Research Library

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Older immigrant adults’ experiences and perceptions of physical activity

Gaps identified Physical activity is not always accessible to older Muslim immigrants despite their desire to engage in it Key findings Participants of this research emphasized the importance of physical activity in older age and prioritized the need for physical activity programs. The four themes highlight Muslim ol...

“Growing Old is not for the Weak of Heart”: Social isolation and loneliness in Muslim immigrant older adults in Canada

Location Edmonton, Alberta Community organizations NA Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? Those who were in Canada for greater than 10 years and less than 10 years. Key populations Muslim immigrant seniors Key findings Muslim immigrants experience racist, sexi...

Understanding the Lived Experiences and Financial Realities of Older Immigrants

Location: Calgary, Alberta Key recommendations Policy makers and service providers must demonstrate awareness of culturally diverse approaches to financial management in order to develop a better understanding of how older immigrants make their financial decisions and practices Key findings Immigration and migratio...

“If You Say You Have Mental Health Issues, Then You Are Mad”: Perceptions of Mental Health in the Parenting Practices of African Immigrants in Canada

Key recommendations Early mental health promotion with recent immigrant parents is critical for supporting immigrant children’s wellbeing in a new country Key findings African immigrant parents struggle with the tension of holding traditional cultural views of wellness in an environment where structures and services...

The Future of Alberta’s Labour Market: The Role of Immigration, Migration, and Developing Existing HUman Capital

Key populations NA Gaps identified NA Key findings Immigration is an important source of labour force growth. Two programs, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), have seen an increase in both the number and proportion of immigrants admitted in recent years, and the evidence t...

Decolonising dominant knowledge constructions in the education of immigrant youth in Canada

Location Alberta Community organizations NA Key populations Chinese immigrant youth in schools   Key recommendations Teaching practice needs to be decolonised to emphasizing valuing indigenous forms of knowledge, including the knowledge of immigrant students Key findings Chinese immigrant youth face discrimination b...