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Key findings The professional integration consists of challenges and reflection on the teachers part, but they are happy that the bridging program helps them meet the Alberta certification requirements to be able to teach in local schools. The process of relearning through this program has improved their professional t...
Location Edmonton, Alberta Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? Participants have moved to Canada with in the last eight years Community organizations Multicultural Health Brokers of Edmonton (MCHB) Key findings This research explores information-gathering and de...
Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: Services for newcomers in Lloydminster continue to increase. The Lloydminster municipal government needs a stronger presence on immigration issues. Much of the current immigrant-serving organizations aren’t efficiently collaborating with the other members of their...
Open-access – No Location Edmonton, Alberta Key recommendations Adequate funding for community-based organizations Key populations African immigrant women Key findings Various life adversities (e.g., poverty), in the absence of women’s family circle created a sense of isolation and increased stress, which were...
Location Edmonton, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba Key recommendations Provision of more funding and programs to make adjustments among Canadian-born employers and workplaces. Key populations Front-line employment counsellors, program managers, and executive directors of immigrant-serving oranizations Key findings Th...
Open-access – No Community organizations NA Key recommendations Support seniors to develop English language competency, adequate income, and sufficient income so that they can leave home to build social connections because this can increase their social contact with both co-ethnic and host society members; Governme...
Open-access – Yes https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12134-014-0323-y.pdf Location Alberta Key recommendations NA Key populations TFWs (temporary foreign worker) Key findings The findings of this research show that the TFW program is not supportive of the integration of foreign worker. It reinforces...
Open-access – No Location Southern Alberta Key recommendations Provide “more comprehensive and readily available interpretive services in the healthcare sector” as well as cultural awareness programs for healthcare providers so that they understand how to reduce the risk of miscommunication. Community organizati...
Community organizations NA Location Alberta Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Key recommendations A more holistic approach to refugee education will lead to better outcomes for refugee youth. Positive policies include: Welcoming atmosphere in schools; Chi...
Location Calgary Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Key recommendations Hiring practices should be equitable and non-discriminatory; Municipalities should lead anti-racism efforts; Policies that address credential recognition should be implemented. Greater c...