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Understanding The Link Between Transnationalism And Integration, Ann H. Kim
Understanding The Link Between Transnationalism And Integration, Ann H. Kim
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
The Demographic Context Of Social Diversity And The Integration Of Canada's New Second Generation, Feng Hou
The Demographic Context Of Social Diversity And The Integration Of Canada's New Second Generation, Feng Hou
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
Global Governance Of Migration And The Global Migrant Rights Movement, Nicola Piper
Global Governance Of Migration And The Global Migrant Rights Movement, Nicola Piper
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
Cultural Brokering And Bicultural Identity: An Exploratory Study, Jorida Cila, Richard Lalonde, Zohrah Haqanee
Cultural Brokering And Bicultural Identity: An Exploratory Study, Jorida Cila, Richard Lalonde, Zohrah Haqanee
Western Migration Conference Series
Abstract: Cultural brokering refers to a process where individuals mediate between two parties that are experiencing some type of cultural misunderstanding. Our exploratory study indicates that cultural brokering is a diverse experience that spans the boundaries of one’s family and includes various norms, values and traditions.
Trends And Inconsistencies In Immigration And Refugee Board Case Decisions, Julianna Beaudoin
Trends And Inconsistencies In Immigration And Refugee Board Case Decisions, Julianna Beaudoin
Western Migration Conference Series
The last fifteen years have included dramatic policy changes to the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). These changes are reflected through IRB year-end statistics/graphs and an anthropologically focused discussion that illustrates the need for reform to correct current inconsistencies in the IRB decision-making process.
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.
Sociolinguistics Barriers: Constructing And Reproducing Temporary Migrants' Social Inequalities, Maria Eugenia De Luna Villalón
Sociolinguistics Barriers: Constructing And Reproducing Temporary Migrants' Social Inequalities, Maria Eugenia De Luna Villalón
Western Migration Conference Series
This study explores the sociolinguistic barriers that Mexican Agricultural Temporary Workers (MATW) experience during their temporary stays in Canada. Following an ethnographic approach, some of the findings were that the sociolinguistic barriers lead to sociolinguistic dependency, increasing and perpetuating human and social inequalities of the MATW.
The Challenge Of Successful Integration For Francophone Immigrants Within Minority Communities, Suzanne N. Huot, Belinda Dodson, Debbie Rudman
The Challenge Of Successful Integration For Francophone Immigrants Within Minority Communities, Suzanne N. Huot, Belinda Dodson, Debbie Rudman
Western Migration Conference Series
A critical ethnography was undertaken to explore the integration experiences of French-speaking newcomers from visible minority groups residing with the London, Ontario Francophone minority community. Findings highlight a complex negotiation process involving learning the tacit social norms characterizing the host society.
Negotiating Identity Through Public Spaces In The Netherlands, Jennifer Long
Negotiating Identity Through Public Spaces In The Netherlands, Jennifer Long
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
Resettlement And The Crisis Of Identity, Secil Erdogan
Resettlement And The Crisis Of Identity, Secil Erdogan
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
One Justice Fits All? Examining Cross-Cultural Differences In Perceptions Of Justice, Caroline Bennet-Abuayyash
One Justice Fits All? Examining Cross-Cultural Differences In Perceptions Of Justice, Caroline Bennet-Abuayyash
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
New Mobilities, Old Displacements: Protracted Refugee Situations In Theory And (Canadian) Practice, Jennifer Hyndman
New Mobilities, Old Displacements: Protracted Refugee Situations In Theory And (Canadian) Practice, Jennifer Hyndman
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
International Migration In The Age Of Globalization: Implications And Challenges, Peter S. Li
International Migration In The Age Of Globalization: Implications And Challenges, Peter S. Li
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.
Fortress Canada: Circling The Wagons Against Asylum-Seekers, Peter Showler
Fortress Canada: Circling The Wagons Against Asylum-Seekers, Peter Showler
Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series
No abstract provided.