This podcast series explores the nuts and bolts of the Canadian Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, which empowers ordinary individuals to directly engage in the welcome and settlement of refugee newcomers. You can also find all past episodes below and subscribe to future ones on SpotifyStitcher, or Blubrry.

Episodes:

Episode 1The role of Sponsorship Agreement Holders in the Canadian Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

Episode 2: Groups of Five in the Canadian Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program: trends, challenges, and opportunities

Episode 3Lessons learned from the settlement of privately sponsored Syrian refugees in Canada

Episode 4: “Invisible” sponsors: the role of diaspora communities in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

Episode 5: Sponsor-sponsored pre-arrival interaction and resettlement success in the context of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

Episode 6: Conflict resolution in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

Episode 7: Refugee sponsorship in small towns and rural areas

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August 31, 2023

Refugee Hub – University of Ottawa: Canadian Private Sponsorship Podcast Series

This podcast series explores the nuts and bolts of the Canadian Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, which empowers ordinary individuals to directly engage in the welcome […]
August 29, 2023

Environics Institute – Syrian Refugee Lived Experience Project

Canada is a place populated mostly of people who have been arriving from elsewhere for almost 400 years, coming for economic opportunity, to join family or […]
August 22, 2023

CCR: Ethics in refugee research and evaluation – What NGOs need to know

Description from the CCR: Does your organization get approached to participate in research or to refer clients for studies? Do you collect information for service delivery, […]
August 15, 2023

Refugee Hub – University of Ottawa: Sponsorship Knowledge Brief Series

The Knowledge Brief Series is intended to briefly summarize the global state of knowledge on key topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship.  Knowledge Briefs   Access to […]
August 9, 2023

Journey Home Community – Ride for Refuge

What movesyou?The Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join Journey Home […]
June 27, 2023

AMSSA E-Learning: Trauma Informed Approaches to Supporting Overwhelmed Children

On November 3, 2022, AMSSA hosted a 1-hour virtual workshop by Dr. Sean Larsen on “Trauma Informed Approaches to Supporting Overwhelmed Children” for IRCC-funded early childhood […]
June 20, 2023

AMSSA Infosheet – Supports for Newcomer Children Living With Disabilities

This issue is an addition to previous informational resources AMSSA has developed to recognize and identify the unique barriers that impact newcomers with disabilities and their […]
June 16, 2023

AMSSA B.C. Refugee Resource Network’s Seeking Refuge Bulletin – Register Today

AMSSA would like to invite you to register for the B.C Refugee Resource Network’s Seeking Refuge bulletin. The bulletin provides reliable and timely information, news, updates […]
June 16, 2023

Refugee Housing Project – Host a refugee and make a difference!

As Canada’s rental market tightens, refugees face significant housing challenges. You can help by renting out spare bedrooms or sharing part of your home to provide […]
June 15, 2023

AMSSA Factsheets: Diversity and Migration in BC and Canada

AMSSA has released three infographics pertaining to the census, diversity, and migration within B.C. and the rest of Canada. This release includes the following infographics: 2022 […]
June 8, 2023

The Co-Created Story Project

Collaboration between the UBC Center for Migration Studies (CMS) and Options for Community Services, created the The Co-Created Story Project. An opportunity for OCS frontline Immigrant […]
June 6, 2023

News Release: Canada Waives Fees for Family Members of Canadians Who Fled Sudan

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has formally announced that, for foreign nationals who fled Sudan with their Canadian family members, the Government of Canada […]
June 1, 2023

News Release: Sudanese Nationals Can Extend Their Stay in Canada

Starting April 30, 2023, those from Sudan staying in Canada can apply to change their status (visitor, student or temporary worker) or extend their stay with […]
May 18, 2023

Update on UNHCR Assisting Those Fleeing Sudan

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are assisting those who are seeking safety from Sudan. The fighting in Sudan is predicted to result further displacement for […]
May 16, 2023

Bulletin: Canada Welcomes over 30,000 Vulnerable Afghans

During the month of April, Canada reached a significant milestone welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans to Canada. “The safe and dignified resettlement of refugees globally has […]
May 9, 2023

AMSSA -Training for Frontline Workers: Supporting Newcomers With Disabilities

In Canada, 1/5 of the population are made up of individuals with disabilities. With 5000,000 newcomers expected to arrive in Canada each year, settlement services can […]
April 20, 2023

BC Refugee Hub Webinar & Resources – Refugees With Disabilities

Hosted by the  BC Refugee Hub, this informative webinar shares information and resources for front line workers to better support refugees with disabilities. Speakers Jocelyn Maffin […]
April 19, 2023
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Read The UNHCR Canada Magazine

The UNHCR Canada Magazine is a publication by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Canada. Published twice a year, the magazine updates […]
April 5, 2023

CCR – Infographic: Front-end processes for refugee claimants

This infographic has been released by the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) in March 2023. Front-end processes for refugee claimants are rapidly changing as applications are […]
April 3, 2023

Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge – LGBTQI Refugees’ settlement: challenges, strategies and recommendations

On April 28, 2023, the Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge is hosting a webinar on  Refugees’ settlement: challenges, strategies and recommendations. The Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge (soon […]