Questions being asked on the Tour.
(Always a work in progress. Please help with aswers if you know!)
About the NSTP Tour:
Q: Where did the idea of the tour come from?
A: It was inspired by a strong desire to see the country while doing something that contributed to a greater good.
Q: How is the tour funded?
A: It is self-funded.
Q: How much is it costing?
A: One of the principles of the tour is to harness existing community assets. This includes people's capacity to organize in their own communities. So -- I ask them to find a location for the tour to hold a meeting and also to promote it locally. Other costs are minimal as daily food expenses would occur in my life and I am travelling by bus as much as possible.
Q: Bus? Why by bus?
A: First -- it is cheap. Second, it makes for a way to save a night's accomodation by taking overnight buses. And third, it has a slighter less impact on the environment. I am travelling on a Greyhound bus pass ($268 for 15 days of non-stop travel with my Hostel International discount).
Q: Where do you stay?
A: I am catching up with old friends or connections to "couch surf" the nights. I also will stay at hostels where possible -- and the overnight buses!
About refugees:
Q: How many refugees are there in the world?
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Q: How many GLBT refugees are there?
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Q: Where do most GLBT refugees come from?
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Q: Why isn't something being done specifically for GLBT people from Uganda because of the laws and violence there toward queer people?
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About Group of 5 sponsorships:
Q: Where is the best place to get information about Group of 5 sponsorships?
A: The website at the federal department of immigration (CIC) is very good. Group of 5 Sponsorship documents are available for downloading and are very easy to understand.
Q: To appy for interim health insurance from CIC, what is needed to register a refugee?
A: Looking for an answer.......
Q: What documents are needed to apply for interim health insurance?
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Q: Is the new Canadian required to show up in person?
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Q: Can the application for interim health insurance be completed in advance of the person's arrival?
A: Looking for an answer.......
Q: Is it possible for a charitable non-religious organization to accept and flow charitable funds for a group of five sponsorship? If so, what tips might be available as an organization considers this option?
A: Looking for an answer.......
Q: What factors should be considered?
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Q: Is it possible to apply for some funding from the Vancouver Rainbow Refugee Action group for a group of five that is just starting up? Who is the contact person?
A: The Vancouver-based group Rainbow Refugee Canada is an amazing group of volunteers. They have recently recieved a government announced grant from the Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney. The details are still being worked out, but you can contact the group through Sharalyn Jordan or Chris Morrissey by email: info@rainbowrefugee.ca. The purpose of the pilot project which received funding is to help support GLBT Group of 5 sponsorships for the first three months.
