Check out: "July 11, 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. Coming Soon: Two Funding Opportunities for Immigrant and Refugee Initiatives
2. Reminder: Nominations Open for the 2022 Waterloo Region Newcomer Landlord Award
3. Join the #RacialEquityWR Movement

Community Partner Highlights
4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
5. Virtual Community Partner Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 0-5 years
6. Invitation to Let’s Talk Immigration

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates
7. Supporting Afghan and Other Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region
8. In Solidarity with Ukraine

Other Information and Resources
9. National Survey on Media and Technology for Newcomers
10. Canada’s Immigration Advantage, a Survey of Major Employers
11. Canadians Support Accepting More Newcomers but We Need a More Equitable, Rights-Based Approach
12. A Recipe for Success for International Students in Canada
13. Newcomers More Supportive of Indigenous People, Survey Says
14. Kitchener Services Multi-Language Interpretation Support

Virtual Events and Webinars
15. KPL Celebrates Eid-al-Adha, July 12, 6-8pm
16. Workforce Planning Through a DEI Lens, July 12, 1-2pm ET
17. Immigration et aide sociale, Jeudi 14 juillet de 10h - 11h30.
18. Summer Conversation Circles, In person and Online, July 18-Aug 18
19. Youth Conversation Circle- Get Job Ready, July 19- Aug 18 (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 3:30-4:30pm
20. CMW Community Potluck Picnic, July 22, 4pm
21. ESL Book Club, July 25, 2-4pm
22. Starting School in Canada Virtual Program in Tigrinya, Arabic, Dari and Ukrainian, July-August

COVID 19 Coverage and other News
23. Hosts needed urgently for Ukrainian families coming to region CityNews Everywhere, July 11, 2022
24. Join the #RacialEquityWR Movement, Around the Region Newsletter, July 06, 2022
25. Conestoga College to host Skills Ontario summer camps CityNews Everywhere, July 10, 2022
26. Ontario pushes for more immigration amid labour crunch CP24 News, July 9, 2022
27. Afghan ambassador to Canada urges flexibility on passports for approved refugees CTV News, July 9, 2022
28. A taste of modern Jamaica: On the island, traditional local ingredients are being reimagined by the next generation of chefs Waterloo Chronicle, July 09, 2022
29. Seoul Soul, so tasty: Jjajangmyeon at Waterloo restaurant overdelivers Cambridge Times, July 08, 2022
30. Public school board urges students to catch-up on immunizations CityNews Everywhere, July 07, 2022
31. Former Jakobstettel Inn transformed into guest house for Ukrainian refugees CityNews Everywhere, July 07, 2022
32. Cambridge Scottish Festival set to celebrate 45 years CityNews Everywhere, July 06, 2022
33. Regional police announce manager of equity, diversity, and inclusion CityNews Everywhere, July 06, 2022
34. YWKW - Building Hope on Block Line YW Kitchener-Waterloo YouTube, July 04, 2022
35. Two organizations unite to form Waterloo Region Community Foundation The Record, July 04, 2022

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