Guide for Medicine Hatters Who Support Newcomers
Abstract
A guide for individuals and organizations in Medicine Hat who work with newcomers, including employers, healthcare workers, private sponsors, educators, faith communities, etc. Resources, services and programs in Medicine Hat for newcomers are included across 20 different categories.
Notes
Community organizations: Medicine Hat Local Immigration Partnership (MHLIP)
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Integration timeline: not defined
Key recommendations: n/a
Location: Medicine Hat, AB
Open access: Yes
Key findings:
Resources, services and information are provided for the following categories:
1) Understanding immigration status
2) Pre-arrival services and the immigration journey
3) Arrival checklist
4) Important things to know upon arrival (e.g. how to get a SIN)
5) Canadian citizenship
6) Children, youth and parenting programs
7) Cultural organizations and places of worship
8) Cultural food
9) Education
10) Employment
11) English language learning
12) Healthcare
13) Housing
14) Immigration services
15) Language interpretation and translation services
16) Law and justice
17) Money and personal finances
18) Recreation
19) Refugees
20) Temporary foreign workers
Key populations: Individuals and organizations in Medicine Hat who work with newcomers, such as employers, healthcare workers, private sponsors, educators, and faith communities.