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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/10/2026

We are thrilled to be participating in OCASI's Leaders’ Forum 2026! Organized by @ocasi.org under the theme 'Together We Rise: Reset, Refocus, Rebuild,' this two-day hybrid event brings sector leaders together to address critical issues, including federal […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Five people standing together and smiling in front of an OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) banner.

A large audience seated at round tables in a banquet hall for an OCASI conference, viewing a presentation slide titled "Closing Reflection."

Four people wearing event badges stand together and smile outdoors against a background of bright yellow autumn trees.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/10/2026

Our traditional Day of the Dead altar is already set up at the office reception. In remembrance and celebration of the lives of all our loved ones. #dayofthedead #DíaDeMuertos

A Day of the Dead altar, arranged against a window sill, draped in a multi-colored striped serape blanket and adorned with symbols of remembrance. On the left sits a big bundle of red flowers next to a skull replica. Framed portraits, vintage photographs, and illustrations of loved ones are arranged across the centre and upper ledge.Smiling sugar-skull-style figures—some wearing miniature top hats and floral headpieces—are placed alongside candles, green paper pom-poms, and a colourful beaded garland that runs along the front edge of the table.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/10/2026

Únete a esta sesión informativa virtual en español, en la que repasaremos todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la aplicación por razones humanitarias y de compasión (Humanitarian and Compassionate Application, H&C), como una de las vías para obtener el estatus […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Fondo amarillo con texto en mayúsculas moradas y rojas donde se lee "WEBINAR EN ESPAÑOL", "4 NOVIEMBRE 11.30 AM", "LA APLICACIÓN POR RAZONES HUMANITARIAS Y DE COMPASIÓN" y "UNA VÍA PARA LA RESIDENCIA PERMANENTE". En la esquina inferior izquierda se encuentra un código QR junto a la frase "Escanea el código para registrarte". En la esquina inferior derecha aparece una captura de pantalla superpuesta en diagonal del sitio web oficial del Gobierno de Canadá, con el encabezado "Humanitarian and Compassionate" y un listado de enlaces a documentos.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

On Sunday, FCJ Refugee Centre staff and FCJ Youth Network members organized our display table at the One Stop Shop event hosted by Homeless Connect Toronto in the Mattamy Athletic Centre. This annual event brings together several community, education, legal […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/10/2026

Stop by our booth this Sunday! FCJ Refugee Centre is participating one more year in the Homeless Connect Toronto One-Stop-Shop event. Join us and learn about all the free supports and services we offer. 📍 Mattamy Athletic Centre (former Maple Leaf Gardens) […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Promotional graphic for Homeless Connect Toronto's "#HCT13 One Stop Shop" event on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Located at Mattamy Athletic Centre (former Maple Leaf Gardens), 50 Carlton Street. The flyer features photos of clothes being sorted and people waiting outside, alongside a map showing the venue between Yonge St. and Church St. Text highlights services like refugee resources, legal advice, personal care support, and housing info. Website: hctoronto.org.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/10/2026

From @alexneve.bsky.social : "Most of the top dozen countries that provide the bulk of UNHCR’s funding have cut their contributions in the last 2 years, saying they needed to divert humanitarian resources to defense and domestic expenditures. That includes […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/10/2026

3/3 You can help build support for refugee rights and make sure our message is heard by joining a rally outside of the Federal Court: 🗓️ When: November 9, 2026 at 12:30pm 📍 Where: 180 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario (outside of the Federal Court) Organizers […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026

Thank you so much, Alex @alexneve.bsky.social , for your powerful and kind words at our 35th Anniversary Gala, for joining us on such a special night as our honouree and featured speaker, and for your exemplary, lifelong work on behalf of refugees and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

THIS THURSDAY! Family Service Toronto and FCJ Refugee Centre invite you to join us for an interactive workshop online for migrant women about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Together we will explore common red flags and green flags in dating, learn how […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026

Many thanks to everyone who joined us for our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner! To our sponsors, supporters, colleagues, volunteers, friends and family... Thank you ❤️ It was a truly special evening, one to remember. 👉 See the gallery with all the pictures here […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A large photo collage featuring multiple square and rectangular pictures from a formal indoor evening event, showing various groups of smiling attendees posing for portraits, speaking at a podium, and enjoying a dinner gathering.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

TOMORROW! The FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is almost here: celebrate with us! 🔗 www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/35-anniver… The Gala will be a celebration of all we have achieved, an opportunity to thank all those who have […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Thank you so much, Iler Campbell LLP, for your kind words, and for your great generosity as a Sponsor of our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner! ❤️ And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Graphic with a purple border and quotation marks containing a quote from Iler Campbell LLP: "For more than 45 years, Iler Campbell LLP has been committed to helping its clients achieve their missions of creating a more just and welcoming society by handling their corporate, commercial, real estate, litigation and other legal needs. Iler Campbell is very pleased to support the FCJ Refugee Centre’s celebration of 35 years of being at the frontier of welcoming refugees, refugee claimants and other uprooted peoples and of tirelessly advocating for political, social, cultural and economic policies that promote and support welcoming communities. — Iler Campbell LLP"

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

Meet the artists who will be performing at the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner! A wealth of talent and diversity for a truly memorable evening! Many thanks to Bluprint, Latintos Band and DJ Kwuaku for joining us on such a special night. And […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An informational graphic flyer, set against a solid purple background, profiles the band BLUPRINT. The top half contains a group photograph of five musicians performing live: a seated percussionist on the left, a male vocalist, an acoustic guitarist, a female violinist, and a flute player on the right. Below the photograph, the band's name is centered inside a rounded white rectangle. The bottom half is split vertically into two text columns. The left column details that the band is a Sri Lankan fusion band based in Mississauga, known for their Harmonics stage production and Padura concert series. The right column describes their stage presence and concludes with a Performers & Instruments roster listing Chamil Janith (Percussion), Vayanga Rajakaruna (Guitar), Abhitha Munasinghe (Keyboard), Raji Manarangana (Violin), and Jeewa Wickramasinghe (Flute).

An informational graphic flyer, set against a solid purple background, profiles the LATINTOS BAND. The top half contains a group photograph of ten musicians posing with their instruments: two guitarists on the left, a seated saxophonist in front, a percussionist, a keyboardist holding a keytar upright, a trumpet player kneeling in the foreground, and a third guitarist on the far right, alongside three additional vocalists/band members. Below the photograph, the band's name is centered inside a rounded purple rectangle with a white border. The bottom half features a single text block with two bullet points detailing that Latintos is a multicultural band bringing together musicians from various Latin American countries. The text describes their sound as a vibrant blend of Latin American styles ranging from cumbia, ska, and reggae to other high-energy rhythms.

An informational graphic flyer, set against a solid purple background, profiles DJ KWAKU. The top half features a photograph of a smiling male DJ wearing a white baseball cap and black headphones around his neck, positioned behind a Pioneer DJ digital mixing console. Below the photograph, the name "DJ KWAKU" is centered inside a rounded purple rectangle with a white border. The bottom half contains a single text block with two bullet points describing his musical style. The text highlights that he blends genres, rhythms, and influences to deliver sets ranging from smooth grooves and nostalgic favorites to high-energy anthems, with an approach rooted in creative transitions and musical exploration.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

Thank you so much, Saaya Health, for your kind words, and for your great generosity as a Sponsor of our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner! ❤️ And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are still available! 👇️️ […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A quote within a solid purple border, featuring a matching purple quotation mark at the top. The background is white with decorative yellow blocks in the top-left and bottom-left corners outside the main frame. The text is formatted in a sans-serif font and reads: "The first need is refuge and shelter – then greatness can take flight. The FCJ Refugee Centre provides the wings of hope and love. We can only hope to do as much as FCJ does in helping others across the world! — Saaya Health"

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO!! Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is already around the corner! Tickets are available for purchase, and you can also become a sponsor, and make a difference in the lives of refugees, migrants, and people in precarious situations. Check all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Thank you so much, Jehad, for your kind words, your constant support, and your commitment and work as a member of the FCJ Refugee Centre’s Board of Directors for so many years. And a big thank you also to the Laidlaw Foundation for their great generosity as a […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

"I have been connected to the work of FCJ Refugee Centre for more than 20 years and always considered myself part of the FCJ family. From its early days, the centre and its founders have demonstrated inspired leadership and unparalleled commitment to immigrants, refugees, uprooted and non-status people. I am proud to be connected to the caring community founded by the incomparable Francisco and Loly and the tireless Sisters of FCJ. Congratulations on this impressive milestone." - Jehad Aliweiwi, Executive Director Laidlaw Foundation

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Thank you so much, Ruth, for your kind words! ❤️ And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are still available for purchase! You can also become a sponsor, and make a real difference in the lives of […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

ONLY 6 DAYS TO GO! Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is already around the corner! Tickets are available for purchase, and you can also become a sponsor, and make a difference in the lives of refugees, migrants, and people in precarious situations. Check all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Thank you so much, Carolina, for your kind words and for your constant support. Your art, your generosity, and your dedication are such a gift. ❤️ And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are still […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A rectangular digital graphic with a white background, framed by a thin purple inner border and asymmetrical geometric shapes in purple, yellow, and orange at the corners. On the left side, a message is written in a clean, black, handwritten-style font, while the right side is filled with a vertical painting of stylized, overlapping human silhouettes in vibrant shades of blue, orange, red, and yellow, outlined in white.
The full text on the left reads:
"To each and every one at FCJ Refugee Centre.
Congratulations on your 35 years anniversary.
FCJ represents the best of humanitarian work through relentless advocacy on behalf of those without a voice.
This anniversary is a testament to the dreams and vision of FCJ’s founders Francisco & Loly Rico in building a better world.
One where and uprooted person is always welcome and protected.
It is an honor to be one of the volunteers for the “Art for Everyone” project.
Happy Anniversary, and here’s too many more years to come.
Carolina Gajardo
October 2026"

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO! Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is already around the corner! Tickets are available for purchase, and you can also become a sponsor, and make a difference in the lives of refugees, migrants, and people in precarious situations. Check all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

ONLY 8 DAYS TO GO! Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is already around the corner! Tickets are available for purchase, and you can also become a sponsor, and make a difference in the lives of refugees, migrants, and people in precarious situations. Check all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

Thank you so much, Dan, for your kind words, and for all the great work you all do at Sojourn House! And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available for purchase! You […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

ONLY 9 DAYS TO GO! Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is already around the corner! Tickets are available for purchase, and you can also become a sponsor, and make a difference in the lives of refugees, migrants, and people in precarious situations. Check all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

Thank you so much, Debbie, for your kind words, for your support, and for all the great work you all do at @ocasi.org ❤️ And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

On behalf of OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, I am delighted to congratulate FCJ Refugee Centre and to support its Gala Dinner. OCASI’s relationship with FCJ stretches back more than 30 years. FCJ has worked with OCASI since 1995 and has been an OCASI member since 2001. We have been proud to collaborate with FCJ on numerous refugee and migrant rights campaigns and to draw on the organization’s deep expertise as speakers, trainers and advocates. FCJ was also instrumental in the advocacy that led to the City of Toronto adopting its Access T.O. policy, strengthening access to City services for residents regardless of immigration status. FCJ is a deeply respected community-based voice for justice and human rights, with particular expertise in the rights and experiences of refugee women and migrant women without status. Its knowledge, commitment and close connection to the communities it serves strengthen our sector and our collective advocacy. OCASI is proud to support FCJ and its vital work, and we wish everyone a wonderful and successful Gala Dinner. -- Debbie Douglas, Executive Director, OCASI

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

Thank you so much, Suzan, for your kind words! ❤️ And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available for purchase! You can also become a sponsor, and make a real difference […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

Join us this Friday for a plain-language online session for mothers navigating or anticipating a family court matter, focused on helping attendees understand their legal rights around parenting and support — not just the legal procedure. Presented by Tawfic […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO! Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is already around the corner! Tickets are available for purchase, and you can also become a sponsor, and make a difference in the lives of refugees, migrants, and people in precarious situations. Check all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

1/3 Today, September 30, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, a time to recognize and commemorate the intergenerational harm that residential schools caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those who have been affected […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

Thank you so much, Janet, for your kind words! ❤️ And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available for purchase! You can also become a sponsor, and make a real difference […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

"Congratulations to FCJ Refugee Centre on 35 years of walking faithfully with uprooted people! Guided by its visionary founders Francisco and Loly, FCJ’s approach puts the dignity of every person at the centre of all its actions. Time after time, people who don’t fit into the cruel boxes of the legal and bureaucratic systems find at FCJ a friendly face, a helping hand and immediate solutions, as well as a determination to advocate, at the local, regional, national and international levels, for more human systems. It is an honour to celebrate the anniversary with all who daily bring the FCJ vision to life, and with those whose lives have been touched by its work." -- Janet Dench, Former Executive Director, Canadian Council for Refugees

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

1/3 We had a great virtual workshop on Job Interview Practice as part of FCJ’s Uprooted Workshop series! The session, led by FCJ Refugee Centre’s Anti-Human Trafficking – Youth Coordinator, Jacob Basseches, was informative, engaging, and thought-provoking […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Graphic for the "FCJ Youth Network – Uprooted Workshops" titled "Virtual Workshop: JOB INTERVIEW PRACTISE – Recap of the webinar." The graphic features a light purple background with a screenshot of a male speaker wearing a headset. A dark purple button at the bottom displays the date "September 24, 2026," alongside logos for FCJ Youth Network, FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th anniversary, and Uprooted.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Si eres solicitante de refugio y estás esperando tu audiencia, esta sesión informativa virtual y gratuita es para ti. Inscríbete y conoce todos los detalles para estar preparad@ para tu audiencia de refugio. Hay dos sesiones en línea cada mes. La próxima está […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Un folleto promocional en español titulado "Orientación para la audiencia de refugio" presenta un fondo azul con la ilustración de una persona pensativa que se pregunta qué pasará durante su proceso, junto con detalles de una sesión informativa en línea gratuita organizada por FCJ Refugee Centre. El texto destaca que oficiales de la IRB/RPD explicarán el proceso para aprender sobre audiencias virtuales, preparación, expectativas y participantes, con sesiones programadas cada dos semanas de 12:00 PM a 2:30 PM. Un gran código QR se ubica en la esquina inferior izquierda con instrucciones para escanearlo y registrarse, mientras que un banner amarillo en la base proporciona el enlace web de registro y el correo electrónico de contacto de Carolina Teves.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Are you a refugee claimant? You are invited to participate in the IRB-RPD VIRTUAL READY TOURS! This is a great opportunity to meet the RPD (Refugee Protection Division) officers who will explain what is going to happen during your refugee hearing and how to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A promotional flyer titled "Refugee Hearing Orientations" features a purple backdrop with an illustration of a thoughtful person wondering about their hearing process, alongside details for a free online program by the FCJ Refugee Centre. The text highlights that attendees will meet IRB/RPD officers to learn about virtual hearings, preparation, expectations, and participants, with sessions held every other week from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. A large QR code sits in the bottom left corner instructing users to scan it to register, while a yellow banner at the baseline provides the website link and a contact email for Carolina Teves.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Join us for this webinar and learn about the process of putting together a study permit application for individuals with specific precarious immigration statuses within Canada. The session will cover the general instructions of filling the form, important […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Thank you so much, Jesús, for your kind words, and for all the great work you all do at Sojourn House! And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available for purchase! You […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO! Our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner is already around the corner! Tickets are available for purchase, and you can also become a sponsor, and make a difference in the lives of refugees, migrants, and people in precarious situations. Check all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

Thank you so much, C. Phemba, for your kind words! And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available for purchase! You can also become a sponsor, and make a real […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY! You’re invited to the FCJ Youth Network fundraising garage sale! Find something special to purchase and support newcomer youth! You will find a great assortment of donated items, including kitchenware, vintage clothing, toys, books […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

Thank you so much, Francisco, for your kind words, and for all the great work you all do at Sojourn House! And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available for purchase! […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

The sessions will be happening two Thursdays of every month for any FCJ Youth Network members to attend, until end of year. The sessions will help equip participants with skills to develop their workplace readiness, such as CV/Resume building, practicing […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

flyer for a virtual workshop titled "Virtual Workshop: Job Interview Practise," hosted by the FCJ Youth Network as part of their Uprooted Workshops. The event is scheduled online for September 24 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and is tailored for participants aged 13 to 30. The flyer features a purple theme with an illustration of two youth having an interview, logos for FCJ Refugee Centre and Uprooted, and a QR code in the bottom right corner to scan and register.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

4/4 The conference was organized by Chair Migrant Protection & International Law | Chaire protection migrant·e·s & droit international, FCJ Refugee Centre, and Soli*City – An International Partnership Project, with the financial support of the Social Sciences […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An event program flyer titled 'Research and Advocacy: Sanctuary, Solidarity and the Politics of Migrant Justice,' held on September 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. The top banner features organizational logos including FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th anniversary, Soli*City, Toronto Metropolitan University, SSHRC, and the Law Commission of Canada. The flyer outlines a full-day academic and advocacy schedule divided into welcome remarks, an opening session, four distinct thematic panels (Panels A, B, C, and D), and a final closing wrap-up. A QR code in the bottom right corner is labeled 'Scan to access this program online.'

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

3/4 It was an intense journey of learning, powerful testimonies, and deep reflection that helped us understand where we stand and what is needed to move forward. #MigrantJustice #ResearchAndAdvocacy #Solidarity #CommunityOrganizing #MigrantRights #Toronto #Canada

A four-photo collage celebrating the conclusion of a conference. The top-left photo shows a woman with glasses speaking at a dark podium. The top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-right photos feature individual speakers holding microphones, actively gesturing and answering questions from a panel table. The large central photo captures a happy group of seven conference organizers and participants standing close together, smiling warmly for a commemorative group portrait in the auditorium.

A three-photo collage showcasing conference attendees and organizers. The top-left photo shows two smiling women sitting close together at a table. The top-right photo captures a group portrait of four people standing shoulder-to-shoulder, smiling at the camera. The large bottom photo features a vibrant, wide-angle group portrait of dozens of conference participants, organizers, and grassroots representatives gathering closely inside the auditorium, smiling and posing together to celebrate the event.

A three-photo collage capturing warm community moments at a conference. The top photo shows a group of nine diverse women standing in a line, smiling and holding hands or arms in a show of solidarity. The middle photo features a happy, energetic group of about ten attendees gathered tightly together, holding coffee cups and pamphlets. The bottom photo shows a close-up portrait of five smiling women standing shoulder-to-shoulder inside the auditorium, celebrating their time at the event.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

2/4 Throughout the various panels and roundtables, frontline practitioners, members of grassroots organizations, academics, and migrants themselves explored how Canada's immigration system institutionalizes precarity for migrants with precarious status, and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A grid collage of six close-up photos featuring different speakers at a conference panel. Each image captures a panelist holding a microphone and actively speaking or gesturing during a discussion. The panel represents a diverse group of individuals, engaged in sharing testimonies and insights in front of a conference room audience.

A four-photo collage from a panel presentation at a conference. The top-left, top-right, and bottom-left photos show individual female speakers at a dark wooden podium reading notes or gesturing during their presentations. The large central photo shows a panel of four people—three women and one man—seated behind a long wooden table, listening or preparing to speak, with notebooks and water bottles in front of them. The bottom-right photo displays a woman in a striped shirt sitting at a table with microphones, while a speaker stands at the podium behind her.

A four-photo collage from a conference presentation. The top-left, top-right, and bottom-left images feature speakers presenting from behind dark wooden podiums, including a pair of presenters standing together in the top-left frame. The large central photo shows a panel of six people seated at a long wooden table. A woman on the far left takes notes while a woman in the middle of the panel gestures and speaks into a microphone. The bottom-right image shows two smiling women standing together at the podium.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

1/4 Thank you to everyone who attended this weekend's conference 'Research and Advocacy: Sanctuary, Solidarity and the Politics of Migrant Justice,' and to all those who made it possible. #MigrantJustice #ResearchAndAdvocacy #Solidarity #CommunityOrganizing #MigrantRights #Toronto #Canada

A four-photo collage from an academic conference. The top-left and bottom-left images show individual speakers addressing the room from behind a wooden podium. The top-right image captures a female speaker gesturing dynamically while holding a smartphone. The large central photo displays a wide view of a spacious auditorium filled with an attentive audience seated in rows of green chairs. The bottom-right photo shows a panel discussion of three people seated at a long table in front of a projector screen displaying text from Toronto Metropolitan University.

A four-photo collage from an academic panel presentation. The top-left and top-right images show individual speakers addressing the audience from behind dark wooden podiums. The bottom-left image features a man with glasses and a green sweater speaking at a podium, while the bottom-right image features a woman with glasses in a white jacket speaking at a podium. The large central photo displays a panel of four women seated at a long wooden table with microphones and laptops, positioned in front of a large projection screen displaying presentation text and speaker details.

A four-photo collage showcasing speakers and presenters at an academic and advocacy conference. The top-left, top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-right individual images each capture a different woman speaking or presenting confidently from behind a dark wooden podium. The large central photo shows a diverse panel of six individuals seated side-by-side at a long wooden table. They are engaged in a discussion, with laptops, microphones, notebooks, and water bottles arranged in front of them.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

"They need to be accountable to all the refugees and migrants in Canada, because we are the ones that are building this country" Today, we joined hundreds of people on the streets of Toronto, and many more across Canada, for the Cross-Country Day of Action […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

2/2 We marched united, and united we will remain for the rights of migrants, refugees, and all people with precarious status. #MigrantsRights #StatusForAll #RenewPermits #EndExploitation #StopDeportations #Toronto #Canada

Two stacked photographs from a migrant justice rally. The top photo shows a smiling young woman holding up a yellow sign that reads "Stop Deportations" alongside other young demonstrators near a park. The bottom photo shows a group of women standing on a city sidewalk behind a large blue banner that reads "Defend Workers' Rights, Defend the Rights of All" by the South Asian Women's Rights Organization.

Two stacked photographs from an immigration advocacy rally. The top photo shows a dense crowd of demonstrators holding up signs with slogans like "Renew Work Permits," "Status for All," and "Stop Deportations." The bottom photo features a group of four smiling friends posing closely together on a city street during the event.

Two stacked photographs from a migrant justice rally on a sunny day. The top photo shows a group of five smiling individuals posing together on a city street, holding signs like "Status for All." The bottom photo captures a crowd gathered near a park, holding up a variety of placards including one that reads "Stop Scapegoating Migrants" in English and Chinese.

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

1/1 Today, we joined hundreds of people on the streets of Toronto, and many more across Canada, for the Cross-Country Day of Action for Migrant Rights. We demanded: ☑️ STATUS FOR ALL ☑️ RENEW PERMITS ☑️ END EXPLOITATION ☑️ STOP DEPORTATIONS #MigrantsRights […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A group of protesters marching down a city street, many wearing matching purple shirts. A woman in sunglasses walks at the front raising her arm. Surrounding demonstrators carry signs reading "Status for All," "Stop Deportations," and "Workers Must Organize."

Two stacked photographs of a large protest in an urban area. The top photo shows a group of smiling demonstrators gathered tightly together, wearing purple t-shirts and holding signs reading "Status for All," "Renew Work Permits," and "Stop Deportations." The bottom photo shows a dense crowd of protesters, carrying a variety of matching advocacy placards.

Two stacked photographs from a street protest. The top photo shows a woman in a purple shirt speaking into a microphone on the back of a truck, next to a large banner that reads "We rebuilt our lives... Canada is already our home." The bottom photo focuses on a person's hand holding up a bright green, handwritten sign that reads "We belong here" amidst a crowded rally.

Two stacked photographs of a large migrant justice march moving down a city street. The top photo provides a wide view of a long line of demonstrators walking along a tree-lined roadway flanked by bicycle police. The bottom photo is a closer shot showing a diverse crowd holding placards reading "End Exploitation," "Renew Work Permits," and "Status for All."

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

Thank you so much, Luy and Astar, for your kind words, and for all the great work you all do at Adam House! And remember everyone can celebrate with us too! Tickets for the FCJ Refugee Centre's 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner are already available for purchase! […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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FCJ Refugee Centre @fcjrefugeecentre.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

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