Welcome Centre for Immigrants Returns to Mill Woods in New Location
A place for people new to Canada and the city where they can find several types of support has reopened
February 19, 2026
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Rainbow Refuge Story on CBC Won the Prairie RTDNA Award — A Stellar Report that Highlighted Real Experience of LGBTQ+ Newcomers and the Services we Offer to Support their Settlement Journey in Canada
Our Rainbow Refuge Story on CBC won the Prairie RTDNA award! The Prairie RTDNA Awards are annual awards from RTDNA
September 26, 2025
Collectively Supporting the Overall Well-being of Newcomer Kids and Youth in Edmonton
Following CBC Edmonton Reporter Andrea Huncar as she spends part of her weekend teaching Yoga to kids who attend the
August 27, 2025
Alberta Immigrants Say Seeing an Uptick in Anger, Rise of Racist Narratives
“Newcomers are strengthening Alberta’s workforce, economy, and communities every day. Don’t let misinformation drown out the facts. Speak up, stand
July 28, 2025
Newcomer Centre Launches Cultural Advantage Program Employers Can Now Learn and Overcome Barriers Related to Newcomer Hires
In February, the Edmonton Newcomer Centre invited people from various industries to the launch of its Cultural Advantage program. This program is
May 21, 2025
Attacking our Biggest Fear — Political Polarization
Responding to the issue of immigration divide between newcomers and the existing population on CBC Listen podcast (Ideas with Nahlah
April 28, 2025
Beyond the Status Quo Summit – Non-profits to Work as an Ecosystem
A new council in Edmonton is preparing for the city to eventually double its population. It is called the Human
April 14, 2025
Building Community beyond Policing through Language Diversity – “programs like these — with officers who speak these languages and have cultural knowledge, is an added benefit.” says Laurie Hauer, Interim Executive Director, Edmonton Newcomer Centre
A new pilot project at Edmonton Police Services (EPS) aimed at improving communication and strengthening communities. Speaking on CBC Radio
March 31, 2025
C5 Northgate Hub and Market: Why Some Food Banks are Ditching Hampers and Embracing Client Choice
“It makes you feel more like a human; that’s the way it should be” More and more Albertans are turning
December 10, 2024
Changes in Canadian Immigration Levels Plan: Key Updates for Settlement Organizations
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027. The Levels Plan includes permanent resident targets
November 6, 2024
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