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Rural Centres And Immigration: Policy, People, And Applied Research, William Ashton
Rural Centres And Immigration: Policy, People, And Applied Research, William Ashton
Western Migration Conference Series
Roles of immigrants in rural centres is not well understood. Research is needed to define a welcoming community, yet Steinbach and Brandon, Mantioba serve as examples of welcoming immigrants. From interviews, immigrant priorities are housing and employment. Recent research described rural housing strategies and pathways for hiring immigrants. Rural policy implications are also noted.
Acculturation And Crisis Of Identity: A Case Study Of Karen Refugees, Secil Erdogan
Acculturation And Crisis Of Identity: A Case Study Of Karen Refugees, Secil Erdogan
Western Migration Conference Series
Abstract: This study examines acculturation attitudes of Karen refugees who are resettled in London, Ontario. Deriving on the data collected from 50 Karen refugees, various orientations of acculturation are discussed and the correlations between psychological health, identity, and acculturation are analyzed in order to identify certain patterns that are predictive of integration.