Valley Mutual Aid Volunteer meeting
Join us for a documentary screening of El Contrato. This is a documentary from 2003 about a group of Mexican migrant workers experiences working on a tomato farm in Ontario.
We will discuss the film, as well as next steps and planning for 2025 events for the Valley Mutual Aid Committee. New folks welcome!
RESCHEDULED - United Against Racism: Building Community with Migrant Workers in the Valley
Please note this event has been rescheduled to Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 11:30AM-1:30PM. We hope to see you there!
You’re invited to an interactive workshop to learn how to build community with migrant workers in the Annapolis Valley.
There has been an increase of misinformation blaming migrants and immigrants for the housing and cost of living crisis. Please join us for an opportunity to challenge misinformation, racism, and build a future where we work in solidarity with each other’s struggles, which are all interconnected.
All are welcome, but this workshop is best tailored to those 16 years old and up.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Migrants, and Refugees
Today from 2:00-3:30pm, we'll be speaking at the online panel "Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support for Newcomers, Migrants, and Refugees. This is part of a series of events organized by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for NS Human Rights Week. Register for the link here.
Volunteer Orientation Session
We’re looking for volunteers! Our work includes support services, outreach, community events, rights-based education and advocacy, which are guided by the principles of mutual aid, anti-racism and anti-oppression.
Volunteers are vital to the work we do.
This will be our second volunteer session in the Valley.
United Against Racism: Building Community with Migrant Workers in the Valley
You’re invited to an interactive workshop to learn how to build community with migrant workers in the Annapolis Valley.
All are welcome, but this workshop is best tailored to those 16 years old and up. Masks and COVID-caution are encouraged.
Volunteer Orientation Session
We’re looking for volunteers! Our work includes support services, outreach, community events, rights-based education and advocacy, which are guided by the principles of mutual aid, anti-racism and anti-oppression.
Webinario para los trabajadores migrantes: Cambios al Programa De Trabajadores Temporales Extranjeros en Canada
¿Tiene preguntas sobre los cambios anunciados recientemente para los trabajadores migrantes con Salarios-Bajos en Canadá?
Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa en línea con la abogada de inmigración Jael Duarte.
Favor de enviar tus preguntas al +1 (902) 329-9595 en WhatsApp.
Community Meal
Are you looking for ways to build community with your neighbours? Join us and connect with your migrant worker neighbours over delicious Jamaican & Mexican food provided by local caterers.
Free, and all are welcome.
This event is presented in partnership with VCLA and the Kings County Family Resource Centre.
Webinar for Migrant Workers: Changes to Canada’s Temporary foreign worker program
Do you have questions about the changes recently announced for migrant workers in Canada?
Join us for an online info session with immigration lawyer Thiago Buchert.
For more info, contact us at +1 (902) 329-9595.
Growing Together: Creating A Solidarity Network in Annapolis Valley
You’re invited to an interactive workshop to learn how to be in solidarity with migrant workers in the Annapolis Valley. All are welcome, but this workshop is best tailored to those 16 years old and up. Masks and COVID-caution are encouraged.
Community Conversation in Great Village, NS
In partnership with the Along the Shore Community Health Board and the Truro Colchester Welcome Network, The Centre for Migrant Worker Rights NS will be hosting a community conversation on creating a more welcoming community for migrant workers in Colchester County in Great Village, NS.
Harvesting Freedom with Gabriel Allahdua
Facebook event here.
We are excited to have Gabriel Allahdua, author of the recently published memoir "Harvesting Freedom: The Life of a Migrant Worker in Canada," in Halifax. Gabriel will be in conversation with migrant leader and cancer survivor Kerian Burnett.
Gabriel Allahdua is a former migrant farm worker from St Lucia, an island in the Eastern Caribbean. He has been an organizer with the collective, Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW) for almost a decade. He was Activist in Residence (AIR) at the University of Guelph, the first person to hold that position, which brought activists and researchers together. He is currently an Outreach Worker working with migrant workers across Ontario.
Kerian Burnett is a mother of six and grandmother of two. In 2022, she left her home in Jamaica to come work on a strawberry farm in Nova Scotia. While working here, she received the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis. Together with No one is illegal – Nova Scotia, Kerian has advocated for access to public healthcare coverage (MSI) for all migrant workers in Nova Scotia. She was ultimately successful in her application for federal healthcare coverage through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). You can hear more about Kerian’s story here: https://youtu.be/pe1jtNSQcgI?si=wf1mX2bSTvD8w965
Light refreshments will be provided by the Loaded Ladle. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
The event brought to you by No one is illegal – Nova Scotia with support from the Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (ARAISA), Social Justice & Community Studies (SMU) and KAIROS Halifax.
Community Meal in Annapolis Valley
Join us over a delicious Jamaican and Mexican meal & social event.
NOII-Hfx to participate in Antigonight 2022: Art After dark festival
NOII -Hfx is coming to Antigonight 2022!
Official Launch of Community-Art Project
Save the date. Event details will be shared very soon.
"Will You Be My Neighbour?": Creating a welcoming community for migrant workers on the South Shore
This event will be hosted via live-stream on the NOII-Hfx Youtube and Facebook.