Message from Executive Director
Upcoming Events
Job Opportunities
Special Announcements
Membership

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Welcome to the 2nd issue of e-updates for the month of October.  Several exciting events are lined up starting with the book launch on October 16th followed by forums and roundtables. An important event to look forward to this month is the Scarborough Uniting for Economic Justice" Community Forum to be held on October 22nd to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. We welcome you to join us at this event to hear the discussions on Employment Insurance, Employment Equity and Employment Standards. Please check the upcoming events section and our website for more details. I also extend warm welcome to Tetrault Arts Productions, RWDSU, and UFCW Locals 175 & 633 who joined as our newest members.

Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,

Neethan Shan
Executive Director

UPCOMING CASSA EVENTS

Bengali Resource Booklet Launch – Oct. 16: CASSA is pleased to launch the Communities in Action Resource Booklet in Bengali on Oct. 16 at Crescent Town Club from 6 to 8 p.m. The resource booklet is a guide for tenants for self advocacy and also a directory of various community organizations. Click here to view the flyer.
For more information, Please contact Nitole Quader at nitole@cassa.on.ca or 416 932 1359 extn. 12.

Scarborough Uniting for Economic Justice – Oct. 22: : "Scarborough Uniting for Economic Justice" Community Forum will be held at Scarborough Civic Centre on Oct 22nd, 2009 at 6pm to mark the International Day for  Eradication of Poverty. The event is supported and co-hosted by CASSA, Malvern Community Coalition, Good Jobs for All Coalition, Colour of Poverty Campaign, Social Planning Toronto and many other organizations. Click here to view the flyer.
If you wish to join this effort, please RSVP Nitole Quader at nitlole@cassa.on.ca by October 20th.
Click Here to View Flyer

South Asians and Sexual Health Roundtable – Oct. 27: CASSA is hosting a roundtable discussion on South Asians and Sexual Health to discuss the challenges, barriers and opportunities related to promotion, access and delivery of programs, services and initiatives. Click here to view the flyer.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Mya Vijendran at mya.vijendran@gmail.com.

South Asians and Health Governance – Nov. 26th: Click here to view the flyer. For more information, please contact Mya Vijendran at mya.vijendran@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

SALCO AGM – Oct. 21: South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO) is holding its AGM on Oct. 21st at Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue. Click here to view the flyer.
Gandhi High – Oct. 18: Tetrault Arts Productions is staging a free performance of the play “Gandhi High” at Joseph WorkMan Theatre on October 18th at 2.00 p.m. The play offers a starting point for approaching the issue of youth violence by examining some of the main ideas that Gandhi spoke and wrote about related to tolerance of differences, courage, truth, and non violence.  For more information and to reserve space, please contact Brian Eastcott at brian.eastcott@rogers.com or Doris Rajan at d.rajan@rogers.com
Click here to view the flyer

Toronto Fire Services Orientation sessions: Toronto Fire Services is conducting information sessions on Oct. 21st and 29th at various locations. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the career opportunities with Toronto Fire Services. Click here to view the flyer.

Climate Justice Speaking Tour – Oct 15-20 Toronto area: Click here for more information.

MCIS AGM – Nov. 04: Multicultural Community Interpreter Services (MCIS) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Nov. 04 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Foresters Building, 789 Don Mills Road, Toronto. To RSVP, please email at multiling@mcis.on.ca.

Good Green Jobs for All – Nov. 07: The Good Jobs for All Coalition is organizing this event on Nov. 07 at Allstream Building on the CNE grounds. The event will aims at building a green movement for all across GTA with good jobs, equity and social justice, and environmental sustainability. Click here to view the flyer.

People for Education Conference – Nov. 07: The People for Education annual conference on education issues will take place on Nov. 07 at the York University campus. For more information, please click here.

South Asian Symposium of Diabetes and Heart Health- Nov. 08: The Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Diabetes Association present the annual South Asian Symposium on Nov. 08 at Pearson Convention centre, 2638 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton. For more information, visit www.diabetes.ca/south-asian-expo.

Let’s Talk Heart Health – Nov. 29th: Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario presents a heart health forum on people of South Asian descent at Grand Baccus Banquet and Conference Centre on Sunday, November 29, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Click here to view the flyer

Community Engagement Coordinator
Employer: CASSA

Manager – GenNext, Community & Corporate Engagement
Employer: United Way Toronto

Metcalf Report Launch – Oct. 21: Metcalf Innovation Fellow John Stapleton will be launching a new report on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 1pm at St. Christopher House entitled: Why don't we want the poor to own anything? Our relentless social policy journey towards destitution for the 900,000 poorest people in Ontario. Click here to see the invitation details.

Call for Participation in a Survey of ITPs in the Settlement Sector: The Research Resource Division for Refugees (RRDR) at Carleton University and the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) have started a joint research project on the extent and experience of immigrant and refugee employment in the Ontario settlement sector. The findings will be helpful for improving access to professions by foreign-trained individuals and for building capacity in the settlement sector. For more information on this survey, click on the link http://www.carleton.ca/rrdr/ImmigrantProfessionalsInOntario.html

OCASI launches a website for Newcomer Youth: The Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) has launched a new website which provides survival info to the Newcomer Youth across Ontario related to life, school system in Ontario, health, law or work. For more information, visit the website www.newyouth.ca 

South Asian Youth Advisory Committee (SAYAC): SAYAC Steering Committee is looking for more Steering Committee members to join the existing team for the term July 2009-May 2010. SAYAC Members are passionate South Asian youth who wish to actively participate in creating a socially and economically just Canada and will work collaboratively towards creating the 3rd Annual Fires of Resistance: Youth Igniting Action conference held every May. Click here to visit the SAYAC page on CASSA website.

If interested, please send in your resume to Nitole Quader at nitole@cassa.on.ca with the subject title “SAYAC Membership Application”.

You or your organization can also become a member of CASSA, if you wish to support our mission/mandate. Please visit our website www.cassa.on.ca for details on our mission, vision, values and strategic priorities. The members will receive a regular   update on various happenings in the social services/social justice field in Ontario's South Asian communities.

Annual Membership fee is only $10 for individuals and $20 for organizations. Joining as a member will also keep you informed of opportunities about jobs, volunteering and community events. Click here for more information about becoming a member of CASSA and its benefits.

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