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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Understanding and Challenging Anti-Black Racism
OCASI is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online course on: Understanding and Challenging Anti-Black RacismLast updated Sep 2, 2026
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Canadian Newcomer Youth: Illustrating The Journey
Through a creative workshop, 6 newcomer youth shared their journeys, challenges and successes in Ontario.
This documentary highlights the experiences of newcomer youth from Afghanistan, Iran, Brazil and the Philippines. Each of their stories is unique, but all have had to learn to
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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Understanding and Challenging Anti-Black Racism
OCASI is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online course on:
- Date: August 4 - October 9, 2026
- Registration: Open throughout the course period above
About this Course
This 4-module course aims to assist people working in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector understand
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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Accessible Employment Pathways for Newcomers: Insights for Settlement and Employment Professionals
OCASI, in collaboration with SMILE Canada Support Services, invites you to a Hybrid Forum:Last updated Jul 23, 2026
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Registration Open: Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on:
Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities (SYNC)
- Date: July 2 – Oct 30, 2026
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Self-enrolment: Open throughout the course period
About this Course
Be among the first
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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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 2Last 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 2Last 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 arrivantsLast 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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2025 Settlement.Org User Survey
We're making changes to Settlement.Org. Your thoughts will help us improvePublished 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
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OCASI Survey: How IRCC's response to your proposal impacts your agency?
Please complete a survey to provide feedback onthe Impacts of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decisions on proposals submitted for CFP 2024.Published January 2, 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