Current Projects
Alberta Network of Immigrant Women's projects stem from discussion with women at the grassroot level, from which issues are researched and the recommendations are built into projects. These projects aim to build stronger communities and full participation in the economic, political and social fabric of Alberta, the province of their choice. Each project has an advisory committee, members for the committee are selected for their expertise and for their commitment to issues.
Through its project on the Equitable Treatment of Immigrant/Visible Minority Women as Employees and Volunteers in the Alberta Voluntary Sector, ANIW documented the experiences of immigrant/visible minority women working in this sector, identified human resources issues, and discussed the possibilities of solutions to the human resources issues within the non profit sector.
ANIW is addressing the recommendation made in this research through the following projects:
Our Dignity in Our Hands (Funded by Alberta Law Foundation): A project on knowing one's rights at the workplace. An employment law handbook and a workbook has been developed. ANIW facilitates workshops for women to learn about their rights in the workplace and how to address unfair treatmeant at the workplace, as well as employers who may not be following the law.
An Aspect of Racism Seldom Discussed ( Funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada): The project addresses issues of internalized racism - how to recognize it, and what one can do to empower themselves to overcome it. ANIW has held discussion groups to identify the content of an educational tool that will assist women in addressing internalized racism.
Capacity Alberta (Funded by Canadian Heritage, Multiculturalism Program): This project builds the capacity of internationally educated/trained professionals, who have been most affected by the lack of recogition of their credentials in Canada. The project is building community and individual capacity for an informative and effective dialogue with all stakeholders in creating tangible solutions. For detailed information see www.capacityalberta.ca