Check out: "November 22, 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. Spread the word: 2021 Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival (WRMFF) Coming Next Week!
2. Our 2021 Newcomer Landlord Award Recipients
3. This Thursday, Nov 25: "Immigration Information for Employers" Webinar
4. By All Means Possible — Economic Resilience, Immigration and Talent Post-Pandemic

Community Partner Highlights

5. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates

6. Generous Donation to the Immigration Partnership Fund by City of Waterloo

COVID-19 Information and Resources

7. COVID-19 Screening Checklist Now Available in Multiple Languages
8. COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open For All Children Aged Five to 11

Other Information and Resources

9. From Neighbourhood to Arrival Infrastructure? Hospitality Areas in Hostile Times
10. Canada is Considering Increasing Immigration Numbers to Cope With The Labor Shortage Crisis
11. A Home for the Holidays - A Facebook Auction Fundraiser

Special Themes

12. Canada History Week 2021: Indigenous History
13. Canada History Week 2021 Digital Magazine

Virtual Events and Webinars

14. De-escalation Techniques and Tips, Nov 23, 2021, 11am
15. Growing Your Workforce Conference 2021, Nov 23-24
16. Our Community in Transformation: Next Steps Towards Becoming a Restorative Region, Nov 25, 2021, 7-9:30pm
17. Tech Connect, Nov 25, 2021, 4 pm
18. Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) Fall 2021 Consultation: Welcoming Newcomers with Open Borders, Nov 29-Dec 3
19. IN Her Shoe: Youth 15-30 Years Old, Winter Session: Dec 2021, Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm
20. Virtual Panel Discussion on Gender-Based Violence, Dec 3, 2021, 9 am-11am
21. Modern Approach to Interviews, Dec 7, 2021, 1pm- 2pm
22. Connect-Ed Working Circles: A Skills Training and Employment Incentive Program, Cohorte 2, Jan 10, 2022

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

23. Ontario Helping More People Train for New Careers and Opportunities Ontario Newsroom, Nov 22, 2021
24. Anti-hate groups fear wording problems may delay a new law tackling vitriol online The Record News, Nov 21, 2021
25. For trips abroad that last less than 72 hours, fully vaccinated Canadians will no longer need to show proof of a negative PCR test at the border to re-enter Canada City News Kitchener, Nov 19, 2021
26. ‘This is groundbreaking for us’: Community organization gets funding for Black youth entrepreneurship program The Record News, Nov 19, 2021
27. Children 5 to 11 in Waterloo region and Guelph could received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week CBC News, Nov 19, 2021
28. Your Voice Against Racism: Ajirioghene Evi Waterloo Chronicle, Nov 19, 2021
29. Waterloo Region moves ahead with anti-racism plan The Record News, Nov 18, 2021
30. Ontario students to get rapid COVID tests over winter break City News Kitchener, Nov 19, 2021
31. Waterloo Region's 2SLGBTQ+ organization, Spectrum welcomes Mark Hartburg to the board Cambridge Times, Nov 19, 2021
32. Ontario Enhancing COVID-19 Winter Testing Ontario Newsroom, Nov 18, 2021
33. Coalition of Muslim Women calls for action from school board Waterloo Chronicle, Nov 16, 2021
34. UW diplomas in Black studies, anti-racism fill ‘an obvious gap’ The Record News, Nov 15, 2021

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