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Settlement Services
Services that provide advice, support, information, programs, and activities to help newcomers adjust to living in PEI.
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Provides online information sessions to learn about Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) which helps immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces. Covered topics include:
- Eligibility
- Types of costs or programs that can be covered
- How the program is funded
- Why AICLF is better choice than a private institution on their own
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Provides outreach, advocacy and follow-up services that address the social and emotional needs of BIPOC individuals on PEI. This is provided through:
- Assessment of needs
- Support
- Connecting to resources
- Advocacy
- System navigation
- Assistance with filling out forms
- Accompaniment to meetings
- Other needs as they arise
- Identification of system gaps and engaging the community to fill those gaps
Navigation and advocacy support is available around issues of:
- Justice
- Education
- Health care
- Housing
- Employment
- Discrimination
Email Cecilia at cecilia@bipocushr.org or Judith at judith@bipocushr.org to schedule an appointment.
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Newcomers are paired with an individual who is an established resident in the community so they can spend time together. Volunteers and clients may be single, couples or families. Matches are made based on similar interests, location and other factors. The program helps newcomers:
- Adjust to living in PEI and make community connections
- Learn about cultural norms and expectations
- Develop language skills informally
- Explore opportunities in the community
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Connects newcomers to Canada with settled resident volunteers who wish to invite newcomers into their home for the holiday season so they can experience Canadian holiday traditions by sharing a meal, seasonal activity or party invitation together. Typically individuals and their hosts get together either around Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's.
2025 Registration Deadline: December 20th
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Group brings together newcomer men and males who are established in the community to build relationships, socialize and participate in activities. Activities take place roughly once every three months and vary based on the interests of the current members. Examples of past events include:
- Socializing over coffee
- Participating in sports
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Provides an opportunity for immigrant women to be social, make friends, practice language skills, and learn more about Canadian culture and other cultures. Group is hosted by female IRSA staff and volunteers, and activities are held from once per month (summer) to one or more times per week during much of the winter. Activities may include:
- Potluck meals
- Health and fitness activities like dance, hiking, kayaking, Zumba
- Cooking
- Arts and crafts
- Attending performances
- Info sessions and discussion groups
- Gardening
- Seasonal celebrations
- Participating in International Women's Day events in PEI
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Staff help new immigrant families with school-aged children to figure out children's needs and requirements for school-related matters. Includes:
- Needs assessment
- Setting up language assessments
- Supporting parents with the school enrollment process
- Arranging interpreter services for parents and children when needed
- Helping parents register children for kindergarten
- Information sessions about the Public School System (policies, discipline, books, food, weather delays/closures, buses)
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Provides an opportunity for newcomer youth to learn life skills, practice their English, learn about Canadian social norms, and learn more about Canada. Activities include:
- Art instruction
- Environmental studies
- Physical activities
- Field trips
- Overnight camp experience for teens
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Provides a variety of programs and activities for newcomer school-aged children. Includes:
- Social and educational workshops: Activities and information sessions exploring age-specific themes that create an educational and inclusive space for immigrant students to meet, learn and have fun
- Boys Council: A support group for male immigrant students to share their needs and issues while working on skill-building including community involvement, overnight retreat and workshops
- Girls Circle: A support group for female immigrant students ages 9-18 years to foster self-esteem and social connection while participating structures sessions
- Summer program: Learn Canadian life skills while participating activities such as art instruction, outings to educational venues including overnight camping
- Youth sport assistance: Helps income eligible newcomer families apply available funding for youth to participate in sports. (Example: Kidsport PEI)
- Additional programs: Occasional opportunities may be available in partnership with other community organizations
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Provides information on programs and services for new immigrants such as:
- Getting a permanent resident card
- Permanent resident travel documents
- Preparing for life and work in Canada
- Protection against fraud
- Travel outside of Canada as a permanent resident
- Starting a new life in Canada
- First tax year in Canada
- Immigrant services near you
- Applying for citizenship
- Updating your address
- Immigration status documents
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- Disaster / Extreme Weather
- Dental and Pharmacare
- Education and Training
- Family and Children Financial Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Indigenous Peoples
- Financial Assistance for Older Adults
- Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
- Government Benefits
- Health Expense and Medical Equipment
- Home Purchase and Rental Support
- Home Renovation and Repair Assistance
- Medical Transportation Assistance
- Money Management and Tax Supports
- Recreation
- Utilities
- Veterans Financial Assistance
- Workers Financial Assistance
- Camps, Classes and Social Events
- Child and Youth
- Dental
- Find a Health Professional
- Health Condition Organizations
- Health Support Groups
- Home Supports and Long Term Care
- Hospitals and Walk-ins
- Immunizations, Medical Records, Screenings and Tests
- Medical Equipment and Specialized Needs
- Medical Expense Assistance
- Medical Transportation
- Navigation and Health Helplines
- Older Adults
- Respite, Hospice and Palliative Care
- Sexual Health
- Women, Pregnancy and Postnatal
We acknowledge that the land on which we learn, live and work is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people of Epekwitk, represented by the Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation.