Shannon Martin interviewed FCJ Refugee Centre Executive Director Loly Rico on CBC’s Our Toronto, at the ceremony where Loly received the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the category of Refugee Rights. Watch it at minute 24:35.
L’équipe de vaccination (VET) du FCJ Refugee Centre a réalisé une série de podcasts informatifs sur la COVID-19.
La pandémie de COVID-19 nous a tous touchés dans le monde. Cependant, nous ne sommes pas tous sur un pied d’égalité face à leurs attaques.
Pour cette raison, depuis mars 2021, notre organisation se consacre à la tâche de marcher avec les plus déracinés, en offrant éducation, préparation et prévention à la communauté la plus vulnérable de Toronto.
De l’organisation de campagnes de vaccination pour les personnes sans OHIP aux négociations avec le gouvernement local pour ne pas laisser derrière les communautés d’immigrants et de réfugiés qui n’ont pas d’OHIP, en passant par les renforts et pour chaque dose de vaccination, ou la publication de QR codes et toutes les vagues de variants, le FCJ et l’équipe de vaccination sont passés par là.
La pandémie n’est pas terminée, nous devons donc continuer à nous informer de manière durable et fiable.
En association avec la Ville de Toronto et Toronto Public Health, nous avons créé des podcasts informatifs où vous pouvez rester informé et nous écouter dans le confort de votre maison, au travail, lorsque vous voyagez, où que vous soyez, et avec la disponibilité de différentes langues, grâce à notre podcast Borderless Voices.
Écoutez le premier épisode en Français en cliquant sur l’image :
Pour plus d’informations, contactez-nous au 416-469-9754 ext. 230, ou envoyez un courriel à vaccine@fcjrefugeecentre.org.
El Equipo de Vacunas (VET) del Centro de Refugio FCJ ha realizado una serie de podcasts informativos sobre la COVID-19.
La pandemia de la COVID-19 nos ha afectado a todos nivel mundial. Sin embargo, no todos estamos en igualdad de condiciones ante sus embates.
Por ello, desde marzo de 2021, nuestra organización se ha entregado a la tarea de caminar con los más desarraigados brindando educación, preparación y prevención a la comunidad más vulnerable de Toronto.
Desde la organización de campañas de vacunación para personas sin OHIP hasta las gestiones con el Gobierno local para no dejar atrás a las comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados que no tienen OHIP, pasando por los refuerzos y por cada dosis de vacunación, o por la publicación de códigos QR y todas las oleadas de variantes, el FCJ y el Equipo de Vacunas han estado ahí.
La pandemia no ha terminado, por lo que debemos seguir informándonos de manera sostenible y confiable.
En asociación con la Ciudad de Toronto y Toronto Public Health, hemos realizado podcasts informativos donde puedes estar informado y escucharnos desde la comodidad de tu hogar, en tu trabajo, cuando viajas, donde sea que estés, y con disponibilidad de diferentes idiomas, a través de nuestro podcast Borderless Voices.
Escucha el primer episodio en español haciendo clic en la imagen:
Para más información, ponte en contacto con nosotros en el teléfono 416-469-9754 ext. 230, o envía un correo electrónico a vaccine@fcjrefugeecentre.org.
The Vaccine Engagement Team (VET) of the FCJ Refugee Centre is sharing a series of informative podcasts regarding COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us worldwide. However, not all of us are in equal conditions when facing the ravages of this pandemic.
For this reason, since March 2021, our organization has taken on the task of walking with the most uprooted by providing education, preparation and prevention to the most vulnerable community in Toronto.
From the organization of vaccination campaigns for people without OHIP to the efforts and advocacy with the local Government to not leave behind the immigrant and refugee communities that do not have OHIP, or going through the boosters and each dose of vaccination, the issuance of QR codes and all the waves of variants, FCJ and the Vaccine Engagement Team have been there.
The pandemic is not over, so we must continue to inform ourselves on a sustainable and reliable basis.
In partnership with the City of Toronto and Toronto Public Health, we are producing informative podcasts where you can be informed and listen to us from the comfort of your home, at your work, when commuting, wherever you are and with availability of different languages, through our podcast Borderless Voices.
Listen to the first episode by clicking on the images:
For more information contact us at 416-469-9754 ext. 230 or send us an email to vaccine@fcjrefugeecentre.org.
Voici notre newsletter printemps 2022 ! Nous avons un numéro très spécial, avec le gala YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards (beaucoup de photos !), qui a rendu hommage à huit femmes extraordinaires qui améliorent la vie des femmes, des filles et des personnes de diverses identités de genre, et qui promeuvent des actions positives et à long terme projets de transformation, tant dans notre ville que dans le reste du pays et dans le monde. Parmi eux, notre directrice générale, Loly Rico, qui a été récompensée dans la catégorie Droits des Réfugiés, un honneur dont nous sommes très fiers.
Dans ce bulletin, vous trouverez également des informations sur ce que nous avons fait et ce que nous avons prévu, y compris la projection de Undocumented, le documentaire pour la collecte de fonds de la Journée Mondiale des Réfugiés, notre appel pour répondre à l’aggravation de la crise du logement en Ontario, et d’importants programmes et activités, comme le Refugee Housing Hub ou l’Heure Communautaire.
Tout cela et bien plus encore !
Cliquez ici pour accéder au document si vous ne le voyez pas sur cette page.
¡Ya está aquí nuestro boletín Primavera 2022! Tenemos un número muy especial, con la gala de los premios Women of Distinction de YWCA Toronto (¡con muchas fotos!), en la que se rindió homenaje ocho mujeres extraordinarias que están mejorando las vidas de mujeres, niñas y personas de género diverso, e impulsando proyectos positivos y de transformación a largo plazo, tanto en nuestra ciudad, como en el resto del país y en todo el mundoo. Entre ellos, nuestra Directora Ejecutiva, Loly Rico, que fue premiada en la categoría de Derechos de los Refugiados, un honor que nos ha hecho sentir muy orgullos@s.
En este boletín también encontrarás información sobre lo que hemos estado haciendo y lo que hemos planeado, incluida la proyección de Undocumented, el documental con motivo de la recaudación de fondos del Día Mundial del Refugiado, nuestro llamado para abordar el empeoramiento de la crisis de la vivienda en Ontario, e importantes programas y actividades como el Refugee Housing Hub o la Hora Comunitaria.
¡Todo eso, y mucho más!
Haz clic aquí para acceder al documento si no puedes verlo en esta página.
Here is our Spring 2022 Newsletter! We have a very special issue covering the gala of the YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards (with many pictures!), which honoured eight extraordinary women who are improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people, and driving positive and long-term change across our city, the country and around the world. Among them, our Executive Director, Loly Rico, who was awarded in the category of Refugee Rights, an honour that made us all feel very proud.
In this newsletter you’ll also find information about what we have been up to and what we have planned, including the screening of Undocumented, The Documentary for the World Refugee Day Fundraiser, our call to address the worsening housing crisis in Ontario, and important programs and activities like the Refugee Housing Hub or The Community Hour.
All that, and and much more!
Click here to access the document if you can’t see it in this page.
Application deadline: June 17th, 2022
Salary: $22.5/hr
Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
Start date: Immediately
Contract position until March 31st, 2023
The Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Women’s Coordinator is tasked with developing and implementing the women’s programming, through an anti-human trafficking lens at the FCJ Refugee Centre. This work directly involves participation and coordination of the Migrant Women’s Counter Human Trafficking Alliance.
The Migrant Women’s Counter Human Trafficking Alliance approaches women through a peer led model to provide them with holistic information and access to wrap around supports. This enhanced access to knowledge will equip women with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their lives and futures. These efforts will work to circumvent emerging international cases of human trafficking for the intent of labour and sex exploitation within Canada.
The program connects women to safe housing and offers a safe space for these vulnerable women to share their experiences in a nonjudgmental and supportive environment while also providing critical information through workshops, materials, information sessions and open discussions, and the collaborative creation of best practices.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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 June 17th, 2022, 5pm, to: Loly Rico, via email 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.
To learn more about FCJ Refugee Centre please visit our website at: www.fcjrefugeecentre.org.
Un message de Loly Rico, directrice générale du FCJ Refugee Centre, et l’une des récipiendaires des YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2022, dans la catégorie Droits des Réfugiés.
Un mensaje de Loly Rico, Directora Ejecutiva del Centro de Refugio FCJ, y una de las ganadoras de los premios YWCA Women of Distinction 2022, en la categoría de Derechos de los Refugiados.
A message from Loly Rico, Executive Director of the FCJ Refugee Centre, and one of the recipients of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2022, in the category of Refugee Rights.
Le FCJ Refugee Centre vous invite à rejoindre l’Heure Communautaire.
Ces ateliers auront lieu tous les jeudis entre 16h00 et 17h00, à partir du 2 juin.
Nous nous associons à des bénévoles de la communauté pour offrir des ateliers hebdomadaires de renforcement des compétences.
Ces ateliers vont des soins personnels au perfectionnement professionnel et artistique.
Cliquez ici pour choisir les ateliers et vous inscrire »
Une pratique réparatrice et détendue pour relâcher les tensions et se connecter avec le corps par le mouvement conscient. Les participants devront disposer d’un tapis de yoga, d’eau et avoir accès à une salle calme.
Au cours de cette heure communautaire, nous explorerons les postures qui composent le cycle des salutations au lever du soleil. Les participants auront l’occasion de se concentrer sur leurs mouvements et de suivre leur respiration tout au long de ce cycle, ainsi que d’apprendre certaines des postures de yoga de base. Parfait pour les débutants ! Tous les corps, âges et niveaux de mouvement sont les bienvenus. Nous montrerons quelques modifications pour les postures et la classe sera guidée en espagnol et en anglais. Merci d’apporter votre propre tapis si possible.
Dans cet atelier, Alireza propose une brève introduction au théâtre et au cinéma, et travaille avec les jeunes participants pour monter de courts spectacles collaboratifs qui combinent théâtre et cinéma sur le thème de la migration.
Les participants auraient besoin d’une feuille de papier blanc et de différentes couleurs : violet, orange, vert, jaune, bleu, rouge…
Au cours de cette heure communautaire, nous utiliserons des objets courants comme des journaux, des coupures de presse, du tissu, du ruban et des autocollants pour créer une œuvre d’art. Être créatif, c’est utiliser ce que vous avez sous la main, et c’est à cela que sert le collage ! Le matériel sera fourni, mais les participants sont encouragés à apporter le leur et à ajouter leur touche personnelle !
El Centro de Refugio FCJ te invita a unirte a la Hora Comunitaria.
Estos talleres se llevarán a cabo todos los jueves entre las 4:00 pm y las 5:00 pm, a partir del 2 de junio.
Nos asociamos con voluntarios de la comunidad para ofrecer talleres semanales de desarrollo de habilidades.
Estos talleres abarcan desde el autocuidado hasta la superación profesional y artística.
Haz clic aquí para elegir talleres e inscribirte »
Una práctica reparadora y relajada para liberar tensiones y conectar con el cuerpo a través del movimiento consciente. Los participantes deberán tener una colchoneta de yoga, agua y tener acceso a una habitación tranquila.
Durante esta hora comunitaria exploraremos las posturas que componen el ciclo de saludos al amanecer. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de concentrarse en su movimiento y seguir su respiración a lo largo de este ciclo, así como de aprender algunas de las posturas básicas del yoga. ¡Perfecto para principiantes! Todos los cuerpos, edades y niveles de movimiento son bienvenidos. Mostraremos algunas modificaciones para las posturas, y la clase será guiada tanto en español como en inglés. Por favor trae tu propia colchoneta si es posible.
En este taller, Alireza ofrece una breve introducción al teatro y el cine, y trabaja con los jóvenes participantes para realizar breves espectáculos colaborativos que combinan el teatro y el cine con el tema de la migración.
Los participantes necesitarían una hoja de papel blanca y varios colores: morado, naranja, verde, amarillo, azul, rojo…
Durante esta hora comunitaria, usaremos elementos comunes como periódicos, recortes, telas, cintas y calcomanías para hacer una obra de arte. Ser creativo es usar lo que tienes a mano, ¡y de eso se trata el collage! Se proporcionarán materiales, ¡pero animamos a los asistentes a traer los suyos propios y agregar su toque personal!
The FCJ Refugee Centre invite you to join Community Hour.
These workshops will take place every Thursday between 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, starting on June 2nd.
We are partnering with community volunteers to provide you with skill building workshops on a weekly basis.
These workshops will range from self-care to professional and artistic advancement.
Please click here to choose workshops and register »
A restorative and slow practice to release tension and connect to the body through mindful movement. Participants will need to bring a yoga mat, water and have access to a quiet room.
During this community hour we will be moving through the poses that make up the cycle of sunrise salutations. Attendees will get a chance to focus on their movement and follow their breath through this cycle, as well as to learn some of the basic poses in yoga. It is very beginner friendly! All body types, ages and levels of movement are welcome. We will be showing some modifications for the poses and the class will be guided in both Spanish and English. Please bring your own mat if possible.
In this workshop, Alireza offers a brief introduction to theatre and film and works with the young participants toward making collaborative short performances that combine theatre and film with the topic of migration.
Participants would need to have a white sheet of paper and some colors: purple, orange, green, yellow, blue, red…
During this community hour we will be using commonplace items such as newspapers, scraps, fabric, ribbon and stickers to make an art piece. Being creative is all about using what you have, and that is what collaging is all about! Materials will be provided, but we encourage attendees to bring their own materials and add their personal touch!
Joignez la 8e Journée annuelle des Nouveaux Arrivants à Toronto le 25 mai au Nathan Phillips Square!
Tous les Torontois sont invités à se joindre à nous pour accueillir les nouveaux arrivants à Toronto avec des activités et des divertissements dans cette vitrine des diverses communautés de la ville.
Date : Mercredi 25 mai 2022
Heure : 10 h à 15 h
Lieu : Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
Faits saillants de l’événement
Veuillez visiter toronto.ca/newcomerday pour plus d’informations.
¡Únete al 8º Día Anual de l@ Recién Llegad@s a Toronto el 25 de mayo en la Plaza Nathan Phillips!
Todos los habitantes de Toronto están invitados a unirse a nosotros para dar la bienvenida a l@s recién llegad@s a Toronto con actividades y entretenimiento, en este escaparate de las diversas comunidades de la ciudad.
Fecha: miércoles, 25 de mayo de 2022
Hora: 10 am a 3 pm
Lugar: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
Actividades principales
Visita toronto.ca/newcomerday para más información.
Join the 8th annual Toronto Newcomer Day on May 25 at Nathan Phillips Square!
All Torontonians are invited to join us in welcoming newcomers in Toronto with activities and entertainment at this showcase of Toronto’s diverse communities.
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
Event Highlights
Please visit toronto.ca/newcomerday for more information.
Application deadline: May 26, 2022
Salary: $22.5/hr
Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
Start date: Immediately
Contract position until March 31st, 2023
The Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Women’s Coordinator is tasked with developing and implementing the women’s programming, through an anti-human trafficking lens at the FCJ Refugee Centre. This work directly involves participation and coordination of the Migrant Women’s Counter Human Trafficking Alliance.
The Migrant Women’s Counter Human Trafficking Alliance approaches women through a peer led model to provide them with holistic information and access to wrap around supports. This enhanced access to knowledge will equip women with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their lives and futures. These efforts will work to circumvent emerging international cases of human trafficking for the intent of labour and sex exploitation within Canada.
The program connects women to safe housing and offers a safe space for these vulnerable women to share their experiences in a nonjudgmental and supportive environment while also providing critical information through workshops, materials, information sessions and open discussions, and the collaborative creation of best practices.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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 May 26, 2022, 5pm, to: Loly Rico, via email 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.
To learn more about FCJ Refugee Centre please visit our website at: www.fcjrefugeecentre.org.
The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants Calls on All Levels of Government to Address the Worsening Housing Crisis in the Province and Its Impacts on Refugee Claimants and Precarious Migrants
The challenges related to securing and maintaining housing for residents in Ontario have significantly intensified over the past number of years. For refugee claimants, precarious migrants and newcomers arriving in the province, securing housing has shifted from an important settlement priority to the pre-eminent challenge. Difficulty in accessing and maintaining affordable housing has led to prolonged periods of homelessness and more severe levels of poverty among these groups, and the barriers to securing housing have adversely impacted other areas settlement and the overall wellbeing of refugee claimants across Ontario.
The agencies of the Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants are on the frontline when it comes to responding to the needs of refugee claimants and precarious migrants in Ontario. We, as service providers to refugees—many among us refugee houses and shelters—support and provide temporary housing for thousands of individuals and families each year as they navigate the refugee determination system and settle into communities across the province. In our work, we have witnessed the increasingly difficult challenges that refugee claimants face in securing housing.
Currently, there are several issues under the jurisdiction of different levels of government that contribute to the lack of access to housing for refugee claimants across Ontario, including:
For the most part, the Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants is made up of small non-profit organizations. Already operating above capacity, our organizations are becoming increasingly overwhelmed as we work to triage increased demands for shelter, basic needs supports and settlement services for refugee claimants who are now arriving in the province after being unable to access safety and protection in Canada throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will continue to keep our doors open to individuals and families, we need help. More needs to be done to ensure access to adequate shelter and housing for all those residing in the province who are in need, and all levels of government must do their part to ensure access to housing is provided. We are calling for the following two-pronged approach:
We call on the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada and municipal governments across the province to acknowledge the barriers to housing that refugee claimants continue to face upon arrival in Ontario, and we ask you to take concrete steps to ensure access to housing for those who are seeking safety and protection in our province. All levels of government have a responsibility to do better, and we stand ready to work alongside government and community partners who are committed to doing their part to improve access to housing for the individuals and families we support.
Sincerely,
The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants
Member Agencies:
Adam House, Toronto
Angela Rose House, Windsor
Carty House, Ottawa
Casa El Norte, Fort Erie
Casa Maria Refugee Homes, Peterborough
Centre for Refugee Children, Toronto
Chez Marie, St. Catherines
Christie Refugee Welcome Centre, Toronto
COMPASS Refugee Centre, Kitchener
COSTI Immigrant Services, Toronto
FCJ Refugee Centre, Toronto
Fort Erie Multi-Cultural Centre, Fort Erie
IAFR Canada/Open Homes Hamilton
Matthew House, Fort Erie
Matthew House, Ottawa
Matthew House, Toronto
Matthew House, Windsor
Micah House, Hamilton
Quaker Refugee Committee, Toronto
Romero House, Toronto
Sojourn House, Toronto
The 519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto
The Peoples House, Toronto
La Journée des Droits des Réfugiés est commémorée le 4 avril de chaque année au Canada pour se souvenir de la décision de la Cour suprême du Canada de 1985 qui reconnaît que les demandeurs d’asile ont droit à la justice fondamentale.
