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Future research / gaps identified: There is a lack of research on the experiences of refugees who have experienced homelessness in urban areas of Canada. Need for more research on the effectiveness of social justice-oriented counselling in addressing the unique needs of refugees who have experienced homelessness....
Location Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta Key recommendations Training opportunities for immigrant professionals (including fast-track and short-term programs); Increased opportunities for field training and professional mentorship; soft-skill training (workplace communication and relationships, teamwork, leadersh...
Location Alberta Community organizations NA Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Open-access – Yes https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-015-0773-z Key populations Immigrant women; healthcare providers and stakehold...
Key findings The professional integration consists of challenges and reflection on the teachers part, but they are happy that the bridging program helps them meet the Alberta certification requirements to be able to teach in local schools. The process of relearning through this program has improved their professional t...
Location Edmonton, Alberta Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? Participants have moved to Canada with in the last eight years Community organizations Multicultural Health Brokers of Edmonton (MCHB) Key findings This research explores information-gathering and de...
Open-access – No Community organizations NA Key recommendations Support seniors to develop English language competency, adequate income, and sufficient income so that they can leave home to build social connections because this can increase their social contact with both co-ethnic and host society members; Go...
Open-access – No Location Southern Alberta Key recommendations Provide “more comprehensive and readily available interpretive services in the healthcare sector” as well as cultural awareness programs for healthcare providers so that they understand how to reduce the risk of miscommunication. Co...
Location Edmonton Alberta Key recommendations Collaboration between mainstream and south asian women’s organizations can help remove barriers to accessing help Creation of an information hub, in order to provide resources to women planning to flee/currently fleeing domestic violence, with no knowledg...
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