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Distance: 100km
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Multicultural Association
Thunder Bay
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511 Victoria Ave E
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A8
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A8
Short Description
- Operates a regional network of people from all backgrounds working together to promote citizenship, preserve cultures, combat racism and promote getting along
- Advocates for the multicultural associations and minority groups throughout the region
- Assists new immigrants and refugees to settle and to integrate into Canadian life
- Promotes citizenship
- Functions as the support behind the Regional Multicultural Youth Council, providing guidance, office space and financial support
- Provides individuals with public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively
- Plays a crucial role in bridging the digital divide
- Contributes to the foundation for electronic access to government services
- Encourages online learning and literacy
- Fosters the development of community based infrastructure
- Promotes Canadian e-commerce
- Other services available include faxing, photocopying, scanning and printing of documents
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Newcomer Settlement Services
Thunder Bay
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short Description
Newcomer Settlement Program
Provides walk-in information and referral services to refugees and newcomers
Services and supports provided may include (with examples):
Provides walk-in information and referral services to refugees and newcomers
Services and supports provided may include (with examples):
- Initial settlement (housing, schools, orientation to Thunder Bay life)
- Immigration (filling out applications for permanent residence, work permits and citizenship)
- Health issues (referral to programs at Thunder Bay Health Unit, filling out OHIP applications)
- Housing issues (filling out applications for Thunder Bay District Housing, apartment search)
- Family Issues (filling out applications for Pro-Kids, Child Tax benefits, referral to various agencies)
- Citizenship Application support
- Employment Related Matters (job search, resume writing, employee rights, application for Employment Insurance)
- Education issues (information and referral to ESL, LINC programs, tutors)
- Social Services issues (assistance in applying for Ontario Works, assistance in dealing with agencies)
- Sponsorship-related issues (assistance in filling out applications for sponsorship)
- Any parish or group of individuals may sponsor a refugee family
- Refugee Sponsorship Coordinator assists parishes and other refugee sponsorship groups with information, planning, training and the application process
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Community Connections Mentorship Program
Thunder Bay
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short Description
- Offers group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
- Offers English and French tutoring for individuals, families, and children
- Offers English Conversation Circles for informal English practice
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Youth Settlement and Community Connections Program and Youth Mentorship Program
Thunder Bay
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short Description
Assists newcomer youth to successfully transition to life in Canada by providing a variety of supports to meet their needs
The program can assist with:
The program can assist with:
- Developing strategies to transition to life in a new country
- Referrals to appropriate outside agencies for services
- Homework and school assignment help
- English conversation and pronunciation
- Employment programs and opportunities
- Supports youth in achieving their full potential in education, employment, community engagement and leadership through volunteer mentors and group activities
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Newcomer Settlement Program
Thunder Bay
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short Description
Offers settlement and community orientation services for immigrants and refugees, including:
Orientation and Adaptation Services
Translation and Interpretation Services
Supportive counselling
Job search preparation and training
Employment counselling
Orientation and Adaptation Services
- Offers needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services, support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
- Provides help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- Offers workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for verifying original documents
Translation and Interpretation Services
- Offers professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
Supportive counselling
- Provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
Job search preparation and training
- Provides assistance in developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills
Employment counselling
- Offers resume help, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
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Multicultural Association
Thunder Bay
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17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4T4
Short Description
- Provides direct services for new and established permanent residents and convention refugees, and for refugee claimants
- Offers orientation classes in citizenship preparation, income tax clinic (March)
- Offers courses, tests and activities to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test
- Cultural projects
- Folklore Festival: First weekend in May
- Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Advocacy and Workshops
- Cultural and Cross-Cultural Sensitivity Training
- Community engagement and welcoming
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