Nominations for the Newcomer Navigation Program now open!

The N4 is accepting Nominations for the Online Program in Newcomer Navigation!

The National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) program is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the second cohort of the Online Program in Newcomer Navigation. Teams may wish to consider nominating a member for the program. Please note the deadline to nominate for this cohort is May 15.

Based in Ottawa, N4 is a pan-Canadian professional platform funded by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). N4’s aim is to support newcomer-serving organizations to connect, learn, and collaborate around newcomer navigation, and ultimately to promote best practices and an equitable experience for newcomers across Canada. 

The online program in newcomer navigation was co-developed by Saint-Paul University and N4 with the goal of providing candidates the knowledge and skills to help newcomers navigate our complex health and social services system.

Key information:

• This cohort is open to 30 professionals in the health and settlement sectors from across Canada.
• All costs are covered by N4 (i.e., tuition, registration, books).
• The program runs from July 2020 to June 2021. It consists of 10 courses and two practicums supported by the candidate’s current workplace. 
• Individuals must be nominated by their organization.
• The deadline for nomination is May 15.
• Once nominated, N4 will contact nominees to proceed with the application process. 
• More information about the program, the nomination process, and the application process are here.

Anyone interested can contact the N4 Learning Specialist Natalie Graham at nagraham@cheo.on.ca for more information about the online program and nomination.

What is the N4?: The National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) is a national network for the diversity of providers who assist newcomers to navigate the complex Canadian healthcare and social service systems. They provide opportunities for education, virtual discussions, networking, and the sharing of data and resources. The aim is to promote best practices in the field of newcomer navigation, with the ultimate goal of improving the experience of new Canadians. 

Vision: For Canadian newcomers to have a consistent and equitable experience in navigating health and social services during their settlement.  

Mission: To create a national platform for newcomer serving professionals to connect, learn, and collaborate around system navigation.  

More information about N4 is here.