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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Course/Training
Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector
This 4-module course is specifically aimed at assisting newcomer and migrant people who work in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector to learn about the past and present-day experiences of anti-Indigenous racism experienced by the original peoples of Canada.Last updated Jan 14, 2025
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Course/Training
Training for employment support services
The Employment Support Services Training e-learning course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to understand and respond to the needs, challenges and opportunities of newcomers seeking employment. 'a job.Last updated Jan 9, 2025
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Research/Dataset
OCASI Survey Results on Hybrid Work & 4-Day Work Week Models
In 2024, OCASI in partnership with The Public Good Initiative (University of Toronto) launched 2 surveys to address the Ontario immigrant and refugee-serving sector's perception of these models.Last updated Dec 10, 2024
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Research/Dataset
Using Data to Integrate Antiracism
Using data to integrate anti-racism in the settlement sector.Last updated Oct 29, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Organizational culture
An organization's culture defines the proper way to behave within the organization.Last updated Jul 29, 2024
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Research/Dataset
Five Pillars of People Risk
The Five Pillars of People Risk: Managing risks for workforce and business resillience, examines the greatest people threats facing employers today.Last updated Jul 29, 2024
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Glossary/Factsheet
Canadian Foundations
A foundation is a category of nonprofit organization or charitable trust that typically provides funding and support for other charitable organizations through grants, but may also engage directly in charitable activities.Last updated Jul 29, 2024
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Glossary/Factsheet
What is the Employment Standards Act (ESA)?
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) states the minimum standards of employment for workers in Ontario, along with the workplace rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. The Act covers most workers in Ontario, with several industry exemptions.Last updated Jul 29, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Leadership skills for the Future of the Sector
How can we build leadership together?Last updated Jul 29, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
9 Non-profit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master
Without good leadership, everything falls apart. It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music.Last updated Jul 29, 2024