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Community organizations: n/a Integration timeline: not defined Location: Edmonton, AB Future research / gaps identified: Assess why these health information sources were preferred. Key findings: 1) Participants utilized information sources that were accessible, convenient and in close proximity first. 2) The mo...
Future research / gaps identified: This initial survey was only carried out by IFSSA with their clients. IFSSA hopes to expand this research to the overall social services sector in Edmonton who serve the Muslim community. Integration timeline: not defined Key populations: the Islamic community in Edmonton Commun...
Future research / gaps identified: Policy review, amendments and implementation is required to see long-term results Key recommendations Mandate status for all as a human right under the Charter of Rights and Freedom Increase regulation of immigration consultants and TFW processes Increase protection and su...
Location: Canada-wide study with data aggregated by province Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified Expand research on this topic Integration timeline Participants in 3 categories: 1) newcomers (5 or less years in Canada) 2) established immigrants (greater than 5 years in Canada) 3) second...
Community organizations: Medicine Hat Local Immigration Partnership (MHLIP) Future research / gaps identified: n/a Integration timeline: not defined Key recommendations: n/a Location: Medicine Hat, AB Open access: Yes Key findings: Resources, services and information are provided for the following categori...
Future research / gaps identified: n/a Key findings: More accessible and culturally appropriate settlement services are needed across Alberta. More training and support for service providers is needed to better serve newcomers. More targeted services for under-served clients, such as refugees, LGBTQ+ newcomers,...
Community organizations: City of St. Albert Future research / gaps identified: n/a Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: Resources described in this document include: 1) The Settlement Services Program at the St. Albert Public Library, in partnership with the Edmonton Immigrant Services Association 2)...
Future research / gaps identified: n/a Integration timeline Newcomers Key populations LGBTQ+ newcomers in Alberta Community organizations Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) Key findings: Edmonton and Calgary have gained the status of being friendly cities for LGBTQ+ newcomer...
Open access: Yes Key populations: highly skilled economic immigrants who now live in Calgary, AB Community organization: The Alberta Gateway Project Integration timeline: not defined Future research / gaps identified: Gateway Alberta, as a knowledge hub, can be a rich data resource for future research projects....
Community organizations Pathways to Prosperity Future research/gaps identified: Consider peer-led mental health programs for newcomer young men Integration timeline Arrival within the last 10 years Key findings Good mental health was facilitated through: life skills, relationships and access to reso...
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