OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants

OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for im/migrant serving agencies and to coordinate responses to shared needs and concerns. Its membership includes more than 240 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.

OCASI champions equity and human rights for im/migrants and refugees through advocacy, collective action, collaborative planning, research, capacity-building, and information and knowledge transfer.

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Link:https://ocasi.org

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Understanding and Responding to Sexual Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities Level 2

OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online course on: Understanding and Responding to Sexual Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities Level 2

Last updated Jun 25, 2026
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Fondements du travail d’établissement – Niveau 2

OCASI a le plaisir d’ouvrir l’inscription à la prochaine formation autogérée en ligne sur : Fondements du travail d’établissement – Niveau 2

Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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Au service des jeunes dans les communautés de nouveaux arrivants

OCASI a le plaisir d’ouvrir l’inscription à la prochaine formation autogérée en ligne sur : Au service des jeunes dans les communautés de nouveaux arrivants

Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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Inform Professional Practice - Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities

Various approaches to support newcomer youth have shifted over the past two years in response to COVID-19, policy changes and global events. This workshop will look at some of the highlights and challenges as we explored the new landscape of working with diverse populations of

Last updated Jun 1, 2026
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Navigating Legal Status and Belonging: Supporting Youth with No or Precarious Immigration Status

The overall objective of these resources is to strengthen the capacity of youth settlement and youth-serving professionals to support young people with no or precarious immigration status through informed, ethical, and anti-racist practice.

Last updated Jun 1, 2026
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Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ NewcomersLevel 1
OCASI - The Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online training on: Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ NewcomersLevel 1
- Date: May 25th - June 28th, 2026
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Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 1 focuse
Last updated May 25, 2026
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Trauma and Violence Informed Approaches (TVIA)
The OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project (MHP) is pleased to invite you to: Trauma and Violence Informed Approaches (TVIA)
- Date: May 20, 2026 - July 15, 2026
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This self-directed online course will provide settlement workers and social service providers with
Last updated May 20, 2026
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New Canadian Guide to Ontario Soccer

"Sports have long served as a bridge for generations of immigrants and refugees settling in Canada, helping them build connections and find community. For many, soccer is a way of life. OCASI is privileged to partner with Ontario Soccer to create this Guide—a resource designed to

Last updated May 20, 2026
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Essential Mental Health & Putting Knowledge into Practice

The OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project (MHP) is pleased to invite you to a virtual workshop series facilitated by HF Care (formerly known as Hong Fook Mental Health Association):

Last updated May 14, 2026
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Formation pour les services de soutien à l’emploi
OCASI a le plaisir d’ouvrir l’inscription à la prochaine formation autogérée en ligne sur : Formation pour les services de soutien à l’emploi
- Date: 1er mai 2026
- Lieu: En ligne à learnatwork.ca
- Date limite d'inscription: À confirmer, ou dès que les places sont comblées
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Last updated May 13, 2026

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Beyond Awareness: Strengthening Collective Responses to Gender-Based Violence

North York , ON

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Jun 29, 2026
For Clients: Oral Hearing via Zoom on the Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada

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Jul 29, 2026
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OCASI Leaders’ Forum 2026 - Marketplace Vendor Application

North York, ON

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Oct 28 - 29, 2026

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Action Required: Impact of IRCC Funding Cuts Survey

Dear Members and Colleagues,
The recent cuts to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are placing unprecedented strain on the vital services you deliver every day. As you navigate these complex operational challenges, your experiences must not go unheard.
That is why…

Published June 16, 2026
Settlement and Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Culturally Responsive and Prevention-Focused Approaches in Newcomer Communities
OCASI, in collaboration with Future Black Female and Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW), invites you to a Hybrid Forum:
Settlement and Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Culturally Responsive and Prevention-Focused Approaches in Newcomer Communities.
- Date: May 26, 2026
- Time…
Published April 20, 2026
Call for Members: OCASI Membership Services Committee

Dear Members,

With over 260 member agencies across Ontario, OCASI continues to grow and strengthen its network. To support this work, OCASI is inviting members who are interested in serving on the OCASI Membership Services Committee.

The Membership Services Committee supports and…

Published March 18, 2026
IRCC Message to All Funded Service Provider Organizations (SPOs)

Colleagues,
Following is the email that was sent from Maxine Ifill, DG, Settlement and Resettlement Operations to all funded Service Provider Organizations regarding the impacts of Budget 2025, the latest Immigration Levels Plan, and the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER) on…

Published January 16, 2026
OCASI Salary and Benefits Survey!

Participate in the 2025 OCASI Salary and Benefits Survey!
Together, We Can Improve Immigrant & Refugee-serving Non-profit Salaries - Start Here!
This important initiative seeks to gather up-to-date insights on compensation trends across Ontario’s not-for-profit immigrant and…

Published August 29, 2025
How Does Your Nonprofit Organization Compare? Share Your Salary Data Today!

Participate in the 2025 OCASI Compensation and Benefits Survey!
Shaping Equity in Ontario’s Immigrant and Refugee Services Sector

This important initiative seeks to gather up-to-date insights on compensation trends across Ontario’s not-for-profit immigrant and refugee-serving…

Published August 1, 2025
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Invitation to be a Positive Spaces Initiative Champion!
OCASI - The Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) cordially invites you to apply to be a PSI Champion
Do you:
- have an idea for an event or initiative that supports 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees?
- require financial, outreach, promotional and logistics support for the event or…
Published August 1, 2025
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OCASI Invitation: Apply to Be a Peer Champion Educator on Domestic Violence - IRCNFF Campaign

OCASI | Immigrant and Refugee Communities Neighbours, Friends and Families (IRCNFF) invites you to Apply to Be a Peer Champion Educator on Domestic Violence

Published April 30, 2025
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2025 Settlement.Org User Survey

We're making changes to Settlement.Org. Your thoughts will help us improve

Published April 8, 2025
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OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project - Integrated Service Delivery Model Application

The OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project (MHP) is looking to recruit qualified immigrant and refugee-serving organizations who would like to implement the Mental Health Promotion Integrated Service Delivery Model.

Published March 20, 2025