PVLIP Reports
- PVLIP Municipalities
- PVLIP Info Guide 2020-21
- PVLIP Welcoming & Inclusive Communities Policy
- PVLIP Welcoming & Inclusive Communities Policy (French)
- PVLIP Annual Implementation Progress Report FY1 2020-2021
- PVLIP Annual Implementation Progress Report FY2 2021-2022
- PVLIP Annual Implementation Progress Report FY3 2022-2023
- PVLIP Annual Implementation Progress Report FY4 2023-2024
- Research Report on Newcomer Settlement in the Pembina Valley 2023
- PVLIP Discrimination Survey Results 2021
- PVLIP Discrimination Survey Results 2021 (French)
- PVLIP Immigrant Survey Report 2022
- PVLIP Immigrant Survey Report 2022 (French)
- PVLIP Newcomer Survey Results 2022
- PVLIP Newcomer Survey Results 2022 (French)
- PVLIP Mental Health Summary Report 2020
- PVLIP Mental Health Summary Report 2020 (French)
- PVLIP Employer Summary Report 2020
- PVLIP Employer Summary Report 2020 (French)
- PVLIP Communication Study
- PVLIP Action Plan
- Diversity Calendar 2023
General Resources
- Regional Connections Immigrant Services
- Tips & Best Practices for Connecting Cultures & Communities
- Barriers to Belonging: Paving a Smoother Path to Immigrant Inclusion
- Indigenous Orientation Toolkit
- Working Across Boundaries: RPGA study
- Bread and Borders: Exploring Fears, Facts & Impacts About Refugee Claimants in Manitoba
- Addiction
- Manitoba Rural Immigration Case Study – Winkler
- Conference Board Infographic: Why is Immigration Important to Canada
- Characteristics of a Welcoming Community
- 116 Tips to Diversity and Inclusion
- Smaller Community Tool Box
- 20 Ways to be Welcoming
- Dimensions of Culture
- Different Cultural Norms
- Glossary of Terms – Diversity
- Learned Bias and Prejudice
- Diversity Awareness Continuum
- Welcoming Diversity
- How to Improve Cross-Cultural Communication
Immigration Myths & Truths
- How do I repay my travel loan if I am a refugee or protected person?
- Claiming asylum in Canada – what happens?
- Busting Myths About Refugees in Canada
- 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Immigrants in Canada
Newcomer Resources
- Regional Connections Immigrant Services
- Pembina Valley Service Map
- Go Manitoba
- Newcomer Services Toolkit
- Newcomers Toolkit
Employer Resources
- Workplace Language Training
- GWEN – Gateway to Work Experience for Newcomers
- Intercultural and Diversity Training
- Manitoba Immigrant Employment Council
- Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council online training
- How to read body language in the workplace
Anti-Racism Resources
- Call It Out: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights
- Unlearn – Anti-Racism Training
- Learn and Unlearn – Anti-Racism Resource Guide
- Change Agent Handbook: Myths and Facts About Racism
- Myths and Facts on Racism
Communication Resources
- Idioms – Understanding Common phrases for Newcomers
- 40 Common English Idioms
- How to read body language in the workplace
- Cultural Hand Gestures – What ‘Thumbs Up’ means in different countries
- Critique Sandwiches
- How to Share Feedback in Canada
- Canadian Workplace Culture
- Cultural Considerations around Eye Contact
- How to Improve Cross-Cultural Communication
Further Opportunities to Connect
- Learn about and participate in popular community events; join community groups; take part in some sport or popular recreation activity. A list of community events can be found on individual town, city or recreational centres websites, or on Pembina Valley Online
- Introduce yourself to your neighbours, learn their story
- Take advantage of free or low-cost activities in your community – parks, splash pads, libraries
- Participate in initiatives and committees that are committed to building a strong, vibrant community such as service clubs (Rotary and Kinsmen), community volunteer opportunities (hospitals, schools, senior homes, humane society, immigrant services, thrift stores) and the Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership.