St. John's LIP Newsletter, Jan/Feb 2019
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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 is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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In this Newsletter:
We've heard from our Partnership Council and others that there is a need for more tools for connecting individuals interested in immigration issues in the city. To help meet that need, and to encourage collaboration and information sharing, we send out a newsletter 6 times a year that includes the following information:
- What's New at the St. John's LIP
- News and Updates
- Upcoming Events
- Programs and Initiatives
- Get Involved
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What's new at the St. John's LIP
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French version of "My New St. John's" Service Map
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The St. John's Local Immigration Partnership has launched the French version of our mobile-friendly services map website. It will help French speaking newcomers and immigrants easily find and access existing programs and services. The site
MonNouveauStJean.ca
will help newcomers fully engage in all aspects of economic, social, and cultural life in the City and facilitate successful integration by making it easier for them to navigate the range of programs and services available.
Features include a robust search function for programs and services by field in alignment with the priority areas of the LIP and its four Working Groups: Education and Training, Health and Basic Needs, Employment and Labour Needs, and Welcoming Communities and Social Connections. Location maps, directions and transportation options are also provided.
MonNouveauStJean
was developed in partnership with La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador and made possible through financial support of the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labou
r.
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Winter Activity Centre
Winter equipment rental shops are now located in both Bowring Park and Pippy Park.
Snowshoes for all ages are available for rent at Bowring Park, while at Pippy Park snowshoes and classic cross country skis are available for rent. Equipment rental passes are also available for purchase at H.G.R. Mews Community Cenre and Paul Reynolds Community Centre. A cross-country ski sledge or snow coach are available upon request by emailing
inclusion@stjohns.ca
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Days of operation are weather dependent and based on snow cover. Call the Info Line at 737-3651 to check updated facility operations.
Equipment rental costs:
- Individual, $5
- Family of three, $10
- Family of four or more, $15
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St. John’s Celebrates…..CHILLFEST
The City of St. John's has planned four days of action-packed FREE winter events for a variety of ages and interests from from February 15 to 18. Come on out and join in the fun!
ChillFest 2019 will include the annual Kitchen Party, MegaPlay, outdoor skating parties at The Loop and much more. Events will be posted on the City of St. John’s
website calendar
of events as details become available.
For more information on St. John's events and festivals visit:
www.stjohns.ca
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YWCA Mentorship Program Helping Newcomer Women Join the Workforce
YWCA St. John's has received funding from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver a Newcomer Women’s Leadership and Employment Mentorship Project. The project will help improve confidence and leadership skills, making it easier for newcomer women to join the workforce.
The project was developed in consultation with the Women’s Policy Office and supports the YWCA’s ongoing efforts to create opportunities for girls and women to learn, achieve and participate.
Executive Director of YWCA St. John’s, Wendolyn Schlamp says through this new project, they will work with community partners to coordinate a Multicultural Women in Leadership Symposium, and more in terms of research to find the challenges and solutions to full participation in the labour market.
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City of St. John’s engagement sessions on the Bike Master Plan and Transit Review
Two important strategies have been in development since last fall and are now ready for your feedback; the Bike St. John’s Draft Master Plan and the Public Transit Operational Review.
The City is hosting four drop-in engagement sessions on the Bike Master Plan; two of the sessions will include opportunities for feedback on both projects.
The Bike Plan sessions will focus on the draft cycling plan including bike route options, different types of bike routes, surface materials, etc.
The Public Transit sessions will focus on the recommendations for service changes developed in response to the input received through first round of public engagement.
The in-person engagement schedule is below. Check
Engage St.John’s
for updates and questions as they become available.
- Bike Master Plan, Wednesday, Jan. 23 5 to 8 p.m. Cowan Heights United Church, 141 Frecker Drive
- Bike Master Plan & Public Transportation Review, Thursday, Jan. 24 5 to 8 p.m., City Hall, Foran/Greene Room, 10 New Gower Street
- Bike Master Plan & Public Transportation Review, Friday, Jan 25 1 to 3 p.m., Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
- Bike Master Plan, Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John’s Community Market (during Farmer’s Market), 245 Freshwater Road
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Addressing Islamophobia in Newfoundland and Labrador meeting
Tuesday,
January 22,
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at J-20000B (School of Social Work Boardroom), St. John's College, Memorial University.
Please send any/all questions to our email
here
Family Literacy Day Storytime
Michael Donovan Public Library, 655 Topsail Rd, St. John's, NL
Wednesday,
January 23
at 7 p.m.
Help us celebrate Family Literacy Day with a storytime for the whole family! Please call 737-2621 to register.
Amnesty International 101 Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries
A.C Hunter Library, 125 Allandale Rd, St. John's, NL
Amnesty International St. John's Action Circle will be by to discuss amnesty and what you can do in your community. Thursday,
February 7th
at 7pm. Call 737-3950 to register.
Conversation Circles for New Canadians
A.C Hunter Library, 125 Allandale Rd, St. John's, NL
Join members from the ANC to practice your conversation skills, make new friends, and enjoy an evening in the library! New Canadians, international students, and anyone interested in conversational skills welcome! Wednesday
February 13
at 6:30 pm. Call 737-3950 to register.
Sharing Our Cultures - Experience the world without leaving the province!
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of engaging culturally diverse school youth and fostering acceptance and belonging in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sharing Our Cultures
™ events will be held in the four regions of the province during Multiculturalism Week 2019.
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay (March 19)
- Grand Falls-Windsor (March 20)
- Corner Brook (March 21)
- St. John’s (March 20-22)
Please save the dates, plan to attend, support our youth, and celebrate cultural diversity.
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Community Healthy Living Fund, Government of NL
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The Community Healthy Living Fund (CHLF) is a program that supports "
The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador"
and provides a funding opportunity to communities and organization's for projects, programs and initiatives that demonstrate direct measurable results towards the targets outlined in "The Way Forward", specifically:
- to increase physical activity and
- increase the rate of vegetable and fruit consumption.
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Submit Your Events and Get Involved
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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 included in the newsletter.
The St. John’s LIP also has many opportunities for you to get involved. The LIP is comprised of over 60 volunteers who participate through involvement on the Partnership Council or on one of the four working groups.
Follow us on Twitter @StJohnsLIP
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