Check out: "November 29, 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. Refugee Task Force to Support Refugee Resettlement Efforts
2. Join the 2021 Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival (WRMFF) this December
3. Dec 2: Workshop for Neighbours About Refugee Resettlement
4. Dec 8: A Forum for Landlords: "Supporting Refugees in the Housing Sector"

Community Partner Highlights

5. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
6. Attention Immigrant Job Seekers: Region of Waterloo will Host a Virtual Job Fair on December 1

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates

7. The Government of Canada Announces New Pathway for Families of Afghan Interpreters

COVID-19 Information and Resources

8. Translated Material on the Covid-19 Vaccine for Children is Now Available
9. Parents Invited to an Information Session on Kids COVID-19 vaccines

Other Information and Resources

10. From Neighbourhood to Arrival Infrastructure? Hospitality Areas in Hostile Times

Special Themes

11. Hanukkah: Festival of Lights

Virtual Events and Webinars

12. Immigrant and Community Events, Nov 29-Dec 3, 2019
13. Emerging Dimensions of Sino-African Migrations, Nov 30, 2021, 8am-10am
14. IN Her Shoe: Youth 15-30 Years Old, Winter Session: Dec 2021, Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm
15. Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) Fall 2021 Consultation: Welcoming Newcomers with Open Borders, Nov 29-Dec 3
16. National Day of Remembrance and ACtion on Violence Against Women, Dec 6, 10:30am
17. How’s it going? A Community Check-In on Settlement-Sponsor Collaboration, Dec 14, 2021, 1pm-2:30pm
18. Virtual Panel Discussion on Gender-Based Violence, Dec 3, 2021, 9 am-11am
19. Congrès Metropolis Francophonie Mondiale : Faits saillants du programme et conférencier.e.s d'honneur du congrès virtuel, 16-17 décembre 2021
20. Mental Resilience for Entrepreneurs Workshop Series, Dec 17, 8am

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

21. Helping newcomers find a home in Waterloo Region The Record News, Nov 23, 2021
22. Refugee family that fled Afghanistan with Canada's approval is now stuck abroad in web of ... CBC News, Nov 29, 2021
23. Government opens College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants The Start, Nov 26, 2021
24. Canada committed to 40000 Afghan refugees. 3500 have made it. A piece of paper stands in the way The Start, Nov 26, 2021
25. Canada announces new immigration 'pathway' for Afghan interpreters' extended families CTV News, Nov 26, 2021
26. Hanukkah celebrations return to Waterloo Public Square CBC News, Nov 28, 2021
27. Immigrants of Waterloo Region: Mental health advocate tells newcomers 'we all started somewhere with not much’ Waterloo Chronicle, Nov 27, 2021
28. ‘Momentous occasion’ as COVID vaccination begins for younger children in Waterloo Region The Record News, Nov 26, 2021
29. Ontario still in fourth virus wave, likely to continue through winter, top doc says City News Kitchener, Nov 26, 2021
30. Activists and supports take to Waterloo Town Square to support Palestinian children Saturday The Record News, Nov 26, 2021
31. Ontario to Host a Provincial-Municipal Housing Summit Ontario Newsroom, Nov 25, 2021
32. Ontario extending emergency order powers until March City News Kitchener, Nov 24, 2021
33. ‘The prices are soaring like nothing else’ — International students struggle to find rooms for rent The Record News, Nov 23, 2021
34. Still have questions about kids and the COVID vaccine? We’ve got you covered Waterloo Chronicle, Nov 22, 2021

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