroundings and create links with the community.
Coffee Time
Café Together is a tailored cultural connection service, where we sit down with our customers and listen to their needs. Then we look for a dynamic and effective solution to the needs.
Information:
Amparo Montoya M
Executive Director
Phone: 709-764-9956
Email: amparo.codynamics@gmail.com
www.corporatedynamics.ca
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Learning one of Canada's two official languages is one of the most important skills to acquire in order to adapt to Canadian society.
We are pleased to present 2 programs from The Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) in partnership with Compas-FFTNL, made available online for newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador.
· French For Parents - Free – online
To help immigrant parents acquire basic French skills in order to accompany their children in the francophone school system.
· French Second Language (CLB 1 to 7) - Free - hybrid
The CCNB offers free language classes in French for newcomers (Permanent Residents).
These classes provide basic language and employability skills to help immigrants integrate into Canadian society.
When: Classes will take place twice a week (days to be confirmed)
· Language skills for the workplace - Free – online
Language skills for the workplace is a set of resources and videos that provides the tools you need to increase your understanding of French regionalisms and improve your English.
Duration: 10 weeks
Who are these workshops for:
francophone permanent residents of Canada
How to register: Limited number of places. Students wishing to participate in “ French for parents” ; “French Second Language” ; “ Language skills for the workplace” classes must fill this Registration Form or contact Sarah Loo, Recruitment and Liaison officer for the CCNB in Newfoundland and Labrador: sarah.loo@ccnb.ca or by calling +1 709-730-1270.
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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, March 4 @ 7pm
A Port Authority Reunion
A.C. Hunter Library
Thursday, March 11 @ 7pm
Overdue for Murder: Stacks of Suspects
A.C. Hunter Library
Friday, March 12 @ 2pm
Retiree Bookclub
A.C. Hunter Library
Tuesday, March 16 @ 7pm
Foraging for Beginners
A.C. Hunter Library
Tuesday, March 23 @ 7pm
Spring Trivia
A.C. Hunter Library
Tuesday, March 30 @ 2pm
Library Knit & Yarn
A.C. Hunter Library
Wednesday, March 31 @ 7pm
Getting Your Garden Ready
A.C. Hunter Library
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Sharing Our Cultures Inc. is seeking cultural and/or traditional music/dance/poetry performers for a video-recorded multicultural performance for Sharing Our Cultures. Submit a one-minute preview of your performance to info@sharingourcultures.com.
La société « À la découverte de nos cultures » est à la recherche d’artistes-interprètes dans les domaines de la musique, de la danse et/ou de la poésie pour une séance filmée présentant des performances culturelles et/ou traditionnelles. Veuillez soumettre un aperçu de votre performance d’une durée d’une minute à info@sharingourcultures.com.
Cultural Con‘txt’ is a collection of stories, poems, and drawings by grade 6 students in Newfoundland and Labrador. Enjoy reading the latest edition at https://www.sharingourcultures.com/cultural-contxt. Send your submissions for our next edition to info@sharingourcultures.com.
Cultural Con‘txt’ est un recueil d’histoires, de poèmes et de dessins d’élèves de 6e année à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. Lisez la dernière édition sur https://www.sharingourcultures.com/cultural-contxt. Envoyez vos soumissions pour notre prochaine édition à info@sharingourcultures.com.
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St. John's Women's Centre |
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The Nigerian Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (NCANL) Inc. now has a new website - www.ncanl.ca
The website is packed with interesting information and all that there is to know about us and more!
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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 April updates by March 30, 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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