Looking for a job can be a miserable experience. This is doubly true when you factor in the additional barriers faced by many newcomers. And all of this is sharply compounded in our current moment, as so many people speaking out in favour of justice, liberation, and human rights are being targeted for repercussions by employers. The New Roots Network (NRN) is a grassroots experiment in Toronto taking action in response. The Need for a Network A lot of us know from experience that it takes a village to find a job – a strong support system and an extensive network can make all the difference.