Knowledge Mobilization (KMB) Sessions
AAISA’s Knowledge Mobilization (KMB) Sessions are part of our commitment to strengthening sector capacity through timely, practical, and community-informed learning opportunities. These sessions are designed to support service provider organizations (SPOs), sector leaders, frontline staff, and community partners by sharing knowledge, promising practices, tools, resources, and emerging trends that impact newcomer settlement and integration work.
Each session focuses on creating accessible and meaningful learning experiences that encourage collaboration, connection, resources and knowledge sharing across the sector. Sessions may include presentations, panel discussions, community voices, practical demonstrations, and resource sharing on topics relevant to the evolving needs of newcomer-serving organizations.
To help extend learning beyond the live sessions, this page may include session recordings, presentation materials, toolkits, resources, and supporting documents whenever available. Please note that not all sessions are recorded, as recordings are only shared when permission is provided by presenters and participating speakers.
These materials allow participants and organizations to revisit key discussions, share knowledge within their teams, and continue learning at their own pace. Through this work, AAISA aims to foster stronger sector relationships, support continuous learning, and provide practical knowledge that organizations can apply within their communities and services.
SESSIONS:
Communicator Program - March 24, 2026
This session introduced the renewed Communicator Program and provided an overview of its goals, curriculum, and learning platform. The session explored program eligibility, application priorities, opportunities for engagement, and ways participants can stay connected and involved in the program.
Participants also learned more about how the program supports communication, outreach, and community engagement initiatives across communities in Western Canada, while providing space for questions and discussion about the application process and program experience.
Presenter: Mohammed Evan, Oleh Kovalchuk and Aram Mahdavian
Organization: Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council
Resources Shared:
Program application link: Click here!
Session slide deck: Click here!
Session Recording:
To view the session recording: Click here to access!
Supporting Immigrant Women in Post-Pandemic Recovery and Crisis Preparedness in Canada - February 26, 2026
This session explored the experiences of immigrant women during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on resilience, coping strategies, and long-term recovery. The session examined how the impacts of global crises are experienced across individual, community, institutional, and policy levels.
The discussion highlighted the unique challenges immigrant women face in times of crisis, while also recognizing the strengths, adaptability, and community supports that contribute to recovery and preparedness. Participants were introduced to policy-relevant recommendations and community-informed approaches that can help improve supports and responses for immigrant women during future emergencies and large-scale disruptions.
Presenter: Dr. Bidushy Sadika
Organization: King’s University College at Western University
Resources Shared:
- Summary document of the research paper: Click here!
- Session slide deck: Click here!
Session Recording:
- To view the session recording: Click here to access!