workshop by solidarity across borders
matt, 28.01.2006 19:45
On Saturday February Fourth members of Solidarity Across Borders and No One Is Illegal will be in Ottawa to give two workshops. The purpose of the event is twofold. One, to increase knowledge and understanding about how the Canadian Immigration system works (or doesn’t work). And two, to form a grass roots organization in Ottawa devoted to doing refugee/migrant/immigrant casework and campaign work.
Saturday February 4th
10:00am to 4:00pm
Heartwood House
153 Chapel Road
On Saturday February Fourth members of Solidarity Across Borders and No One Is Illegal will be in Ottawa to give two workshops. The purpose of the event is twofold. One, to increase knowledge and understanding about how the Canadian Immigration system works (or doesn’t work). And two, to form a grass roots organization in Ottawa devoted to doing refugee/migrant/immigrant casework and campaign work.
Join us! Wheelchair Accessible! Child Friendly!
SOLIDARITY ACROSS BORDERS AND NO ONE IS ILLEGAL –MONTREAL PRESENT TWO WORKSHOPS:
1. Breaking Down the Canadian Immigration System
A presentation on how the Canadian immigration system works.
Topics include: the immigration and refugee determination process; the bureaucracy and agencies of immigration control (CIC, CBSA, IRB, etc); detentions and deportations; sponsorships; humanitarian claims; the Quebec system; Canadian border control and immigration policies; and more.
2. Doing Immigration Support Work
A presentation and discussion on doing immigration support work, using previous support efforts and campaigns in Montreal as a reference.
Topics include: defining casework and support; kinds of support; support roles; legal issues and procedures; support strategies; communications; building a campaign; money and fundraising.
There is a suggested donation of $10 to cover the costs of transportation and the costs of renting the space and food.
To sign up for the workshops please contact us: 
feb4thworkshops@hotmail.com
e-mail:: feb4thworkshops@hotmail.com
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wow that's really interesting! 04.02.2006 - 00:50 and well written! matt> |