Resource library

BVOR Program & Congolese Refugees

(2017) This video provides a brief description of the profiles of Congolese refugees, including those selected for resettlement; information on the main countries of asylum for Congolese refugees; discussion on the prospects of durable solutions, including resettlement, for Congolese refugees; and an explanation of how sponsors can help resettle these refugees through the BVOR program. 

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Past Webinar

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2017

Demystifying Misconceptions about Refugees and Syrian Refugees

(2017) This webinar clarifies misconceptions about refugees; examines the differences between refugees and immigrants/migrants; provides information on the demographic of Syrian refugees that were sponsored to Canada in 2015/2016; and, looks into Canada’s response in 2015/2016 to the Syrian and Iraqi refugee crises.  Due to its file size, we have uploaded the video to the RSTP YouTube channel.  

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Past Webinar

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2017

Power Imbalance

(2017) In this video, sponsors will learn about: how to minimize power imbalance within the sponsor-refugee relationship.

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Past Webinar

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2017

Sponsorship Ethics

(2017) In this video, sponsors will learn about: ethical practices to consider in refugee sponsorship.

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Past Webinar

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2017

Managing Expectations

  (2017) In this video, sponsors will learn about how expectations can be managed to avoid potential conflict and facilitate a successful sponsorship.

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Past Webinar

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2017

Month 13 Planning

(2017) In this video on Month 13 planning, sponsors will learn about: when to start preparing newcomers for Month 13, post-sponsorship services and resources that may be available for newcomers, the role of sponsors during the transition period, and the post-sponsorship relationship.

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Past Webinar

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2017

Supporting Refugee Mental Health

August 10, 2016.  Webinar session features Ms. Mariana Martinez Vieyra, a guest speaker from Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST). The presentation covers the following topics: Mental Health Concerns for Refugee Adults and Children, Trauma and PTSD, Healing in a Community-Based Context, VAST Vulnerability Screening Tool.

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Past Webinar

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2017

Supporting Settlement and Integration

July 19, 2016.  The session covers the following topics: Handling Unrealistic Expectations, Establishing Communication, Cultural Awareness, and Ethical Considerations in Settlement.

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Past Webinar

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2017

Planning for the Month 13: BC Employment and Assistance Program

November 29, 2016.  As part of RSTP’s webinar series on planning for the transition to Month 13, RSTP organized a webinar session for sponsors in British Columbia focusing on  BC Employment and Assistance Program.  Guest presenters from the BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) spoke about eligibility criteria,

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Past Webinar

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2017

Planning for Month 13: New Brunswick Social Assistance

December 20, 2016.  This webinar provides an overview of the process of transitioning from private sponsorship to Social Assistance in New Brunswick. Guest speaker, Sacha Hamming, Social Development Transition Coordinator with the Y of Greater Saint John, provides a detailed overview of the general eligibility and process, as well as answers questions from sponsors.  

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Video

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Past Webinar

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2017