OCASI - The Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online training on:
Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 2
- Course Dates: February 2nd - March 30th, 2026
- Registration deadline: February 2nd, 2026
About this Course
Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 2 is a free, self-directed, online course that provides tactical and practical tools to address LGBTQIA+ newcomer issues and organizational change strategies in the settlement sector. PSI Level 1 course is recommended to be completed prior to registering for this course.
Upon completion of the course you will be able to:
- Engage with issues of intersectionality to further develop critical thinking skills and build capacity
- Strategize about resistance to change through various techniques, and confront overt/covert biases of co-workers and clients
- Enhance organizational systems to embody best practices for working with SOGIESC immigrants and refugees
Criteria for Participation
This course is open to settlement workers and service providers who are working in or with the immigrant and refugee-serving sector across the province who are willing to:
- Commit to approximately 2-4 hours of learning per week
- Practice active participation through the program
- Complete assignments within the given timeframe
At the successful completion of the entire e-course, you will receive a certification of completion from OCASI.
** Please note that registration for this course requires a Learn At Work account. Click the registration link below and log in using your existing account or create an account if you do not already have one to proceed to self-enrollment. You can begin the course once you have self-enrolled, anytime before the closing date of the course. We suggest giving yourself 4-5 weeks to complete all modules.