Knowledge Centre
The Knowledge Centre gathers the important documents, findings and minutes of our Council and the Sector Working Groups.
Documents Categorized:
Skills Training, Education, and Employment
Temporary Foreign Worker’s Research – Dr. Jason Foster’s ELIP Presentation
Community Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
This research look at Dr. Foster’s research on Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada. Expert: “ first, the majority of TFWs have the desire to remain permanently and have hopes that the TFWP is an avenue toward permanent residency. Second, governments at all levels have been sending mixed messages about the TFWP and the IMP as possible… Read more »
AAISA – Community Development Practice
Community Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Settlement and Inclusion, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
Please see and use this resource developed by Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies. “In June 2016, AAISA initiated the Anti-Racism and Anti-Islamophobia in Alberta’s Settlement Sector project, with the objective of building welcoming and inclusive communities through research and collaborative learning. The project aims to enhance the capacity of settlement practitioners, professionals, and community members who work with… Read more »
ELIP Research : Immigration and Settlement in Edmonton
Advisory Council, Community Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Research, Settlement and Inclusion, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
This is the research ELIP produced as requested and driven by the working groups and advisory council. This research takes a snap shot of academic literature and community-produced ‘grey’ literature to get an idea of Edmonton’s reality over the last 20 plus years. This is the first research result of ELIP and its purpose is… Read more »
November Working Group Meeting Notes
Community Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Research, Settlement and Inclusion, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
Compilation of the meeting notes summary from the 5 working group meetings: Health and Community Wellness: November 1, 2016 Skills Training, Education and Employment: November 2, 2016 Community Safety: November 3, 2016 Settlement and Inclusion: November 8, 2016 Research: November 9, 2016
ELIP Governance Structure and Terms of Reference
Advisory Council, Community Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Research, Settlement and Inclusion, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
ELIP Community/Stakeholder Consultation Report – Zenev and Associates
Advisory Council, Community Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Research, Settlement and Inclusion, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
This report provides a summary of the results from stakeholder consultations conducted in March 2016 for Edmonton’s Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) initiative. Five consultation sessions were held in which 50 individuals from 43 different organizations, representing five sectors, participated in a conversation about the Edmonton LIP initiative. During the consultations, participants were asked to reflect and comment on the… Read more »
Immigration and Settlement Learning Day Report – May 2016
Advisory Council, Community Safety, Health and Community Wellness, Research, Settlement and Inclusion, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
This report provides insight on the current research available regarding immigration and settlement in Edmonton, and also highlights future strategies for collaboration and research “gaps”.
Spatial and Labour Outcomes of Immigrants in Edmonton, Calgary, and Alberta – Sandeep Agrawal (University of Alberta)
Research, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
Presentation from the April 22, 2016 Immigration and Settlement Learning Day: Mobilizing Knowledge to Better Support Newcomers hosted by the City of Edmonton.
Inclusion = Diversity + Engagement – Cheryl Whitelaw (NorQuest College)
Research, Skills Training, Education, and Employment
Presentation from the April 22, 2016 Immigration and Settlement Learning Day: Mobilizing Knowledge to Better Support Newcomers hosted by the City of Edmonton.