{"id":5592,"date":"2024-12-11T19:36:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T02:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/p2pcanada.truemarket.io\/toolkits-reports\/buzz-of-excitement-at-the-p2p-2024-national-conference\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T19:36:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T02:36:14","slug":"buzz-of-excitement-at-the-p2p-2024-national-conference","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/p2pcanada.truemarket.io\/fr\/events\/buzz-of-excitement-at-the-p2p-2024-national-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Buzz of Excitement at the P2P 2024 National Conference"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 1300 participants gathered in person and virtually at the P2P 2024 National Conference. PowerPoint presentations from the conference are now posted on the virtual conference platform. Recordings will be available soon. &nbsp; On November 25-26, 2024, the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership held its 12th Annual National Conference \u2013 Supporting Newcomers to Canada: A [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","event-category":[],"class_list":["post-5592","events","type-events","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<p><span><strong>More than 1300 participants gathered in person and virtually at the P2P 2024 National Conference.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span>PowerPoint presentations from the conference are now posted on the <a href=\"http:\/\/pheedloop.com\/p2pvvp2024\/virtual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">virtual conference platform<\/a>. Recordings will be available soon.<\/span><\/h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>On November 25-26, 2024, the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership held its 12th Annual National Conference \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/p2pvvp2024\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Supporting Newcomers to Canada: A Roadmap to Inclusive Collaboration for Collective Impact<\/a>. 875 service providers, LIPs and RIF, government representatives, researchers, and other interested parties from across the country were in attendance in person, with an additional 380 attending virtually.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<h3>Highlights included:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A welcome reception on the evening of November 24 that included Cedar Brushing by members of the Indian Residential School Survivors Society<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An opening ceremony by Elder Mary Point from the Musqueam Indian Band<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A keynote address by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A keynote address by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio, Author of Reuniting with Strangers, Founder of Filipino Talks, and Communications &amp; Program Outreach Specialist at Together Project<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Two plenary sessions \u2013 \u201cInclusive Collaboration between Community-Based Organizations and the Settlement Sector\u201d and \u201cInclusive Collaboration between Public Institutions and the Settlement Sector\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An exciting interactive session for all in-person and virtual attendees in which attendees had the opportunity to share their views on the value of collaboration within and across sectors and how to optimize it<\/li>\r\n \t<li>61 in-person workshops &amp; roundtables, and 19 virtual workshops &amp; roundtables<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A poster session with 38 in-person poster presentations and 14 virtual poster presentations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A closing ceremony that included performances by Tsatsu Stalqyu (Coastal Wolf Pack) \u2013 A traditional Salish song and dance group<\/li>\r\n \t<li>33 in-person and\/or virtual informative exhibitors<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>On November 27, 2024, the Pathways to Prosperity Partnership and the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des communaut\u00e9s francophones et acadienne (FCFA) held the P2P-FCFA Conference for Local Immigration Partnerships and Reseaux en immigration francophone, with 240 in-person attendees and 60 virtual attendees.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<h3>Highlights included:<\/h3>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n \t<li>A plenary session on \u201cInclusive Collaboration Across Sectors When Collaboration is Not a Given\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>10 in-person workshops &amp; roundtables, and 4 virtual workshops &amp; roundtables<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A hackathon for all in-person and virtual attendees that focused on addressing a number of specific challenges that LIPs and RIF experience in multi-sectoral collaborations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Release of the P2P-FCFA 2024 edition of the\u00a0<b>Accomplishments of LIPs and RIF\u00a0\u2013 a compendium showcasing major accomplishments of the LIPs and RIF over the last two years<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<h3>Feedback on the Conference<\/h3>\r\n\r\nThe feedback received on both the main P2P National Conference and on the P2P-FCFA Conference for Local Immigration Partnerships and R\u00e9seaux en immigration francophone is overwhelmingly positive.\r\n\r\nOverall ratings of the main P2P National Conference ranged from 5.6 to 5.8 on a 7-point scale, with attendees especially appreciating the keynote speaker and other special guests, as well as the Interactive Activity. Comments included:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Thank you for the best conference ever. I look forward to attending P2P each year and you always make it so worthwhile. Thank you for paying attention to our needs and making sure that all aspects of the conference are exceptional - from the meals to the speakers it was great. I really enjoyed the interactive session and hope it will continue.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This year's P2P conference stood out for its comprehensive agenda and exceptional networking opportunities, facilitating the exchange of best practices and innovative strategies within the settlement sector.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A conference very well done! Thank you to the entire team for your commitment to this work. Your role has been extremely crucial to the success of the sector. Thank you and looking forward to Halifax in 2025!<\/li>\r\n \t<li>My heartfelt appreciation for the incredible efforts the P2P team put into planning and implementing the conference. Your dedication, creativity, and attention to detail are truly inspiring and have not gone unnoticed. The topics were not only timely and relevant but also thought-provoking and impactful. It\u2019s clear that a great deal of thought has gone into ensuring that the conference will address critical issues while fostering meaningful dialogue and actionable outcomes. I\u2019m particularly impressed by the way you\u2019ve ensured inclusivity and engagement, making this a space where everyone\u2019s voice can be heard and valued.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOverall ratings of the P2P-FCFA Conference for Local Immigration Partnerships and R\u00e9seaux en immigration francophone ranged from 5.9 to 6.0 on a 7-point scale, with attendees especially appreciating the hackathon, workshops, and roundtables. Comments included:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The conference was exceptionally well-organized, with an agenda that clearly reflected the dedication and drive of its participants and organizers. It was inspiring to witness such incredible team spirit and collaboration among individuals who are so passionate about making a difference.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Overall...this conference provides the most practical applications for LIPs. I always gain more than I expect and I can appreciate how hard it is to 'narrow' down the topics into one day. I loved the hotel and the food was epic which also makes one feel appreciated.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>I loved the hackathon! It was so engaging and useful in terms of the case studies we addressed and the innovative solutions that some of the teams came up with. I liked all of it - the teams, the presentations, the awards - please keep that as a regular part of your conference.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The P2P Conference this year was a perfect event to attend as a new LIP coordinator, and it ignited my enthusiasm and desire to work for positive change.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen asked if they would attend future Pathways to Prosperity Conferences, the response from attendees was a definitive YES. It was also clear that the hybrid format was appreciated by those who could not attend in person and will continue to attract future attendance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<h3>Poster Awards<\/h3>\r\n\r\nOn Monday evening, a poster presentation and evening reception was held to showcase 38 in-person poster presentations. Additionally, 14 posters were presented virtually. Among the many excellent poster presentations, congratulations to the following in-person poster award winners:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><span>FIRST PLACE<\/span> \u2013 Michaela Mayer &amp; Meseret Haileyesus - Canadian Center for Women's Empowerment\r\n<\/strong>Economic Empowerment of Newcomer Women<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span>SECOND PLACE<\/span> \u2013 Serena Shukla &amp; Hali Kil - Simon Fraser University\r\n<\/strong>Navigating Parent-Child Acculturation Gaps for Whole Family Well-being in Newcomer Families<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span>TIED FOR THIRD PLACE<\/span> \u2013 Barbara Lee, Choi Shan Ng, Miu Yan, &amp; Mooly Wong - University of British Columbia\r\n<\/strong>Children Facilitate Social Integration: Lessons Learned from a Survey of Hongkongers Recently Arrived in Canada<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><span>TIED FOR THIRD PLACE<\/span> \u2013 Ayshan Mammadzada - University of Ottawa, Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership &amp; Ottawa Neighbourhood Scientific Research Solutions\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\r\n<\/strong>Addressing Barriers to Skilled Immigrant Integration in Canada: From Geographical and Occupational Mobility to Sustainable Livelihoods<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<h3>Gamification<\/h3>\r\n\r\nAs has become a P2P tradition, this year\u2019s conference included gamification activities and prizes. Congratulations to the following winners, who received the top points in the in-person and virtual categories:\r\n\r\n<h4>In-person Attendees:<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Gizol Timoor Shah, <\/strong>Refugee Sponsorship Training Program<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Kelly MacKinnon, <\/strong>Cape Breton Partnership<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Vittoria Guastafierro<\/strong>, Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4>Virtual Attendees:<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Mitika Jain, <\/strong>Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Syeda Arif, <\/strong>Regina Open Door Society Inc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Yulia Taslitsky, <\/strong>Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<h3>Thank you<\/h3>\r\n\r\nWe would like to thank all special guests, presenters, chairs, and facilitators who worked so hard to ensure that the conference was a success. We also thank the conference\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/p2pvvp2024\/aboutus\/planningcommittee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">planning committees<\/a> for organizing an amazing\r\n3-day set of activities.\r\n\r\nWe would like to thank the <a href=\"http:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/p2pvvp2024\/listingexhibitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">33 exhibitors<\/a>\u00a0and we thank our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/p2pvvp2024\/sponsors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sponsors<\/a>\u00a0for their support:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Calgary Catholic Immigration Society <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">(CCIS)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Diversity Institute<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Minerva<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">New Canadians TV Network<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Pre Arrival Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society<\/li>\r\n \t<li>World Education Services <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">(WES) <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOf course, the conference would not have been possible without the generous support of our main funder \u2013 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<h3>Conference PowerPoints and Recordings, Posters and Exhibitors<\/h3>\r\n\r\nPowerPoint presentations from the plenary sessions, workshops, and roundtables, where available,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/pheedloop.com\/p2pvvp2024\/login\/auth\/?redirect=\/p2pvvp2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">are now posted on the virtual conference platform<\/a>, which remains open to all registered attendees. All posters and exhibitor booths are also available on the platform. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Recordings from the plenaries, the keynote, special addresses, and virtual sessions will be available soon.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/pheedloop.com\/p2pvvp2024\/virtual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to access the virtual conference platform<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/pheedloop.com\/p2pvvp2024\/site\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to access the Conference Website<\/a><\/strong>","remove_heading_underline":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"media_feature","type":"pdf","pdf":{"en_file":4202,"en_label":"Highlights included:","fr_file":null,"fr_label":""},"video":{"title":"","video":null}}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/p2pcanada.truemarket.io\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/5592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/p2pcanada.truemarket.io\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/p2pcanada.truemarket.io\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/events"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/p2pcanada.truemarket.io\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/p2pcanada.truemarket.io\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event-category?post=5592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}