- Immigration Partnership Updates
- New Immigration Partnership Member Profile: Brockville Police Service
- Local Spotlight: The Town of Kemptville
- Partner Updates
- Local Celebration: Syrian Potluck Dinner
- Education & Employment: Training and Seminars
- Community: Upcoming Events
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WHAT'S NEW
Immigration Partnership Updates
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Cities of Migration and Pathways to Prosperity Community Consulation
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Various stakeholders and local experts listened to the presentation from Cities of Migration.
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At the beginning of March, the Immigration
Partnership facilitated a combined Brockville community consultation
with Cities of Migration and Pathways to Prosperity, two internationally
renowned organizations researching immigration and community
development best practices. Brockville was chosen for this consultation
for a variety of reasons, the primary ones being the need to find
solutions to address a declining population, and local labor market
challenges.
The various stakeholders, local experts, and service providers answered
questions around what attracts and retains immigrants to the area, what
barriers exist, and what can be done to improve local attraction and
retention efforts. Presentations from both organizations highlighted
their research focuses and their end-goals. The reports and toolkits
created from this research will be shared with the Immigration
Partnership and partners once completed.
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We Are Neighbours: Around the World
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Two of our youngest event participants had fun dressing up at the Chilean table!
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On March 7th, the 2018 We Are Neighbours
campaign wrapped up with the Around the World event. Seven participants
from We Are Neighbours representing Chile, France, Iran, Ireland,
Pakistan, Scotland, and Syria hosted tables representing their home
countries and cultures.
Visitors to the event spent time at each table, listening to the host,
asking questions, and getting to see the different items each host had
brought in to decorate their table. After fifteen minutes, people
switched to the next table, giving everyone the opportunity to visit
each "country" and learn about it.
A number of people came by, and a lot of great conversations, laughter,
and information was shared. It was a wonderful event and an excellent
wrap-up to the 2018 campaign. We Are Neighbours is an annual campaign
designed to showcase the diversity of the people, experiences, and ways
of life here in Leeds and Grenville. Participants share stories fitting
the theme for each year, coming together in the end for a wrap-up event
like Around the World.
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We Are Neighbours 2019 Campaign
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Poster for the 2019 We Are Neighbours campaign
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We Are Neighbours is back again for 2019!
This year's campaign focuses on food and culture, and the stories
connected to them. We're looking for recipes and the stories behind
those recipes from anyone living, working, or studying in Leeds and
Grenville. Whether it's a family recipe, one you learned from a
neighbour, or just your favourite, we're open to anything! Does the
recipe have history in your family? Did something funny happened when
you were making it? Did it create a connection between you to someone
else? Whatever the story, we want to hear it!
If you're interested in participating, get in contact with us!
Contact us at lauren@eecentre.com, 613-498-2111, 105 Strowger Blvd., or on social media @LGImmigration.
The previous years' stories can be found here.
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COUNCIL MEMBER FEATURE
Brockville Police Service
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We are pleased to welcome the Brockville
Police Service to the Immigration Partnership Council! Greg Francis, the
Community Safety Officer, will serve as representative.
With over 180 years of service, the Brockville Police are committed to
the safety of our citizens and the protection of their property. We
provide 24/7 policing and emergency response. We work closely with a
number of partner agencies in order to provide outstanding service, such
as assistance to victims of crime and community safety. Policing
has changed over the years, as have the demographics and economics of
our community. Times are changing and so must we. We are working closely
with the Police Services Board, City Council and our community to
ensure we meet the challenges faced at various levels.
Accordingly, the Brockville Police Service affirms and supports its
intention for and adherence to:
- The principles of equity and fairness embodied in the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the
Police Services Act.
- The principles of community service and community policing embodied in the Police Services Act.
- The principle of honest communication internally within the Police Service, as well as with our community.
- The principle of sensitivity and compassion for victims of crime.
- The principle of continuous improvement and education of members of the Police Service.
The mission of the Brockville Police Service is to ensure safety and
security through partnerships within our Community. We are pleased
to be part of the St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership
Council.
You can learn more about the Brockville Police on their website.
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
The Town of Kemptville
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DID YOU KNOW?
- It was originally settled by Lyman Clothier, who bought the
land and set-up a mill, which eventually caused the town to sprout up.
- The town was originally called Clothier's Mill, but was
eventually named Kemptville after Sir James Kempt, the Governor of Upper
Canada at the time.
- Kemptville is the largest community in North Grenville, with almost one quarter of North Grenville's population
- Photo credit: P199
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PARTNER UPDATES
Name Change!
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New Name
1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board has changed its name to
the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board! Their mission,
to champion community initiatives and partnerships that best use
available resources to develop a skilled, effective and adaptable local
workforce remains the same! You can visit their website here.
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LOCAL CELEBRATION
Syrian Potluck Dinner
In an effort to create community connections, Siobhan Brodowski of 1000 Islands B+B
has begun hosting monthly potlucks that involve immigrants from
different countries. The first was a Syrian potluck which also
celebrated Ahmad Khadra, both for his 20 years in business with Kinda
Electronics, and also for his birthday!
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Siobhan Brodowski (right) of the 1000 Islands B&B hosted
the Syrian Potluck, which also honour Ahmad Khadra (left) for his 20
years of owning and operating Kinda Electronics!
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Siobhan, the daughter of Irish immigrants,
started this monthly potluck as a way to bring members of the different
communities together. She has said that with no relatives in Canada,
friends became their closest support network. Thank you Siobhan for
taking on such an inclusive and welcoming initiative!
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Ahmad (left) receives recognition for his years in business
from the offices of MP Michael Barrett, MPP Steve Clark, and the City of
Brockville. Siobhan (middle) hands the scroll over, while Melissa
Francis (right) of the St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership
assists.
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EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Training & Seminars
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Youth Job Search
May 27, 2019 from 3:00 pm—4:30 pm
South Grenville Employment Resource Centre, 191 King St. E, Prescott
Learn how to find, apply, and land a job as a youth!
More information here.
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Computer Basics
May 30, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
CSE Consulting Kemptville, 125 Prescott Street, Kemtpville
Learn the basics of computer work, free for those registered with CSE Consulting.
Want to know more? Click here
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Second Career Information Session
June 3, 2019, 10:00am
Employment and Education Centre, 105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville
Attend this information session to find out if you qualify for funding assistance for retraining.
For more info, click here!
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First Aid and CPR Level A or C with AED Training
June 4 and 5th, 2019, 8:00am to 4:30pm
St. John House, 23 Abbott Street, Brockville
Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR Level A or C - including AED. Course being hosted by St. John Ambulance
For more info, click here!
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COMMUNITY
Updates & Events
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Refugee Sponsorship Information Session
May 29, 2019 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Brockville Country Club, 1548 King St. W, Brockville, ON
Join Refugees for Brockville for an information session including a
panel of current sponsors to find out about how you can sponsor refugee
newcomers to Brockville and area.
For more info, click here.
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The BIG GIVE Community Event
June 1, 2019 from 8:00am to 1:00pm
Six Local Churches, Brockville
The Big Give is back again this year and everything is FREE! This includes haircuts, clothes, and children's events!
Six area churches involved.
Brockville Transit is offering free rides for those going to and from the churches.
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Spring into Summer Gently Used Clothing Bazaar
June 8, 2019 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
85 Hwy 32, Gananoque
Craving some new summery things to wear? On a shoestring? You can't do
much better for style, quality & low prices than our huge collection
of gently used clothing in excellent used condition. For men and women.
You can try things on! Everything from floaty shawls and sheer blouses
to business wear and rugged outdoor gear. Shoes, purses, great men's
cotton shirts and more. All neatly organized under our tent village at
the Gananoque & District Humane Society shelter, 85 Hwy 32, just
north of Gananoque & the 401. From 10 am to 1 pm. Cash only. Rain
date June 22.
For more information, click here.
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Refugees for Brockville Presents: Human Flow
June 21, 2019 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street, Brockville
Refugees for Brockville invites the community to a FREE screening of
Human Flow - A film about Human Migration by director and artist Ai
Weiwei.
For more details, click here.
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Lansdowne Textiles Festival
June 22, 2019 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Lansdowne Community Centre, 1 Jessie Street, Lansdowne
Take Time for Textiles. Come to the Textiles Festival at the Lansdowne
Community Centre, 1 Jessie Street, Lansdowne, on Saturday June 22 from
10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $1.00.
Come and see spinners, weavers, rug hookers, quilters and many more
demonstrate their art and sell their products. Lunch will be available
and served by the Lansdowne Women's Institute.
Contact Liane 613-659-4708 for more information. Sponsored by Lansdowne Association for Revitalization.
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IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL
Member Organizations
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These are the organizations that provide leadership to the St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership.
Brockville & Area YMCA
Brockville & District Multicultural Council
Brockville Police Service
Chinese & Canadian Heritage Cultural Association
City of Brockville Economic Development
CSE Consulting
Employment + Education Centre
Francophone Immigration Support Network of East Ontario
Fulford Academy
Immetis - Services d'Immigration au Canada
KEYS Job Centre
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Foods & Rural Affairs
Refugees for Brockville Commitee
St. Lawrence College
1000 Island Workforce Development Board
Town of Prescott
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
TR Leger Immigrant Services/TR Leger Services aux Immigrants
United Counties of Leeds Grenville
Upper Canada Leger Centre
Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau
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