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Places for Newcomers

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The Places for Newcomers section lists some of the services within your community. Learning about and using these programs can help you to feel more comfortable in your new surroundings. Search below for more information on:

  • Help with settlement and life skills training
  • Assistance with housing search
  • Programs for youth
  • Employment skills training
  • EAL and Literacy classes
  • Financial counselling and more


    • *For information on city services (transit, library, business hours of operation, garbage/recycling,
    licences and permits, etc.) dial 311.

    Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)

    The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) provides: Housing and organization that helps newcomer community Programs such as After School Program, gardening program, EAL and Literacy classes, family supports and more Child-minding available for EAL class students Employment skills training Educational, social and recreational supports Contact/Address Information: Address: 95 Ellen Street Phone: 204-943-8765 […]Continue readingImmigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)

    Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network

    The Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network provides: “Nobody’s Perfect” Parent Groups and parenting programs  Family literacy reading with your kids  Help for newcomers to adjust to life in Canada so that they can become active members of their  new community (child-minding available) Contact/Address Information: Address: 397 Carlton Street Phone: 204-774-7311 Email: vcavers@mosaicnet.ca Website: www.mosaicnet.ca *4 locations in […]Continue readingMosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network

    NEEDS Centre (Newcomers Education and Employment Development Services)

    The NEEDS Centre provides: Programs for newcomer youth (ages 6-17) A wide range of programs including: Crime Prevention/Youth Mentorship Employment Skills Training Introduction to Canadian Education After School Program (homework and computer help, life skills training and recreational activities) Contact/Address Information: Address: 251-A Notre Dame Avenue Phone: 204-940-1260 Email: needsinc@mts.net Website: needs.imd.miupdate.comContinue readingNEEDS Centre (Newcomers Education and Employment Development Services)

    Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers (NISWs)

    The Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers provide settlement information and orientation to newcomers, connect newcomers with programs and services, host special events for newcomers to meet their neighbours and promote public awareness about Immigrant issues. *Look for your postal code to find your neighbourhood settlement office Contact/Address Information: Elmwood (R2L) Address: 545 Watt Street Phone: 204-982-1720 […]Continue readingNeighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Workers (NISWs)

    Welcome Place (Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council)

    The Welcome Place (Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council) offers: Services in first language for refugees and their families Temporary accommodation and assistance with housing search Help with settlement and life skills training Sponsorship services – assistance and support for family class sponsorship Contact/Address Information: Address: 521 Bannatyne Avenue Phone: 204-977-1000 Email: sysadmin@miic.ca Website: www.miic.caContinue readingWelcome Place (Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council)