Check out: "June 06, 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 Remember Our London Family
2. "Allies Against Islamophobia" Webinar
3. Improving Job Prospects Through Volunteerism
4. 2022 waterloo Region Newcomer Landlord Award

Community Partner Highlights
5. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates
6. Supporting Those Seeking Refuge in the Region
7. Supporting Afghan and Other Refugee Resettlement in Waterloo Region
8. In Solidarity with Ukraine

Other Information and Resources
9. Understanding the Destining Process of Government-Assisted Refugees in Canada
10. Making Rural Immigration Work
11. Online Training Modules and a Recorded Webinar on Human Trafficking

Special Themes
12. Filipino Heritage Month
13. June is Pride Month
14. National Indigenous History Month

Events and Webinars
15. Moving Towards Building a Reconciliation Action Plan: Indigenous Inclusion with Employers, June 7, 1pm ET
16. L’emploi et le parrainage de réfugiés : séance d'information sur les services de la Société économique de l'Ontario, 9 juin, 18 h 30
17. Bike Festivities, June 11, 1pm, Gaukel Street Kitchener
18. Creating a Psychologically Safe Space for the LGBTQ2S+ Community - Fireside Chat, June 16, 1-2pm ET
19. World Refugee Day: Becoming Neighbours – Building Peace, June 20, 7-9pm
20. Growth and Recovery,: where Do We Go From Here? June 22, 8:45am-5pm ET
21. Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments for Immigrants and Refugees, June 30, 1:30-2:30pm
22. Summer Events in Kitchener, Several Dates

COVID 19 Coverage and other News
23. Immigration report shows skills don't always match job market Timmins Today, June 5, 2022
24. Nearly 300 Afghan refugees arrive to their new home in Edmonton TV News, June 5, 2022
25. Escaping Afghanistan to Canada CBC News, June 3, 2022
26. Your Voice Against Racism: Deepa Ahluwalia Waterloo Chronicle, May 31, 2022
27. UW welcomes 34 Ukrainian students to continue education CityNews Kitchener, May 31, 2022
28. Labour market shift creates 'window of opportunity' for immigrants with advanced degree CBC News, May 29, 2022
29. New foundation at University of Waterloo aims to change perception of Palestinians The Record, May 20, 2022

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