Needs Assessment and Referrals
We provide newcomers to Canada with a thorough needs assessment aimed at identifying client priorities followed by relevant and appropriate referrals to community services and programs based on identified goals.
Information and Orientation
We provide our clients with timely, accurate and relevant information on a broad range of topics covering various aspects of life in their community and in Canada.
We provide guidance with the following:
- Individual and family settlement services
- Community Connections
- Informal language learning supports
- School-age children supports
- Canadian Citizenship application support
- Accessing immigration documents
- Document Certifications
- Social activities and volunteer matching
- Employment support
- Professional document translation (fee for service)
- and much more!
Contact one of our Settlement Workers near you today!
We are excited to be part of your settlement journey in northern Ontario.
North Bay Temiskaming Shores Kirkland Lake Parry Sound Timmins
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) acts as a bridge between schools and immigrant families. SWIS supports newcomer students and their families as they adjust to their school and community. SWIS offers guidance based on individual needs of the family.
SWIS services include but are not limited to;
- Identifying settlement goals
- Providing information and referrals that align with goals
- Referring and connecting to community resources
- Supporting clients in their settlement journey
- Consultation with school staff on settlement and cultural issues
- Children and Youth Group events
For more information (North Bay) please contact:
Sujala Niroula at 705-493-0471
or send an email at [email protected]
For more information (Timmins) please contact:
Yuvraj Modi at 705-221-7691
or send an email at [email protected]
Community Connections
Under our Community Connections program we facilitate a range of group sessions and workshops aimed at introducing newcomer clients to welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces, connecting clients with other newcomers and volunteers in the community, building newcomer support networks and promoting outreach and awareness.
Canada Connects
Canada Connects matches established Canadian immigrants with newcomers within North Bay and area. With virtual, telephone and in-person opportunities our program can fulfill your social settlement needs. We facilitate connections and encourage the supportive friendships that can emerge and are beneficial to everyone involved.
Canada Connects provides;
- Opportunities for informal language skills practice;
- Information and orientation to the area in conjunction with Settlement Workers;
- Community exploration opportunities;
- Volunteer opportunities for informal studying and reading supports;
- And much more!
Contact one of our Settlement Workers near you today!
We are excited to be part of your settlement journey in northern Ontario.
North Bay Temiskaming Shores Kirkland Lake Parry Sound Timmins
Library Settlement Partnership Services (LSP)
Are you based in Timiskaming, Kirkland Lake or Parry Sound? We provide in-person settlement services from your local library! Call 705-495-8931 or email [email protected] to get connected to a local staff member who can support all your settlement needs.
Contact Timiskaming Contact Kirkland Lake Contact Parry Sound
English and French Language Supports
Are you looking for an informal way to practice English or French in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere? We offer regular English and French Conversation Circles that provide the opportunity to practice your speaking and listening skills, meet other newcomers and enjoy refreshments together.
We facilitate language assessments for placement in local federal and provincial formal language classes.
Translation and Interpretation Services
We offer translation services on a fee for service basis. If you require a document to be translated, give us a call or stop by and we will get the job done for you.
We can connect community partners with professional interpreter services (fee based).
Contact one of our Settlement Workers near you today!
We are excited to be part of your settlement journey in northern Ontario.
North Bay Temiskaming Shores Kirkland Lake Parry Sound Timmins
Skilled Newcomer Career Loan (North Bay only)
Our settlement staff assists eligible newcomer clients with applications for this loan. The Skilled Newcomer Career Loan is designed to help skilled newcomers living in the Nipissing district upgrade their credentials so they can get back to work in their field while living in Ontario.
Find out if you’re eligible by taking the Eligibility Quiz on the immigration portal.
Questions? Contact us at 705-495-8931
or e-mail [email protected]
Orientation to Ontario
The Northeastern Ontario Multicultural Centre in partnership with COSTI is proud to lead Orientation to Ontario Workshops!
Are you looking for information that will support your settlement journey? We regularly host informative and fun sessions covering a wide range of topics, including housing, healthcare, finance, child care and more. Everyone is welcome and you can join from anywhere in the world!
Please call 705-495-8931 or email [email protected] for details on our next session.