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Future research / gaps identified: Language used in the report is limited and does not fully capture the experiences of all individuals and communities affected by systemic racism. Key populations: BIPOC people in Edmonton Key recommendations: Individuals and organizations should take action to combat systemic raci...
Integration timeline 3 months to 1 year post-arrival Key findings Many participants experienced disillusionment due to differences in pre-arrival and post-arrival expectations of employment Many participants were surprised with the labour market barriers in Canada, and weren’t sure how to overcome them Co...
Key recommendations Increased support for newcomers seeking jobs in the tech sector, including increased access to information about job opportunities Further education for employees and employers for inclusive hiring practices Provide newcomers with assistance when navigating the Canadian job market Commun...
Community organizations: n/a Key populations: Black immigrant employees who now live in Calgary Key recommendations: Address diversity and related issues to a greater extent in the workplace. Shift the knowledge and focus on diversity as it exists in conjunction with equality. Facilitate all sides to see dive...
Community organizations Windsor YMCA Location Windsor, Ontario Key recommendations NA Key findings Discrimination negatively impacts students’ ability to adapt to and deal with the educational stressors of a new environment. When students experience discrimination, their options are to fight, fawn, or flee—that i...
Community organizations NA Gaps identified NA Key recommendations NA Key findings Upon arrival, all newcomers meet their immediate physical or core needs, which are similar between both groups of newcomers (foreign nationals and new-to-town individuals): language, housing, and employment. New-to-town individuals...
Key recommendations Make research on the intersection between racism and transphobia a greater priority Location: Canada-wide study with data aggregated by province Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified Expand research on this topic Integration timeline Participants in 3 categories: 1)...
Location Edmonton, Alberta Community organizations NA Open-access – No Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Gaps identified Lack of culturally congruent care for immigrant populations seeking mental health care, and lack of culturally competent interpreter...
Future research / gaps identified Evaluate the current impact of the new IRB guidelines Develop, implement and evaluate recommended policy changes Integration timeline: pre-arrival, during refugee claim process Key findings Between application and the hearing, Albertan SOGIE refugees cannot use subsidized l...
Open access: Yes Community organizations: Edmonton Social Planning Council Future research / gaps identified: n/a Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: BIPOC students are disproportionately targeted by SROs in schools, similar to police racial profiling in other settings. Stereotypes that claim Blac...