1. Manitoba Integration Summit Collaborating with Ethno-Cultural Communities: Newcomer Summer Youth Enhancement Program
October 26, 2017
Presented by: John Smyth
Aurora Family Therapy Centre Inc.

2. Objectives
Successes and Challenges of the Newcomer Summer Youth Enhancement initiative from a Service Provider perspective
How this collaboration between Ethno- Cultural Communities and other Service Providers may inform other efforts towards integration

3. Overview
Acknowledgement and creation of the Newcomer Summer Youth Enhancement Program
How Aurora became involved
8 Ethno-cultural communities
How Aurora operationalized this process
Successes
Challenges
How this collaboration may inform other efforts toward integration

4. Altruism, Work/School and Spiritual Activities
Scientific studies have revealed increased resilience associated with altruism, work and spiritual activities
Engaging in these activities and behaviors appears to prevent mental health problems and promote recovery from existing problems

5. The Perfect City