Healthcare Interpretation Network (HIN)

joined the OCCI Healthcare Division

Twelve years ago the Healthcare Interpretation Network was incorporated to advocate for equal access to healthcare services for linguistically diverse communities and raise the bar for interpreting services in Canada. Throughout the years, HIN played an integral role in the development of Canada’s National Standards (NSGCIS), the LITP curriculum as well as many other activities towards the professionalization of interpreting.

This past October at their AGM, the Healthcare Interpretation Network (HIN) voted to dissolve the Association. Far from being the end of HIN, they have signed at the end of December a MOU with the Ontario Council of Community Interpreters (OCCI). HIN will become part of OCCI’s Healthcare Division, carrying forward the original mandate and vision while revitalizing the strategies and making OCCI and the interpreting profession even stronger though unified efforts.

OCCI is working now on the logistics of welcoming HIN to its Healthcare Division and will be proud to host the body of knowledge created by HIN over the years.

Upcoming Interpreter Workshops and PD Events

Remaining Professional while Facing Challenging Situations

Offered by Access Alliance Language Services

Saturday, February 18, 2017  - Toronto City Hall 

Court Interpretation Workshop

Offered by Seneca College

Saturdays, March 4, 11, 18, 2017 - Newnham Campus

Refugee Law Presentation for Interpreters

Offered by APLI Canada

Saturday, March 11, 2017 - location to be announced

Connecting Legal Services to Interpretation

Offered by ONLIS (through Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic)

On-line Course, Free until March 31, 2017 

The OCCI lists events related to community interpreting and

events that have been recognized as eligible for ACI Professional Development hours.

For the full listing of upcoming and past events see the Events & PD page. 

Other Interpreter-related News Items, Stories, and Resources

The list of OCCI Accredited Community Interpreters continues to grow

To see the list of ACIs and the range of languages represented, click here, or follow the link at the top of every page at occi.ca.

The OCCI would like the acknowledge the generous support of our Gold and Silver sponsors.

For a full list of current sponsors and links to their websites, please see our home page.

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