Talleres de arte meditativo

La Alianza de Mujeres Migrantes Contra la Trata de Personass (MWCHTA) te invita a nuestros talleres, ¡abiertos a todas las mujeres migrantes recién llegadas!

Ahora estamos presentando Arte Meditativo con nuestra facilitadora Carolina Gajardo.

Durante estas sesiones, ella nos guiará en el uso de técnicas de arte simples que ayudan a relajarse y liberar el estrés, y que, sobre todo, nos dan la oportunidad de divertirnos.

Estas sesiones creativas tendrán lugar en línea.

  • 20 y 27 de abril, 4 de mayo
  • 13:30 en español – 16:00 en inglés

Ponte en contacto con Chiara Rossi en chiarar@fcjrefugeecentre.org o en el 416-469-9754 ext. 222 para inscribirte o si tienes alguna pregunta.

Meditative Art Workshops

The Migrant Women’s Counter Human Trafficking Alliance (MWCHTA) invites you to our workshops, open to all newcomer migrant women!

We are now presenting: Meditative Art with our facilitator Carolina Gajardo!

During these sessions, she will guide us in how to use simple art techniques that help relax and release stress, and most of all give us the chance to have fun!

These creative sessions will take place online:

  • April 20 & 27, May 4
  • 1:30pm for Spanish – 4pm for English

Please contact Chiara Rossi at chiarar@fcjrefugeecentre.org or 416-469-9754 ext. 222 to register or if you have any questions!

Des représentants du FCJ s’expriment sur la traite des êtres humains à la Chambre des Communes

Deux représentantes du FCJ Refugee Centre, Jovana Blagovcanin, responsable de la Lutte contre la Traite de Personness, et Chiara Rossi, coordinatrice de la Lutte contre la Traite de Personnes – Femmes, ont participé en tant que témoins à une réunion de la Chambre des Communes sur la traite des femmes, des filles et des personnes de sexe différent, au sein du Comité Permanent sur le Statut des Femmes.

Jovana et Chiara ont attiré l’attention sur la vulnérabilité des femmes migrantes et sur les lacunes des services destinés aux victimes de la traite qui ont un statut d’immigration précaire.

Representantes del FCJ hablan sobre la trata de personas ante la Cámara de los Comunes

Dos representantes del Centro de Refugio FCJ, Jovana Blagovcanin, responsable del área de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas, y Chiara Rossi, coordinadora de Lucha contra la Trata de Personas – Mujeres, participaron como testigos en una reunión de la Cámara de los Comunes sobre la Trata de Personas en Mujeres, Niñas y Personas de Géneros Diversos, dentro del Comité Permanente sobre la Condición de la Mujer.

Jovana y Chiara llamaron la atención sobre la vulnerabilidad de las mujeres migrantes y las lagunas en los servicios para las víctimas de la trata que tienen un estatus migratorio precario.

FCJ Representatives Speak About Human Trafficking Before the House of Commons

Two FCJ Refugee Centre representatives, Jovana Blagovcanin, Anti-Human Trafficking Manager, and Chiara Rossi, Anti-Human Trafficking – Women Coordinator, participated as witnesess in a House of Commons’ meeting on Human Trafficking of Women, Girls and Gender Diverse People, in the Standing Committee on the Status of Women.

They brought attention to the vulnerability of migrant women and the gaps in service for victims of trafficking who have precarious immigration status.

L’Entente sur les tiers pays sûrs : Qu’est-ce que c’est ? Qu’est-ce qui est nouveau ? Quelles sont les exceptions ?

Le président des États-Unis, Joe Biden, et le Premier ministre canadien, Justin Trudeau, ont annoncé vendredi des modifications à l’Entente sur les tiers pays sûrs (STCA). Cet accord, signé en 2002 et entré en vigueur en 2004, prévoyait à l’origine que les demandeurs d’asile qui franchissaient les frontières officielles du Canada ou des États-Unis étaient refoulés et devaient demander l’asile dans le premier pays “sûr” qu’ils atteignaient. L’accord annoncé vendredi consiste à modifier les modalités d’application du STCA.

Jusqu’à présent, le STCA empêchait les forces de l’ordre canadiennes de refouler les demandeurs d’asile qui entraient au Canada en provenance des États-Unis par des points frontaliers qui n’étaient pas des points d’entrée officiels. Il s’applique désormais à l’ensemble de la frontière terrestre (6 416 km) et permettra aux deux pays de refouler les demandeurs d’asile aux postes-frontières non officiels. Roxham Road, qui était devenu un point de passage non officiel pour les demandeurs d’asile au Canada, a fermé à minuit samedi.

Il existe toutefois des exceptions qu’il est important de connaître. Consultez-les, ainsi que des informations de base sur l’Entente sur les tiers pays sûrs, dans le document suivant, mis à jour par Bridges Not Borders – Créons des Ponts.

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El Acuerdo de Tercer País Seguro: Qué es, cuáles son las novedades y qué excepciones contempla

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, y el primer ministro canadiense, Justin Trudeau, anunciaron el viernes cambios en el Acuerdo de Tercer País Seguro (STCA, por sus siglas en inglés). El STCA, firmado en 2002 y que entró en vigor en 2004, suponía originalmente que los solicitantes de asilo que cruzaban a Canadá o Estados Unidos por pasos fronterizos oficiales eran devueltos y se les requería que solicitaran asilo en el primer país “seguro” al que hubiesen llegado. El acuerdo anunciado el viernes consiste en un cambio en la forma de aplicar el STCA.

Hasta ahora, el STCA impedía que las fuerzas del orden canadienses devolvieran a los solicitantes de asilo que entraban en Canadá desde Estados Unidos por puntos fronterizos que no eran puertos de entrada oficiales. A partir de ahora, se aplica a toda la frontera terrestre (6.416 km,) y permitirá a ambos países devolver a los solicitantes de asilo en pasos fronterizos no oficiales. Roxham Road, que se había convertido en un paso no oficial de solicitantes de asilo hacia Canadá, cerró el sábado a medianoche.

No obstante, hay excepciones que es importante conocer. Consúltalas, junto con la información básica sobre el Acuerdo de Tercer País Seguro, en el siguiente documento, actualizado por Bridges Not Borders – Créons des Ponts.

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Safe Third Country Agreement: What is it? What is new? What are the exceptions?

U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) on Friday. The STCA, signed in 2002 and which came into effect in 2004, originally meant asylum seekers crossing into either Canada or the United States at formal border crossings were turned back and told to apply for asylum in the first “safe” country they arrived in. The deal announced on Friday comes in the form of a change to how the STCA is applied.

Until now the STCA prevented Canadian law enforcement from turning back asylum seekers who enter Canada from the United States at border locations that are not official ports of entry. Now it applies to the entire 6,416-km land border, and will allow both countries to turn back asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings. Roxham Road, which had become an unofficial crossing for asylum seekers into Canada, closed at midnight on Saturday.

However, there are exceptions that are important to be aware of. Learn about them and get the basic information about the Safe Third Country Agreement in the following document, updated by Bridges Not Borders – Créons des Ponts.

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Le travail du FCJ Refugee Centre, récompensé par le Prix Toronto Community Champion Award

FCJ Refugee Centre a été l’un des 25 lauréats du prix Toronto Community Champion Award. Les lauréats ont été annoncés lundi lors d’une cérémonie qui s’est tenue à la bibliothèque de référence de Toronto.

Dans le cadre de l’initiative Stronger TOgether, financée en partie par le gouvernement du Canada, le Toronto Community Champion Award récompense les organisations qui ont apporté un soutien exceptionnel aux citoyens de Toronto pendant la pandémie.

FCJ Refugee Centre a été récompensé “pour avoir aidé les nouveaux arrivants et les personnes sans papiers à surmonter les difficultés liées à la reconstruction d’une vie à Toronto pendant la pandémie en mettant en œuvre une initiative de sécurité alimentaire à l’échelle de la ville et une stratégie d’équité vaccinale, ainsi qu’en facilitant l’accès aux soins de santé et l’accès aux aides au revenu et au logement”.

Pour sélectionner les lauréats, les habitants de Toronto ont été invités à désigner des organisations qui ont eu un impact positif et durable sur leur communauté pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Comme l’explique l’organisation chargée de décerner les prix, “le Toronto Community Champion Award donne à la ville l’occasion de rendre hommage à l’engagement collectif et à la détermination inébranlable de nos communautés à se soutenir mutuellement pendant l’une des périodes les plus inédites que Toronto ait jamais connues”.

Les lauréats ont été choisis par un comité de sélection composé de responsables communautaires de Volunteer Toronto, de United Way Greater Toronto, de Native Child and Family Services of Toronto et de membres du personnel municipal. La priorité a été donnée aux organisations qui se sont concentrées sur la communauté, qui ont fait preuve d’une approche inclusive et innovante dans leur travail, qui ont servi des populations vulnérables et qui ont fourni des services à la communauté comme objectif principal.

Les organisations récompensées pour leur travail sont celles qui soutiennent les résidents vulnérables, tels que les personnes handicapées, les nouveaux arrivants, les personnes âgées ou les communautés méritant l’équité ; celles qui s’efforcent de réduire l’isolement social ; celles qui permettent aux résidents de se faire vacciner ; et celles qui s’attaquent à des problèmes tels que le sans-abrisme et la sécurité alimentaire.

La labor del FCJ Refugee Centre, reconocida con el premio Toronto Community Champion Award

El Centro de Refugio FCJ ha sido uno de los 25 galardonados con el Toronto Community Champion Award. Los premiados fueron anunciados este lunes en una ceremonia celebrada en la Biblioteca de Referencia de Toronto.

Como parte de la iniciativa Stronger TOgether (Juntos más fuertes), financiada en parte por el Gobierno de Canadá, el Toronto Community Champion Award reconoce a las organizaciones que prestaron un apoyo excepcional a los ciudadanos de Toronto durante la pandemia.

El Centro de Refugio FCJ fue galardonado “por ayudar a los recién llegados y a los indocumentados a superar los retos de reconstruir una vida en Toronto durante la pandemia, mediante la puesta en marcha de una iniciativa de seguridad alimentaria en toda la ciudad y una estrategia de equidad en las vacunas; también por facilitar el acceso a la asistencia sanitaria y el acceso a ayudas para los ingresos y la vivienda”.

Para seleccionar a los premiados, los residentes de Toronto fueron invitados a nominar a organizaciones que tuvieran un impacto positivo y duradero en su comunidad durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Según explica la organización de los premios, “el Toronto Community Champion Award brinda a la Ciudad la oportunidad de rendir homenaje al compromiso colectivo y a la inquebrantable determinación de nuestras comunidades para apoyarse mutuamente en unos de los momentos más inéditos que Toronto ha vivido jamás”.

Los galardonados fueron elegidos por un comité de selección formado por líderes comunitarios de Volunteer Toronto, United Way Greater Toronto, Native Child y Family Services of Toronto y personal municipal. Se dio prioridad a las organizaciones que se centraron en la comunidad, demostraron un enfoque inclusivo e innovador en su trabajo, atendieron a poblaciones vulnerables y prestaron servicios a la comunidad como objetivo principal.

Entre las organizaciones premiadas por su labor figuran las que prestan apoyo a residentes vulnerables, como personas con discapacidad, recién llegados, ancianos o comunidades que merecen equidad; las que trabajan para reducir el aislamiento social; las que conectan a los residentes con vacunas; y las que abordan problemas como la falta de vivienda y la seguridad alimentaria.

FCJ Refugee Centre’s work, recognized with the Toronto Community Champion Award

FCJ Refugee Centre was selected as one of the 25 recipients of the Toronto Community Champion Award. The recipients were annouced this Monday at an award ceremony at the Toronto Reference Library.

Part of the Stronger TOgether initiative, funded in part by the Government of Canada, the Toronto Community Champion Award recognizes organizations that provided exceptional support for Torontonians through the pandemic.

FCJ Refugee Centre was awarded “for helping newcomers and undocumented individuals overcome the challenges of rebuilding a life in Toronto during the pandemic, by implementing a city-wide food security initiative and vaccine equity strategy; also for providing access to health care and assistance and accessing income and housing support.”

Residents were invited to nominate organizations that made a positive and lasting impact on their community during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the organisation of the awards, “the Toronto Community Champion Award provides an opportunity for the city to honour the collective commitment and unwavering determination of our communities to support each other through some of the most unprecedented times Toronto has ever experienced.

Recipients were chosen by a selection committee made up of community leaders from Volunteer Toronto, United Way Greater Toronto, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto and City staff. Priority was given to organizations that were community-focused; demonstrated an inclusive and innovative approach to their work; served vulnerable populations; and provided community service as their primary focus.

Organizations honoured for their work include those that provided support to vulnerable residents, including people with disabilities, newcomers, the elderly or equity-deserving communities; worked to reduce social isolation; connected residents to vaccines; and addressed challenges such as homelessness and food security.

Cours d’anglais en personne (débutants)

* Les inscriptions à ce programme sont désormais closes, le nombre maximum de places ayant été atteint.


Inscrivez-vous à nos cours d’anglais hebdomadaires gratuits au FCJ Refugee Centre !

  • Cours : En personne
  • Niveau : Débutant
  • Durée : 24 semaines
  • Exigences : S’engager à assister à tous les cours pendant les 24 semaines.
  • Quand ? Les samedis, de 13h00 à 15h00
  • Début du cours : Samedi 25 mars
  • Endroit : FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto)

Les places sont limitées.

Clases de inglés en persona (principiantes)

* La inscripción para este programa ya está cerrada, al haberse alcanzado el máximo de plazas.


¡Apúntate a nuestras clases semanales gratuitas de inglés en el Centro de Refugio FCJ!

  • Clases: En persona
  • Nivel: Principiante
  • Duración: 24 semanas
  • Requisitos: Comprometerse a asistir a todas las clases durante las 24 semanas
  • Cuándo: Sábados, de 13:00 a 15:00
  • Comienzo: Sábado, 25 de marzo
  • Dónde: FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto)

Plazas limitadas.

In Person – Beginner English Classes

* Registration for this program is now closed, as the maximum number of places has been reached.


Sign up for our free weekly English classes at the FCJ Refugee Centre!

  • Class: In person
  • Level: Beginner
  • Duration: 24 weeks
  • Requirements: Commit to attend to every class for the 24 weeks
  • When: Saturdays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Starting: Saturday, March 25th
  • Where: FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto)

Places are limited.

Employment Opportunity: Communication and Public Education Worker

Application deadline: March 23rd, 2023
Full time position (37.5 hrs per week)
Salary: 23.10 CAD hourly rate
Start date: immediately


Organizational information

FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.

Job description

We are looking for a creative and passionate individual who can join our growing communications team. This roll involves the implementation of communication and public education initiatives such as trainings, webinars, videos, etc. The position provides an administrative support, assisting in a variety of tasks accordingly to the needs. As with all roles within the office, there are certain overarching responsibilities that apply to each stream of this role. These duties include the attention to case management, the attendance to all staff and program specific meetings, following the policies of anti-oppression, confidentiality, the maintenance of accurate client records & files, and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Creating and maintaining a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
  • Help in researching, writing and editing content for distribution including photos and videos.
  • Establish, cultivate, and maintain community partners/stakeholders at local and national levels.
  • Organize online educational workshops for professionals working within the settlement, and integration sector.
  • Track educational and media projects as well as update databases and media lists.
  • Perform administrative functions such as preparing minutes, monitoring deliverables, preparing presentations, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and other administrative tasks as needed.
  • Assistance, help and support for any other needs of the Communication and Networking department, and/or any other department of the FCJ Refugee Centre.

Skills and qualifications

  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • Additional fluency in other languages is an asset.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated skills in working with new immigrants from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Media, Marketing, Public Relations and/or equivalent experience.
  • Strong initiative and can work with minimum supervision.
  • Expertise in multimedia production, like video edition, photography and graphic design.
  • Must be able to adapt to a hybrid schedule.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by March 23rd to: Alexandra Garcia via alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org.

We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you!

Employment Opportunity: Resource Development Assistant

Application deadline: March 29th, 2023
Full time position (37.5 hrs per week)
Salary: 23.10 CAD hourly rate

Start date: immediately


Organizational information

FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.

Job description

The Resource Development Assistant offers administrative support to the FCJ Refugee Centre resource development department. Assisting in a variety of tasks related to institutional and individual giving, fundraising, stewardship, and research. Supervised by the Executive Director, Senior Director, and Resource Development Coordinator, the Resource Development Assistant also works closely with the Finance & Operations Manager and as well as each member of the management team. As with all roles within the office, there are overarching responsibilities that apply including attendance to all staff and program specific meetings, following the policies of anti-oppression, confidentiality, the maintenance of accurate client records & files, and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records, input fundraising-related activity, generate reports and manage contact lists in both Canada Helps and E-Tapestry.
  • Process financial contributions and receipts from donors, foundations and government entities in E-Tapestry and issue the appropriate tax receipts incoordination with the Finance Manager and Board Chair.
  • Ensure privacy and data quality controls, including regular maintenance of the E-Tapestry database.
  • Support with on-site donor meetings and events.
  • Maintain a high level of customer service to all donors, volunteers, and supporters.
  • Responsible for correspondence thanking donors for their contributions.
  • Provide administrative support to the other members of the resource development team.

Skills and qualifications

  • Post-secondary education including degrees and/or certificates in fundraising, stakeholder management or finance is considered an asset.
  • Experience with relational databases and/or CRM platforms is essential, previous experience with Canada Helps and E-Tapestry is preferred.
  • Practical experience cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding donations and/or memberships of $2,000 and above.
  • Outstanding social, customer service and relationship management skills.
  • Results oriented, highly motivated, and able to work effectively independently or within a team setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and background in working with individuals from diverse communities.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated experience working with a wide variety of agencies in a community-based setting and within an anti-oppression framework.
  • Effective cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Experience working at a multi-stakeholder not-for-profit and/or in a start-up environment is considered an asset.
  • Computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office, the Internet, and email.
  • Additional fluency in other languages is an asset.
  • Must be able to adapt a flexible work arrangement which may include a combination of virtual remote work from home and work in office arrangements. This will be based on organization and program needs as determined by supervisor.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by March 29th to: Alexandra Garcia via alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org.

We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you.

Employment Opportunity: Case Management Coordinator

Application deadline: March 23rd, 2023
Full time position
Start date: immediately


Organizational information

FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and lack of resources, isolation, and discrimination through community-based programs which promote self-help, personal growth, community economic development and social justice.

Job description

Case Management Coordinator, to work with an in-house Refugee Law and Immigration Lawyer. This contract will focus on supporting the in-house lawyer in expanding our remote services to small municipalities and rural areas across Canada to provide services to refugee claimants and vulnerable migrants who are do not have the resources to secure private representation and are ineligible for legal aid. The Case Management Coordinator will closely work with the In-House Lawyer and the Immigration Area team. As with all roles within the office, there are overarching responsibilities that apply including attendance to all staff and program specific meetings, following the policies of anti-oppression, confidentiality, the maintenance of accurate client records & files, and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • The successful applicant will be effectively working with the In-House Lawyer and Immigration and Protection Area to provide clients support on matters involving Basis of Claim, RAD Appeals, Deferral Request to CBSA, TRP, H&C applications for vulnerable refugee claimants and precarious migrants.
  • Will be responsible for organizing appointments between in-house lawyer, clients, and FCJ staff.
  • Will be responsible for storing client files and information to ensure confidentiality and transparency.
  • Working with FCJ staff and in-house lawyer, to determine case priorities to ensure high risk cases receive the attention needed.
  • Record and track team data for performance and resource development purposes.
  • Monitor client data and trends.
  • Provide support to in-house lawyer to provide information sessions to stakeholders and other community agencies.

Qualifications

  • Background in Social Service Work, Social Work, Community Work, or previous case management working experience.
  • Knowledge of Refugee Claim Process and other Immigration Applications
  • Knowledge of Legal Aid requirements and processes
  • Commitment to social justice issues and to working within a client-centered and trauma-informed framework.
  • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work with different teams and areas within the office.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a high volume and high stress environment.
  • Additional fluency in other languages is an asset.
  • Valid driver’s license is an asset.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minority, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email only (in word format) by March 23rd to: Alexandra Garcia via alexandra.garcia@fcjrefugeecentre.org.

We thank all applicants; however, due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you!

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