Elgin This Month – September 2016 The St. Thomas & District region isn’t as much of a hub for immigration and refugee settlement as some areas, but that doesn’t mean we’re not active on the issue. Since formation a few years ago, the Chamber has been active in work with a local organization called STELIP […]
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Melissa Schneider St. Thomas-Elgin Weekly News, Aug 20, 2016 Building a caring, welcoming and inclusive community is the aim of the St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership (STELIP). The agency will be holding their second annual Newcomer Champion Awards ceremony during Citizenship Week in October, and are currently accepting nominations. There are three award categories: Excellence […]
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Jennifer Bieman St. Thomas Times-Journal Sunday, July 24, 2016 The St. Thomas Elgin Local Immigration Partnership (STELIP) is celebrating its newcomer crusaders. The regional resettlement agency is now taking nominations for its Newcomer Champion Awards. The second annual celebration recognizes individuals and groups who have helped make Elgin county more inclusive and welcoming for immigrants. “We’re looking […]