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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · 19h

Our October newsletter is out! Register for our AGM (Oct 22 3:45-5:30pm), read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas - OCASI Executive Director, and catch up on sector updates, events, resources, and more!
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OCASI In the Field #159 - October

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · 10d

By @pampalmater.com
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National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women

Bill C-5 is a major setback to reconciliation and the path to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls.

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Aug 26

Remembering the revolt that started the end. @OCASI_Policy

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Aug 26

Standing with minorities. @OCASI_Policy #endreligioushate

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Aug 19

2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel. 2025 could be even worse. We must be committed to protecting humanitarian workers and the civilians they serve. #worldhumanitarianday #actforhumanity

Title: 379 aid workers were killed in 2024.
Subtitle: It is the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel.
World Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2025
Image: A doctor with a stethoscope stands on the right-hand side

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Aug 15

Stop Bill C-2 Webinar - August 27th at 7PM ET (4PM PT/ 5PM CT/ 8PM AT)
Register to get the zoom link: tinyurl.com/stopC-2
#statusNow

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Supporting today's youth for a stronger, better future!
@OCASI_Policy
#internationalyouthday #youthleadtheway #immigrantyouth #refugeeyouth

Title: Youth Lead the Way
Background image: silhouettes of young people jumping for joy
Subtitle: Standing with today's immigrants and refugees for a brighter tomorrow; International Youth Day, August 12, 2025

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Aug 9

Standing in solidarity with the world's Indigenous nations @OCASI_Policy #internationaldayfortheworldsindigenouspeople

Title: Standing with Indigenous Peoples for a Better World
Subtitle: International Day for the World's Indigenous People, August 9, 2025

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Aug 1

Remembering the tens of millions of African people enslaved and exploited under the transatlantic slave trade.
@OCASI_Policy #EmancipationDay

Title: "Emancipation Day, August 1, 2025"
An image of a fist raised in solidarity.
Caption: "13 million people were enslaved and removed from Africa. 10.5 million made it to the Americas between 1500-1870. The rest were killed or chose death over slavery."

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jul 31

WAGE faces 80% budget cuts. This threatens decades of progress in women’s rights, 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion & gender justice. This affects us all.
OCASI joins organizations across Canada to speak out: ow.ly/vxwp50WxCsO

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jul 25

Standing in solidarity with women and girls of African descent!
@OCASI_Policy
#InternationalDayforWomenandGirlsofAfricanDescent

Title: Rising Together
Image: An older Black woman in a powerful pose
Subtitle: International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jul 10

"Have we taken a a giant oppressive step backwards to a time when ‘minority rights’ were constantly attacked and rolled back or didn’t exist at all?" asks Debbie Douglas @ocasi_policy in her latest blog.
Read the July issue of OCASI In the Field: us2.campaign-archive.com?u=0806a3498f...

OCASI In the Field #156 - July

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Nicholas Keung @nicholaskeung.bsky.social · Jul 4

“Did it have to take almost a dozen people viciously beating my mother, ripping her hijab off, tearing out clumps of her hair, stomping on her neck, her back, for us to say that this environment has become unsafe for us?”
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Muslim woman’s hijab ripped off in attack involving 10 people at Oshawa Pizza Pizza, anti-Islamophobia group says

Police say the incident was captured on store surveillance video, and they are working with Hate Crime and Equity and Inclusion units to investigate if it was a hate motivated offence.

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jun 20

Solidarité avec les réfugiés : Mettons fin à l’Entente sur les tiers pays sûrs
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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jun 20

A call to action on World Refugee Day!
Solidarity with Refugees: End the Safe Third Country Agreement
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#WelcomeRefugees #EndTheSTCA #WorldRefugeeDay

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jun 16

Happy Pride from OCASI!

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jun 10

Read this powerful statement released by @schliferclinic:
"We call on the government to act now—by withdrawing Bill C-2 and ending the Safe Third Country Agreement—before putting more lives at further risk."
www.schliferclinic.com/wp-content/u...

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jun 9

Happy #pridemonth2025 from OCASI!

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Nicholas Keung @nicholaskeung.bsky.social · Jun 5

“It reflects our belief that being Canadian means more than just a place of birth; it’s about belonging, shared experiences, and a commitment to the inclusive and diverse community we all call home” @LenaMetlegeDiab
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Canada introduces proposed citizenship by descent legislation

The federal government has tabled a new bill that would allow Canadians born abroad to pass citizenship by descent to children born overseas via a test to prove family ties

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jun 6

@ICLMG - we agree! The federal government must withdraw Bill C-2, and withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement #STCA
Read oca.si/zhdcin our joint statement with Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change, SALCO, CASSA, CCNC-SJ, CSALC

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · Jun 5

Joint Statement: Canada puts refugee claimants at risk
Bill C-2 is an attack on refugee rights. Canada must withdraw from the #STCA
oca.si/zhdcin
#refugeeswelcome
#statusforall

OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · May 28

Join Debbie Douglas
@OCASI_Policy at Toronto Newcomer Day - May 28 - Nathan Phillips Square. Live music, cultural performances, food, games, giveaways, and a warm welcome from your city. Whether you've been here 5 days or 50 days — all are invited!
#TorontoNewcomerDay
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Nicholas Keung @nicholaskeung.bsky.social · May 20

The findings debunk the myth that immigrants are “Canadians of convenience,” who take advantage of citizenship for the privilege of a Canadian passport but have no intention to stay and keep ties with their adopted homeland.
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Is Canadian citizenship mostly a convenience? A new study counters the myth

A Statistics Canada report measures immigrants’ attachment to their new country 10 years after arrival.

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · May 8

Our May issue of OCASI In the Field is out! Read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas @ocasi_policy on twitter/X
- thoughts on saying goodbye to a beloved long-standing OCASI colleague, and reflections on the recent federal election:
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OCASI In the Field #154 - May

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Social Planning Toronto @planningtoronto.bsky.social · May 1

Punishing encampment residents instead of providing the housing people need costs more than anyone wants to pay — ethically, morally, and fiscally. In Ontario, we can’t afford to import this cruel American approach.

SPT co-signs this letter.

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