Future research / gaps identified:

Key populations: LGBTQ+ newcomers in Edmonton

Key recommendations: n/a

Community organizations: Edmonton Newcomer Centre

Integration timeline: not defined

Key findings:

1) The Edmonton Newcomer Centre’s Rainbow Refuge program provides settlement, housing, mental health and community building services for LGBTQ+ newcomers in Edmonton.

2) Before the program 50-60% of LGBTQ+ refugee claims were accepted. Now with the program (as of 2021), 97% of LGBTQ+ refugee claims in Edmonton have been accepted.

3) Their weekly community support group has grown from 7 people to more than 150 LGBTQ+ newcomers from more than 48 countries.

4) The Rainbow Refuge Program has been recognized internationally for its work.

Location: Edmonton, AB

Open access: Yes