Solidarity Across Borders: Non-status migrants and shelters
Please note the Fall 2017 researcher positions for this project are full.
Project Description
The goal of this project is to research shelters in Montreal for women and trans* folks and their accessibility for non-status migrants. Many shelters require identification or other documents to gain access. The student(s) would interview shelters in Montreal for women and trans* folks to understand what documents each shelter requires for access, and what the possibility is to access them for non-status migrants.
This research will enable Solidarity Across Borders to further our Solidarity City campaign. Solidarity City is a way for us to fight for truly universal access to basic services such as health, education, affordable housing, food banks and more, in the context of a broader campaign for the regularization of all non-status migrants in Canada. Solidarity City means access without fear, in the spirit of mutual aid and true justice and equality for all. This research will also help us support families and individuals who are facing the Canadian immigration system and are trying to access healthcare for themselves or their children.
This project can be taken on by one student, or a group of students. It can also be done in a manner that allows for the research and project to be continued by students in following semesters.
Project Type
Research Paper, Report, Resource Guide
Student Experience / Area of Study
No particular experience necessary, only willingness to explore this topic in the spirit of promoting access to healthcare for all, regardless of status.
Speaking French is a plus, so are good research skills (which this project will help you develop).
Organization
Solidarity Across Borders
About the Organization
Solidarity Across Borders is a Montreal-based network of migrants, refugees and allies. We fight for an end to all deportations and detentions, and for a full regularization program for all non-status migrants in Canada – Status for All! In 2005, we marched for 7 days from Montreal to Ottawa in defense of these demands. In 2009, we launched a campaign called “Solidarity City” for full and just access to basic services regardless of immigration status. We organize pickets, demonstrations, community suppers, activities for children and support individuals and families who are facing the system on a daily basis.
www.solidarityacrossborders.org