Bringing people and communities together...

We believe in the basic worth and dignity of all people.

We value the contributions made by newcomers from around the world.

We work with and for all newcomers,
to speak out on issues that they care about....

Our Association:

- sponsors programs that help newcomers feel welcome in the community, and that increase their sense of belonging;

- helps government-
sponsored refugees with immediate settlement needs after they have arrived in Prince Edward Island.

Mailing address:

179 Queen St.
PO Box 2846
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 8C4 Canada

Phone:
(902)628-6009
Fax.
(902)894-4928

e-mail us!

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The P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada is a member of the
Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies.

The work of our Association is guided by a Volunteer Board of Directors, many of whom are newcomers to Canada. The Association
produces education and information materials such as:

• "Understanding Others" - A Community Handbook for PEI
  - Available at the Public Library in Charlottetown

• "Getting Settled" - An Immigrant Handbook for PEI
  - in English, Spanish and Croatian.

• "Opportunities for Collaboration - Immigrant Settlement on PEI"
  A research report submitted by Smith Green and Associates Inc.

• "Here We Are" -
  Immigrant Children's Stories in PEI.

The Association sponsors research and analysis into the current situation of newcomers in Prince Edward Island.

• "Needs Assessment and Plan of Action for Immigrant Services in Prince Edward Island" (from 1993 to1999)
• "Immigrant Mental Health -
  Information Needs of Mental Health Workers" (1996)
• "Working with Newcomers in the Classroom:
  - A resource manual for Teachers" (1996)
• "An Assessment of Language Training Needs of First Generation Canadians of Diverse Cultural Backgrounds" (1995)

Also, we have a resource library with books, maps, government publication, newsletter and videos. We have a variety of materials:

...Cultural profiles.. policy and statistics.. settlement handbooks ...refugee issues..immigrant and refugee women/children.. health issues... legal issues... employment and training... human rights...and much, much more! Most of them are available at your request.

• Make a donation!
  (Your donation is tax deductible)
  For more information contact us at newcomers@isn.net!
• Hire a newcomer!
• Become a volunteer!
• Invite a speaker to your next meeting!
• Read and learn more about the situation of the world's 23 million refugees through the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).
• Read and learn more about the immigration and citizenship.
• Tell your friends about the Association!

Send mail to Nina Sikic with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 1997 PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada
Last modified: May 16, 2000