Amplifying Voices: Report on the LGBTQ+ Newcomer Research and Symposium in Newfoundland and Labrador
The “Amplifying Voices Symposium” was held on November 28th, 2023. The purpose of this event was to share the preliminary findings from the research study, “Settlement and integration experiences of LGBTQ+ newcomers and providers’ perspective about meeting their needs in Newfoundland and Labrador'' with the community.
The following report contains reflections on the symposium, as well as a summary of the preliminary research findings. This report was written by Dr. Sulaimon Giwa of Memorial University’s School of Social Work, and YWCA St. John’s.