Start Date
28-4-2011 6:00 PM
End Date
28-4-2011 8:30 PM
Description
Roles of immigrants in rural centres is not well understood. Research is needed to define a welcoming community, yet Steinbach and Brandon, Mantioba serve as examples of welcoming immigrants. From interviews, immigrant priorities are housing and employment. Recent research described rural housing strategies and pathways for hiring immigrants. Rural policy implications are also noted.
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Community-Based Research Commons, Housing Law Commons, Immigration Law Commons, Rural Sociology Commons, Social Policy Commons
Rural Centres and Immigration: Policy, People, and Applied Research
Roles of immigrants in rural centres is not well understood. Research is needed to define a welcoming community, yet Steinbach and Brandon, Mantioba serve as examples of welcoming immigrants. From interviews, immigrant priorities are housing and employment. Recent research described rural housing strategies and pathways for hiring immigrants. Rural policy implications are also noted.