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UID:10004779-1758362400-1758369600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Handling Crisis in Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:This event\, for private refugee sponsors\, will reconfirm sponsor responsibility in dealing with a crisis\, where to find professional guidance for situations like family relationship problems\, partner violence\, child welfare issues or even tenants’ rights. The workshop will develop new skills to learn about legal implications and where to find help. Right after the event\, join a discussion breakout group to drill down into such issues experienced by sponsors.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/handling-crisis-in-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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SUMMARY:Practical Ideas for Housing Searches in Refugee Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Identification of appropriate housing and securing it can be one of the biggest challenges faced by private refugee sponsors. This two-hour\, online\, no cost workshop will add new skills to a private refugee sponsor group’s tool kit and help them get a handle on the current housing environment.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/practical-ideas-for-housing-searches-in-refugee-settlement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T100000
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UID:10004292-1731146400-1731153600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Government Support for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:A training for private refugee sponsors to better understand what supports are availabe from governments to ensure effective and efficient settlement. Learn how to access services and build relationships.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/government-support-for-newcomers/2024-11-09/2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241109T170000
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UID:10004291-1731139200-1731171600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Government Support for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:A training for private refugee sponsors to better understand what supports are availabe from governments to ensure effective and efficient settlement. Learn how to access services and build relationships.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/government-support-for-newcomers/2024-11-09/1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T100000
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SUMMARY:Effective Settlement of LGBTQIA+ Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:The need for refugee sponsors to settle LGBTQIA+ newcomers is great. Join us to acquire a better understanding of how to support these newcomers live the life of their own choosing. Hear from three presenters who will provide a context\, address unique challenges in settlement along with resources and agencies who can help.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/effective-settlement-of-lgbtqia-newcomers/
LOCATION:online\, 12 Craiglee Drive\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1N 2L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T120000
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CREATED:20231219T221100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T221100Z
UID:10001452-1705492800-1705496400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Benefits of Engaging Newcomer Youth in Community
DESCRIPTION:This event is for private refugee sponsors. Discussions will explore building self-esteem\, acquiring new skills\, connection and inclusion\, and how they all lead to effective settlement. Join us to learn how to better understand the importance of\nyouth engagement when we hear from an expert who lives this topic every day. Bring your experience to share in breakout\ndiscussion with your fellow sponsors. Or\, if a first-time sponsor bring your questions. One-hour of your time is all it takes to\nwork toward best practice in your own sponsor group.\n• Learn how to create opportunities for youth to express themselves\n• Discuss how you can help young people build skills and networks\n• Identify how to improve social-emotional well-being\n• Explore the importance of volunteering\n• Learn about the benefits of the arts and sports in community engagement
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/benefits-of-engaging-newcomer-youth-in-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T120000
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UID:10001063-1697630400-1697634000@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:PRSN Lunch and Learn: Dealing with Racism
DESCRIPTION:This is a training session for private refugee sponsors with an expert to provide insight into how sponsors can develop best practice around handling this issue with newcomers. Sometimes there is a reluctance by newcomers to talk about racism or discrimination. We learn how to have that conversation to ensure security while also addressing feelings of intimidation and fear.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/prsn-lunch-learn-dealing-with-racism/2023-10-18/2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T170000
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UID:10001062-1697616000-1697648400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:PRSN Lunch and Learn: Dealing with Racism
DESCRIPTION:This is a training session for private refugee sponsors with an expert to provide insight into how sponsors can develop best practice around handling this issue with newcomers. Sometimes there is a reluctance by newcomers to talk about racism or discrimination. We learn how to have that conversation to ensure security while also addressing feelings of intimidation and fear.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/prsn-lunch-learn-dealing-with-racism/2023-10-18/1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lunch-and-learn_Oct-2023_Fnl-JPeg-002.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230907
CREATED:20230825T191100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T191100Z
UID:10000630-1695463200-1695472200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Month 13: Ensuring a Smooth Transition
DESCRIPTION:This is a training session for private refugee sponsors to equip them with skills for best practice. Participants will learn how to do a needs assessment and cover everything a sponsored family needs to know begin their life in Canada\, and will hear from a newcomer about his own personal transition.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/month-13-ensuring-a-smooth-transition/2023-09-23/2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRSN-Skills-Dev.-Flyer-Sept.-23-final-JPeg.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230907
CREATED:20230825T191100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T191100Z
UID:10000629-1695456000-1695488400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Month 13: Ensuring a Smooth Transition
DESCRIPTION:This is a training session for private refugee sponsors to equip them with skills for best practice. Participants will learn how to do a needs assessment and cover everything a sponsored family needs to know begin their life in Canada\, and will hear from a newcomer about his own personal transition.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/month-13-ensuring-a-smooth-transition/2023-09-23/1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRSN-Skills-Dev.-Flyer-Sept.-23-final-JPeg.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230907
CREATED:20230501T144915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T144915Z
UID:10000548-1683972000-1683979200@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Learning a new Language: what does it take?
DESCRIPTION:An invitation to private refugee sponsors\, to join us to learn more about the issues and barriers that newcomers face\nin acquiring a new language. In addition\, this is an opportunity to gain some English language coaching tips\, and participate in post-workshop\ndiscussion to connect\, learn and share.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/learning-a-new-language-what-does-it-take/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230225T120000
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CREATED:20230130T220948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T220948Z
UID:10000430-1677319200-1677326400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:PRSN  Workshop for refugee sponsors  -- Accessing the Trades
DESCRIPTION:A training session for private refugee sponsors to learn more about opportunities for newcomers in education and employment in the trades
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/prsn-workshop-for-refugee-sponsors-accessing-the-trades/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PRSN-Feb-25-JPeg.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230907
CREATED:20221017T183540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T183540Z
UID:10000344-1668247200-1668254400@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing Cultural Differences in Parenting Styles
DESCRIPTION:This is a workshop for private refugee sponsor groups to help them understand parenting styles\, their legal obligations and implications for child welfare protection in Canada. They will learn how to open a conversation around positive parenting through respectful discussion.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/addressing-cultural-differences-in-parenting-styles/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230907
CREATED:20220817T174459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T135200Z
UID:10000181-1664013600-1664022600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Discussing Financial Literacy with Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:If you are a private refugee sponsor\, join us to learn more about having a conversation with newcomers around financial literacy in Canada. The presenters will address cultural issues\, money management\, banking and family budgeting tips.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/discussing-financial-literacy-with-newcomers/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230907
CREATED:20220421T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T162900Z
UID:10000118-1652522400-1652529600@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Finding housing solutions for refugee newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Workshop will address current ways to identify potential housing in urban and smaller communities. Presenters will address solutions and best practice around such topics as collaborating with settlement agencies\, finding affordable housing and the role of transitional or alternate housing.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/finding-housing-solutions-for-refugee-newcomers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PRSN-flyer-JPeg-May-14-e1650558475179.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230907
CREATED:20220202T203056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T203056Z
UID:10000045-1645869600-1645876800@shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing Challenges in refugee settlement in smaller communities
DESCRIPTION:A two-hour\, online workshop for private refugee sponsors to address unique challenges and identify solutions in refugee settlement in smaller communities. \nhttps://refugeesponsornet.ca/services/
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/addressing-challenges-in-refugee-settlement-in-smaller-communities/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Intercultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Private refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)":MAILTO:b.sheffield@rogers.com
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