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Health Literacy Virtual Training
We are excited to announce another professional development opportunity: Health Literacy Virtual Training. This evidence-based training is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your skills and better support clients.
The Training will focus on
- Presenting health information in ways
Last updated Apr 28, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
The Bridge of Hope: Preventing Youth Homelessness for Black and BIPOC Youth in Peel Region
The Bridge of Hope (BoH) Program Model Overview highlights REST Centres’ flagship initiative to prevent homelessness among Black and BIPOC youth (16–24) in Peel Region, developed with the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness.
Rooted in Housing First for Youth and an anti-Black
Last updated Apr 27, 2026
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Review Panel on the Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada
The National Housing Council has convened a Review Panel to examine the lack of accessible housing across the country, at the request of the Federal Housing Advocate.Last updated Apr 23, 2026
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Simplify corporate record keeping and legal filings with GovernWell
GovernWell helps Ontario not-for-profits manage corporate legal records, maintain minute books, prepare annual resolutions, and complete filings with the Ontario Corporate Registry. It also offers a secure board portal for directors, with 1,500+ users across Ontario.Last updated Apr 21, 2026
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Course/Training
Foundation of Settlement Work Level 1
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on: Foundation of Settlement Work Level 1.
- Date: April 15 – August 15, 2026 (Self-Enrol and Start learning)
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Registration deadline: May 15, 2026 (Self-Enrolment will
Last updated Apr 16, 2026
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Course/Training
Training for Employment Support Services
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on: Training for Employment Support Services.
- Date: April 15 – August 15, 2026 (Self-Enrol and Start learning)
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Registration deadline: May 15, 2026 (Self-Enrolment
Last updated Apr 16, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Say my name: For newcomer and racialized children, belonging begins with classroom greetings
This article, “Say my name: For newcomer and racialized children, belonging begins with classroom greetings,” explores how something as simple as saying a child’s name correctly can shape their sense of identity and belonging at school. The author, Amina Yousaf (Associate Head
Last updated Apr 1, 2026
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OCASI Professional Development Conference 2025 Conference Materials Now Available!
We would like to share with you the link to videos of the Keynotes, Plenaries and 3 of the 21 Concurrent Sessions we offered at the OCASI Professional Development Conference 2025, our best attended gathering yet, with over 540 participants.
If you have any questions please email
Last updated Mar 24, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Asper Centre Police Accountability Guide
A Practical Guide to Police Oversight in Ontario
If you have concerns about the conduct of a police officer in Ontario, you have the right to file an official complaint.
To support individuals and communities in understanding the police complaints process, the Asper Centre has
Last updated Mar 16, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
The CharityVillage Leadership Skills Guide
Elevate your leadership skills with help from the CharityVillage Leadership Skills Guide.
The guide covers fundamental leadership skills, including employee engagement, the art of delegation, constructive feedback, and succession planning. Each section is filled with helpful tips
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
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Call for Applications: Free Cybersecurity Support
Call for Applications: Free Cybersecurity Support
OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants has partnered with the Catalyst Cyber Clinic to provide free cybersecurity support to our members. This is a unique opportunity to work with experts to enhance your…
Published March 4, 2026
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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
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City of Toronto Funding Opportunities
City of Toronto affordable housing funding opportunitiesPublished December 30, 2025
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Supports to Engage Newcomers Digitally (SEND) Project Looking for Participants
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…Published October 31, 2025
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Call for Agencies: Update Your 211 Ontario Profile
If your agency has added new programs or made changes to existing ones, please ensure your information is up to date in the 211 Ontario database. You can review and update your services by following the instructions in the 211 Update Portal.
Accurate information is essential—211…Published October 17, 2025
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Workplace Stress & Mental Health Survey
You are invited to participate in an important online survey for a research study on workplace stress and mental well-being in the settlement sector in Ontario. This survey aims to identify factors that affect job satisfaction, workplace stress and overall mental health in…
Published September 19, 2025
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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
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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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Toronto Police Public Advisory: Impersonation of Community Support Organizations
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is making the public aware of scammers impersonating community support organizations. Complaints are being received involving scammers who are impersonating community outreach organizations and legal services designed to support new immigrants…
Published July 9, 2025