St. John's seeking members for Local Immigration Partnership Council

The City of St. John's is seeking expressions of interest from individuals and organizations who support the following demographics and sectors to join the newly established St. John's Local Immigration Partnership:

• LGBTQIA2S+

• Anti-racism

• Woman-focused organizations

• Cultural and ethnocultural associations

• Entrepreneurship and innovation hubs

• Health and wellness organizations

Six representatives will play a role in ensuring that diverse perspectives inform the Council’s strategic direction and contribute to newcomer settlement and integration efforts in the region.

Areas of focus include:

• Providing strategic advice and guidance to support the development and implementation of the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership Strategic Plan.

• Fostering cross-sector collaboration to improve settlement, integration, and inclusion outcomes for newcomers in St. John’s.

• Identifying local strengths, gaps, and barriers to newcomer participation and co-create community-driven solutions.

• Promote equity, anti-racism, and cultural safety within City services, policies, and community programming.

• Ensuring newcomer voices and lived experiences inform City decision-making, especially through civic engagement and public consultations.

• Partnership Council member roles, responsibilities, and length of term are set according to the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, December 7.