Check out: "December 6, 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. TELL US WHAT MATTERS TO YOU: Immigration Partnership Partner Survey 2021
2. This Week: Great Stories at the 2021 Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival (WRMFF)!
3. Dec 8: A Forum for Landlords: "Supporting Refugees in the Housing Sector"
4. Immigrant Survey 2021: Launch and Community Presentations Dec 15, Jan 12 and Jan 19

Community Partner Highlights
5. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates
6. Refugee Task Force's First Meeting Updates
7. It takes a community to welcome refugees. Remember?
8. Join Us in Welcoming Refugees to Our Region

COVID-19 Information and Resources
9. Settlement Work in Schools During COVID-19

Other Information and Resources
10. Housing Experiences in Canada: Recent Immigrants
11. Loss and Protracted Family Separation Among Refugee Children and Youth Research
12. Guide on Redesigning the Tech Hiring Process to Include Displaced Talent
13. Survival Jobs for Newcomers in Canada: Pros and Cons
14. Developing Children's Home Language for Their Cultural, Linguistic and Social Development

Virtual Events and Webinars
15. Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework Workshop, Dec 7, 5:30- 7:30pm and Dec 14, 3- 5pm
16. RSTP Webinar: Introduction of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, Dec 8, 4-6pm
17. The Allyship Journey with Indigenous Peoples: First Steps & Considerations, Dec 8, 7-9:30pm
18. Implementation Research on the Impact of Family Loss and Separation on Refugee Youth, Dec 15, 1-2pm
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
21. CERC Migration Annual Conference: Migration and the City, Feb 17-17, 2022

COVID 19 Coverage and other News
22. Neighbours needed to fill gaps for newcomers with next phase of Afghan refugees on the way to Waterloo Region Waterloo Chronicle, Dec 6, 2021
23. Women are fighting a silent pandemic Waterloo Chronicle, Dec 3, 2021
24. Kitchener Centre MPP introduces bill to fight racism in schools CBC News, Dec 3
25. Your Voice Against Racism: Cassie Myers Waterloo Chronicle, Dec 2, 2021
26. Ontario expands COVID-19 booster shot eligibility to people 50 and over City News Kitchener, Dec 2, 2021
27. Ontario Investing in Training for Apprentices Ontario Newsroom, Dec 2, 2021
28. Canada extends online study eligibility period for PGWP applicants Government of Canada, Nov 30 2021
29. Waterloo Region schools hosting after-school and full day vaccination days Cambridge Times, Nov 30, 2021
30. Unvaccinated travellers barred from planes and trains as of today City News Kitchener, Nov 30, 2021
31. All travellers arriving by air, except from U.S., must now test at airport City News Kitchener, Nov 30, 2021
32. Region's Medical Officer of Health recommends travellers be fully immunized this holiday season City News Kitchener, Nov 30, 2021

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