HIPP Research Program

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing, is pleased to host a free, virtual workshop on Monday, June 5 from 9:00-10:00am.

Dr. Sophie Yohani and Lisa Cyuzuzo, a member of the Rwandan community, will share about 'Reflections on Child Wellbeing from the Perspective of Adult Survivors of the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi of Rwanda Living in Canada'.

They will discuss perceptions of wellbeing amongst children of survivors and highlight their concerns, children's resilience, and community-identified strategies to support children's identity and sense of belonging. All students, faculty, and members of the public are welcome to attend.

Please see the attached poster for more information. To register, please visit this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudOCsqTkpGte3a_j_O7ABEfPSAe4X9hEF #/registration

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing, is pleased to host a free, virtual workshop on Monday, April 24 from 9:00-10:00am. Dr. Sophie Yohani and Lisa Cyuzozo, a member of the Rwandan community, will share about 'Reflections on Child Wellbeing from the Perspective of Adult Survivors of the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi of Rwanda Living in Canada'.

They will discuss perceptions of wellbeing amongst children of survivors and highlight their concerns, children's resilience, and community-identified strategies to support children's identity and sense of belonging.

All students, faculty, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Please see the attached poster for more information. To register, please visit this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscu2hrjoqEtW5Eizi0X21qvtXwjjfgE3j #/registration

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing, is pleased to host a free, virtual workshop on Monday, April 24 from 9:00-10:00am. Dr. Sophie Yohani and Lisa Cyuzozo, a member of the Rwandan community, will share about 'Reflections on Child Wellbeing from the Perspective of Adult Survivors of the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi of Rwanda Living in Canada'.

They will discuss perceptions of wellbeing amongst children of survivors and highlight their concerns, children's resilience, and community-identified strategies to support children's identity and sense of belonging.

All students, faculty, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Please see the attached poster for more information. To register, please visit this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscu2hrjoqEtW5Eizi0X21qvtXwjjfgE3j

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing, is pleased to host a free, virtual workshop next Wednesday, January 11 from 9:00-10:00am.

Drs. Stephen Kwankye, Grace Spencer, and Jill Thompson will share about 'Promoting sustainable livelihoods: Unpacking possibilities for empowerment with young migrants in Ghana'. This workshop will discuss findings from a project focusing on the migration experiences of young migrants aged 15-24 years in Ghana in relation to their working lives and livelihoods.

The presenters will consider the possibilities for, and limitations of, empowerment for young African migrants as they continuously navigate intersecting vulnerabilities and hardships: www.youngmigrantsghana.com. All students, faculty, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Please see the attached poster for more information.

To register, please see this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tc-CtpjgsHNFy5HlpfjN6iPYcucv1_qWW

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing, is pleased to host a free, virtual workshop on Wednesday, January 11 from 9:00-10:00am.

Drs. Stephen Kwankye, Grace Spencer, and Jill Thompson will share about 'Promoting sustainable livelihoods: Unpacking possibilities for empowerment with young migrants in Ghana'.

This workshop will discuss findings from a project focusing on the migration experiences of young migrants aged 15-24 years in Ghana in relation to their working lives and livelihoods. The presenters will consider the possibilities for, and limitations of, empowerment for young African migrants as they continuously navigate intersecting vulnerabilities and hardships: www.youngmigrantsghana.com.

All students, faculty, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Please see the poster for more information. To register, please see this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tc-CtpjgsHNFy5HlpfjN6iPYcucv1_qWW

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing, is pleased to host a free, virtual workshop on Wednesday, January 11 from 9:00-10:00am.

Drs. Stephen Kwankye, Grace Spencer, and Jill Thompson will share about 'Promoting sustainable livelihoods: Unpacking possibilities for empowerment with young migrants in Ghana'.

This workshop will discuss findings from a project focusing on the migration experiences of young migrants aged 15-24 years in Ghana in relation to their working lives and livelihoods. The presenters will consider the possibilities for, and limitations of, empowerment for young African migrants as they continuously navigate intersecting vulnerabilities and hardships: www.youngmigrantsghana.com.

All students, faculty, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Please see the poster for more information. To register, please see this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tc-CtpjgsHNFy5HlpfjN6iPYcucv1_qWW

We are inviting migrant parents with young children to participate in this research study about the relationships you have with your country of origin, and your social and emotional well-being.
If you are interested in participating, please visit: bit.ly/migrantparentstudy2022

We are inviting migrant parents with young children to participate in this research study about the relationships you have with your country of origin, and your social and emotional well-being.

If you are interested in participating, please visit: bit.ly/migrantparentstudy2022

The African Child and Youth Migration Network Workshop

The African Child and Youth Migration Network, based in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing, is hosting a free, virtual workshop on Friday, October 21 from 9:30-10:30am. Dr. Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa from the University of Pretoria in South Africa will share about creating sustainable research partnerships with traditional health practitioners and Indigenous knowledge holders. All students, faculty and members of the public are welcome to attend. More information can be found on the attached poster. To register, please see this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdOytrToiHdFsbUen_XBamXYONs3xsOSh

This Monday, the African Child and Youth Migration Network will be holding a workshop from 9-10am MST! At this workshop, Dr. Adeyinka Akinsulure-Smith, Ph.D., ABPP, will share her knowledge and insights on "Mental Health Research and African Immigrants: Considerations for Data Collection, Recruitment and Retention", based on her extensive experience conducting research with African migrants in various countries and contexts.

The workshop is free of charge and open to all students, faculty, and members of the public. Please see the attached poster for more information, and you may register using the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldeGuqjsvHNQdoVkzhkPSuPEsU9g-2klm

We hope to see you there!

The African Child and Youth Migration Network is holding a workshop on Monday, June 27 from 9-10am MST. At this workshop, Dr. Adeyinka Akinsulure-Smith, Ph.D., ABPP, will share her knowledge and insights on "Mental Health Research and African Immigrants: Considerations for Data Collection, Recruitment and Retention", based on her extensive experience conducting research with African migrants in various countries and contexts. The workshop is free of charge and open to all students, faculty, and members of the public. Please see the attached poster for more information, and you may register using the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldeGuqjsvHNQdoVkzhkPSuPEsU9g-2klm

We hope to see you there!