Check out: "January 31, 2022 Immigration Weekly"  for the latest events, information and resources related to COVID-19 and immigration in Waterloo Region. Find out about:

Immigration Partnership News

1. We stand in solidarity with Selam Debs
2. This Thursday, Feb 3: "Intercultural Communication" Workshop for Waterloo Region Members of Ethno-Cultural Groups
3. Feb 17 & Mar 3: "Pathways to Hiring Immigrants" Panel Discussion

Community Partner Highlights

4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
5. Employers! Last Days to Complete The EmployerOne Survey

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates

6. Local man tried to get co-workers out of war-torn Afghanistan

COVID-19 Information and Resources

7. Borders, Boundaries, and the Impact of COVID-19 on Immigration to Canada

Other Information and Resources

8. New Conestoga College Course for Newcomers Focused on Employability & Leadership Skills- FREE
9. New Fund for Attracting and Retaining Workers in Rural Communities in Agri-food Sector
10. Modernizing Canada’s Immigration System
11. Interest in Moving to Canada Remains Strong: Study

Special Themes

12. Celebrating Black History and Legacy in Canada
13. 2022 Black History Month Launch: Black History, Black Heritage, Black Achievement
14. Black Culture Celebration
15. Black Heritage Month Festivities
16. Learning Black History

Virtual Events and Webinars

17. The YMCA Mentorship Program, Registration Open
18. Practice Your English, Tuesday, 6:45-8pm and Thursday, 3: 3:45-5pm
19. Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) Webinar Series in February
20. Triple Bottom Line - People, Planet & Profit, Feb 2, 1pm
21. How to Improve & Optimize Your Website, Feb 2, 10-11am
22. Inequality, Neighbourhoods, and the Pandemic: Taking Stock and Looking Forward, Feb 4, 9am
23. New Webinar Series - 2021 Census of Population: The Importance of Data Quality, Feb 8 and 17 (In English and French)
24. Explore Your Future: Pathways to Post-Secondary Education, Feb 9, 6:30pm
25. Moving Black Lives Forward Program, Tuesdays 6-8pm and Fridays 5-7pm
26. Black Mental Health Campaign Program, Starts Jan 31
27. How to Hire and Retain Newcomers and Refugees, Feb 1, 1pm
28. Newcomer Resilience and Covid-19: Challenges and Opportunities, Feb 2, 12:30-1:45pm
29. Rethinking Social Inclusion in the Waterloo Region Post-Pandemic, Feb 5 and 12, 10:30am-12pm and 1-2:30pm
30. Free Online communication Training for Newcomers: Accessing the Technology Job Market, Feb 14-March 25

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

31. Ontario Helping More Communities Protect Against Racism and Hate Ontario Newsroom, Jan 31, 2022
32. City of Kitchener looking to hire students to help out at summer camps CityNews Everywhere, Jan 30, 2022
33. Post-secondary institutions need to step up to prepare graduates for new realities The Record, Jan 30, 2022
34. Donated digital devices removes a major hurdle for Afghan newcomer The Globe and Mail, Jan 30, 2022
35. More COVID-19 vaccine options available to Waterloo Region residents The Record, Jan 28, 2022
36. How can refugees bring their stories to the world? Give them a camera National Geographic
National Geographic, Jan 28, 2022
37. The Government of Canada Intends to Appoint a Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia Government of Canada Press Release, Jan 28, 2022
38. Ontario Announces plan to combat antisemitism in schools Ontario Newsroom, Jan 27, 2022
39. Restaurants, cinemas, bars and gyms go to half capacity starting Monday, Jan 31 The Record, Jan 27, 2022
40. Region unveils new community safety and well-being framework CityNews Everywhere, Jan 27, 2022

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