Workshop Presentations, Block D - 9th National Metropolis Conference Proceedings

9TH NATIONAL METROPOLIS CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Workshop Presentations, Block D
Table of Contents: Conference Overview and Sponsors Conference Plenary Sessions Conference Poster Presentations Conference Workshops Block A Block B Block C Block D Block E Block F The following are workshops for which we have presentations to post. If your workshop is not listed here and you would like us to include your presentation on the website, please contact Rong Wu at ceris.resourcecentre@utoronto.ca. For the complete workshop schedule, please visit the 9th National Metropolis Conference website (www.metropolis2007.net).
Session #D-6 Human Trafficking: Causes, Consequences and Interventions Human trafficking involves a complex matrix of factors in and between each of three areas: causes, consequences, and interventions. Presenters will explore human trafficking, its indicators, its evolution, and possible future directions. Organizer: Steven Morris, Metropolis Project Marjorie Stone, Dalhousie University Participants: Marjorie Stone, Dalhousie University Cpl. Sylvain St. Jean, RCMP Ana Claudia Ilha, The People Trade in the United States: Forced Labor, Northeastern University Natalya Timoshkina, Defining Trafficking in Women (Presentation and Paper), University of Toronto Sasha Baglay, University of Ontario Institute of Technology Irena Soltys, Stop the Trafficking Coalition Nathalie Levman, Department of Justice Session #D-7 Framing the Female Migrant: Current Representations of Im/migrant Women This workshop problematizes the figure of the 'migrant women' and the shapes it currently takes in light of growing marketization, securitization and racialization. This workshop attempts to provide more realistic representations of im/migrant women. Organizers: Alexandra Dobrowolsky, Saint Mary's University Audrey Macklin, University of Toronto Participants: Alexandra Dobrowolsky, Saint Mary's University Audrey Macklin, University of Toronto Yasmeen Abu-Laban, University of Alberta Pauline Gardiner Barber, Sociology Dalhousie University Winnie Lem, Trent University Amanda Topen, Representations of Sub-Saharan African Im/migrant Women in Halifax, YMCA Newcomer Youth Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia Session #D-8 Film and Radio as a Vehicle of Community Documentation/Mobilization This workshop will explore initiatives of the National Film Board of Canada and Radio Canada International on issues of immigration, racism and discrimination by bringing together film makers, researchers, policymakers and employers. Organizer: Chedly Belkhodja, Université de Moncton Participants: Patricia Bergeron, National Film Board of Canada Chedly Belkhodja, Université de Moncton-Atlantic Metropolis Center Nadine Valcin, Independant filmmaker Bethany Or, CBC International Ginette Baldwin-Chiasson, Canadian Heritage Session #D-10 Economic Integration: Access, Participation and Outcomes Based on preliminary findings from LSIC and a planned pilot study of post-secondary institutions, this workshop will cover early labour market outcomes of recent immigrants, their access to post-secondary education and student engagement issues. Organizer: Paul Anisef, How to Engage Adult Immigrant Students, York University Participants: David Walters, Entry Class and the Early Employment Attainment of Immigrants in Canada, University of Guelph Kelli Phythian, Entry Class and the Early Employment Attainment of Immigrants in Canada, University of Western Ontario Maria Adamuti-Trache, Adult Immigrants' Participation in Post-Secondary Education, University of British Columbia Robert Sweet, Adult Immigrants' Participation in Post-Secondary Education, Lakehead University Lucia Lo, How to Engage Adult Immigrant Students, York University Martha Justus, Citizenship and Immigration Tim Owen, World Education Service Session #D-11 Linguistic Challenges for Immigrants and Canadian Society We will focus on the relationship between language ability, integration and related issues. Research presented will examine challenges associated with language assessment and proficiency, including academic trajectories of English and non-English speaking students and health perspectives. Organizer: Jessie-Lynn MacDonald, Citizenship and Immigration Canada Participants: Jessie-Lynn MacDonald, Citizenship and Immigration Canada Claude Lauzon, Ontario Literacy Coalition Bruce Garnett , University of British Columbia Kevin Pottie, E. Ng, D. Spitzer, R. Glazier, Relationship between Language Proficiency and Self-Perceived Health Using the Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada, University of Ottawa Tracey Derwing, University of Alberta
Updated: March 05, 2008