Community and connection are the core of resettling refugees. How have settlement organizations navigated lockdown?

Here’s why it’s essential to keep supporting newcomers in finding their communities

Why It Matters

Newcomers are having a hard time finding community in Canada, because of COVID-19 shutdowns and the xenophobia it’s brought. If they can’t fully participate in life here in Canada, not only does it negatively impact their wellbeing, but all Canadians miss out on the ways newcomers make our communities better.

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