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Copyright
Acknowledgement
Foreword
Introduction
Maria MacMinn Varvos
Settlement Services
Canada’s Immigration History: Milestones and Stories
Settlement and Integration
Settlement Services Delivery Models: What Works
Immigrant and Refugee Historical Settlement Needs
Perspectives on the Value of Settlement Services
Non-Profit Organizations that Support Settlement Sector Practitioners
Conclusion
Chapter References and Attributions
Alexandru Caldararu
Multiculturalism and Myth-Making in Canada
Oppression, Anti-Oppression, and Social Justice
Overview
Christina Hamer
Migration-Related Trauma
Forced Migration
Canadian Immigration Programs for Vulnerable Migrants with High Support Needs
Challenges for Newcomers in Accessing Mental Health Supports and the Canadian Health System, and Good and Promising Practices Across Canada
Optional Readings and Resources
Rennais Gayle
Settlement Experiences of Seniors Coming to Canada
Theories of Late-Life Migration and Communication Accommodation Theory
Evaluating Client Need
Elder Abuse
Chapter Learning Activities
Problem Solving Through Case Studies
Key Terms and Definitions
Julie Clements
What is Culture and Intercultural Competence?
Improving Intercultural Competence
Summary
Lynn Sutankayo
Key Terms
Guiding Questions
Gender, Equality, and Justice
Measuring Gender Equality
Gender
Gender Roles
Gender-Based Analysis Plus
Adult Literacy, Life Skills, and Settlement
The Relationship Between First-Language Literacy and the Settlement and Integration Challenges Faced by Immigrant Women
Theories, Strategies, and Settlement Models that Support Immigrant Women with Low First-Language Literacy (LFLL)
Summary and Conclusions: The Evolution of Strategies for Low First-Language Literacy (LFLL) Women in Canada
A World in Crisis
Protocols, Policies, and Regulations
Environmental and Climate Refugees
Recognizing Canada’s Ecological and Humanitarian Obligations
Concluding Remarks: The Role of Canada’s Settlement Sector
Social Darwinism: A Powerful, Persistent Myth
Mutual Aid: Human Evolution as a Cooperative Process
Volunteerism
Social Justice
Applicability of Mutual Aid for Settlement Workers
Marcia Kim
Resources for Newcomers
The Legal System in Canada
Financial Support for Newcomer Families
Language
Changes in Family Roles
Supporting Seniors in Settlement
Reflection Questions
Sarah Apedaile
Introduction to Reflection and Dialogue Practice
Introduction to Relational Theory
Biocultural Transformation Theory
Interpersonal Neurobiology and Relationships
Activities
Intercultural Dialogue
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