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Join our workshops, webinars, and networking events to connect with sponsors, newcomers, and settlement service providers.
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Join our workshops, webinars, and networking events to connect and learn.
Workshop
Family Communication & Conflict in Settlement
Building Understanding, Strengthening Relationships
How do changing family roles, cultural expectations, and intergenerational differences shape communication within newcomer and refugee families?
Join the Bridge Together Project for an interactive in-person workshop exploring family communication, conflict resolution, and practical strategies to support newcomer families navigating settlement challenges.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding Family Dynamics: Explore how settlement experiences, changing family roles, and intergenerational differences can influence family relationships.
Communication & Conflict Resolution: Discover practical approaches to active listening, navigating difficult conversations, and responding to family conflict.
Resources & Referrals: Strengthening your understanding of available community supports and appropriate referral pathways.
Building Connections: Connect with settlement workers, sponsorship groups, and community partners to strengthen collaborative approaches.
Workshop Details
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 12:00PM-1:30PM (Eastern Time)
Location: 55 Town Centre Suite 401, Scarborough, ON
Cost: Free
Facilitator: Mary Mojadidi & Parwana Siddique | Afghan Women’s Organization
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We look forward to connecting, sharing experiences, and learning together.
Bridge Together Project- November Workshop Registration
Family Communication & Conflict in Settlement | November 18, 2026 | 12:00-1:30 PM
Workshop
When a Client Asks: “Is This Legal?”- Navigating Tenant Rights & Legal Referrals
When a Client Asks: “Is This Legal?”
Can my landlord evict me? What happens if my landlord refuses to make repairs? Where can I turn if I experience housing discrimination?
For settlement professionals and community partners supporting newcomers and refugees, knowing how to respond to legal questions, and when to refer clients to appropriate services, is essential.
Join the Bridge Together Project for an interactive virtual workshop exploring tenant rights, housing concerns, and legal referrals.
What to Expect
Expert Insights: Explore common housing and tenant-rights questions faced by newcomers and refugees.
Interactive Discussion: Share experiences, ask questions, and explore practical scenarios with fellow settlement professionals.
Practical Resources: Learn about available legal services, referral pathways, and resources to support clients.
Building Connections: Connect with settlement workers, sponsorship groups, and community partners to strengthen collaborative approaches.
Workshop Details
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Time: 1:00PM-2:30PM (Eastern Time)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free
Facilitator: Cole Webber-Community Legal Worker | Parkdale Legal Services
Guest Speaker: Fara Wali-Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
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We look forward to connecting, sharing experiences, and learning together.
Bridge Together Project Workshop: Navigating Legal Questions & Referrals-When Clients Asks “Is This Legal?”
Join the Bridge Together Project for an interactive virtual workshop exploring tenant rights, housing concerns, and legal referrals.
Workshop
Supporting Sponsored Refugees Together: Navigating Settlement Challenges Through Collaboration
| You’re invited to join us for an upcoming in-person Bridge Together workshop designed to bring together settlement professionals and private refugee sponsors to strengthen collaboration in supporting sponsored refugees. Supporting Sponsored Refugees Together: Navigating Settlement Challenges Through Collaboration Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m. Location: CCS Head Office, 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 401, Scarborough, ON M1P 4X4 Our office is conveniently located and easily accessible by public transit, just a 3-minute walk from Scarborough Centre TTC Station. Paid parking is available onsite, and additional parking is available at Scarborough Town Centre, located just across the street. Privately sponsored refugees often experience unique settlement challenges that differ from those of other newcomer groups. This interactive workshop will explore these experiences while examining how settlement service providers and private sponsors can work together to better support successful settlement outcomes. Participants will: – Explore common challenges within the sponsor-newcomer relationship. – Learn practical strategies for collaboration and communication. – Increase awareness of settlement and community resources available to sponsors. – Connect with settlement professionals, frontline workers, and private refugee sponsors during a facilitated networking session. Whether you are a settlement worker supporting newcomers or a private refugee sponsor, this workshop offers an opportunity to share experiences, learn from others, and build meaningful connections across the sector. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and others within your networks who may be interested in attending. Registration is open here until July 20th. If you have any questions or experience any issues with registration, please feel free to contact Vinofa at vmuthulingam@ccscan.ca until July 15th. Beginning July 16th, please direct any inquiries to Haruka at hyuen@ccscan.ca. We hope you’ll join us for an engaging afternoon of learning, discussion, and networking! |