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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260203T120000
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UID:7827-1770120000-1770125400@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Immigration Insights: 2025 Recap & 2026 Forecast
DESCRIPTION:Explore 2025 immigration trends and what immigration in 2026 means for newcomers\, international students\, and foreign workers.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/immigration-insights-2025-recap-2026-forecast/
LOCATION:Eltuek Arts Centre\, Gallery 211\, 170 George Street\, Sydney\, NS\, B1P 1J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
CREATED:20260114T120333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T120334Z
UID:7785-1770796800-1771002000@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:28th Annual National Metropolis Canada Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme: Changing course? Establishing Consensus on Canada’s immigration future \n\n\n\n“In October 2024 Canada unveiled a new Immigration Multi-Year Levels Plan that considerably reduced the targets for both permanent and temporary migrants. It constituted a dramatic modification from rising immigration numbers that characterized the previous decade. The move represents a departure from a vision for the country which saw immigration as critical to growth. The cuts have raised important questions about policies and programs. Reaching the targets has important ramifications for categories of immigrants\, different regions of the country\, and migrant countries of origin. Given the asymmetry in immigration policies in Canada\, the effects of these immigration level reductions will inevitably be uneven. \n\n\n\nWhat does this imply for the future of immigration in Canada? Is the direction we’re headed the best for the country in meeting future challenges? What are the unintended outcomes of these policy decisions? Do they advance Canada’s competitiveness in the current global economy or impede it? Do we need to consider changing course? \n\n\n\nThis important national gathering\, co-chaired by Paula Knight and Emmanuel Nahimana\, will seek to address the above questions.”
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/28th-annual-national-metropolis-canada-conference/
LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, 1650 Argyle Street\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 0E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,English,French
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
CREATED:20260204T152900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T153009Z
UID:7853-1771592400-1771597800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Groupe de discussion National Newcomer Collective for Truth and Reconciliation (NNCTR) Francophone
DESCRIPTION:This focus group (in French) is part of a needs analysis process aimed at identifying strengths\, gaps and opportunities for improvement in truth and reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples within the sector that supports newcomers.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/groupe-de-discussion-national-newcomer-collective-for-truth-and-reconciliation-nnctr-francophone/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Consultation,French
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135434
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
CREATED:20260114T114542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T114543Z
UID:7773-1772179200-1772298000@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Building Bridges: Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer and Refugee Inclusion Through Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges is a 1.5-day gathering in February 2026 that brings together stakeholders from the settlement\, 2SLGBTQIA+\, and public sectors to strengthen relationships\, exchange knowledge\, and deepen our collective capacity to support LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers. It builds on past education and capacity-building forums that RRANS has hosted since 2020. 
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/building-bridges-advancing-2slgbtqia-newcomer-and-refugee-inclusion-through-collaboration/
LOCATION:Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel\, Halifax\, NS\, 250 St. Margaret's Bay Rd\, Halifax\, B3N1H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
CREATED:20260211T202333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202334Z
UID:7889-1772496000-1772755199@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:National Equity & Racial Justice Conference 
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Network for Equity and Racial Justice (CNERJ) will host its second National Conference in March 2026 in Ottawa. This gathering brings together community leaders\, organizers\, advocates\, researchers\, and policy changemakers from across the country to move our work from analysis to action planning.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/national-equity-racial-justice-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown\, 33 Nicholas Street\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,English,French
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
CREATED:20260211T202856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202938Z
UID:7894-1772697600-1772730000@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Séminaire immigration et vitalité des communautés francophones
DESCRIPTION:This interdisciplinary seminar\, in French\, combines theoretical reflection\, methodological demonstration and dialogue rooted in the realities of the field.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/seminaire-immigration-et-vitalite-des-communautes-francophones/
LOCATION:Université de l’Ontario français\, 9 Lower Jarvis Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5E 0C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,French
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:French,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
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/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:English,French,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260417T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
CREATED:20260313T190902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T190921Z
UID:8008-1776211200-1776470399@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Rethinking Complex Migration: Flows\, Frames\, and Futures
DESCRIPTION:This conference offers a reflection on what is considered ‘regular’ or ‘normal’ migration\, and what is now viewed as ‘complex’ migration\, through a series of dedicated plenary panels. 
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/rethinking-complex-migration-flows-frames-and-futures/
LOCATION:Sears Atrium- George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre\, 245 Church St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5B 2R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
CREATED:20260218T134525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T134527Z
UID:7947-1776348000-1776358800@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Conflict with Confidence: Practical Skills for Nonprofit Leaders Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Navigating Conflict with Confidence: Practical Skills for Nonprofit Leaders Seminar is a 3-hour interactive workshop designed specifically for nonprofit staff who are in roles that require them to navigate and resolve conflicts within their teams and with external stakeholders.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/navigating-conflict-with-confidence-practical-skills-for-nonprofit-leaders-seminar/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Conference,English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260421T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260422T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T135435
CREATED:20260211T203901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203941Z
UID:7898-1776729600-1776902399@araisa.ca
SUMMARY:19e Symposium annuel sur l'immigration francophone 2026
DESCRIPTION:For this 19ᵉ edition\, the Symposium will explore how to position Francophone immigration as a sustainable lever for prosperity\, innovation and cohesion in a context of constraints and transformation.
URL:https://araisa.ca/event/19e-symposium-annuel-sur-limmigration-francophone-2026/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel by Marriott Beauséjour\, 750 rue Main\, Moncton\, NB\, E1C 0G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,French
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