1. Learning Results from LGBTQ+ Newcomers Conference & CFN’s Approaches to Supporting LGBTQ+ Newcomers
Harry Yee, Director of Service Innovation

2. Goals of the Conference
1. To support the learning and capacity building of settlement practitioners from the PNT region.
2. To develop action plans to move forward as a sector towards the successful settlement and integration of LGBTQ+ newcomers.

3. 5 Key Themes from the Conference
1. Barriers facing LGBTQ+ newcomers
2. Service Gaps for LGBTQ+ newcomers
3. Research and Data are a Challenge

4. 5 Key Themes from the Conference
4. Promising Practices
5. Opportunities Moving Forward

5. Action Items to Move Forward
1. Develop training around LGBTQ+ issues for settlement practitioners and cultural competency training for LGBTQ+ organizations.
2. Pilot LINC review to include LGBTQ+ awareness.

6. Action Items to Move Forward
3. Keep the conversation going. Build on the work that has started at this conference, host similar conference in Saskatchewan or Manitoba next year.
4. Capture data through research and evaluation to monitor progress.

7. Approaches to Support LGBTQ+ Newcomers
1. Capacity building for staff
2. Integrating into agency’s service policy
3. Partnership with relevant service-providers

8. Approaches to Support LGBTQ+ Newcomers
4. Integration of LGBTQ+ services into mainstream and settlement agencies
5. Active open support for LGBTQ+ population