Moving to a new country is not easy. Even if you did your research before coming here, you probably still… Read more »
Immigrant-serving Organizations
Community Circles
There are more than 70 immigrant serving organizations all over Manitoba. These agencies provide settlement help ranging from orientation and… Read more »
REES: Working towards a more inclusive and productive community by supporting people of all abilities
Condensed from a presentation made by Ajibola Akindipe, Intake Counsellor, REES Everyone benefits when each member of the community is… Read more »
Success Skills Centre: Leveraging international skills to enrich the Canadian workforce
An update: This interview was done in May 2019, since then Success Skills Centre has shifted its operations to become… Read more »
MFL Occupational Health Centre: Educating newcomers about workplace health and safety
Interview with Geethanjalie Jayasinghe, Counsellor/Community Development Worker Do you know your workplace’s health and safety guidelines? Most of us don’t… Read more »
New Journey Housing: Everything you needed to know about housing in MB and more
Finding a good home when you’re a newcomer can be hard. Aside from the cost and availability, the process of… Read more »
Family Dynamics: Building a community of empowered individuals and healthy families
Are you a newcomer living in the following areas? Tuxedo, River Heights, and Fort Rouge Fort Garry, Fort Richmond and… Read more »
Holy Names House of Peace: A safe haven in the heart of the city
Interview with Sister Lesley Sacouman, Executive Coordinator English Online had the privilege of chatting recently with Sister Lesley Sacouman, founder… Read more »
The Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Worker (NISW) Program: A newcomer’s lifeline in the community
It started with a call. The woman on the line needed help applying for child benefits. The question was simple… Read more »
Westman Immigrant Services
About the Westman Region: The southwestern region of Manitoba is called Westman. It is composed of 41 municipalities, and 55… Read more »
SOPA: Your key to getting job-ready for Canada
One of the most important elements of successful settlement and integration is career success. This is why it is quite… Read more »
Parkland Immigration Community Services
About the Parkland Region: The Parkland region is located in the western part of the province. It is described as… Read more »
Portage la Prairie Newcomers’ Welcome Centre
Q&A with Don Boddy, Settlement Services Coordinator: Portage la Prairie Newcomers’Welcome Centre October 20, 2016 English Online (EO): Does Portage… Read more »
Swan Valley Settlement and Immigrant Services
About Swan Valley: Picturesque Swan Valley is surrounded by lakes and mountains. It is bordered by the Duck Mountains to… Read more »
Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services
About Thompson: Known as the “Hub of the North,” Thompson is the regional trade and service centre of Northern Manitoba…. Read more »
Cartwright Killarney Boissevain Settlement Services
Q&A with Dustin Mymko, Settlement Services Officer Cartwright Killarney Boissevain (CKB) Settlement Services November 7, 2016 English Online (EO): Does… Read more »
Virden and District Settlement Services
Q&A with Beatrice Norton, Settlement Services Coordinator Virden District and Settlement Services September 27, 2016 English Online (EO): Does Virden… Read more »
Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services
It’s all about people Interview with Don Walmsley, Settlement Services Coordinator Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services June 24, 2016,… Read more »
Francophone services in MB (Services francophones au Manitoba)
Voici quelques organisations qui peuvent offrir des services aux nouveaux arrivants francophone au Manitoba.
Manitoba has a growing Francophone community. Based on the Manitoba Immigration Facts 2014 statistical report, the number of French-speaking immigrants… Read more »
Specialized services for refugees in Manitoba
Whether you need help for housing, employment, health, language and other services, Manitoba agencies are prepared to serve you. Most… Read more »