Vital Signs – BC CHARMS initiative highlighted

BC CHARMS (BC Refugee Housing Referral and Information System) – an initiative for which...

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CBC – More newcomers in BC living outside Metro Vancouver

MOSAIC Settlement Worker Minab Yetbarek shared his journey of coming to Canada with his parents from Eritrea and using his Tigrinya and Arabic language skills to support other newcomers.

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Business in Vancouver – Refugee education receives financial boost

MOSAIC’s relationship with Beedie Luminaries was highlighted through the Refugee and Immigrant Student Education (RISE) program.

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New West Record – Pilot project aims to connect newcomers and homeless through hot meal program

Theresa McManus for New West Record writes, “New Westminster is getting some assistance from senior...

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Decoda Literacy Solutions – Preparing newcomer children for Canadian schools with a playful twist

Simret, a MOSAIC Family Centre client, was featured as part of Decoda Literacy Solution’s...

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Business in Vancouver – Canada looks to newcomers to fill labour shortage

MOSAIC CEO Olga Stachova discussed the barriers newcomers face to employment in Canada, the important role newcomers can play in filling Canada’s labour shortage, and how employers can be industry champions for change.

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CityNews – Refugee response in B.C. outweighs backlash online

Alexandra Dawley, Senior Manager of Refugee Settlement and Integration, spoke with CityNews about ongoing efforts to resettle Ukrainian refugees in BC alongside community partners and members of the public.

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CBC British Columbia – Thousands of Ukrainian refugees expected to arrive, B.C. premier says

Alexandra Dawley, Senior Manager of Refugee Settlement and Integration, spoke with CBC’s Stephen Quinn about how people can support Ukrainian refugees coming to British Columbia.

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Business in Vancouver – Ottawa to invest $26.5m in foreign-credential recognition programs

The Hon. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, was at MOSAIC HQ to announce $26.5 million in federal funding for 11 different projects under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program, including MOSAIC’s WorkXP program.

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CPAC – Ottawa to invest $26.5m in foreign-credential recognition programs

At a news conference in Vancouver, Carla Qualtrough, the minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion, announces funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program.

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Vancouver Sun – Ukrainian refugee families explore re-settlement options

MOSAIC’s Alexandra Dawley spoke with Daphne Bramham of the Vancouver Sun about the support available for Ukrainian refugees.

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New Canadian Media – MOSAIC program helps newcomers take on leadership roles

Mimoza Pachuku, Coordinator of MOSAIC’s SCOPE (Social and Civic Opportunities: Pathways to Equity) project, spoke about the importance of increasing the number of newcomers in leadership positions.

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