Newcomer Supports
Below are resources and information for newcomers to Canada, immigrants, and refugees.
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Conversation Partners Program for UVIC Students
The Conversation Partners Program provides students who have English as an additional language, with opportunities to practice, build confidence, and improve their conversational English skills all while building global relationships. One or two students, who have...
How to Use YouTube’s Translation Tool
Below is a free video explaining how to use the translation tool on youtube videos. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1fCTVO5ZIM&t=23s
Free Digital Literacy Course
Newcomer Introduction to Classes Online (NICO) is a free online program aimed to help immigrants, or anyone new to online classes in general, understand and feel more comfortable using digital technology for learning purposes. This program is available for anyone 18...
Project Literacy Victoria
Project Literacy Victoria is a group of trained volunteers who provide educational support for adults working to improve their literacy. This is a free service to access, and volunteers will be trained for free as well. Location: 930a Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V...
Casa Maria Emergency Housing Society
Casa Maria Emergency Housing Society is a community funded non-profit shelter which provides emergency subsidized housing for families and individuals who are in crisis or are displaced. The program is also open to refugees. Location: 1241 Balmoral Rd, Victoria, BC...
Refugee Support list from VPL
Vancouver Public Library has a refugee support resource list on their website that covers basic refugee services and resources as well as recommended readings, by age group, for those learning about the refugee experience. Website:...
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal Immigration Resources
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has an online resource list for immigration. While most of the resources listed are based in Vancouver, BC., they offer immigration services to all newcomers entering Canada. Website:...
CRC BC Arabic newcomers resources
CRC BC seeks to encourage and equip churches and communities to welcome newcomers to Canada. They have created an Arabic resource guide on English, food, health, housing, employment, financial, education and community. These guides are available in both Arabic and...
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. immigrant settlement and integration program
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. offers newcomers and their families arriving in Canada access to services to develop English skills, find employment and get involved in the community. Their services are offered across Metro Vancouver and Fort St. John. Please contact them to discuss...