Check out: "July 26, 2021 Immigration Weekly"  for the latest events, information and resources related to COVID-19 and immigration in Waterloo Region. Find out about:

Immigration Partnership Updates

1. WANTED – Recruiting for Three New Members of the Immigration Partnership Council
2. THIS THURSDAY: Civic Engagement 101. Newcomers in Politics, Panel Discussion

Community Service Updates

3. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
4. The City of Kitchener is Calling Residents to Get Involved in Three New City Projects

Federal, Provincial and Local Updates

5. A new Region of Waterloo COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin is now available
6. Region will begin ramping down vaccination clinics once more residents have two shots
7. Letter from Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang on vaccination policy for post-secondary institutions
8. Ontario helping small businesses establish online presence
9. anada will allow fully vaccinated Americans to cross the border on Aug. 9, other international travellers on Sept. 7
10. Governments supporting economic recovery of Ontario farmers

COVID-19 Information and Resources

11. Registration Required for People Who Received COVID-19 Vaccine Outside of Ontario
12. Some Local Pharmacies Offering Home Visits to Administer COVID vaccine

Other Information and Resources

13. Ride for Refuge Event in Support of Refugees
14. Islamophobia is Lethal! Anti-Islamophobia Actions are Imperative
15. Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund Now Open for New Applications
16. Business of Inclusion. A Podcast by TRIEC
17. Employment Barriers Facing Arab Women in Canada
18. Spots Available for the Tuition-Free Women in Skilled Trades Program (WIST)

Covid-19 and Community Virtual Events and Webinars

19. Growing Together Trips in August, 9:30am-12:30pm
20. Growing Together Trips in August, 9:30am-12:30pm
21. English Second Language Reading Group, July 29, 11-12:30pm
22. Let's Be Neighbours- Art Based Workshop for Newcomer Seniors, July 29-August 26, 4-5pm
23. African, Caribbean & Black-Identifying: Women's Wellness circle, Sessions start in August.
24. Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma and Burnout, August 11, 1pm
25. The Power of Positivity, August 12, 2-3:30pm
26. Newcomers Killing it in Tech sales, July 28, 5pm

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

27. Build a region of harmony, not hatred, The Record, July 20, 2021
28. Three refugee athletes competing in Tokyo Olympics heading to Ontario college National Post, July 25, 2021
29. Despite closed borders, Canada aims for record immigration The Globe and Mail, July 24, 2021
30. 4 misconceptions people have about COVID-19 and vaccine addressed by Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang CBC News, July 24, 2021
31. From refugee to doctor: How the gift of a doll changed one little girl's life in Canada CTV News, July 24, 2021
32. Saskatoon man's refugee story inspiration behind play slated for Fringe Festival CTV News, July 24, 2021
33. Permanent residents in limbo waiting to immigrate to Canada CBC News, July 24, 2021
34. Refugee defector from Iran to face Iranian in Olympic taekwondo CBC News, July 24, 2021
35. Laurier will require students in residence to get vaccinated Waterloo Chronicle, July 24, 2021
36. Dozens gather at local mosque to show support to Muslim community (8 photos) Kitchener Today, July 23, 2021
37. Canadian Muslims have doubt, cautious hope anti-Islamophobia summit will bring real change CTV News, July 23, 2021
38. Thousands of Afghan contractors, family members could be eligible to resettle in Canada, says minister CBC News, July 23, 2021
39. With reopening, come strong signs of economic recovery in Waterloo Region Kitchener Today, July 23, 2021
40. IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program IRCC Newsroom, July 20, 2021
41. New annual funding to combat anti-Black racism within the child welfare system Ontario Newsroom, July 20, 2021

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