London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC)

For over 40 years, CCLC has been proud to provide assistance to newcomers who are new to London & surrounding area; to provide global education; and be instrumental in the development of political, social, and environment awareness. The Centre has grown over the years especially in the last four years therefore doubling its staff.

Program at Pathways

Pathways Skill Development is offering a four week program designed to help women who have experienced abuse by their intimate partners to access support services, skills training and new employment opportunities. For more information click here>
 

Conference for Internationally Educated Professionals, January 29, 2010

If you have Internationally Educated Professional (IEP) clients, currently unemployed or not working in their chosen profession, this conference may be of interest. More info>
 

Black History Month

February is Black History Month and festivities that commemorate the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present are held throughout London and surrounding area.
Click here> to view the calendar of events.
 

Colour of Poverty Launch,
February 5th, 2010 from 9 am to 2 pm
Stevenson Hunt Room, London Public Library

The Colour of Poverty Campaign (COPC), a coalition of human services, advocacy and human rights organizations and individuals drawn largely from communities of colour across Ontario, is the proud recipient of a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation – to help undertake a province wide project to address poverty among racialized communities.

The project’s launch is open to the public; keynote speaker will be Uzma Shakir; and 4 panellists to introduce who, why and what it is like to live in poverty. Stronger communities are created and sustained when people believe that opportunities exist for them to achieve success when they can escape living in poverty.
   For more information contact: Shand Licorish, email:slicorish@lihc.on.ca
   Read Colour of Poverty's Fact Sheet: click here>
 

NATURE IN THE CITY 2010

Tuesdays from 7:30 – 8:30 pm,
London Public Library, Wolfe Performance Hall
January 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 16, 23
A six-part series of illustrated talks on nature within the City of London.
We urbanites are part of the natural world. From a high-flying falcon to a butterfly egg on a milkweed leaf, a multitude of species (including ours) combines to form the London community. This series provides an opportunity to meet a sampling of our fellow residents. More Info>

Bhutanese Website

For Bhutanese living in Canada and front line workers working with Bhutanese clients, visit www.bhutancanadanet.ca/index.html

This website has a mixture of photos, articles, cultural background, music and stories.

Eldon House Celebrates 175 years

This is London's oldest surviving private dwelling built in 1834 by Captain John Harris and inhabited by his descendants until 1959 when it was given to the City. It is operated by Museum London and provides a year-round program of art exhibitions of contemporary and historical art and a community historical museum with a focus on London and region. Several events are planned to celebrate its 175th years from Sept 2009 to August 2010. More info click here>

E-Transitions Newsletter

The Integration Resources Canada E-Transitions developed a newsletter. They initiated this publication due to the regular requests for information from companies, organizations and individuals. Top requests include assistance in finding employment, designing objective driven mentoring programs and resources that help individuals and organizations take advantage of present demographic changes in the labour market.

In this issue they have dealt with the perception of Canadian Experience; presented opportunities from the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council; offered tips to mentors or coaches to help move their mentees forward in their employment objectives. They have also added tips and resources for internationally educated professionals seeking employment.

     To view the newsletter, click here>
                Visit their website: www.integrationresourcescanada.com

London and Middlesex County have a long history of providing excellent settlement services to newcomers. It's not always easy to find the services that you need. These organizations can help...Learn More>

A Road To Home:
Working With Homeless Immigrants & Refugees

This manual has been developed by COSTI to be used by service providers as a practical guide when working with Immigrants & Refugees that experience homelessness. Click here to view the manual.

New Handbook

The Canadian Council for Refugee (CCR) is proud to launch a new tool, the Pathways to Gender Justice Handbook, which was developed with the active involvement of CCR members across Canada.

The Handbook is a practical guide that aims at enhancing the capacity of organizations to use a gender-based approach in their work with newcomers. It can be used in different areas of an organization, such as governance, management and direct services. It is a flexible tool that can be adapted to different sizes and types of organizations. CCR hope you will find it useful in your work with refugees and immigrants.

For more information and to download the Handbook ... Click Here>

Nutritious Food Basket

This information outlines the approximate price of eating well in London and Middlesex County. Weekly costs are based on a May 2009 survey of 67 food items from 14 main chain and independent grocery stores in London and Middlesex County... Learn More>
 

Monthly Calendar and Food Banks & Depots List

This handy monthly calendar provides the dates and locations of free or low cost hot meals, and also lists food banks and food depots throughout the City of London that are available to individuals and families in need. The calendar is a project of the Hunger Relief Action Coalition.
   Calendar>
   Food Banks & Depots List>

Free Events Listing

The London Arts website lists FREE EVENTS that are available throughout the city. To see the current listing click here>

New Project Underway

The London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP)

The purpose of this project is to strengthen the role of local and regional communities in serving and integrating immigrants through a Local Immigration Partnership (LIP). The project will provide a collaborative framework for, and facilitate the development and implementation of, sustainable local and regional solutions for successful integration of immigrants to Ontario. This will enable our community to put immigration on their overall planning agenda and benefit from the successful social and economic integration of new immigrants.

Currently, the project sent out an Expression of Interest to recruit enthusiastic individuals to serve on the Partnership Council’s Central Council and six Sub-councils. For more information, click on Terms of Reference, Nov 2009 Minutes and/or Applying

Invitation To Join

Dear Service providers, supporters of London LGBT community, London LGBT Community, and CCLC-LGBT members:

I would like to invite and encourage you to join the CCLC-LGBT Social Group for Newcomer Forum at: www.cclclgbt.freeforums.org. At the forum you will be able to interact with members and also post your upcoming events.

    Joseph, CCLC-LGBT Social Group Coordinator, Email: rainbow@lcclc.org

True or False?

Marriages of convenience are allowed under Canada’s immigration law.

Check the answer here.