Publications

September 26, 2022

Journal Article – UBC Counselling & ISSofBC: Settlement-Integrated Refugee Mental Health

This journal article published in Canadian Psychology on settlement integrated refugee mental health program. This was a pilot program funded generously by the Lando Foundation at ISSofBC. […]
September 8, 2022

ISSofBC – Afghan Special Bulletin

In recognition of the one-year anniversary of the Afghan Special Initiative (ASI) and the first arrivals of Afghan refugees to BC on September 7th 2022, the […]
August 25, 2022

Educational Documentary and Study Guide: Learning About our Neighbors – Afghan Culture

The Government of Canada has committed to resettling at least 40,000 Afghans as quickly as possible. Since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, 17,590 vulnerable […]
August 19, 2022

ISSofBC – Afghan Resettlement to BC: Key Figures

ISSofBC is sharing key figures on the resettlement of Afghan refugees to British Columbia. These key figures are regularly updated on the ISSofBC website on a […]
August 18, 2022

Social Policy Trends Report – Incomes of Refugees in Canada

This report is released by the University of Calgary – School of Public Policy. “This is the second report in the Social Policy Trends series to […]
August 18, 2022

IOM – World Migration Report: Toolkits

The World Migration Report is a global reference report used by officials, media, researchers and students throughout the world. Given the report’s relevance in education and […]
August 9, 2022

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Refugee arrival categories in Canada and what they mean

This factsheet developed by the BC Refugee Hub, provides information and resources on the arrival categories of refugees in Canada, as defined by the Canadian government. […]
July 25, 2022

Report: UNHCR’s Global Trends

At the end of 2021, the total number of people worldwide who were forced to flee their homes due to conflicts, violence, fear of persecution and […]
July 24, 2022

Report: An undergraduate medical education framework for refugee and migrant health – Curriculum development and conceptual approaches

International migration, especially forced migration, highlights important medical training needs including cross-cultural communication, human rights, as well as global health competencies for physical and mental healthcare. […]
July 21, 2022

UBC Centre for Migration Studies – Datahub

UBC Centre for Migration Studies‘ Canadian Immigration Datahub shares a wealth of data on permanent residents, temporary residents, those in transition, and resettled refugees in Canada. […]