{"id":281,"date":"2011-03-08T14:58:35","date_gmt":"2011-03-08T14:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidarityacrossborders.org\/?p=281"},"modified":"2011-03-09T15:05:44","modified_gmt":"2011-03-09T15:05:44","slug":"immigration-support-workshops-march-21-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidarityacrossborders.org\/en\/immigration-support-workshops-march-21-28","title":{"rendered":"IMMIGRATION SUPPORT WORKSHOPS (March 21 & 28)"},"content":{"rendered":"

IMMIGRATION\u00a0SUPPORT WORKSHOPS<\/span>
\n“Breaking\u00a0down\u00a0the\u00a0Canadian\u00a0Immigration\u00a0System”<\/em>
\n&
\n“Doing\u00a0Immigration\u00a0Support Work”<\/em>
\n(March 21 & 28; please register in advance)<\/strong><\/p>\n

LOCATION:
\nQuebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at Concordia
\n1500 de Maisonneuve Ouest, #204
\n(m\u00e9tro Guy-Concordia)
\nWheelchair accessible. Free.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solidarity Across Borders presents two workshops on doing\u00a0immigration\u00a0support work.\u00a0The\u00a0workshops are geared towards individuals interested in getting more actively involved in local movements for migrant justice.\u00a0The\u00a0two workshops below are to be attended consecutively, as a series. Space is limited, so please pre-register in advance (more info and details below).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday,\u00a0March 21, 6:30pm:
\nBREAKING\u00a0DOWN\u00a0THE\u00a0CANADIAN\u00a0IMMIGRATION\u00a0SYSTEM<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n

A presentation on how\u00a0the\u00a0Canadian\u00a0immigration\u00a0system\u00a0works; topics include: a brief history of migrant justice organizing in Montreal (2001-2010);\u00a0the\u00a0immigration\u00a0and refugee determination process;\u00a0the\u00a0bureaucracy and agencies of\u00a0immigration\u00a0control (CIC, CBSA, IRB, etc); detentions and deportations; sponsorships; humanitarian claims;\u00a0the\u00a0Quebec\u00a0system; Canadian border control and\u00a0immigration\u00a0policies; and more.<\/p>\n

Monday, March 28, 6:30pm:
\nDOING\u00a0IMMIGRATION\u00a0SUPPORT WORK<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A presentation and discussion on doing\u00a0immigration\u00a0support work, using previous support efforts and campaigns in Montreal as a reference. Topics include: defining casework and support work; kinds of support; support roles; legal issues and procedures; support strategies; communications; building a campaign; money and fundraising; media; allies and resources; employment, education and health services; detention support; deportation support; and more. Individuals who have been actively involved in previous support efforts will be on-hand to share their experiences.<\/p>\n

These workshops are intended as a starting point for folks interested in getting more involved in support work efforts in Montreal. They are not intended to be comprehensive, or cover every topic in detail.<\/p>\n

-> Both workshops will take place at\u00a0the\u00a0Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at Concordia (1500 de Maisonneuve Ouest, suite #204).\u00a0The\u00a0space is wheelchair accessible; please indicate in advance if you need childcare and it will be provided; bring food and snacks to share if you can; don’t hesitate to indicate other needs.<\/p>\n

-> PRE-REGISTER by e-mail (solidaritesansfrontieres@gmail.com<\/a>) or phone\u00a0(514-848-7583<\/a>). When registering, please indicate\u00a0the\u00a0following:<\/p>\n

– Your name and contact number\/e-mail.
\n– Indicate (briefly) why you are interested in attending these workshops.
\n– If you are currently active in migrant justice work, please indicate that as well.
\n– Please indicate if you need childcare, or if you have other needs.<\/p>\n

For more information:
\nsolidaritesansfrontieres@gmail.com<\/a>
\n514-848-7583<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Solidarity Across\u00a0Borders\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0working\u00a0group\u00a0of\u00a0QPIRG\u00a0Concordia\u00a0(www.qpirgconcordia.org<\/a>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

IMMIGRATION\u00a0SUPPORT WORKSHOPS “Breaking\u00a0down\u00a0the\u00a0Canadian\u00a0Immigration\u00a0System” & “Doing\u00a0Immigration\u00a0Support Work” (March 21 & 28; please register in advance) LOCATION: Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at Concordia 1500 de Maisonneuve Ouest, #204 (m\u00e9tro Guy-Concordia) Wheelchair accessible. Free. Solidarity Across Borders presents two workshops on…<\/p>\n

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