Welcome to Canada.

As you arrive and settle in Niagara, start your journey with us.

We offer a variety of newcomer and immigrant settlement programs & services helping you build for you and your family, a new life in Canada.

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Our Mission

We celebrate and promote cultural, social and economic inclusion and well-being of all immigrants and newcomers.

Our Vision

We are a gateway to equitable, respectful and welcoming communities for immigrants and newcomers in Niagara.

Donate - Afghan Resettlement Fund

Your financial support is appreciated. Please note – we are not accepting donations of large items or furniture.

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Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Niagara Updates

If you wish to follow the updates or be added to our volunteer list, please click here.

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Niagara Folk Arts and RBC team up to help newcomers

“We are excited to partner with RBC as our organizations share common values of client centered service with integrity, while serving an inclusive and diverse community where everyone belongs." - Emily Kovacs, Executive Director of the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre

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Niagara Impact Awards 2021

We are honoured to be nominated for the 2021 Niagara Impact Award!

Our Statement

We strongly condemn this act of unspeakable hatred, murder, and Islamophobia.

Virtual Art Hub Gallery

Meet our newcomer artists & musicians and explore some of their creations in our virtual gallery.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Info in Multiple Languages

Browse through our multilingual resources

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Newcomer Mental Health Chat Line

Newcomers of any immigration status are eligible to access our chat line.

Access Chat Line

Our Upcoming Events

Register for our upcoming sessions and special events.

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Donate - Afghan Resettlement Fund

Your financial support is appreciated. Please note – we are not accepting donations of large items or furniture.

Donate Today

Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Niagara Updates

If you wish to follow the updates or be added to our volunteer list, please click here.

Learn More

Niagara Folk Arts and RBC team up to help newcomers

“We are excited to partner with RBC as our organizations share common values of client centered service with integrity, while serving an inclusive and diverse community where everyone belongs." - Emily Kovacs, Executive Director of the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre

Learn More

Niagara Impact Awards 2021

We are honoured to be nominated for the 2021 Niagara Impact Award!

Our Statement

We strongly condemn this act of unspeakable hatred, murder, and Islamophobia.

Virtual Art Hub Gallery

Meet our newcomer artists & musicians and explore some of their creations in our virtual gallery.

View the Gallery

COVID-19 Vaccines Info in Multiple Languages

Browse through our multilingual resources

Learn More

Newcomer Mental Health Chat Line

Newcomers of any immigration status are eligible to access our chat line.

Access Chat Line

Our Upcoming Events

Register for our upcoming sessions and special events.

Learn More

Our Impact (2020)

2423

Total number of
clients served

110

Number of countries
of origin served

555

Number of new
families served

1512

Total number of staff professional development training hours

9008

Number of individual and
group services provided

50+ Program

Any immigrant to Canada, newcomer or oldcomer is welcome to join the 50+ Group.

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Care For Newcomer Children

Prepares newcomer children with English language and other school readiness skills. Runs concurrent with the centre’s English day classes.

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Community Connections

Community Connections brings together newcomers to Canada and established community residents for sharing and learning.

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Employment Services

As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about job searching and what you can do to find the job of your choice. The Job Search Workshop Program is available on-line and in-person; our team of specialists understand the job search needs of people new to Canada. We succeed when you succeed!‍

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English as a Second Language Classes

Our centre offers full time Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adults of varying levels of language ability. Our LINC/ESL program facilitates students’ social, cultural and occupational integration into Canadian life.

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Mental Health

Our Bridging Barriers to Newcomer Mental Health program provides mental health support to newcomers in Niagara who are experiencing language and other social barriers to accessing mainstream mental health services.

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Mentorship Program

Immigrant professionals who participate in the Mentorship Program will be connected to career mentors in their field through one-on-one and group sessions.

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Settlement Services

The Settlement Department assists newcomers to meet their immediate and longer-term settlement needs, including information and orientation to the community, referrals to community and social services, solution-focussed counselling and assistance with settlement plans.

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Skills Training Programs

Enhance your knowledge and upgrade your skills in a variety of topics including Workplace Health and Safety, Small Business Basics, Customer Service and more.

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Youth Services

The youth program offers several opportunities for newcomer youth age 13 to 24 to get connected to the community.

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50+ Program

Any immigrant to Canada, newcomer or oldcomer is welcome to join the 50+ Group.

Learn More

Care For Newcomer Children

Prepares newcomer children with English language and other school readiness skills. Runs concurrent with the centre’s English day classes.

Learn More

Community Connections

Community Connections brings together newcomers to Canada and established community residents for sharing and learning.

Learn More

Employment Services

As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about job searching and what you can do to find the job of your choice. The Job Search Workshop Program is available on-line and in-person; our team of specialists understand the job search needs of people new to Canada. We succeed when you succeed!‍

Learn More

English as a Second Language Classes

Our centre offers full time Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adults of varying levels of language ability. Our LINC/ESL program facilitates students’ social, cultural and occupational integration into Canadian life.

Learn More

Mental Health

Our Bridging Barriers to Newcomer Mental Health program provides mental health support to newcomers in Niagara who are experiencing language and other social barriers to accessing mainstream mental health services.

Learn More

Mentorship Program

Immigrant professionals who participate in the Mentorship Program will be connected to career mentors in their field through one-on-one and group sessions.

Learn More

Settlement Services

The Settlement Department assists newcomers to meet their immediate and longer-term settlement needs, including information and orientation to the community, referrals to community and social services, solution-focussed counselling and assistance with settlement plans.

Learn More

Skills Training Programs

Enhance your knowledge and upgrade your skills in a variety of topics including Workplace Health and Safety, Small Business Basics, Customer Service and more.

Learn More

Youth Services

The youth program offers several opportunities for newcomer youth age 13 to 24 to get connected to the community.

Learn More

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As a non-profit that celebrates and promotes the cultural, social, and economic inclusion and well-being of all immigrants and newcomers, our organization relies on the generosity of individuals like you.
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Welcome to Canada.

Our Mission

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Donate - Afghan Resettlement Fund

Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Niagara Updates

Niagara Folk Arts and RBC team up to help newcomers

Niagara Impact Awards 2021

Our Statement

Virtual Art Hub Gallery

COVID-19 Vaccines Info in Multiple Languages

Newcomer Mental Health Chat Line

Our Upcoming Events

Donate - Afghan Resettlement Fund

Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Niagara Updates

Niagara Folk Arts and RBC team up to help newcomers

Niagara Impact Awards 2021

Our Statement

Virtual Art Hub Gallery

COVID-19 Vaccines Info in Multiple Languages

Newcomer Mental Health Chat Line

Our Upcoming Events

Donate - Afghan Resettlement Fund

Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Niagara Updates

Niagara Folk Arts and RBC team up to help newcomers

Niagara Impact Awards 2021

Our Statement

Virtual Art Hub Gallery

COVID-19 Vaccines Info in Multiple Languages

Newcomer Mental Health Chat Line

Our Upcoming Events

Youth Leadership Activity

Monday evening ECC (English Conversation Circle)

Open Mic Night

Our Impact (2020)

2423

110

555

1512

9008

Our Programs

50+ Program

Care For Newcomer Children

Community Connections

Employment Services

English as a Second Language Classes

Mental Health

Mentorship Program

Settlement Services

Skills Training Programs

Youth Services

50+ Program

Care For Newcomer Children

Community Connections

Employment Services

English as a Second Language Classes

Mental Health

Mentorship Program

Settlement Services

Skills Training Programs

Youth Services

Donate today.

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