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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A Practical Guide for Immigrants and Service Providers in Canada
OCASI's Accessibility Initiative is excited to share a valuable new resource : Navigating Settlement Services for People with Disabilities : A Practical Guide for Immigrants and Service Providers in Canada.
To learn how to access and navigate essential services in:
Last updated Feb 2, 2026
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Understanding and Challenging Anti-Black Racism
OCASI is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online course on: Understanding and Challenging Anti-Black Racism.
- Date: February 4 - March 31, 2026
- Registration deadline: March 17, 2026
About this Course
This 4-module course aims to assist people working in the immigrant and
Last updated Jan 28, 2026
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Recorded Webinar: Baseline Cybersecurity Controls
We’re excited to share a new initiative, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, to support your organizations in strengthening cybersecurity practices.
As part of this initiative, OCASI - SettlementAtWork.Org will offer webinars to help
Last updated Jan 26, 2026
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Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector
OCASI is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online course on:
Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector
- Date: December 11 - January 23, 2026
- Registration deadline: January 9, 2026
About this Course
This 4-module course is specifically
Last updated Dec 9, 2025
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Recorded Webinar: Protecting Data and Privacy Considerations
We’re excited to share a new initiative, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, to support your organizations in strengthening cybersecurity practices.
As part of this initiative, OCASI - SettlementAtWork.Org will offer webinars to help
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Foundation of Settlement Work Level 2
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on:
Foundation of Settlement Work Level 2
- Date: Dec 1, 2025 – March 30, 2026
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Registration deadline: Jan 15, 2026 (Self-Enrol and start learning)
About this Course
The
Last updated Dec 1, 2025
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Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities (SYNC)
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on:
Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities (SYNC)
- Date: Dec 1, 2025 – March 30, 2026
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Registration deadline: Jan 15, 2026 (Self-Enrol and start learning)
About this Course
Last updated Dec 1, 2025
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Supports to Engage Newcomers Digitally (SEND) Promotional Flyer
The Supports to Engage Newcomers Digitally (SEND) project helps newcomer-serving organizations across Ontario increase their ability to communicate with newcomers through digital tools such as WhatsApp, SMS, Telegram, Signal, and Facebook Messenger.
Funded by Immigration Refugee
Last updated Nov 25, 2025
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Understanding and Responding to Sexual Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities Level 2
Date: November 7 - December 20, 2025 Registration deadline: December 6, 2025Last updated Nov 5, 2025
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Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 2
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 isLast updated Oct 9, 2025
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Immigration Levels Plan leaves behind refugees, families and people without status
OCASI is extremely disappointed with the Government of Canada’s deep cuts to 2025 immigration levels, further cuts to follow in 2026 and a lower than expected target for 2027.Published October 29, 2024
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Welcome to the newly designed website of SettlementAtWork!
We are pleased to announce that the Settlement At Work website has been revamped and redesigned! In order to meet the needs and demands of the growing settlement sector, the website has been upgraded with new features to facilitate the research and posting of new content.Published August 1, 2024