Panel Discussion: New Immigrants: Health, Employment and Research Challenges The Role of Research and Innovation in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals
Event Date:
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:30am EST
Event Location:
R&I Week Virtual Event Portal
Event Contact Name:
Office of Research Services
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Aligned with this year's Research and Innovation Week theme "Our Changing World", this year's Research Showcase highlights how Lakehead University research projects, innovative collaborations and initiatives are playing a role in the achievement of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About the Session
This session will explore current research on New Immigrant populations in Northern Ontario, with a focus on injury, mental health, welcoming, and employment. A discussion of research challenges will also be included. The panel includes both researchers and community partners.
Panelists
- Dr. Kathy Sanderson, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Lakehead University
- Dr. Manal Alzghoul, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Lakehead University
- Stacey Parks, Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
- Vicki Blanchard, Economic Development Manager, The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout
- Dr. Pauline Sameshima, Canada Research Chair, Lakehead University
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