Check out: "November 15, 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. Nov 17: Webinar for Area Employers: "State of the Workforce in Waterloo Region"
2. Nov 25: Immigration Information for Employers
3. 2021 Newcomer Landlord Award Coming November 22

Community Partner Highlights

4. Immigrant Services and Interpretation Open
5. Children and Youth Planning Table Annual Forum and 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Afghan and Other Refugee Integration Updates

6. Join us in welcoming refugees to our region!
7. Afghan refugees frustrated by multiple hotel moves, by Cambridge Times

COVID-19 Information and Resources

8. Working From Home in Canada: What Have We Learned so Far?

Other Information and Resources

9. Short Guides to Research With Newcomers
10. The Role that Integration Plays in Immigration Policy Podcast
11. Deadline Extension to Participate in "Under the Tent," A Creative Exploration of Multiculturalism
12. Despite the Pandemic, the Majority of Canadians Continue to Support Immigration
13. "Home of the Floating Lily," a Book on Immigration, Love, Friendship & Familial Conflict

Special Themes

14. International Education Week
15. The Role of Higher Education in Responding to the Global Refugee Crisis
16. Virtual Cross-Cultural Plane Trip
17. Laurier EdTalks:The Many Faces of International Education
18. Celebrating International Education Week in Waterloo Region

Virtual Events and Webinars

19. Virtual Mental Health Access for Refugees During COVID-19: What Have We Learned and How Will We Plan for the Future, Nov 17, 1:30-2:45pm
20. Let's Talk About Your Future - Youth Conference, Nov 19, 10:30am-12:30pm
21. 28th Festival of Neighbourhoods, Nov 21, 1-3pm
22. The 2nd Annual Racial Justice Summit, Nov 17-18, 10am-8pm
23. Growing Your Workforce Conference 2021, Nov 23-24
24. Physical and Mental Health of Yazidi Refugees and Implications for Practice, Nov 23, 1-2pm
25. Hijab 101 Lunch and Learn, Nov 24, 12-1pm
26. Challenges & Priorities for Anti-Violence Work with Women with Precarious Immigration Status, Nov 25, 1pm
27. École secondaire David-Saint-Jacques Virtual Open House, Dec 2, 6:30-7:30pm

COVID 19 Coverage and other News

28. School board, Muslim group meet Monday to discuss parents’ concerns following assault charge at Alpine Public School The Record, Nov 15, 2021
29. House of Friendship in need of 200 volunteers to help with holiday hamper delivery CBC News, Nov 14, 2021
30. Region's medical officer of health explains how rapid antigen tests will be used in schools, where new cases are coming from City News Kitchener, Nov 13, 2021
31. UW proposes diplomas in Black studies, anti-racism The Record News, Nov 12, 2021
32. Local expert answers questions about third doses, vaccine for kids City News Kitchener, Nov 12, 2021
33. Community foundation announces grants to support local arts community City News Kitchener, Nov 12, 2021
34. Decision on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids coming within two weeks: Health Canada CBC News, Nov 12, 2021
35. Health Canada approves Moderna COVID-19 booster shots City News Kitchener, Nov 12, 2021
36. Waterloo region in 'delicate' situation as COVID-19 case rates rise: Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang CBC News, Nov 12, 2021
37. Your Voice Against Racism: Ese Ijasan, Waterloo Chronicle, Nov 11, 2021
38. Want to be fully vaccinated by Christmas? Your time is running out The Record, Nov 11, 2021
39. Waterloo Region needs new strategy for affordable housing The Record News, Nov 9, 2021
40. U.S. eases COVID-19 restrictions at land border for fully vaccinated Canadians City News Kitchener, Nov 8, 2021

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