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 in-person on the last Wednesday of each month from 10:00 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
- 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 in-person on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm MST.Â
Check out the brochure.
Register for a Citizenship Application Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709Â
- Email info@newcomercentre.com
Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions on how to sponsor an immediate family member.
Sessions held in-person 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
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Newcomer Centre offers group information sessions on how to apply for Permanent Resident status in Canada. These sessions are specifically for individuals with a current status of Protected Person with Positive Notice of Decision Letter.
Sessions held in-person on the third Tuesday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm MST.
Register for this information session:
- Call 780-424-7709
- 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
- Virtual
- Or can be scheduled for a group of (5) or more people at their work location
Interested? – Send an email to Tracy at twilliams@newcomercentre.com
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.
- Jan. 28, 2026 – profile on Youth Leading Change (YLC) program
- Feb. 25, 2026 – profile on Cultural Advantage social enterprise
- Mar. 25, 2026 – profile on Settlement Services
- Apr. 29, 2026 – profile on Global Girls program
Registration:
Register here for an upcoming session, or
- Contact Tracy at twilliams@newcomercentre.comÂ
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).
May
May 5 – Multi-Industry Job Fair
Edmonton hiring fair for newcomers that are eligible to work in Canada.Â
This is a free multi-industry job fair that offers more opportunities for newcomers to connect with employers with open positions ready to be filled in hospitality, construction and trades, administrative, financial , care, logistics, sales, education sectors and more. Here are some of organization with positions to be filled.
This multi-industry job fair is open to the public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Clareview Rec Centre, Multipurpose Room 4, however all job seekers are required to register to attend.
Location: 3804 139 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5Y 3G4
For more details and registration Click Here.
May 28 – 3rd annual Plum Blossom Fundraising Luncheon
For all of our confirmed guests – we look forward to hosting you soon!
June
Jun. 23 – Newcomer Centre’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers at the Edmonton Newcomer Centre invite you to attend our 45th AGM.
All guests to register and should register early as space is limited.
Jun. 25 – Multicultural Festival
- Join us for our 5th annual Multicultural Festival in celebrating the cultures that make our community whole.
- Who’s Invited? Everyone – staff, clients, alumni, neighbours, community partners, and anyone who would like to come along or bring their family.
- What to expect? Everything on-site is free, except for the food vendors on site. Guests will need to purchase their own food, however all other family-friendly activities are free – facepainting, balloon animals and some other on-site activities.Â
