This report presents findings from the evaluation of the Pride in Practice project, a partnership between Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) and Centre for Sexuality (C4S). The project, which took place from February 2025 – March 31, 2026, was made possible by one year funding from the Calgary Foundation. The...
Integration timeline: Not defined
Key findings:
1) Interviewees expressed that they had received some formal or informal training related to sexual education, sexual violence, and/or sexual orientation and gender identity, but that limited resources were available for this.
2) Most of the settlement counsellors inter...
Community organizations: Edmonton Newcomer Centre (formerly named the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers)
Future research / gaps identified:
Focus on the intersectionality among LGBTQ newcomers, such as race, gender, and immigration status, to provide more comprehensive support and services tailored to their spe...