Future research / gaps identified: This is an exploratory study, thus much research is still required on this topic.
Key populations: Refugees and immigrants who now live in Calgary, AB
Location: Calgary, AB
Community organizations:
1) Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS)
2) Alberta International Medical...
Community organizations: Black Communities Working Group on Wellbeing & Safety
Future research / gaps identified:
1) Interview members of the African Francophone immigrant communities, not just stakeholders
2) Explore the strengths and weaknesses of the communities in addressing these challenges
Integration timelin...
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:
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association and Partners for Humanity.
Key findings:
Identified strengths of African immigrant parents that contributed to positive child health and mental health included:
Collective cultures
Agility and resilience
Value systems
Intellectual capacity (e.g...