Here’s what’s going on at Newcomer Centre. Check out the links to find out more or to register for a session.
ongoing emcn information sessions
To help orient newcomers, Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions on various topics, including:
- General overview of Canada and its history
- Local and national sources of information in 15 other settlement areas including rights & freedoms, education, transportation, housing and more.
Sessions held online every Tuesday from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm MST. After the info session, Newcomer Centre can book a personal follow-up session if you’re interested.
Register for a Newcomer Settlement Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
- Visit www.newcomercentre.com/program/settlement-information-orientation
Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions for first-time Canadian citizenship applicants.
Sessions held online every Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm MST. After the info session, Newcomer Centre can book a personal follow-up session if you’re interested.
Register for a Citizenship Application Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions on how to prepare for your Canadian citizenship test.
Sessions held online every Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm MST.
Register for a Citizenship Test Prep Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions on how to sponsor an immediate family member.
Sessions held online every Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:00 pm MST.
Register for a Family Sponsorship Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
If you’re a newcomer parent or a newcomer live-in caregiver with a child with disabilities or underlying health conditions, then join us to find out more on how to access various programs, services and benefits to support your family.
Free info sessions held online on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3:00 pm MST and offered in collaboration with:
- AISH—Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
- FSCD—Family Support for Children with Disabilities
- PDD—Persons with Developmental Disabilities
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
- Alberta Health Services
- Service Canada
Find out more:
- Visit www.newcomercentre.com/program/eswis/eswis-parents-of-children-with-disabilities-support-group
- Register for an ESWIS Support Group Info Session by email to ESWISCoordinator@emcn.ab.ca
Newcomer Centre offers 2-hour, in-person CUE Welcome Sessions to find out more about the CUE program.
In-person sessions are held every Monday from 10 am—12 pm MST.
- To register, send an email to: info@emcn.ab.ca or call 780-424-7709.
- Or visit www.newcomercentre.com/program/connecting-ukrainians-to-employment-cue-program
As part of our community engagement, Newcomer Centre offers one-hour complimentary Information Sessions to learn more about why we exist, a bit of our history, as well as what we do and how we do it across our diverse and inclusive programming.
AUDIENCE: These sessions are intended for:
- Employers, researchers and other organizations interested in partnering with Newcomer Centre,
- Individuals interested in a career with Newcomer Centre,
- Individuals interested in serving as one of our volunteer Board of Directors, and
- Members of the community and other organizations that would like to know more about how to support newcomers to thrive in the Edmonton area.
Sessions are held:
- In-person at our Newcomer Centre Central location in downtown Edmonton, and
- On Wednesdays throughout 2024.
Register for an Newcomer Centre Information Session (MS Form).
Get to know Newcomer Centre in one hour.
Newcomer Centre offers Impact Info Sessions for those who’d like to hear about how the enduring generous donations and funding support to Newcomer Centre has supported newcomers to settle and thrive in the Metropolitan Edmonton area.
Sessions are held:
- In-person at our Newcomer Centre Central location in downtown Edmonton, and
- Once a month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
Contact Adebola at aadedoyin@emcn.ab.ca to learn more
April 2024
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Apr. 1 – Easter Monday
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for statutory holiday.
Apr. 3 – EmpowerHER Information Session
- This Information Session is targeted to Edmonton area women in business and female entrepreneurs who may be interested in participating in the upcoming cohort. It provides an overview on Newcomer Centre’s EmpowerHER program.
- Held 10:00 – 11:00 am at Newcomer Centre Central (10170 112 ST NW).
- Registration required to attend. Register here.
Apr. 9 – 24 – Newcomer Centre Computer Workshops
- Newcomer Centre offers free computer workshops for Newcomer Centre clients. Courses include varying aspects and levels for:
+ Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
+ Design with AutoCAD - Learning options:
+ Remote learners must have internet access and the software installed on their laptop for the course they want to take.
+ In-person learners can use the computer lab at Newcomer Centre Central. - Registration requirements:
+ Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 or higher in English.
+ You must register using this online form, then the meeting link will be sent to you.
+ Drop-ins not accepted.
+ Register only for the workshops you can commit to attending as space is limited.
May 2024
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May 6 – Newcomer Centre Officially Changing Name
- Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (Newcomer Centre) will officially change its name to Newcomer Centre.
- Stay tuned for more info.
May 6 & 7 – New I-WIN Classes Begin
- Newcomer Centre is recruiting participants for our Immigrant Women’s Integrated Network (I-WIN) classes starting in May 2024.
- Child-minding services and bus tickets available if needed.
- May 6, 2024 – in-person afternoon classes:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - May 7, 2024 – virtual morning classes:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - Find out more about the I-WIN program.
- Register here (Google Form). I-WIN staff will contact registered candidates.
May 15 – Job Fair
- The Newcomer Centre is hosting a Job Fair from 10 am – 2 pm at the Clareview Community Recreation Centre.
- About 25 – 30 employers will be available with positions ready to be filled.
- Register on Eventbrite to attend.
May 20 – Victoria Day
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for statutory observance.
June 2024
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June 4, 2024 – Newcomer Centre Plum Blossom Luncheon
- Inaugural fundraising luncheon event from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
- For more information please contact aadedoyin@emcn.ab.ca
June 19, 2024 – Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Stay tuned for more details on how to register and attend event.
June 20, 2024 – Roots on Six:Â World Refugee Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Stay tuned for more details on how to attend event.
June 26, 2024 – Multicultural Festival
- You’re invited to our annual Multicultural Festival / Block Party at our downtown location (10170 112 ST NW) from 11 am – 2 pm.
- Stay tuned for more information.
July 2024
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July 1, 2024 – Canada Day
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for statutory observance.
August 2024
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August 5, 2024 – Civic Holiday
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for statutory observance.
September 2024
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September 2, 2024 – Labour Day
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for statutory observance.
October 2024
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October 14, 2024 – Thanksgiving
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for statutory observance.
October 18, 2024 – Newcomer Centre Connects Day
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for staff professional development training.
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October 26, 2024 – RISE Awards
- Stay tuned for more details on how to register and attend event.
November 2024
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November 11, 2024 – Remembrance Day
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for statutory observance.
December 2024
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December 23, 2024 – January 5, 2025
- Newcomer Centre offices closed for winter break.
- Office reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.