Join us for our next session in the Shelter Standards Virtual Training Days!
We are hosting our next event in the series of virtual training days designed to support the recommended Core Competencies in the Shelter Standards.
Join us for a full day of presentations from community organizations that will help you better creative an inclusive shelter environment along with making your clients and residents feel safe, included and supported! These sessions are planned in partnership with the Shelter Standards program at NLHC, designed to compliment the recommended core competencies, and were based on feedback from shelter operators, managers and workers, along with various frontline and support roles, to support ongoing education needs.
Sessions are completely free to attend and are independent of each other – meaning you can sign up for all of them or individual ones that fit your learning needs.
Please click on each sessions link to register for that specific session.
We look forward to learning together in November!
When: Wednesday, November 18th, 9:00am – 3:30pm
Where: Microsoft Teams Webinars (see each session for individual registration links)
If you have any questions please reach out to Rebecca Sacrey – rksacrey@nlhc.nl.ca or Samantha Penney – outreachcoordinator@nlhhn.org.
We look forward to helping develop your knowledge and better support your day to day work!
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
9:00am – 11:00am
Pathways to Cultural Intelligence
We will be discussing the aspects of stages to Integration, understanding the processes for Immigrants & Refugees, discussing and combating our implicit bias & microaggressions along with varying communication styles across cultures.
Presented by: Sanchita Chakraborty – Business Development Officer, and Bryan Abrahamse, Association for New Canadians
11:30 – 12:30
Practical Thinking
Nancy will explore the physical barriers people with disabilities may face in existing shelter environments. Drawing on lived experience and disability advocacy, Nancy will share practical ideas and strategies that shelters can use to improve accessibility. While achieving full accessibility in every shelter may take time, there are steps that can be taken now to reduce barriers and make shelter spaces more accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities.
Presented by: Nancy Reid – Executive Director, Coalition of Persons with Disabilities
1:00-2:00
Autism Acceptance and Understanding
This presentation explores autism in the workplace and beyond through an acceptance-focused and neurodiversity-informed lens. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of autistic experiences, including differences in communication, sensory processing, executive functioning, and social interaction.
The session provides practical strategies for creating more inclusive spaces where autistic individuals can thrive. Participants will learn about effective communication, workplace accommodations, and ways to better support autistic employees. While the focus is on employment, the strategies discussed can also be applied to everyday interactions with autistic people.
Presented by: Tom Penney – Regional Navigator, ASNL
2:30 – 3:30
Quadrangle NL: Queer and Trans Inclusive Shelter Spaces
Join Quadrangle NL for a workshop centered on creating safe and brave spaces for queer and trans individuals who may be entering the shelter system. Participants will learn best practices for engaging with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and how to best support this community during their housing journey.
Presented by: Colt Politte – Executive Director, Quadrangle