Check out: "November 1, 2021 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. 2021 Newcomer Landlord Award Coming November 22
2. Celebrating Immigrant Talent in Waterloo Region

Community Partner Highlights

3. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
4. Volunteer Opportunity: Help Newcomer Refugees Improve Their Digital Literacy
5. A Civic Engagement Opportunity: City of Kitchener’s Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee Seeks Participation From Citizen Volunteers

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates

6. Waterloo Region Residents Can Help Afghan and Other Refugees Restart Their Lives

COVID-19 Information and Resources

7. The Region of Waterloo Reopened its Booking System for the COVID-19 vaccine on Oct 30
8. All Travellers Will Be Required to Show Proof of Full Vaccination

Other Information and Resources

9. Immigration Policy in Times of Indigenous Reconciliation
10. Step to Remove Licensing Barriers is Good News for Immigrants and the Economy
11. Why International Students Can help Canada Rebuild Post-Pandemic?

Special Themes

12. Treaties Recognition Week
13. Providing Students and the Public with an Important Opportunity to Learn Why Treaties Matter to All Ontarians
14. Learning About Indigenous Peoples and Crown Perspectives of Treaties

Virtual Events and Webinars

15. Workshops for Senior Newcomers: Basic Technology Skills, Nov 2-Dec 21, 4-5:30pm
16. Effects of the Pandemic on High School English Learners and Ways to Help Them Recover, Nov 2, 2pm
17. International Youth Group, Nov 3- Dec 1, 4:30-5:30pm
18. Ontario Newcomer Trades ACtion Program: Newcomer Information Sessions, Nov 9, 11, 16 and 18, several times
19. Brave Circles, Nov 9, 16, 23 and 30, 5-7pm
20. Hiring, Discrimination and Newcomer Resilience, Nov 10, 12:15-1:30pm
21. A Community Conversation about Indigenous Reconciliation and Newcomers, Nov 11, 6-8pm
22. Growing Up Too Soon? A Panel Discussion on the Parentification of Newcomer Children and Youth, Nov 10, 1pm
23. Housing Law Updates Lunch & Learn - November 2021, Nov 25, 12pm EST

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

24. Region's medical officer of health explains Delta Plus City News, Oct 30, 2021
25. New pilot program allows Canadians to privately sponsor North Korean refugees CBC News, Oct 30, 2021
26. Your Voice Against Racism: Kelly Davis Waterloo Chronicle, Oct 29, 2021
27. Temporary homes provided to Afghan refugees now settling in to new life in Calgary CTV News, Oct 29, 2021
28. Newcomer loves socializing, helping fellow immigrants overcome their challenges Timmins Today, Oct 29, 2021
29. Ontario extending temporary wage enhancement for personal support workers Ontario Newsroom, Oct 28, 2021
30. New online tool shows impact of COVID-19 vaccines in Waterloo Region City News, Oct 25, 2021
31. Getting on a plane? Here's what you need to know about new vaccination requirements CBC News, Oct 29, 2021
32. Ontario company offers app to provide easy access to QR codes for businesses City News, Oct 29, 2021
33. Ontario Helping More People with Developmental Disabilities Access Housing Ontario Newsroom, Oct 29, 2021
34. Here’s what Canadians will need to do before flying to the United States The Record, Oct 27, 2021
35. Sean Fraser appointed to Trudeau cabinet as immigration minister CBC News, Oct 26, 2021

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