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SUMMARY:Interior Regional Meeting: Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future
DESCRIPTION:The Interior Region 2020 Regional Meeting “Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future” will build upon the recommendations we heard from the 2019 Regional Meetings in relation to serving migrant workers\, the improvements and the gaps that still need to be addressed. At the same time\, it will also be a space to learn about important changes in policies and best practices to respond to migrant workers needs during the pandemic.\n\nThis regional meeting will bring together migrant worker support organizations\, professional associations\, consulates\, volunteers\, employers\, unions\, federal and provincial government agencies\, researchers\, and other stakeholders who are involved in the protection of migrant workers in BC. \nEvent Details:\nWhen: November 2 – November 3\, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST\nWhere: Online\nFor more information and to register click here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/AMSSAInteriorRegionalMeeting  \nThis meeting will consist of various virtual presentations\, panel discussions\, and breakout sessions. Registration is available for each individual session.\n\n*Please note that this meeting is only for organizations located in BC and who operate within the Interior region. 
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/interior-regional-meeting-supporting-migrant-workers-building-resilience-for-the-future/
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SUMMARY:North Regional Meeting: Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future
DESCRIPTION:The North Region 2020 Regional Meeting “Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future” will build upon the recommendations we heard from the 2019 Regional Meetings in relation to serving migrant workers\, the improvements and the gaps that still need to be addressed. At the same time\, it will also be a space to learn about important changes in policies and best practices to respond to migrant workers needs during the pandemic.\n\nThis regional meeting will bring together migrant worker support organizations\, professional associations\, consulates\, volunteers\, employers\, unions\, federal and provincial government agencies\, researchers\, and other stakeholders who are involved in the protection of migrant workers in BC. \nEvent Details:\nWhen: October 27 & 28\, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST\nWhere: Online\nFor more information and to register click here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/AMSSANorthRegionalMeeting \nThis meeting will consist of various virtual presentations\, panel discussions\, and breakout sessions. Registration is available for each individual session.\n\n*Please note that this meeting is only for organizations located in BC and who operate within the northern region. 
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/north-regional-meeting-supporting-migrant-workers-building-resilience-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Access to Health Care for Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION:The health of migrant workers is important. Workplace insurance or public health insurance can help them when they are sick or injured. The type of medical insurance can vary depending on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program stream. \nHow does each form of medical insurance work? How can migrant workers access medical services? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by expert speakers in this webinar. \nJoin us on July 11th for a webinar to learn more on this topic. \nEvent details \nDate: July 11\, 2019\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT) \nClick here to register. \nSpeakers: \n\nApril Sabourin – Cowan Insurance Group\nShaina Schafers – Umbrella Multicultural Health Co-op\nVirendra Sharma – Fraser Health Authority\n\nSign-up to receive our newsletter with updates on this and other events.
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/access-to-health-care-for-migrant-workers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T090000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Alcohol and Drug Use Supporting Migrant Workers Who are Facing Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Due to the stigma and negative connotations linked to alcohol and drug addiction\, it is difficult for many users to accept they have a problem. Consuming excessive amounts of alcohol and drugs can have adverse health impacts\, the effects may last long and can cause permanent damage. \nIsolation\, family separation and anxiety associated to living in a foreign country\, among other factors\, can put migrant workers at risk of facing alcohol and drug addiction. For this reason\, it is important for people who are involved in supporting workers’ adaptation to Canada\, to be aware of the signs of addiction\, learn about the effects and rehabilitation options available to them. \nThis webinar will provide organizations\, unions\, employers and individuals in general\, knowledge on how to identify and support migrant workers who may be facing an addiction. \nEvent Details: \n\nWebinar: Alcohol and Drug Use: Supporting Migrant Workers Who Are Facing Addiction\nDate: Tuesday\, June 18\, 2019\nTime: 9:00 am to 11:00 am (PST)\nLocation: Online\n\nSpeakers: \n\nGerald Thomas\, Director\, Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Cannabis and Gambling Policy and Prevention\, Ministry of Health\nVarinder Kamboj\, Substance Use Counsellor\, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society\n\nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/webinar-alcohol-and-drug-use-supporting-migrant-workers-who-are-facing-addiction/
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