Self-Directed E-learning training on Sexual Violence
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OCASI invites participants to its self-directed E-learning training on “Understanding and Responding to Sexual Violence in Immigrant & Refugee Communities”.
Announcement
OCASI Membership Votes Yes for Francophone Inclusion
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OCASI Member Agencies voted unanimously in support of a By-Law change at the Council's 2014 Annual General Meeting, to create a designated Francophone Director position on the Board of Directors. This show of solidarity with our minority Francophone membership, demonstrates member agencies commitment to inclusive practices in the immigrant and refugee serving sector in Ontario.
OCASI Accessibility Initiative wins CRRF Award
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On November 18, 2014, the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants was recognized by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) for it's Accessibility Program with the 2014 Award of Excellence. The CRRF Awards of Excellence pays tribute to public, private and voluntary organizations whose efforts represent best practices in building awareness and understanding of Canadian values and identity that are reflective of Canadian diversity.
OCASI Launches the Positive Space Assessment Tool
OCASI is pleased to announce the launch of the Positive Space Assessment Tool!
This free and anonymous online questionnaire was designed in 2013-2014 to benchmark organizational standards for serving LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, etc.) newcomers. It can be used by organizations to:
Sondages sur les besoins des immigrants et réfugiés francophones LGBTQIA: la date limite prolongé au 25 juillet
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Sondages sur les besoins des immigrants et réfugiés francophones LGBTQIA: la date limite prolongé au 25 juillet
Regional Champions Across Ontario
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Send Your MP a Message On Valentines Day and Family Day
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Recent changes to Canada's immigration policies mean many newcomer families will not see their loved ones for years. Valentine's Day on February 14 is about celebrating our loved ones. This Valentine's Day, lets act to change Canada's priorities. Does your Canada include all families?
Human Rights Day Statement 2013
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December 10 celebrates international human rights and the inherent dignity and equal rights of all members of the human family. Refugees are part of the human family and entitled to the same rights.These rights include the rights to asylum, to liberty, to protection from torture, to an adequate standard of living, to healthcare, to be reunited with family and to protection of the best interests of children.
Introducing the Redesigned OrgWise Website
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As part of OCASI's commitment to continuous learning, organizational development and accessibility, the Council is proud to introduce the redesigned and enhanced OrgWise website. This new website is a holistic market place with a broad array of capacity building resources to support the development of your organization's systems.
OCASI Introduces OCMS
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OCASI has long wanted to create a reliable and affordable system that agencies could use to manage their interactions with clients. That time has come; OCASI introduces the OCASI Client Management System (OCMS). This new, powerful, and sophisticated client-based system can be used by multi-service agencies across Canada to record and retrieve important client information while generating detailed real-time reports on individual and group activities.