Hi everyone, I am Sheilla, a final year student at Cambrian College offering the Social Service Worker Program, and I am currently undergoing four months of co-op placement at Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). This has been a
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Fighting for Justice:
The Plight of Injured Workers in Ontario
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration for many. However, for countless Ontarians who have been permanently injured or fallen ill due to workplace incidents,
Fighting for Justice
Hello everyone! I am George Anyaehie, and I’m excited to share my role as the Social Enterprise Project Officer at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). After transitioning from a previous organization, I found my passion for advocating
Empowering Workers, Transforming Lives: My Journey as a Social Enterprise ...
At the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre, we believe that every individual deserves dignity, respect, and the right to thrive in their community. As recent government announcements threaten to cut permanent residency levels by nearly 25%, it is
Standing Up for Migrant Rights: A Call to Action
The Sudbury Workers Education & Advocacy Centre is hosting an important event titled “Say YES to Immigrant Justice, Say NO to Racism” at 1191 Lansing Ave, Greater Sudbury on September 14th (01:00 PM to 04:00 PM). This event invites
Standing for Equality: Sudbury’s Fight for Immigrant Justice and Against ...
My Experience with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre
Hi there… I am Yahya Janish, an international student from India currently studying in Canada. I am really excited to share my journey as I begin my internship with the
From Campus to Community: My Journey for Workers Justice with ...
Social Enterprise Project Officer
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours of Work: Full time – 35 hours/ week, 9 – 5, (Flexible – Evening and Weekend Work Required)
Rate of Pay: $21.00/hour
The Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre is an
We’re Hiring!
“I passed through all the struggles of a newcomer, with good, so good and not so good
experiences from housing, medical, transportation, employment, government policy, and of course
food; my local food.”
Hello!
I am Adejare Muniru Oduwole,
Challenges of Newcomers to Canada
Hello everyone,
I’m Janis, a Social Service Worker student at Cambrian College, and I’ve recently started my co-op placement at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). This opportunity is a significant step for my personal and professional
Learning and Growth for an International Student
Hello, my name is Uduak Cletus one of the current coop students of Addiction and Mental Health at Cambrian College, Sudbury. I began with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology, which provided me with a strong foundation in understanding human
Mental Health at Work
With warm welcomes I’d like to say hello, my name is Nathaniel Lanoue, I’m a dedicated 2nd year Social Service Worker Student at Cambrian College. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve had the opportunity to hone my skills in addressing critical
The Sudbury Workers Centre is delighted to welcome our newest coop placement, Nurhuda Hassan!
From Nurhuda:
I am thrilled to share my experience as a student intern at the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC). From day one, (SWEAC)
Hey folks! My name is Kiana, I am a full-time social work student at Laurentian University and I
also work full time in retail. Within these positions, I have gained the opportunity to work and
study alongside the growing population
Welcome Kiana!
The Worker Protection Income Benefit is set to expire at the end of this month. This woefully inadequate temporary benefit provided workers with 3 COVID related sick days. Inadequate, but better than nothing. Just recently, the Ontario governement confirmed that
Paid Sick Days! The need is clear!
Sudbury,
Have you heard the news?
On Oct 7, after years of organing and campaigning the Migrant Rights Network released a partial win after Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number
We support Permanent Residence for All
Sudbury –
On Monday, July 25, ISAC (Income Security Advocacy Centre) and over 230 social service providers and community organizations called on Premier Ford to double social assistance rates ahead of the August 2022 Budget.
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Open Letter: Premier Ford, Double Social Assistance Rates Now!
Open to ages 9 -16
Dates: Saturdays (July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20)
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Final Open Mic: Friday, August 26 – 12 pm – 3 pm (Location: Place Des Arts)
Nigerian Jollof rice and soft
AWYF: Crafts for Mental Health (CMH)
“Canada’s food workers’ union published its annual Status of Migrant Agricultural Workers Report at the UFCW Canada Agricultural Worker Support Centre in Leamington, Ontario, on Sunday, June 26.
The special COVID-19 report highlights the increasing vulnerability experienced by migrant workers