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UID:7509-1763474400-1763479800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Techquity in the digital age: Exploring the intersection of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, accessibility\, and AI driven innovation
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, in French\, examines strategies for leveraging AI to address inequities\, foster inclusion\, and build systems rooted in fairness. Gain actionable insights on using AI as a tool for innovation and driving equity-focused change.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/techquity-in-the-digital-age-exploring-the-intersection-of-diversity-equity-inclusion-accessibility-and-ai-driven-innovation-2/
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T140000
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UID:7502-1763647200-1763652600@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Techquity in the digital age: Exploring the intersection of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, accessibility\, and AI driven innovation
DESCRIPTION:This webinar examines strategies for leveraging AI to address inequities\, foster inclusion\, and build systems rooted in fairness. Gain actionable insights on using AI as a tool for innovation and driving equity-focused change.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/techquity-in-the-digital-age-exploring-the-intersection-of-diversity-equity-inclusion-accessibility-and-ai-driven-innovation/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251125T140000
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CREATED:20251121T131432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T131433Z
UID:7531-1764079200-1764084600@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Enabling Nonprofit AI Literacy\, Responsibility\, and Confidence - for Nonprofit Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience\, powered by Microsoft Elevate in collaboration with NetCom Learning\, this free learning series offers practical pathways to help nonprofit teams explore and apply AI safely\, ethically\, and confidently — in ways that strengthen their work and the communities they serve.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/enabling-nonprofit-ai-literacy-responsibility-and-confidence-for-nonprofit-professionals/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251125T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20251121T131810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T131812Z
UID:7533-1764086400-1764091800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Enabling Nonprofit AI Literacy\, Responsibility\, and Confidence - for Nonprofit Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience\, powered by Microsoft Elevate in collaboration with NetCom Learning\, this free learning series offers practical pathways to help nonprofit teams explore and apply AI safely\, ethically\, and confidently — in ways that strengthen their work and the communities they serve
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/enabling-nonprofit-ai-literacy-responsibility-and-confidence-for-nonprofit-leaders/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20251121T132622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T132623Z
UID:7535-1764248400-1764255600@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting with Care: Responding to Signs of Violence in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Join the Immigrant Migrant Women’s Association of Halifax for a free and engaging session on recognizing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/supporting-with-care-responding-to-signs-of-violence-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20251107T155343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T155344Z
UID:7504-1764766800-1764772200@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Amplifying the leadership of im/migrants with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/roundtable-amplifying-the-leadership-of-im-migrants-with-disabilities-for-an-inclusive-and-sustainable-future/
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20251203T183611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T183612Z
UID:7606-1765382400-1765387800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:How Migrant Rights Groups Can Engage with “We’re Better Together” Campaign
DESCRIPTION:As support for migrants and refugees has been backsliding in Canada\, the “We’re Better Together” campaign was created to improve public opinion and build momentum for an inclusive immigration system. A critical part of that effort is developing skills and practice around strategic messaging and “narrative framing.” This training aims to help you with just that.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/how-migrant-rights-groups-can-engage-with-were-better-together-campaign/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20260114T115333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T115623Z
UID:7779-1768827600-1768847400@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Plain Language for Accessibility and Inclusion – Plain Canada Clair’s 2026 Virtual conference
DESCRIPTION:Access to information is a fundamental human right\, yet there’s still much work to be done to advance accessibility and inclusion in our workplaces and communities.  \n\n\n\nPlain Canada Clair’s 2026 conference will shine the spotlight on plain language as an essential tool to create more accessible\, inclusive communications that meet everyone’s information needs. 
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/plain-language-for-accessibility-and-inclusion-plain-canada-clairs-2026-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20251210T205934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205935Z
UID:7641-1768995000-1768998600@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Baseline Cybersecurity Controls
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help settlement agencies better prepare and respond to cyber threats.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/webinar-baseline-cybersecurity-controls/
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20260121T172812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T172813Z
UID:7800-1769522400-1769527800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Webinaire - Islamophobie genrée au Canada: quand le genre\, la foi et le racisme se croisent
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/webinaire-islamophobie-genree-au-canada-quand-le-genre-la-foi-et-le-racisme-se-croisent/
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20260114T114927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T114928Z
UID:7777-1769608800-1769614200@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:How Groups Working with Refugee Claimants can Engage with the “We’re Better Together” Campaign
DESCRIPTION:As support for immigrants\, and refugees has been backsliding in Canada\, the “We’re Better Together” campaign has been created to improve public opinion and build momentum for an inclusive immigration system. In this training\, we’ll cover the campaign’s messaging\, overall strategy\, and how to adapt the campaign to support your work with refugee claimants. Participants will gain a practical overview of our campaign’s Message Guide and learn how to apply the Race Class Gender Narrative effectively.  \n\n\n\nThis training will be delivered in English with the support of a French interpreter\, and presenters will be able to engage in questions bilingually.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/how-groups-working-with-refugee-claimants-can-engage-with-the-were-better-together-campaign/
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20260128T143913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T144030Z
UID:7833-1770215400-1770219000@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Cadres d'évaluation
DESCRIPTION:Join us and find out how your organization can design and implement an effective assessment framework.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/cadres-devaluation/
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20260128T144250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T144318Z
UID:7836-1770296400-1770301800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:25 ans d’immigration francophone de l’Afrique subsaharienne
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/25-ans-dimmigration-francophone-de-lafrique-subsaharienne/
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20260128T143321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T143323Z
UID:7824-1770820200-1770823800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Evaluation Frameworks
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design and implement an effective evaluation framework for a program or organization.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/evaluation-frameworks/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060742
CREATED:20260204T152609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T152611Z
UID:7848-1771329600-1771335000@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Trauma Training Series for Frontline Service Providers: Vicarious Trauma and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This session will build an understanding of what puts us at risk of burnout and vicarious trauma and provide strategies to support resilience so we can continue to do this important work.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/trauma-training-series-for-frontline-service-providers-vicarious-trauma-and-resilience/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260211T144054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T144056Z
UID:7871-1771423200-1771426800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Equity as a Practice: From Audits to Action
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces Equity as a Practice\, an approach to equity work that moves beyond checklists and audits toward sustained action.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/equity-as-a-practice-from-audits-to-action/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260211T145412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145413Z
UID:7879-1771513200-1771516800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:National Online Community of Practice Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, you will learn essential navigation skills designed for new and current National Online Community of Practice members working in Canada’s immigrant and refugee-serving sector.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/national-online-community-of-practice-orientation-session/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260211T145716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145718Z
UID:7881-1771941600-1771948800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness for EAL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Virtual launch of a newly developed Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness for EAL Learners Resource. \n\n\n\nThis session will introduce the resource\, share insights from the development process\, and highlight ways it can be integrated into different language-learning contexts. While the session is especially relevant for language instructors\, all settlement practitioners and service providers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/gender-based-violence-gbv-awareness-for-eal-learners/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260211T144337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T144338Z
UID:7873-1772028000-1772031600@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Equity in Action: Building and Sustaining Effective Equity Working Groups
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help organizations explore how to establish & sustain equity working groups that are both strategic and grounded in care.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/equity-in-action-building-and-sustaining-effective-equity-working-groups/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260211T150226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150227Z
UID:7883-1772029800-1772035200@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Canada’s Black Justice Strategy
DESCRIPTION:In 2025 the federal government announced a 10-year plan to implement recommendations in the Black Justice Strategy. Aimed at reducing systemic racism and the over-representation of Black communities in the justice system\, the strategy includes 114 recommendations covering areas such as policing\, courts\, corrections and social supports. \n\n\n\nThis webcast will bring community and government leaders together to discuss how and when the recommendations will be implemented\, along with strategies to support effective communication\, engagement and accountability.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/canadas-black-justice-strategy/
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260211T201855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201856Z
UID:7887-1772029800-1772035200@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:How People Working for Refugee Resettlement can Engage with the Campaign 
DESCRIPTION:This custom training for those involved with sponsorship and resettlement efforts across Canada will walk you through how to use the “We’re Better Together” campaign to advocate for a fair and welcoming immigration system.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/how-people-working-for-refugee-resettlement-can-engage-with-the-campaign/
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260218T133557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T133558Z
UID:7940-1772110800-1772116200@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:KMB Session: Supporting Immigrant Women in Post-Pandemic Recovery and Crisis Preparedness in Canada
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/kmb-session-supporting-immigrant-women-in-post-pandemic-recovery-and-crisis-preparedness-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260218T133239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T133240Z
UID:7938-1772114400-1772119800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Sector Pulse: A Town Hall on Current Nonprofit Policy Issues
DESCRIPTION:This collaborative session brings together leaders\, advocates\, and policy thinkers from across subsectors to identify the most pressing issues facing nonprofits today. 
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/sector-pulse-a-town-hall-on-current-nonprofit-policy-issues/
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260218T134041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T134043Z
UID:7943-1772719200-1772726400@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Using Data to Strengthen Funding Proposals
DESCRIPTION:This ARAISA webinar will explore how immigrant-serving organizations can use data to write evidence-based funding proposals. Evidence should inform every aspect of settlement and integration services\, from initial planning to delivery and reporting. Interest holders\, such as funders and community partners\, should also understand how data and evidence have informed services. Service providers can use data to demonstrate the need for services as well as the expected impact for clients and communities. This webinar will address the structure of funding proposals\, different types of data\, finding relevant data\, using data to tell stories\, and other tips and tricks.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/using-data-to-strengthen-funding-proposals/
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260211T145128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145208Z
UID:7878-1773237600-1773241200@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Réaliser des audits d’équité et créer des groupes de travail sur l’équité
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop\, in French\, is aimed at leaders and staff of NPOs and charities\, as well as equity practitioners\, who are looking to make their organization’s equity efforts a reality\, and to strengthen their ability to put these values into practice on a daily basis.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/realiser-des-audits-dequite-et-creer-des-groupes-de-travail-sur-lequite/
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060743
CREATED:20260313T191705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T191708Z
UID:8013-1774447200-1774452600@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Unlocking Immigrant Talent
DESCRIPTION:Signal49 Research\, in collaboration with the Future Skills Centre\, is hosting a virtual stakeholder forum to explore findings from the Immigrant Skill Utilization Scorecard. This event will spotlight municipal performance trends\, key drivers of skill underutilization\, and actionable strategies to better leverage immigrant talent. Attendees will engage with experts from policy\, education\, and industry to co-develop practical solutions for improving immigrant employment outcomes across Canada. 
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/unlocking-immigrant-talent/
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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