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The Immigrant Education Society reflects on child language brokering in new book.

This media feature discussed the release of Beyond Translation and highlighted research and community conversations surrounding child language brokering among newcomer families in Canada.

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Palova, K. (2025, August 13). The Immigrant Education Society reflects on child language brokering in new book. CTV News Calgary. https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/the-immigrant-education-society-reflects-on-child-language-brokering-in-new-book/
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Child language brokers focus of day camp offered by Calgary immigrant education society

This media feature discussed the TIES Youth Translator Camp and highlighted the experiences, challenges, and support needs of newcomer youth involved in child language brokering.

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Hilario, K. (2025, August 1). Child language brokers focus of day camp offered by Calgary immigrant education society [Interview]. CTV News Calgary. https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/child-language-brok
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Youth translator camp

Kreisha Hilario, Manager of Centre for Immigrant Research, discusses the Youth Translator Camp initiative, focusing on child language brokering, newcomer family experiences, and supportive spaces for young translators.

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Hilario, K. (2025, July 30). Youth translator camp [Interview]. In S. Vercammen (Host), Calgary Eyeopener. CBC Listen
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Researchers studying immigration in the Northwest Territories on attracting and retaining newcomers to the North

In this radio interview, Katerina Palova, Director of Research and Program Strategy at The Immigrant Education Society (TIES), discusses Centre's curernt research on attracting and retaining newcomers in Northern Canada, focusing on immigration, integration, and long-term settlement strategies in northern communities.

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Palova, K. (2025, October 15). Researchers studying immigration in the Northwest Territories on attracting and retaining newcomers to the North [Interview]. In L. Nayally (Host), Trail’s End. CBC Listen
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Real-time and community-focused research focus of a new Calgary centre for immigrant research.

This media feature highlighted the launch of the TIES Centre for Immigrant Research and discussed the Centre’s community-based and real-time approaches to immigration, settlement, and newcomer research in Calgary.

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Hilario, K. (2024, April 24). Real-time and community-focused research focus of a new Calgary centre for immigrant research. LiveWire Calgary. https://livewirecalgary.com/2024/04/24/real-time-and-community-focused-research-focus-of-a-new-calgary-centre-for-immigrant-research/
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University of Calgary art show celebrates work of LGBTQ newcomers.

This media feature highlighted the Voices in the Art (VIA) exhibition and showcased creative works exploring identity, belonging, and lived experiences among newcomer LGBTQIA+ youth.

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Matharu, G. K. (2024, October 24). University of Calgary art show celebrates work of LGBTQ newcomers. CTV News Calgary. https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/university-of-calgary-art-show-celebrates-work-of-lgbtq-newcomers
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Voices in the Art exhibition highlights cultural work of 2SLGBTQ+ and youth newcomers

This news feature showcased the Voices in the Art (VIA) exhibition, emphasizing arts-based storytelling and research centered on the identities and lived experiences of newcomer 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

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Matharu, G. K. (2024, October 24). Voices in the Art exhibition highlights cultural work of 2SLGBTQ+ and youth newcomers [Interview]. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/video/10812578/voices-in-the-art-exhibition-highlights-cultural-work-of-2slgbtq-and-youth-newcomers
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Beyond translation: Child language brokering

In this podcast interview, Katerina Palova, Director of Research and Program Strategy at The Immigrant Education Society(TIES) discusses child language brokering among newcomer families, exploring immigrant children’s roles in translation, family communication, identity, and settlement experiences

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Kassan, A., & Palova, K. (2024, October 15). Beyond translation: Child language brokering [Audio podcast episode]. In Canadian Psychological Association (Host), Mind Full Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTgh2d_hDDU
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A roadmap for The Seeker, webinar for settlement practitioners

This webinar introduces “The Seeker” a knowledge and empowerment hub for immigrant professionals as they transition into Canadian society. This was created out of a 3-year IRCC-funded project. Learn about the process of developing The Seeker and how service providers can utilize this to serve their immigrant professional clients effectively.

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Centre for Immigrant Research. (2024). A roadmap for The Seeker, webinar for settlement practitioners [Webinar]. The Immigrant Education Society (TIES). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0ZeJdabLZU
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Lunch & Learn by K-Hub: Voices in the Art – exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer youth experiences through art

In June 2025, our Lunch & Learn featured "The Doors We Hold Open: Cooking, Brotherhood, and Becoming Better Men." This session spotlighted a pilot program where 12 young Muslim men used cooking as a tool to explore masculinity, mental health, and healthy relationships. Watch past sessions on The Newcomer Knowledge Hub – YouTube: @TheNewcomerKnowledgeHub

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Matharu, G., Palova, K., Tri, T., & Ormita, J. (2024, May 30). Lunch & Learn by K-Hub: Voices in the Art – exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer youth experiences through art [Webinar]. The Newcomer Knowledge Hub. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0b6afa5b-d014-469b-970a-8890f2da7956@f69b6ce6-579d-4325-9af0-5f4decd634ef
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Literacy lunch and learn webinar series

This webinar series explores hybrid and technology-supported literacy education for adult ESL learners, focusing on digital inclusion, equitable teaching practices, and accessible hybrid learning environments.

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Centre for Immigrant Research. (2023). Literacy lunch and learn webinar series [Webinar]. The Immigrant Education Society (TIES). https://www.immigrant-education.ca/resources/video-series/literacy-lunch-learn
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