Migrant Worker Hub

Workshop: Self-Care and Collective Care in Our Work to Support Migrant Workers
2021-02-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
COVID-19 has created challenges in supporting migrant workers in ways that we couldn’t have imagined months ago. The pandemic has disrupted much of our lives and ways of working- bringing disconnection and fear.

Resisting burnout in this moment means we need to go deeper than the “self-care” we are normally prescribed and look at community collective care and our mental wellness through considering cultural, spiritual, relational and community-based ways to collectively support ourselves and our communities.

How do we support migrant workers who are in precarious work and whose health is at risk? How do we respond to isolation and fear? How do we embrace collective care for ourselves as workers so we can keep the care of migrant workers at the heart of our work? We will look at staying with connection, doing justice and community collective care as acts of resistance and believed-in-hope in this work.

The same workshop will be held on both dates. Please ensure that you only register for one workshop as space is limited.

Event Details & Registration

Date and time:

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021,9AM -12 PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP 5

Location: Zoom | You will receive more details & the web link via e-mail after registering

(Please note that this workshop will not be recorded or available for later viewing)

Presenter:

Vikki Reynolds PhD RCC is an activist/therapist from Vancouver, Canada, who works to bridge the worlds of social justice activism and therapy. Vikki is a white settler of Irish, Newfoundland and English folks, and a heterosexual woman with cisgender privilege. Her experience includes supervision and therapy with peers, activists, and other workers responding to the opioid epidemic/poisonings, torture and political violence, sexualized violence, mental health and substance misuse, homelessness and legislated poverty and working alongside gender and sexually diverse communities. Vikki is an Adjunct Professor and has written, keynoted and presented internationally on the subjects of ‘Witnessing Resistance’ to oppression/trauma, ally work, resisting ‘burnout’ with justice-doing, a supervision of solidarity, ethics, and innovative group work. Vikki’s articles and keynotes are available free on her website: www.vikkireynolds.ca

Workshop: Self-Care and Collective Care in Our Work to Support Migrant Workers
2021-02-02 09:00 - 12:00
COVID-19 has created challenges in supporting migrant workers in ways that we couldn’t have imagined months ago. The pandemic has disrupted much of our lives and ways of working- bringing disconnection and fear.

Resisting burnout in this moment means we need to go deeper than the “self-care” we are normally prescribed and look at community collective care and our mental wellness through considering cultural, spiritual, relational and community-based ways to collectively support ourselves and our communities.

How do we support migrant workers who are in precarious work and whose health is at risk? How do we respond to isolation and fear? How do we embrace collective care for ourselves as workers so we can keep the care of migrant workers at the heart of our work? We will look at staying with connection, doing justice and community collective care as acts of resistance and believed-in-hope in this work.

The same workshop will be held on both dates. Please ensure that you only register for one workshop as space is limited.

Event Details & Registration

Date and time:

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021,9AM -12 PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP 4

Location: Zoom | You will receive more details & the web link via e-mail after registering

(Please note that this workshop will not be recorded or available for later viewing)

Presenter:

Vikki Reynolds PhD RCC is an activist/therapist from Vancouver, Canada, who works to bridge the worlds of social justice activism and therapy. Vikki is a white settler of Irish, Newfoundland and English folks, and a heterosexual woman with cisgender privilege. Her experience includes supervision and therapy with peers, activists, and other workers responding to the opioid epidemic/poisonings, torture and political violence, sexualized violence, mental health and substance misuse, homelessness and legislated poverty and working alongside gender and sexually diverse communities. Vikki is an Adjunct Professor and has written, keynoted and presented internationally on the subjects of ‘Witnessing Resistance’ to oppression/trauma, ally work, resisting ‘burnout’ with justice-doing, a supervision of solidarity, ethics, and innovative group work. Vikki’s articles and keynotes are available free on her website: www.vikkireynolds.ca

Vancouver Island Regional Meeting: Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future
2021-01-18 09:00 - 2021-01-19 16:30 | Online
The Vancouver Island 2020-2021 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.

This 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.
Event Details:
When: January 18 – 19, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST
Where: Online
For more information and to register, go to the event website here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/AMSSAVancouverIslandRegionalMeeting
This meeting will consist of various virtual presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Registration is available for each individual session.

*Please note that this meeting is only for organizations located in BC and who operate within the Vancouver Island region.

WorkSafeBC Workshop 3: WorkSafeBC's Enforcement Processes: Incident Investigations and Examples of COVID-19 and Bullying and Harassment Requirements and Inspections
2021-01-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
Description: This workshop will focus on looking more closely at the WorkSafeBC’s enforcement processes. Topics discussed during this workshop will include enforcement of health and safety regulations, incident investigation, as well as looking at examples of COVID-19, Bullying and Harassment requirements and inspections.
Registration for Frontline Workers: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuc-CoqDIsHt0ZMMsMWtBD723iprPT4rkP
When: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, 9AM – 12PM
Registration for High Level Management / CEOs: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcuGurzIqHtemrTShI0CJwdOvzP3ybwUx
When: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, 1PM – 4PM
About the WorkSafeBC Workshop Series:

AMSSA is hosting three separate days of virtual education to address WorkSafeBC specific training needs of Migrant Worker Service Providers in BC. These sessions are open to all organizations supporting migrant workers across BC.

The intent of these workshops is to increase the capacity of organizations’ providing support to migrant workers (such as guidance on workplace rights, responsibilities, and safety) through increased knowledge of WorkSafeBC processes.

Speakers from various WorkSafeBC departments will present on a number of WorkSafeBC related topics and training needs. These topics and training needs will further be divided into sessions specifically aimed towards supporting frontline staff and others being more targeted towards higher-level management.

The sessions will also serve as an opportunity to ask questions and bring input forward directly to WorkSafeBC.
Have any questions? Please contact Sara at ssehic@amssa.org.

WorkSafeBC Workshop 2: WorkSafeBC's Claims Processes
2020-12-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
Description: The workshop is intended to provide a greater understanding of the various WorkSafeBC Claims Processes. Amongst the topics covered will be: COVID-19 claims, mental health claims and out of country claims processes.
Registration for Frontline Workers: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvdOCvpzMtE9MmRn3IpzaLlDs7So4Fj6Fo
When: Thursday, December 10th, 2020, 9AM – 12PM
Registration for Higher Level Management / CEOs: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAocOutqT8sHd1EO88Df2vn3RI1tgJbOzWa
When: Thursday, December 10th, 2020, 1PM – 4PM
About the WorkSafeBC Workshop Series:

AMSSA is hosting three separate days of virtual education to address WorkSafeBC specific training needs of Migrant Worker Service Providers in BC. These sessions are open to all organizations supporting migrant workers across BC.

The intent of these workshops is to increase the capacity of organizations’ providing support to migrant workers (such as guidance on workplace rights, responsibilities, and safety) through increased knowledge of WorkSafeBC processes.

Speakers from various WorkSafeBC departments will present on a number of WorkSafeBC related topics and training needs. These topics and training needs will further be divided into sessions specifically aimed towards supporting frontline staff and others being more targeted towards higher-level management.

The sessions will also serve as an opportunity to ask questions and bring input forward directly to WorkSafeBC.

Have any questions? Please contact Sara at ssehic@amssa.org.

WorkSafeBC Workshop 1: Introduction to WorkSafeBC's Policies and Procedures
2020-12-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
Description: This workshop will provide a general overview of WorkSafeBC’s history, policies, and procedures. Participants will learn more about the Workers Compensation Act, the Health and Safety regulations, as well as about services, benefits, and the topic of claims suppression.
Registration for Frontline Workers: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqcOmuqj4uHd3qMPLUDiUjLbG8tx9LvG3d
When: Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, 9AM – 12PM
Registration for Higher Level Management/CEOs: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsf-2opzMpG9PmJBjb_NwffNPZDHd0P4fF
When: Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, 1PM – 4PM
About the WorkSafeBC Workshop Series:

AMSSA is hosting three separate days of virtual education to address WorkSafeBC specific training needs of Migrant Worker Service Providers in BC. These sessions are open to all organizations supporting migrant workers across BC.

The intent of these workshops is to increase the capacity of organizations’ providing support to migrant workers (such as guidance on workplace rights, responsibilities, and safety) through increased knowledge of WorkSafeBC processes.

Speakers from various WorkSafeBC departments will present on a number of WorkSafeBC related topics and training needs. These topics and training needs will further be divided into sessions specifically aimed towards supporting frontline staff and others being more targeted towards higher-level management.

The sessions will also serve as an opportunity to ask questions and bring input forward directly to WorkSafeBC.
Have any questions? Please contact Sara at ssehic@amssa.org.

Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley Regional Meeting: Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future
2020-11-30 09:00 - 2020-12-01 16:30 | Online
The Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley 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.

This 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.
Event Details:
When: November 30 – December 1, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST
Where: Online
For more information and to register click here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/AMSSAMetroVancouverFraserValleyRegionalMeeting
This meeting will consist of various virtual presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Registration is available for each individual session.

*Please note that this meeting is only for organizations located in BC and who operate within the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver regions.

Interior Regional Meeting: Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future
2020-11-02 09:00 - 2020-11-03 16:30 | Online
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.

This 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.
Event Details:
When: November 2 – November 3, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST
Where: Online
For more information and to register click here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/AMSSAInteriorRegionalMeeting
This meeting will consist of various virtual presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Registration is available for each individual session.

*Please note that this meeting is only for organizations located in BC and who operate within the Interior region.

North Regional Meeting: Supporting Migrant Workers: Building Resilience for the Future
2020-10-27 09:00 - 2020-10-28 16:30 | Online
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.

This 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.
Event Details:
When: October 27 & 28, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM PST
Where: Online
For more information and to register click here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/AMSSANorthRegionalMeeting
This meeting will consist of various virtual presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Registration is available for each individual session.

*Please note that this meeting is only for organizations located in BC and who operate within the northern region.

DIVERSECity Lunch & Learn for Migrant Workers
2019-11-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-11-17 11:00 - 15:00

Webinar: Access to Health Care for Migrant Workers
2019-07-11 10:00 - 12:00
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.
How 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.
Join us on July 11th for a webinar to learn more on this topic.
Event details
Date: July 11, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT)
Click here to register.
Speakers:

April Sabourin – Cowan Insurance Group
Shaina Schafers – Umbrella Multicultural Health Co-op
Virendra Sharma – Fraser Health Authority

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Webinar: Alcohol and Drug Use Supporting Migrant Workers Who are Facing Addiction
2019-06-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
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.
Isolation, 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.
This 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.
Event Details:

Webinar: Alcohol and Drug Use: Supporting Migrant Workers Who Are Facing Addiction
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am (PST)
Location: Online

Speakers:

Gerald Thomas, Director, Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis and Gambling Policy and Prevention, Ministry of Health
Varinder Kamboj, Substance Use Counsellor, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society

Click here to register.
