IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION AND SETTLEMENT IN CANADA: NOTIONS OF ACCEPTANCE, EDI/ANTI-RACISM BEST PRACTICES, AND ROLE OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Description: In Canada, nearly ¼ of the population (8.3 million people) “were, or had ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident” (Statistics Canada, 2021). With this comes a collection of diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages, and religious beliefs; as well as unique experiences and challenges on adaptation both on the part of the newcomer and on the part of other Canadians. How might we evaluate our perceptions, values, and attitudes of integration and settlement of immigrants? Join Marva Ferguson, Moussa Magassa, and Farah Ali in conversation about the Notion of Acceptance in Canadian Society for Immigrants and Refugees, and the importance of grassroot organizations, industries, and higher education best practice approach in effectively integrating and settling newcomers using EDI/Anti-racism frameworks.

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