CNC | Resources | Culture and Diversity

Culture and Diversity

New Research Study on the Impact of Discrimination on the Immigrant Child

The past 15 years have seen a surge in research examining the discrimination of the children of immigrants, and what the psychological and educational consequences are. This report focuses on incidents of direct discrimination, as perceived and noticed by the child—incidents with identifiable educational, psychological, physical, and social repercussions.

Arabic Words Tip Sheet

CMAS has created a helpful tip sheet of 15 Arabic Words that you can use in your program.

Refugees from Syria

Refugees from Syria  

Settlement Needs of Newcomer Children: Research Synthesis Report

This report describes the six core settlement needs of newcomer children and provides ideas on how to support them. The settlement needs identified in the report were selected through a review of the literature from around the world on early childhood education and newcomer children. Read more...

Supporting Refugee Families Through Gradual Separation

English: Supporting Refugee Families Through Gradual Separation
French: Comment soutenir les familles réfugiées pendant la période de séparation progressive

Supporting Home Language Maintenance

English: Supporting Home Language Maintenance
French: L’importance d’encourager les familles à preserver leur langue maternelle

Helping Refugee Children Cope with Stress

English: Helping Refugee Children Cope with Stress
French: Comment atténuer le stress des enfants réfugiés

Culture Shock

English: Culture Shock
French: Le choc culturel

Caring for Refugee Children

English: Caring for Refugee Families
French: Le soin et la garde des enfants réfugiés

Four reasons children should learn their home language

To speak or not to speak? How important is one’s home language or mother tongue? These are questions that immigrant families ponder. While there is no clear answer to the questions, here are four factors to consider. Read more...