Here’s what’s going on at Newcomer Centre. Check out the links to find out more or to register for a session.
Settlement Information Sessions
To help orient newcomers, Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions on various topics, including:
- General overview of Canada and its history
- Local and national sources of information in 15 other settlement areas including rights & freedoms, education, transportation, housing and more.
Sessions held online every Tuesday from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm MST. After the info session, Newcomer Centre can book a personal follow-up session if you’re interested.
Register for a Newcomer Settlement Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@newcomercentre.com
- Visit www.newcomercentre.com/program/settlement-information-orientation
Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions for first-time Canadian citizenship applicants.
Sessions held online every Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm MST. After the info session, Newcomer Centre can book a personal follow-up session if you’re interested.
Register for a Citizenship Application Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@newcomercentre.com
Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions on how to sponsor an immediate family member.
Sessions held online every Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:00 pm MST.
Register for a Family Sponsorship Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@newcomercentre.com
Agency Information Sessions
As part of our community engagement, the Newcomer Centre offers one-hour complimentary Information Sessions to learn more about why we exist, a bit of our history, as well as what we do and how we do it across our diverse and inclusive programming.
Audience: These sessions are intended for:
- Employers, researchers and other organizations interested in partnering with Newcomer Centre,
- Individuals interested in a career with the Newcomer Centre,
- Individuals interested in serving as one of our volunteer Board of Directors, and
- Members of the community and other organizations that would like to know more about how to support newcomers to thrive in the Edmonton area.
Sessions are held:
- In-person at our Newcomer Centre – downtown Edmonton location
- On Wednesdays throughout 2025.
Register
- Register for a Community Information Session (MS Form).
Get to know the Edmonton Newcomer Centre in one hour.
Find out more about how generous donations and funding has not only supported newcomers to settle and thrive in the Edmonton area, but also sparked an enduring positive impact in the community!
Sessions are held:
- In-person at our Edmonton Newcomer Centre’s downtown location (10170 112 ST NW)
- Typically, on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
AUDIENCE
These sessions are intended for:
- Donors interested in learning more about how your contributions help our whole community to thrive
- Employers, researchers and other organizations interested in partnering with the Newcomer Centre,
- Funders interested in finding out more about your contributions support our programs and directly impact clients served and our community
- Members of the community and other organizations that would like to know more about how to support newcomers to thrive in the Edmonton area.
- Mar. 26, 2025 – profile on the C5 Northgate Hub & Market
Registration:
- Register here for an upcoming session, or
- Contact Adebola at aadedoyin@newcomercentre.com
The Edmonton Newcomer Centre offers 2.5-hour, in-person Volunteer Information Sessions to:
- Learn about the volunteer opportunities available through the Newcomer Centre,
- Learn about some of our community partners and other non-profit organizations, and what they have available for volunteer positions. Each session has guest speaker(s) from community agencies.
Sessions are held monthly – except for July and August when there are no sessions – and in-person at our Newcomer Centre downtown location. Full details sent to registered guests only.
AUDIENCE: These sessions are intended for:
- Newcomers looking for Canadian volunteer opportunities.
- Those who are interested in meaningful volunteerism in our community.
Register for a Newcomer Centre VOLUNTEER Information Session (MS Form).
