This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

Participación Cívica

Volunteering in the Community

Your Rights and Responsibilities to Vote

Voicing Your Concerns

Voluntariado en la comunidad

Derechos y responsabilidades para votar

Expresión de inquietudes

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

Este manual de participación cívica ha sido adaptado del manual producido por La asoci-ación de Mujeres Inmigrantes de Calgary.

El manual puede ser encontrado sin ningún costo en la página electrónica de London Middlesex Local Immigrantion Partnership www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. Esta publicación puede ser reproducida total o parcialmente con un propósito no comercial relacionado con la participación cívica. Este manual ha sido traducido en otros idiomas- Árabe, Francés y Español.

Reconocimientos

La adaptación de este documento para London y Middlesex ON. Fue hecha por:

RBC Collaborative Community Project GrantCommunity Engaged Learning Western University The Student success Centre: Careers, leadership and ExperiencesWestern University London, Ontario

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Womenproduced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population.

This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council.

This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP).

The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

¿QUÉ ES PARTICIPACIÓN CÍVICA? ......................................................................

¿QUE CONTIENE ESTE TEXTO? .........................................................................

¿QUE SIGNIFICA SER CANADIENSE? ..................................................................

VALORES CANADIENSES ...................................................................................4

CARTA CANADIENSE DE DERECHOS Y LIBERTADES ............................................5

DERECHOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES CANADIENSES ............................................6

PARTICIPACIÓN CÍVICA EN CANADÁ ...................................................................7

TRABAJO VOLUNTARIADO EN LA COMUNIDAD ...................................................7

¿QUE ES TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO? ......................................................................8

CUALES SON LOS BENEFICIOS DEL TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO? ..............................8

¿DONDE PUEDO HACER TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO? ...............................................8

¿QUE ES UNA ORGANIZACION SIN FINES DE LUCRO? .........................................9

EJEMPLOS DE ORGANIZACIONES SIN FINES DE LUCRO ......................................9

EJEMPLOS DE OPORTUNIDADES DE TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO ...............................9

SER MIEMBRO DE LA JUNTA DE DIRECTORES ....................................................10

¿QUÉ ES EL JUNTA DE DIRECTORES? ................................................................10

INVOLUCRÁNDOSE EN LA ESCUELA DE SUS HIJOS .............................................10

SER UN PADRE/MADRE VOLUNTARIO .................................................................10

VOLVERSE PARTE DEL CONSEJO DE LA ESCULA ................................................10

ELECCIONES Y VOTACIOES ................................................................................10

VOTAR ES UN DERECHO DE TODOS LOS CANADIENSES .....................................11

¿CÓMO FUNCIONA EL GOBIERNO? ....................................................................11

CÓMO CANADÁ SE VOLVIÓ UN PAIS ...................................................................12

TRES NIVELES DE GOBIERNO EN CANADÁ .........................................................12

ESTRUCTURA DEL GOBIERNO FEDERAL .............................................................13

LA MONARQUÍA BRITÁNICA ES EL JEFE DE ESTADO ...........................................13

EL PRIMER MINISTRO ES EL LÍDER EN EL GOBIERNO ..........................................13

MIEMBROS DEL PARLAMENTO ..........................................................................13

ESTRUCTURA DEL GOBIERNO PROVINCIAL.........................................................14

LOS MIEMBROS DE LA ASAMBLEA LEGISLATIVA ................................................14

ESTRUCTURA DEL GOBIERNO MUNICIPAL ..........................................................15

CONSEJO DE LA CIUDAD DE CALGARY .............................................................15

PASOS AL VOTAR EN UNA ELECCIÓN FEDERAL ..................................................16

PARTIDOS POLÍTCOS ........................................................................................17

¿QUÉ HACEN LAS PARTIDOS POLÍTICOS? ..........................................................17

¿QUÉ ES UNA CAMPAÑA POLÍTICA? ..................................................................17

EL ESPECTRO POLÍTICO ....................................................................................17

PARTIDOS POLÍTICOS PROVINCIALES.................................................................18

TENER UNA VOZ PÚBLICA .................................................................................19

PRESENTAR UNA QUEJA O EXPRESAR UNA PREOCUPACIÓN ...............................19

ESCRIBIR UNA CARTA DE QUEJA O PREOCUPACIÓN ...........................................20

ESCRIBIR A UN FUNCIONARIO GUBERNAMENTAL ................................................21

ESCRIBIR UNA CARTA DE OPINION A UN PERÍODICO ...........................................21

HABLAR ACERCA DE UNA QUEJA O PREOCUPACIÓN ..........................................22

REFERENCIAS ...................................................................................................

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

¿QUÉ ES PARTICIPACIÓN CÍVICA?Participación cívica se refiere al acto de involucrarse social y políticamente en su comunidad, ciudad y país. Como nuevo Canadiense, usted es ahora miembro del país y de su comunidad. Puede Participar en actividades cívicas con su familia en la comunidad, en su ciudad, Provincia o a nivel nacional. Al participar de actividades cívicas usted ayuda construir su Comunidad y a darle forma a la nación. Adicionalmente esto contribuye a su integración e Inclusión. Al ser ciudadano activo en la comunidad, su cultura, historia y sus valores se integran a Canadá y Canadá se vuelve parte de usted. Esta responsabilidadCívica crea miembros productivos, responsables y sensibles a los problemas de la sociedad en Su conjunto.

¿QUE CONTIENE ESTE MANUAL?El manual provee información de cómo convertirse en parte de su comunidad y cómo involucrarse en los procesos de toma de decisiones. Esto incluye información acerca de tus derechos y responsa-bilidades en Canadá, cómo votar, cómo contactar a los oficiales gubernamentales de su localidad, cómo unirse al consejo en la escuela de sus hijos y cómo hacer escuchar su voz y opinión sobre asuntos Importantes para usted; Igualmente, aprender acerca de la importancia del trabajo volun-tario y ser parte de actividades cívicas, tales como el voto, le ayudarán a integrarse, establecerse y ser parte de Canadá.

Para ayudarle a aprender, este manual ha sido traducido en tres idiomas: Árabe,Español y Francés. Este manual abarca tres áreas de participación cívica:

¿QUE SIGNIFICA SER CANADIENSE?La mayoría de los Canadienses comparten valores y creencias similares acerca de cómoDesean vivir y qué significa el país para ellos. Los Canadienses creen en la democracia yFomentan la participación de todos los ciudadanos en la sociedad. Todos los ciudadanosCanadienses tienen un acceso equitativo al poder, a través de su participación y su voto. LosValores Canadienses incluyen la libertad, respeto por las diferencias culturales y compromiso con La justicia social. Todos los ciudadanos tienen ciertos derechos y responsabilidades. Los Derechos de los Canadienses están protegidos por ley y se basan en la creencia de que todos Están cubiertos por los derechos humanos básicos. La responsabilidad de los Canadienses Es vivir bajo las leyes de la sociedad y ser respetuosos de las diferencias entre sus habitantes

TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO EN LA COMUNIDAD

ELECCIONES Y VOTACIÓN

OPINIÓN PUBLICA

Volunteering in the Community

Your Rights and Responsibilities to Vote

Voicing Your Concerns

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a law of Canada. It protects the individual rights and freedoms of all Canadian citizens. It is an important document. It also protects YOU.

Rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms:

• Right to life, liberty and security

• Right to vote and to run in an election

• Right to apply for a passport

• Right to enter, remain in and leave Canada

• Right from unreasonable search and seizure

• Right not to be detained without reason

• Right to equal treatment under the law and no discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability

Freedoms entrenched in the Charter of Rights and Freedom:

• Freedom of conscience and religion

• Freedom of thought

• Freedom of belief

• Freedom of opinion

• Freedom of expression

• Freedom of peaceful assembly

• Freedom of association

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CARTA CANADIENSE DE DERECHOS Y LIBERTADES

Es importante saber que The Canadian Charter of Rights and Fredoms ( La Carta Canadiense de Derechos y Libertades) es una ley de Canadá. Esta carta protege los derechos y libertades individu-ales de todos los ciudadanos Canadienses. Este es un documento importante y lo protege a usted.

Libertades incluidas en la Carta Cana-diense de Derechos y Libertades:

• Libertad de conciencia y religión

• Libertad de pensamiento

• Libertad de creencias

• Libertad de opinión

• Libertad de expresión

• Libertad de manifestaciones pacíficas

• Libertad de asociación

Derechos incluidos en la Carta Cana-diense de Derechos y Libertades:

• Derecho a la vida, libertad y seguridad

• Derecho al voto y la candidatura en una elección

• Derecho a aplicar a un pasaporte

• Derecho a entrar, permanecer y salir de Canadá

• Derecho a la no persecución y embargo irrazonables

• Derecho a no ser detenido sin razón

• Derecho a un tratamiento igualitario bajo la ley sin discriminación de raza, nacional idad u origen étnico, color, religión sexo, edad o discapacidad mental o física.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

DERECHOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES CANADIENSES

Es importante saber que todos los Canadienses tienen derechos y responsabilidades con su país.La participación cívica también comprende el uso de sus derechos y responsabilidades comoCiudadano y residente de su comunidad. Recuerde que usualmente por cada derecho existe una responsabilidad.

CANADIAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It is important to know that all Canadians have rights and responsibilities towards our country. Civic participation also means that you use your rights and your responsibilities as a citizen and resident of your community. Remember that for every right there is usually a matching responsibility.

Rights andFreedoms Responsibilities

A right is something that a person is entitled to. It is

the freedom to do something protected by

law.

A responsibility is

something that a person is expected to do.

EXAMPLE

It is your legal right as a citizen to vote freely in an

election.

EXAMPLE

It is your responsibility as a citizen to obey the law, respect others and treat

others fairly.

Participation means taking part in your

society.

Participationmeans

contributing your ideas and helping your community.

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ResponsabilidadesDerechos yLibertades

Un derecho es algo que la persona tiene otorgado. Es el derecho de hacer algo protegido

Una responsabilidad es algo que se espera que la persona haga.

Participación significa in-tervenir en la sociedad.

Participación significa con-tribuir con sus ideas yTiempo para ayudar a su co-munidad y país a crecer.

Por ley. Por ejemplo: su derecho legal como ciu-dadano a votar libremente en una elección.

Por ejemplo: su deber como ciudadano a obedecer la ley, respetar y a tratar a los otros de igual forma.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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Participación Cívica en Canadá (Definition is pending )

• Escribir una carta al editor de un periódico local• Involucrarse en elecciones locales• Pedir donaciones puerta a puerta• Involucrarse en actividades en la escuela de sus hijos• Escribir una carta a un representante público• Votar en las elecciones• Ser miembro de una junta directiva de una organización sin ánimo de lucro• Participar en un proyecto de recaudación de fondos• Hacerse miembro de un grupo• Ofrecer tiempo de trabajo voluntario• Involucrarse en una asociación comunitaria

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO EN LA COMUNIDAD

¿QUE ES EL TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO?Trabajo voluntario se refiere al ofrecimiento de tiempo, conocimiento o capacidades a otros, sin que la motivación sea un interés económico o ganancia personal. Por lo tanto, un voluntario es una persona que ayuda a otros sin recibir remuneración alguna. Existen millones de voluntarios en Canadá y el trabajo voluntario es visto como una buena cualidad en la persona. Usualmente, una persona hace trabajo voluntario para hacer algo por otros, promover bienestar o para mejorar su comunidad.

¿CUALES SON LOS BENEFICIOS DEL TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO?

A muchos inmigrantes les es difícil conocer nueva gente y hacer amigos, especialmenteCuando el inglés no es su lengua materna. El trabajo voluntario es una excelente forma de salirDe tu casa, conocer nueva gente y aprender acerca de la cultura Canadiense.

EL CUADRO DE ABAJO CONTIENE ALGUNOS BENEFICIOS DEL TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO:

• Ganar confianza en sí mismo• Ganar conocimientos acerca de Canadá• Aprender habilidades que pueden ser relacionadas a un trabajo• Conocer personas y hacer nuevos amigos• Crear una red de contactos sociales• Ser parte de tu comunidad• Expresar sus ideas y opiniones• Compartir con personas canadienses acerca de su cultura• Sentir que está haciendo una diferencia positiva en la comunidad• Mejorar su Inglés y practicar su habla y escritura

¿DONDE PUEDE HACER TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO?Puede hacer trabajo voluntario en una iglesia, templo, mezquita, centro comunitario, escuelaLocal o en cualquier organización caritativa o sin fines de lucro.Iglesias, escuelas, mezquitas/templos.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

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EJEMPLOS DE OPORTUNIDADES DE TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO

• Ayudar a organizar un evento• Ayudar a un niño con su tarea• Servir desayuno, almuerzo, ó cena a personas sin hogar o personas desafortunadas• Contestar el teléfono en una organización sin fines de lucro• Realizar traducciones o interpretaciones• Hacer llamadas de seguimiento a clientes y consumidores• Dar comida a personas sin hogar

¿QUE ES UNA ORGANIZACION SIN FINES DE LUCRO?

Como su nombre lo indica, el propósito de una organización sin fines de lucro no es captar dinero. Estas pueden obtener fondos pero estos deben ser invertidos en el propósito que la organización lid-era. Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ser iglesias o asociaciones de iglesias, colegios, proveedores de salud, clubes, organizaciones de servicios voluntarios, asociaciones profesionales, institutos de investigación, museos, y en algunos casos asociaciones deportivas.

EJEMPLOS DE ORGANIZACIONES SIN FINES DE LUCRO

A NIVEL LOCALCalgary Immigrant Women’s Association: ayuda a mujeres inmigrantes a establecerse en Canadá. Volunteer Calgary: brinda información a las personas en Calgary acerca de dónde pueden hacer trabajo voluntario. The Mustard Seed Street Ministry: ayuda a personas sin hogar en Calgary.

A Nivel NacionalCanadian Breast Cancer Foundation: educa acerca del cáncer de mama, recauda fondos para investigación y promueve diagnosis temprana y un tratamiento efectivo.Canadian DiabetesAssociation: promueve la salud de los Canadienses y trabaja para eliminar la diabetes.

A Nivel Internacional UNICEF: trabaja para la protección de los derechos de los niños a nivel mundial y ayuda a la res-olución de sus necesidades básicas. World Wildlife Fund (WWF): protege áreas naturales, plantas y animales atreves de la protección de la naturaleza y el medio ambiente.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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Civic Engagement Handbook

To learn more about volunteering in your community, neighbourhoods, schools and other locations, here is a list of some of the resources:

Websites:

www.immigraton.london.ca

www.pillarnonprofit.ca

www.londonpubliclibrary.ca

www.tvdsb.ca

www.ldcsb.ca

Neighbourhood Family Centres:

1. Family Centre Argyle – 1990 Royal Cres., Telephone: 519-455-2791

2. Family Centre Carling-Thames 335 Belfield Street, Telephone: 432-488

3. Family Centre Westmount – 1019 Viscount Rd. Telephone: 519-473-3825

4. Family Centre White Oaks – 565 Bradley Ave. Telephone: 685-1400

Community Centres:

1. Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre – 550 Hamilton Rd. Telephone: 519-642-7630

2. Northwest Resource Centre – 1225 Wonderland Rd N. Telephone: 519-471-8449

3. South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre – 1119 Jalna Blvd. Telephone: 519-686-8600 Ext: 7396

Settlement Organizations:

1. ACFO London-Sarnia, 495 Richmond Street. Telephone: 519-850-2236

2. College Boreal, 365 Wellington Street, Citi Plaza, Suit No 279. Telephone: 519-451-5194

3. London Cross Cultural Learner Centre, 505 Dundas Street. Telephone: 519-432-1133

4. LUSO Community Services, 1193 Oxford Street E. Telephone: 519-452-1466

5. South London Settlement Services, 1119 Jalna Blvd, 519-686-8600 Ext: 7029

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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SER MIEMBRO DE UNA JUNTA DIRECTIVA¿QUES ES UNA JUNTA DIRECTIVA?

Cada organización caritativa o sin fines de lucro tiene una junta directiva que es responsable de supervisar las políticas y objetivos. Los deberes de esta pueden incluir:

• Administrar la organización creando políticas y objetivos• Escoger, contratar, apoyar y revisar el rendimiento del director ejecutivo• Asegurar la disponibilidad de recursos financieros adecuados• Aprobar presupuestos anuales• Reportar al público el rendimiento de la organización

Muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro buscan todo el tiempo nuevos miembros para su junta di-rectiva. Si está interesado en los objetivos y creencias de una organización específica, usted puede contactarla para preguntar cómo puede ser parte de ella.Para más información visite la página web de la organización, llame o envíe un correo electrónico.

INVOLUCRÁRSE EN LA ESCUELA DE SUS HIJOS

Existen muchas oportunidades para que los padres se involucren en la escuela de sus hijos. Puede hacer trabajo voluntario ayudando a organizar diferentes actividades o eventos, o puede involu-crarse en el consejo de padres de la escuela. Llame a la escuela para preguntar si puede trabajar voluntariamente con ellos.

SER UN PADRE/MADRE VOLUNTARIO

Existen muchas formas significativas de ayudar en la escuela. Algunos ejemplos aContinuación:

A las escuelas les importa mucho la seguridad y bienestar de los niños. Los colegios examinanLos antecedentes de las personas voluntarias. El director o la maestra de la escuela puedenCitarlo a una entrevista para conocerlo y asegurarse que su participación en el trabajo voluntario será beneficiosa tanto para usted como para el colegio. Además, la escuela le pedirá un documento de antecedentes policiales. Si tiene un historial policial, la escuela podría no aceptarlo como volun-tario(a).

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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Algunos de ejemplos de voluntariado en las escuelas son:

Servir almuerzos a los estudiantesAyudar a supervisar en los paseos o salidas educativas Ayudar con diferentes tareas en las clases, la biblioteca o la oficinaAyudar a supervisar un baile o fiesta en la escuelaOrganizar eventos especiales en la escuelaAyudar en conciertos y obras de teatro de la escuelaLeer con estudiantes que necesitan ayuda extra

SER PARTE DEL CONSEJO DE LA ESCUELAMuchas escuelas en Canadá tienen un Consejo. Este consiste en un grupo de personas que trabajaConjuntamente para ayudar a los estudiantes. Usualmente el consejo de la escuela estáConformado de padres, maestros, directores, empleados de la escuela y representantes de laComunidad. Ellos participan en reuniones regulares para dar consejos y opiniones en asuntosRelacionados con programas académicos, políticas y presupuestos de la escuela. Ser parte delConsejo le permite a los padres involucrarse en la educación de sus hijos y a hacer una diferencia enLa escuela.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

ELECCIONES Y VOTACIÓN VOTAR ES UN DERECHO DE TODOS LOS CANADIENSES

Cuando usted se convierte en un ciudadano Canadiense, tiene el derecho y responsabilidad deVotar. Este derecho es protegido por la Carta Canadiense de Derechos y Libertades. Es unaResponsabilidad, ya que todas las personas tienen el deber de participar y elegir a los líderes deSu nación. Es así como las sociedades se desarrollan y los gobiernos aprenden a administrarseDe una manera más eficiente. Es así cómo escogemos al líder del país, de la provincia y de laCiudad.

El voto en Canadá es secreto. Esto significa que usted puede votar libremente por cualquierCandidato sin miedo de persecución. En Canadá la policía, el ejército y el gobierno no tienenDerecho a decirle por quién votar. Además, usted no puede ser arrestado o encarcelado por votar deUna manera específica.

Es importante recordar que cada voto cuenta y que como ciudadano Canadiense usted tiene el Poder de votar por la persona que considere que hará el mejor trabajo. Cuando usted vota en Canadá, el partido político con la mayoría de votos en la elección será el partido líder.

¿CÓMO FUNCIONA EL GOBIERNO?

Canadá es un país extenso con 10 provincias, 3 territorios y una población total de más de 30Millones de personas. Canadá tiene un estilo de gobierno federal. Esto significa que cadaProvincia o territorio tiene su propia estructura de gobierno que trabaja con el gobierno federalEn Ottawa, Ontario. La relación entre los gobiernos provinciales y el federal está basada en la coop-eración y el entendimiento. Las provincias y los territorios son los siguientes:

ELECTIONS AND VOTING >VOTING IS THE RIGHT OF ALL CANADIANS When you become a citizen of Canada, you will have a right and responsibility to vote. This right is protected in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is a responsibility because all people have a duty to participate in choosing the leaders for their nation. This is how societies develop and governments learn how to run themselves better and more efficiently. This is how we choose the leader of the country, the province or the city.

Voting in Canada happens in secret. This means that you can vote freely for any person running in an election without fear of persecution. In Canada, the police, the military, and government have no right to tell you who to vote for. You cannot be arrested or put in prison for voting in a certain way.

It is important to remember that every vote counts, and as a citizen of Canada, you have the power to vote for the person you think will do the best job. When you vote in Canada, the party with the biggest number (majority) of votes in an election becomes the leading party.

>HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS Canada is a large country with 10 provinces, 3 territories and a population of more than 30 million people. Canada has a federal style of government. This means each province or territory has its own government structure that works with the federal government in Ottawa, Ontario. The relationship between the provincial and the federal governments is based on cooperation and understanding.

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Civic Engagement for Immigrants

ELECTIONS AND VOTING >VOTING IS THE RIGHT OF ALL CANADIANS When you become a citizen of Canada, you will have a right and responsibility to vote. This right is protected in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is a responsibility because all people have a duty to participate in choosing the leaders for their nation. This is how societies develop and governments learn how to run themselves better and more efficiently. This is how we choose the leader of the country, the province or the city.

Voting in Canada happens in secret. This means that you can vote freely for any person running in an election without fear of persecution. In Canada, the police, the military, and government have no right to tell you who to vote for. You cannot be arrested or put in prison for voting in a certain way.

It is important to remember that every vote counts, and as a citizen of Canada, you have the power to vote for the person you think will do the best job. When you vote in Canada, the party with the biggest number (majority) of votes in an election becomes the leading party.

>HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS Canada is a large country with 10 provinces, 3 territories and a population of more than 30 million people. Canada has a federal style of government. This means each province or territory has its own government structure that works with the federal government in Ottawa, Ontario. The relationship between the provincial and the federal governments is based on cooperation and understanding.

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Civic Engagement for Immigrants

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

CÓMO CANADÁ LLEGO A SER UN PAIS

Canadá se convirtió en país en 1867 cuando la Reina de Inglaterra firmó el Acta Británica deNorteamérica. Esta fue una ley que reconoció a Canadá como un país independiente y le dioUna Constitución. Una constitución es un conjunto de reglas que constituyen la estructura yPrincipios del gobierno. Estas reglas describen quién es la autoridad política, la división clara dePoderes entre el gobierno federal y provincial, y los límites del poder gubernamental.

Canadá es una Monarquía Constitucional, lo que significa que el Jefe de Estado es un monarcaHeredero del Reino Unido. La cabeza del gobierno es el Primer Ministro y es electo por votoPopular. El gobierno en Canadá sigue los principios de democracia parlamentaria, que da a losCiudadanos el derecho al voto en elecciones, además de postular representantes de todas lasRegiones y el derecho al voto secreto. El gobierno responde a los ciudadanos y puede serCambiado por los mismos. Los ciudadanos tienen la libertad de participar en actividadesPolíticas y sociales, construir comunidades y a dar forma a la nación.

TRES NIVELES DE GOBIERNO EN CANADÁ

El gobierno toma decisiones y crea leyes que resuelven las necesidades de los Canadienses. Existen tres niveles de gobierno en Canadá. Todos ellos se basan en un proceso democrático al elegir a sus miembros así como para crear y administrar reglas y leyes, pero difieren en el lugar,

Tamaño y responsabilidades.

1. Gobierno Federal: hace las leyes de todo el país2. Gobierno Provincial: hace las leyes de su provincia 3. Gobierno municipal: hace las leyes de su ciudad o pueblo

Cada nivel de gobierno tiene responsabilidades diferentes. Generalmente, el gobierno federalToma la responsabilidad de asuntos que afectan a todo el país, pero comparte algunasResponsabilidades con los gobiernos provinciales. Los gobiernos provinciales y territorialesVelan por asuntos regionales. Por su parte, los gobiernos municipales se encargan de asuntos Lo-cales.

Responsabilidades Federales

• Inmigración • Defensa y política externa• Oficina postal• Dinero• Seguro de empleo (EI)• Plan de pensión (CPP)• Policía Real Montada Canadiense (RCMP)• Impuestos

Responsabilidades Provinciales

• Salud y educación• Licencias• Carreteras• Prisiones• Transporte• Parques• Turismo• Empleo• Impuestos

Responsabilidades Municipales

• Manejo de las basuras y reciclaje• Políticas de la ciudad y protección/ prevención de incendios • Mantenimiento de vías y calles• Vivienda• Recreación • Librerías Públicas • Transporte Público• Acueducto y alcantarillado• Impuestos

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

ESTRUCTURA DEL GOBIERNO FEDERALCanadá es una democracia parlamentaria. El parlamento tiene tres partes: la Reina, laCasa de los Comunes y el Senado.

LA MONARQUÍA BRITÁNICA ES EL JEFE DE ESTADO

Actualmente la Reina, su majestad Reina Elizabeth II, es nuestro Jefe de Estado. La Reina vive en el Reino Unido y está representada en Canadá por el Gobernador General de Canadá y porLos tenientes gobernadores de cada provincia, quienes ejercen tareas reales en su nombre.EL PRIMER MINISTRO ES EL LÍDER EN EL GOBIERNOEl Primer Ministro es el líder del partido político con la mayor cantidad de miembros del parlamen-to elegidos en la Casa de los Comunes. El Primer Ministro escoge los Miembros de Parlamento (MP) para aconsejarle y ayudarle a administrar el país. Estas personas son llamadas Ministros del Gabinete. Todos ellos ejecutan trabajos especiales y son responsables de ciertas áreas. Por ejemplo, el Ministro de Finanzas es el encargado en manejar el dinero del gobierno.

MIEMBROS DEL PARLAMENTOLos miembros de la Casa de los Comunes son elegidos por voto popular a través de las elecciones. Estas personas son llamadas Miembros del Parlamento (MP). Un MP representa a las personas que lo/ la eligieron. Usualmente cada MP pertenece a un partido político. Después de una elección pop-ular, el partido que tiene más MPs forma el gobierno. El líder de ese partido entonces se convierte en Primer Ministro. El partido con el segundo número de MPs forma la Oposición Oficial y su líder es el líder de la Oposición. Miembros de otros partidos son también miembros de la oposición. Las personas en el Senado son escogidos por el Primer Ministro y son llamadas Senadores.

JEFE DE ESTADO(Monarquía Británica)

Representado en Canadá por el Gobernador General

CASA DE LOS COMUNESElegida por los votantesMiembros del Gobierno

Miembros de la Oposición(Mayoría)

SENADOLider de la Mayoria

Escogido por el Primer Ministro

PRIMER MINISTRO Y

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

ESTRUCTURA DEL GOBIERNO PROVINCIAL

Cada provincia puede ser ligeramente diferente de una a otra, pero la estructura básica en la grafica que se muestra abajo. Los gobiernos provinciales están formados como el gobierno federal excepto ellos no tiene un Senado. El teniente gobernador representa la Corona(la reina). Cada provincia tiene una asamblea legislativa la cual es similar a la Casa de los Comunes federal.

MIEMBROS DE LA ASAMBLEA LEGISLATIVA

Los miembros de la asamblea legislativa (MLA) son elegidos por las personas de la provincia. Cada miembro de la asamblea legislativa generalmente pertenece a un partido político. Después de una elección, el líder del partido con el mayor número de MLA elegidos será el Premier de la provincia. El segundo líder con el segundo número de votaciones será el líder de la Oposición. El Ministro de la provincia selecciona los ministros del gabinete que serán encargados de gobernar los departamentos del gobierno provincial.

Los MLA representan todas las personas donde ellos fueron elegidos, independientemente si vota-ron o no por ellos. Los MLA escuchan los problemas, preguntas, ideas y opiniones de las personas que viven en la división electoral que ellos representan. En la Asamblea Legislativa, los MLA, comparten sus puntos de vista de sus constituyentes y discuten con otros miembros sus inquietudes. Ellos también están encargados con organizaciones y grupos que advocan acerca de problemas rel-acionados con el medio ambiente, educación y cuidado de los niños o salud. Los grupos se pueden reunir con un MLA en persona o escribir una carta.

LA CABEZA DEL ESTADO(Monarquía Británica)

Representante en la provincia por el Teniente Gobernador

ASAMBLEA LEGISLATIVAElegido por los votantes

Miembros del Gobierno (Mayoría)Miembros de la Oposicion

PREMIER(Lider de la Mayoria)

GABINE

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

ESTRUCTURA DEL GOBIERNO MUNICIPALLos gobiernos municipales son los gobiernos locales de las ciudades, pueblos, villas, y parroquias dentro de una provincia. En la elección municipal, los ciudadanos votaran por los miembros del Consejo de la ciudad. Usualmente, la persona a cargo del gobierno municipal es el alcalde y los otros miembros de su gobierno son los concejales. El Consejo se reúne regularmente a discutir los problemas locales y crear las leyes locales. Una municipalidad es independiente en la mayoría de las decisiones, pero en cualquier momento el gobierno provincial puede cambiar cualquier ley local aprobada por el gobierno municipal.

El CONSEJO DE LA CIUDAD DE LONDON

El consejo de la ciudad de London forma parte del gobierno que representa a los ciudadanos de London.La Oficina del Alcalde representa el alcalde de London. Hay un día de votación donde se elige quien será el alcalde de London. El trabajo del alcalde es hacer lo mejor por toda la ciudad, mien-tras que el consejo se encarga de ejercer un trabajo legislativo.

En London, los ciudadanos votan por los miembros del consejo cada cuatro años. Otras municipali-dades pueden tener elecciones cada dos o cada cuatro años.

Para votar en las elecciones municipales, usted debe ser:Ciudadano canadiense18 años de edad o mayorResidente en el municipio donde usted planea votar, o dueño o arrendatario de una propiedad en el municipio donde usted planea votar, o el esposo del propietario o arrendatario que no vive en otro lugar de la municipalidad; y No tener prohibido votar bajo ninguna ley.

Usted también puede votar una vez en el municipio de elección. Si usted es propietario o renta más de una propiedad, usted debe votar solo donde usted vive.

Si usted es una persona sin un lugar donde vivir, o no tiene una dirección permanente o dirección fija, usted todavía puede votar.

Usted puede votar en un área donde usted durmió en las cinco semanas antes de las elecciones.

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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE Municipal governments are the local governments of cities, towns, villages, and parishes within a province. In a municipal election, citizens will vote for members of the City Council. Usually, the head of the municipal government is the Mayor and other members of this government are council members. The City Council meets regularly to discuss local issues and make local laws called “bylaws.” A municipality has independence on most decisions, but the provincial government may change any bylaws passed by a municipal government at any time.

LONDON CITY COUNCILThe London City Council is the governing body that represents the citizens of London.

The Office of the Mayor represents the mayor of London. There is a citywide vote by all eligible voters to choose the mayor of London. The job of the mayor is to do the best thing for the whole city, while the city council exercises legislative powers.

In London, citizens vote for members of the London City Council every four years. Other municipalities may have elections every two or every four years.

To vote in a municipal election, you must be: A Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older; A resident of the municipality where you plan to vote, or the owner or tenant of property

in the municipality where you plan to vote, or the spouse of the owner or tenant who doesnot live elsewhere in the municipality; and

Not prohibited from voting under any law. You may only vote once in a municipal election. If you own or rent more than one

property, you must vote where you live. If you are homeless, or do not have a permanent home or fixed address, you can still vote

– you can vote in the area where you slept in the five weeks before the election.

http://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/canadian-government/voting/a-guide-to-voting-in-your-municipal-election/#can

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Civic Engagement for Immigrants

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

PASOS PARA VOTAR EN LAS ELECCIONES FEDERALES

1. NECESITA UNA TARJETA DE IN-FORMACIÓN DEL VOTANTE

Si su información está en el Registro Na-cional de Electores, recibirá una tarjeta de información del votante. Esto demuestra que su nombre está en la lista de votantes y le indica cuándo y dónde votar.

3. VOTO AVANZADO Y BOLETO ESPECIAL

Si usted no puede votar el día de las elecciones, usted puede votar en las mesas de votación anticipadamente o por una votación especial. Los días y los lugares lo encuentran en la tarjeta de información del votante.

5. MARQUE EL BOLETO DE VOTACION

Usted tendrá que ir detrás de un tablero para marcar su boleto de votación. Marque con una X en el círculo al lado del candidato de su escogencia

7. LA CAJA DE LAS BOLETAS DE VOTACION (URNA)

Los representantes de la mesa de votación quitaran la contraseña que bordea su boleto de votación y se la regresara para que usted lo deposite en la caja de votos o urna.

2. NO TIENE UNA TARJETA DEINFORMACIÓN DEL VOTANTE

Si no recibió una tarjeta de Información del votante en el correo, llame a la oficina de elecciones locales para que lo adicionen en la lista de votantes. Para obtener este número puede llamar a Elections Canada en Ottawa: 1-800 463-6868 o visitar su web: www.elections.ca

4. DIA DE ELECCIONESUsted necesita ir a la mesa de votación en el lugar donde usted vive. La información está escrita en la tarjeta de información del votante. Los Representantes en las mesas de votación confirmaran si usted está en la Lista de votantes preguntando su nombre y dirección. Usted debe traer un documento de identificación con usted para probar su identidad. Luego a usted se le dará una boleta de votación

6. EL VOTO ES SECRETO Su voto es secreto. Una vez que usted marca su escogencia en la boleta de votación, debe doblarlo y dárselo a los representantes en la mesa de votación.

8. LOS RESULTADOS DE LAS ELECCIONES

Cuando la votación ha terminado, cada bo-leta de votación se cuenta y los resultados se dan públicamente. Usted puede ver los resultados en la televisión o en la página internet de Elecciones Canadá.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

PARTIDOS POLITICOS

Cuando las personas en Canadá votan a nivel Federal o provincial, ellos usualmente votan por una persona que pertenezca a un partido político, sin embargo, hay también candidatos quienes son independientes en las elecciones. Un partido político es un grupo de personas quienes comparten las mismas ideas acerca de lo que el gobierno debería hacer, como el país debería ser gobernado y que leyes deberían ser establecidas. Cada partido tiene un candidato líder. Esta persona es alguien de quien el partido cree que será una buena figura pública y un buen líder. Algunos partidos políticos han estado conformados por mucho tiempo, pero los canadienses pueden crear nuevos partidos políticos en cualquier momento.

Ward Map in London, Ontario

POLITICAL PARTIES When people in Canada vote at federal or provincial level, they usually vote for a person who belongs to a political party, although there are also candidates who run as independents in an election. A political party is a group of people who share the same ideas about what the government should do, how the country should be run and what laws should be made. Each party will have a candidate to lead them. This person is someone the party believes will be a good public figure and a good leader. Some political parties have been around for a long time, but Canadians can create new political parties at any time.

WHAT DO THE PARTIES DO?Members of political parties hold meetings to share their ideas and opinions. They make plans for what they would do if their candidates were elected to government.

Members of political parties also help to: • Choose the party leader• Choose the party’s candidates, and• Campaign for party candidates in elections

Each party has a leader. The leader of the party with the largest number of elected members then becomes either the leader of Canada or of the province where the election was held.

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Civic Engagement for Immigrants

MAPA POR ZONAS EN LONDON

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

¿QUE TRABAJO REALIZAN LOS PARTIDOS?

Los miembros de los partidos se reúnen para compartir sus ideas y opiniones. Ellos planean lo que podrían hacer si sus candidatos fueran elegidos para gobernar.

En Canadá hay partidos políticos a nivel provincial y federal. Cada partido tiene su propia plata-forma y ellos promueven sus políticas al público o consiguen personas para que se unan a su partido o voten por ellos en las elecciones.

¿QUE ES UNA CAMPAÑA?

Durante una elección, los partidos harán campaña por su voto. Esto significa que el candidato puede venir a su casa a hablarle a usted, aparecer en televisión, radio y el internet, realizar reuniones en centros comunitarios y colocar señales y avisos. Esta es la forma como los candidatos explican sus ideas y creencias al público. Esta es la forma como usted aprende los ideales y sus propuestas. Usted también puede leer acerca de todos los partidos que están en campaña para las elecciones en internet.

EL ESPECTRO POLITICO

El espectro político organiza los partidos políticos en línea horizontal de izquierda a derecha. No-sotros usamos esto para describir las ideas políticas y los diferentes partidos, y colocar los partidos en grupos. En Canadá usted puede ubicar los principales partidos políticos sobre este espectro político comenzando desde la izquierda, pasando por el hacia el centro, hasta la derecha.Generalmente, las ideas a la izquierda son consideradas socialistas, las ideas centralistas son consid-eradas liberales y las ideas a la derecha son consideradas conservadoras.

LOS PARTIDOS POLITICOS PROVINCIALES

Gran cantidad de partidos políticos existen en cada provincia. En Ontario hay actualmente 19 partidos registrados en Elecciones Ontario. Usted puede aprender acerca de cada partido político provincial o candidatos independientes buscando la página en internet (www.elections.on.ca) para encontrar en detalle los contactos.

Los miembros de los partidos políticos también ayudan a:

• Escoger el líder del partido• Escoger los candidatos del partido, y• Realizar la campaña de los candidatos en las elecciones• Cada partido tiene un líder. El líder del partido con el número más alto de miembros elegi dos puede llegar a ser el líder de Canadá o de la provincia donde se hicieron las elecciones.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

TENER UNA OPINION PUBLICA Dar su opinión es una forma de comunicarse con las personas en posiciones de poder o toma de decisiones. Hay diferentes formas de expresar sus puntos de vista o inquietudes en los tres niveles del gobierno, en organizaciones o negocios y en los colegios. Frecuentemente, muchos gobiernos, negocios y organizaciones tienen páginas en internet donde usted puede hacer comentarios acerca de los productos y servicios.

Escribir, Llamar, enviar un correo electrónico, Marcha pacífica.

• Escribir una carta en el periódico, revista, canal de televisión • Llamar a un programa de la radio para discutir sus puntos de vista y o inquietudes acerca de un problema en particular• Por correo electrónico, organización, periódico o revista• Asistir a una comunidad de la localidad o sitios de reunión donde se reúnen para discutir sus puntos de vista y/o inquietudes en persona• Completar una forma por internet o entrevista• Firmar una petición • Hacer una cita en persona con alguien en posición de liderazgo para discutir sus inquietudes• Una protesta/marcha pacífica a través de una reunión publica

Dar su opinión puede ser una experiencia valiosa o intimidante especialmente si usted tiene poca experiencia expresando sus puntos de vista. Piense acerca delos beneficios cuando usted da su opinión:

• Mejora sus habilidades escritas • Incrementa su confianza y su asertividad• Experimenta la libertad de expresión • Ejercita sus derechos de expresión

PONER UNA QUEJA O EXPRESAR UNA INQUIETUDUna manera de involucrarse en su comunidad es escribir a un negocio, organización o una oficina gubernamental acerca de sus inquietudes sobre las que a usted les gustaría ver un cambio, poner una queja o preguntar cómo arreglar un problema.Usted puede tener inquietudes acerca de muchas cosas; usted puede quejarse acerca de un producto malo o erróneo, puede también qujarse acerca de un mal servicio al cliente. Usted también puede estar preocupado acerca de actividades o problemas en su vecindario como la mala condición de las calles, inundaciones, construcciones de calles o la velocidad del trafico en su vecindario.

HAVING A PUBLIC VOICE An important way to become more involved in your community is to voice your opinion on matters that interest you. There are a number of ways to express your views or concerns to people in power or decision-making positions in all three levels of government, in organizations or businesses, and in schools. Often, many governments, businesses and organizations have websites where you can comment on their products or services.

In general, there are five main ways through which you can effectively voice your opinions, views and concerns:

1. By writing a letter to a newspaper, magazine, television station, or your local Member of Parliament;

2. By phoning in to a radio show or to a political party’s department to discuss your views and/or concerns about a particular matter;

3. By emailing a business, organization, newspaper or magazine, or completing an online survey or form;

4. By attending local community or town hall meetings to discuss your views and/or concerns in person, or by making an appointment to meet someone in person to discuss these views and/or concerns;

5. By assembling peacefully through a public demonstration.

WRITING A LETTER OF COMPLAINT OR CONCERN An effective way to become more involved in your community is to write to a business, organization or government official to make a complaint, discuss an issue that you want to see changed, or ask to have a problem fixed.

WRITING TO A BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION

If you would like to write a letter or email to a business or organization to express a complaint or concern, it is important to focus on the facts and make your point clear and concise. The letter should be addressed to a person in a position in authority and who will understand your situation; often, this information can be obtained through the Internet (i.e. from the website of the business or organization), or by contacting the business or organization directly by telephone to access such information.

Steps to writing an effective letter or email: 1. Write down every detail: who was involved? What is the issue with the product or

service? When and where did the issue occur (include the time and place)? Were there any injuries? How much did you pay for the product or service?

2. Think about how you would like the problem to be fixed: Do you want to simply raise awareness of the problem or concern? Do you want an apology? Do you want a replacement product or your money back?

3. Write your letter clearly and focus on the facts. Give the person a date for responding to your letter before you decide to take further action to solve your concern or problem. End the letter by thanking the person for your time or attention.

4. Proofread your letter to ensure that all of the facts are laid out correctly and that the letter reads the way you intend it to.

5. If you decide to send your letter or email, make a copy for yourself before sending it. 6. If you do not get a response to your first letter or email, send a second letter or email

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Civic Engagement for Immigrants

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

ESCRIBIR UNA CARTA DE QUEJA O INQUIETUD

Si a usted le gusta escribir una carta o email a un negocio u organización para expresar una queja o preocupación, es importante focalizarse en los factores y hacerlo puntual, claro y conciso. La carta debe ser dirigida a una persona en una posición de autoridad y quien entenderá su situación.

1. Escriba cada detalle: ¿quien estaba involucrado? ¿Qué problema hay con el producto o servicio?, ¿Cuando y donde el problema ocurrió (incluyendo tiempo y lugar)? ¿Hubo algún herido? ¿Cuánto usted pago por el producto o servicio?2. Piense acerca de cómo le gustaría a usted que el problema se resolviera: Usted simplemente ¿quiere crear conciencia del problema o inquietud?, ¿Usted quiere excusarse?, ¿Usted quiere cambiar el producto o que le regresen el dinero? 3. Escriba una carta clara focalizándose en los hechos. Dele a la persona un día para responder a su carta antes de tomar otras acciones para resolver la inquietud o problema. Al final de la carta agradezca a la persona por su tiempo y atención.4. Corrija su carta para asegurarse que todos los factores que usted ha escrito estén correcta mente y reflejen lo que usted quiere decir.5. Si usted decide enviar una carta o email, saque una copia de la carta para usted antes de enviarla.

6. Si usted no tiene una respuesta de su primera carta o email, envié una segunda carta o email a la misma persona y dígale a él o a ella que usted ya había enviado una carta antes. Si el prob lema no ha sido solucionado, luego escriba un email a la persona que tenga un cargo más alto en el negocio u organización.

ESCRIBIENDO A UN FUNCIONARIO DEL GOBIERNO

Si a usted le gusta escribir a una persona que trabaja en el gobierno, usted le puede hablar acerca de alguna ley que a usted le gustaría que se cambiara, impuestos, inmigración, salud, o alguna otra área que usted piensa que el gobierno debería de resolver.

Es importante que usted le escriba a la persona en el nivel de gobierno que sea responsable por el problema que a usted le gustaría que se resolviera. La Constitución de Canada divide las responsab-ilidades del gobierno en jurisdicciones provinciales y federales.

Para información más detallada en cuanto responsabilidades del gobierno federal y provincial por favor refiérase a la sección 91 y 92 del acto de la constitución, 1987: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.on.ca/eng/const/page-4.html

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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Una vez que usted determine a qué nivel del gobierno usted desea expresar su inquietud o preocu-pación, tenga presente estos puntos:

1. Claramente exprese cual es su preocupación2. Claramente exprese como y porque a usted le gustaría que esa ley se cambiara para el problema3. Pregunte por una respuesta a su inquietud4. Escriba una carta breve5. Agradezca a la persona por su tiempo y atención

ESCRIBIENDO UNA CARTA DE OPINON AL PERIODICO O A UNA REVISTA

Hay numerosas razones por las cuales usted debe escribir su opinión en el periódico o revista. Usted puede escribir una carta para comentar acerca de una nueva noticia en el periódico, hablar acerca de un problema que usted piensa que es importante, o responder a la opinión de otros. Si el editor del periódico acepta su carta, lo imprimirá en el periódico.

Pasos para escribir una carta efectiva para un periódico o revista:

1. Siga las instrucciones. La mayoría de los periódicos proveen guía para escribir una carta al editor. Esas instrucciones están usualmente localizadas en las primeras páginas del periódico o revista.2. Incluya su nombre, dirección, la dirección de su correo electrónico y el número telefónico en la parte de arriba de la carta. Los editores necesitan información para poder identificarlo a usted. Si usted no desea que su nombre sea publicado, usted puede escribir esto en su carta.3. Claramente indique porque usted está escribiendo. Si usted está respondiendo a un artículo o carta, nombre el artículo al cual está respondiendo en la primera oración de su carta.4. Asegúrese de escribir su carta en un lenguaje claro y haga su mensaje simple, conciso y focalizado. 5. Verifique que su carta este bien escrita gramaticalmente6. Envíe la carta, o envíela por correo electrónico si la publicación lo permite, así el editor puede copiar su carta en el periódico o revista.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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Su nombreSu direcciónFecha actualNombre Negocio/Departamento de GobiernoDirección

Estimado señor o señora:

En fecha del problema, compré o tuve un problema que involucró su negocio o departamento de gobierno. Brinde detalles del problema, lugar y personas involucradas. Exprese exactamente lo que deseas que el negocio o departamento de gobierno haga, incluyendo cómo deseas que el problema sea solucionado. Gracias por su tiempo y atención. Puedo ser contactado(a) a esta dirección y telé-fonos: 403-xxxxxxx.

Atentamente,[Firma] [Nombre y apellido

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

ESCRIBIR A UN FUNCIONARIO GUBERNAMENTAL

Si le escribe a una persona que trabaja para el gobierno, usted puede referirse a una ley queDesearía que se cambie, impuestos, inmigración, salud o algo más. Asegúrese de dirigir la carta aLa persona responsable del asunto a nivel de gobierno. Recuerde los siguientes puntos:

1 Investigar quién representa sus preocupaciones en el nivel correcto de gobierno2 Expresar claramente cuál es el asunto3 Decir claramente cómo y por qué desearía que se cambie la ley respecto al asunto4 Pedir que respondan a su carta5 Escribir una carta corta6 Ser respetuoso en la manera de expresar sus inquietudes

ESCRIBIR UNA CARTA DE OPINION A UN PERIODÍCO

Las personas pueden escribir una carta a un periódico por muchas razones. Usted puede escribirlaPara comentar acerca de una noticia reciente en el periódico, para hablar de un asunto queCrea importante, o para responder a la opinión de otra persona. Si su carta es aceptada por elEditor, será impresa. Siga estos pasos para asegurarse de que su carta sea leída y entendida:

1. Siga las instrucciones: La mayoría de los periódicos y revistas proveen una guía de cómo Escribir la carta al editor. Verifique las primeras páginas de su periódico para la leer la guía y Sígala con detenimiento.2. Incluya su nombre, dirección, correo electrónico y número de teléfono en el encabezado de la carta: Los editores necesitan esta información para probar su identidad. Si no desea que su nombre Sea publicado, especifíquelo en la carta.3. Claramente describa por qué está escribiendo: Si está respondiendo a un artículo o carta, Incluya el nombre del artículo en la primera oración de la carta.4. Escriba una carta corta y enfocada. Escriba la carta en lenguaje claro. Probablemente Necesitará escribir varios borradores para asegurarse de que el mensaje sea sencillo y claro.5. Limite su carta a dos o tres párrafos: Use este formato: (1) En su primer párrafo presente el problema y resuma su objetivo (2) En el segundo párrafo incluya algunas oraciones que sustentan su punto de vista (3) Termine con un resumen general 6. Lea su carta. Los editores ignoran cartas escritas pobremente y con errores gramaticales.7. Envíe su carta por correo electrónico si la publicación lo permite. Esto le permite al editor copiar y pegar su carta en el periódico.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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HABLAR ACERCA DE UNA QUEJA O PREOCUPACIÓNSi tiene la preocupación de que alguien está actuando en contra de la ley, usted puede quejarse con su ciudad. Por ejemplo, en la ciudad de Calgary usted puede llamar al 311 para expresar su queja. La mayoría de las ciudades Canadienses tienen un sistema como este para contestar las preocupa-ciones de los ciudadanos. Usted también puede llamar al 311 para requerir servicios como:Eliminación de grafitis, mantenimiento de las calles y veredas o para la reparación de alumbradoPúblico. Recuerde seguir los siguientes pasos cuando contactas el 311:

• Debe dar su nombre, dirección, número telefónico y la dirección de la propiedad de la cual desea quejarse.• Llamadas anónimas no son aceptadas, así que debe identificarse. Esta información es• confidencial.• Debe describir su queja breve y concisamente, para que puedan responder.• Una copia de su queja es dada a la persona (oficial) que visita a la casa o negocio del cual se esta quejando. El oficial discutirá su preocupación con el dueño y tratará de resolver el problema. El oficial podría dar una notificación escrita al dueño para resolver el problema en un día especifico.• Si el oficial regresa y descubre que el dueño no hizo ningún cambio, se podría enviar Personas a hacer el trabajo requerido y resolver el problema, tal como cortar las ramas de un árbol por ejemplo.

LIDERIZAR SU COMUNIDADASISTIR A FOROS PÚBLICOS ACERCA DE INQUIETUDES EN SU CO-MUNIDAD, CIUDAD O PROVINCIA

Un foro público es una reunión organizada para que las personas expresen sus puntos de vista. Esto significa una oportunidad para compartir lo que piensa de un asunto particular y ser parte del proceso de toma de decisiones. Las Reuniones públicas pueden realizarse a todos los niveles en la comunidad y gobierno; Pueden tratarse de varios asuntos distintos, incluyendo: la edificación de una nueva escuela, violencia en la comunidad, la construcción de nuevas calles y edificios, así como nuevas leyes y regulaciones. Infórmese acerca de que esperar de una reunión de la comunidad usando el siguiente plan antes de atender:

1. Pregunte a la gente de su experiencia en reuniones de la comunidad o reuniones con Oficiales.2. Piense acerca de la reunión que deseas atender:• ¿Qué clase de reunión es?• ¿Quién la está organizando y qué cree usted que pasará?• ¿Es la reunión acerca de un determinado asunto o de varios?• ¿Cómo participarán las personas?• ¿Cuáles son los objetivos de la reunión, para discutir sus ideas y tomar la decisión grupal?• ¿Cómo se siente acerca de ir a la reunión?• ¿Qué le haría sentir más cómodo(a) al estar allí o al participar?.

El compromiso cívico de los inmigrantes

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

Civic Engagement for Immigrants

Civic Engagement Handbook

This civic engagement handbook has been adapted from Civic Engagement for Immigrant Women produced by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association for the Calgary immigrant women population. This handbook was conceptualized by the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership LMLIP’s Inclusion and Civic Engagement Sub-council. This handbook was adapted in London Middlesex by the Network for an Inclusive Community (NIC) and the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP). The handbook can be found and downloaded free of charge from the London Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership website www.immigration.london.ca/LMLIP. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for any non-commercial purpose relating to civic engagement. It is has also been translated into three other languages – Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Acknowledgements

The adaptation of this document for London and Middlesex, Ontario was made possible by the RBC Collaborative Community Project Grant Community Engaged Learning at Western University Student Success Centre: Careers, Leadership and Experience Western University London, Ontario

We are also grateful to Pillar Nonprofit Network who supported the final layout of this document.

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Civic Engagement Handbook

REFERENCIAS

REFERENCES Cameron, J. & Derwing, T. Being Canadian: Language for Citizenship. Scarborough, Ontario: Prentice Hall Regents Canada, 1996. Calgary Board of Education. “Information for Volunteers in the Calgary Board of Education.” http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Parents/pdfs/Volunteer%20 Information%20Booklet.pdf (accessed August 3, 2009). Calgary Board of Education. “School Council Chair Roles and Responsibilities.” http://www.cbe.ab.ca/parents/School Council/sccroleresponsibility.asp (accessed on August 5, 2009). Elections Alberta. “Registered Political Parties and Parties Eligible for Registration.” http://www.electionsalberta.ab.ca/Public%20Website/603.htm (accessed September 21, 2009). Elections Canada. “Registered Political Parties and Parties Eligible for Registration.” http://www.elections.ca/content.asp ?section=pol&document=index&dir=par&lang=e&textonly=false (accessed July 28, 2009). Fleming, G. “How to Write a Letter to the Editor.” http://homeworktips.about.com/od/politicalscience/ht/lettertoeditor.htm (accessed July 29, 2009). Government of Canada. Charter of Rights and Freedoms. www.canadianheritage.gc.ca (accessed on September 21, 2009). John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. “Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” http://whatsthe411.ca/Content/File/Projects/Teachers%20Kits/Guide%20to%20Canadian %20Charter%20of%20Rights%20and%20Freedoms.pdf (accessed July 21, 2009). Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada. A Look at Canada. Ottawa: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2006. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “The Citizen’s Guide to the Alberta Legislature.” 6th ed. http://www.assembly. ab.ca/pub/gdbook/CitizensGuide.pdf (accessed August 12, 2009). City of Calgary. “The City of Calgary Municipal Handbook City Organizational Chart.” http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/mhbook/municipal _handbook.pdf (accessed August 13, 2009).

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REFERENCES Cameron, J. & Derwing, T. Being Canadian: Language for Citizenship. Scarborough, Ontario: Prentice Hall Regents Canada, 1996. Calgary Board of Education. “Information for Volunteers in the Calgary Board of Education.” http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Parents/pdfs/Volunteer%20 Information%20Booklet.pdf (accessed August 3, 2009). Calgary Board of Education. “School Council Chair Roles and Responsibilities.” http://www.cbe.ab.ca/parents/School Council/sccroleresponsibility.asp (accessed on August 5, 2009). Elections Alberta. “Registered Political Parties and Parties Eligible for Registration.” http://www.electionsalberta.ab.ca/Public%20Website/603.htm (accessed September 21, 2009). Elections Canada. “Registered Political Parties and Parties Eligible for Registration.” http://www.elections.ca/content.asp ?section=pol&document=index&dir=par&lang=e&textonly=false (accessed July 28, 2009). Fleming, G. “How to Write a Letter to the Editor.” http://homeworktips.about.com/od/politicalscience/ht/lettertoeditor.htm (accessed July 29, 2009). Government of Canada. Charter of Rights and Freedoms. www.canadianheritage.gc.ca (accessed on September 21, 2009). John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. “Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” http://whatsthe411.ca/Content/File/Projects/Teachers%20Kits/Guide%20to%20Canadian %20Charter%20of%20Rights%20and%20Freedoms.pdf (accessed July 21, 2009). Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada. A Look at Canada. Ottawa: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2006. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “The Citizen’s Guide to the Alberta Legislature.” 6th ed. http://www.assembly. ab.ca/pub/gdbook/CitizensGuide.pdf (accessed August 12, 2009). City of Calgary. “The City of Calgary Municipal Handbook City Organizational Chart.” http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/mhbook/municipal _handbook.pdf (accessed August 13, 2009).

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