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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

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.

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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

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

First voice is a term coined by advocates in the community to reflect the value of lived expertise. It signifies the primacy of knowledge gained by experience. It’s not a substitute for academic or professional skill; it’s another dynamic of intellectual competence that can

The 519 has launched a community-driven project called Sharing Truth. Building Power. Driving Change. It's aimed at addressing the unique racism, xenophobia, and queerphobia experienced by Black LGBTQ+ newcomers in Ontario.

Resources include:

• an Anti-Oppression Practice Toolkit for

Workers Action Centre's Primer: An organizers guide to wage theft explains:

• the high rate of wage theft in Ontario,
• its impact, and
• what workers can do.

Wage theft affects migrant, racialized, and low-wage workers the most. It can include unpaid hours, missing overtime, late wages

FREE Program for Newcomers to Canada

Applications are now being accepted for the December 2025 intake

We are offering the following programs starting December 2025:

• OSLT Project Management
• OSLT Technology

Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) at Humber Polytechnic is an

Quick Summary

Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) caseworkers can refer eligible clients to the Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program, which is offered through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD). The