@JonathanWNV@BrentRichter This is an interesting fact. In my personal experience, the City of North Van municipal gov definitely needs additional training on Diversity, inclusion and equity. They need to look at the systems they have in place and examine where they’re falling short.
Check out this fact sheet I wrote for @BCRefugeeHub - provides more in-depth information for a special program for Afghan families resettling to Canada.
Just Released ✅ BC Refugee Hub Factsheet: Permanent Residence for Extended Family Members of Afghan Interpreters.
https://t.co/ReDdAnc2OR
#AfghanRefugees#RefugeeWelcome
What does the future of Canada's immigration system look like? Why does it matter to you? In the first event of this new series, a panel of #Indigenous speakers will discuss their views on immigration to Canada. For more information and to register, visit: https://t.co/mrxeTtcU3n
If you would like to learn more about Afghans that have recently arrived in Canada, and Afghan culture, @BCRefugeeHub recently created an excellent video and study guide 'Learning About our Neighbors – Afghan Culture' that can be accessed here: https://t.co/5ykOTHspKK
In 1972, ISSofBC played a key role in settling thousands of Ugandan-Asians fleeing Idi Amin's regime in #Uganda. This @TorontoStar article highlights the contributions made by the Ismaili community to life in #BC: https://t.co/Ab7TSjIddt
@Chobani@TentOrg Joining the forum, learning a lot about what is happening on the ground in Afghanistan, Yemen and Ukraine. Looking forward to hearing fr Tent panelists on how to motivate business community to get involved in refugee resettlement solutions. Struck by the lack of BIPOC panelists.
@CNBCPolitics@EamonJavers Fundamentalist religious always attack women’s rights in one way or another, in the US or Afghanistan. These countries are looking more and more similar.