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Key findings: 1) Canadian multiculturalism was critiqued as unresponsive to the needs and interests of Black African immigrant students and not supportive of their identity reclamation. 2) African Indigenous knowledge is a significant part of the identity of Black African immigrant students and the acknowledgment and v...
Future research / gaps identified: n/a Integration timeline: Jose is a second generation immigrant Community organizations: n/a Key findings: 1) Jose is on the agender spectrum (they are non-binary and genderqueer), and they define agender as diverging from cis-heteronormative gender boxes. 2) Jose’s parent...
Key recommendations: 1) Approach sexual health education and healthcare with cultural awareness and intersectionality regarding race, ethnicity, culture and religion. 2) Develop youth-oriented policies that increase awareness and address barriers in the evolving sexuality of immigrant youth. Community organizations...
Future research / gaps identified: n/a Key findings: Information is provided in the following categories: 1) Settlement services 2) Healthcare 3) Getting a driver’s license 4) Finding a job 5) Credentials and qualifications 6) Education 7) Childcare 8) Banking Key populations: Ukrainian refugees and newcomer...
Community organizations: n/a Integration timeline: Key populations: second generation Western African youth living in Edmonton or Calgary Key recommendations: Socialize second generation children/youth into the cultural communities of their parents, alongside their Canadian socialization. Create culturally re...
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