Town of Neepawa, Manitoba

Resident Info - Immigrant Services

An Immigrant Settlement Office has been set up in the Resource Center (next to the Nursery School) 290 Davidson Street. You may contact Cheryl Campbell at 204.476-2055. e-mail: nadcoimmigrant@mymts.net

The Immigrant Settlement Services' mission is to provide assistance to people who are learning to live in a new country. Settlement services help people develop skills and knowledge to participate in a new society. A booklet on Canadian Customs and Laws is available here or from Cheryl. Copies are also available in Korean and Ukranian from the Immigration Settlement Office.

Settlement assistance:

Information and orientation about life in Canada and your community
help filling out forms such as Manitoba Health, SIN, Manitoba Provincial Nominee, Permanent Resident, etc.
Support, information and assistance concerning immigration issues
Advocacy referrals
Referrals for educaton, employment and housing
Cultural Diversity Training
Notary Public & Commissioner for Oaths

Settlement Partner Program- is where a Canadian is matched with a newcomer to offer help in adjusting to life in Canada. Volunteers can help in the following ways:

Provide friendship and support
Introduce community resources
Provide the opportunity to practice English

All Services are Free of Charge. Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services is funded by Manitoba Labour and Immigration.