Leadership in Action
The generosity of Londoners has been displayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many individuals and organizations have rallied in various ways, to help fight this increasingly devastating disease. The LMLIP Inclusion & Civic Engagement Sub-council reached out to London's immigrant population, to gather ‘leadership in action’ stories of how individuals are helping through frontline work or volunteering. Starting this week, we will be showcasing these stories, beginning with United Sikhs.
Meetings with London professionals
In August 2020, Brescia’s International Department partnered with the LMLIP Education Sub-Council to connect students with London professionals to learn one-on-one about various career opportunities and sectors within the Canadian workforce. Students who participated in the pilot program not only discovered more about working life in Canada, but also acquired practical communications skills and networking capabilities.
Nominations open for LMLIP Welcoming Landlord Award
The London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) is inviting nominations for the Welcoming Landlord Award. This award recognizes landlords who are intentional about being members of a welcoming community.
Award criteria include:
- Integrating newcomers into their properties
- Being welcoming
- Collaborating with settlement services
- Being thoughtful about simplifying the process of settlement
- Communicating effectively with tenants and potential tenants
Nominations are accepted from tenants and those who work in settlement services within London and Middlesex. No self-nominations are accepted.
Nominations are due by Tuesday, January 19. Awards will be presented March 2021 at the LMLIP 'All Are Welcome' event.
Please submit at https://forms.gle/zxWZGLF2aZVt...
Nominations are adjudicated by the Settlement Sub-Council of the LMLIP.
For any questions regarding this award, please contact Abe Oudshoorn at aoudshoo@gmail.com
Summarized Study on Needs of Muslim Seniors
For the convenience of service providers, the LMLIP Seniors & Faith Work Group has summarized a study on ‘The Needs of Muslim Seniors in London Ontario’ conducted by the Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations and Centre for Research on Social Inequality, University of Western Ontario. The summary focuses on the extent of use of services by Muslim seniors, suggestions for improvement of services, and other factors to consider in provision of services.
Guide to Settlement Services
'Welcome to London & Middlesex: A Guide to Settlement Services' (French), was developed through a community collaborative effort by the LMLIP Settlement Sub-council and Carrefour communautaire francophone de London to increase immigrant access to information about available settlement resources in London and Middlesex.
Employment Resources
The LMLIP has created two resources to help immigrant employment:
Guide to Health Care Services in London & Middlesex
LMLIP's ‘Guide to Health Care Services in London & Middlesex’ helps new immigrants navigate local health care. To access the multilingual guide visit.
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