Refugee and Immigrant Advisory Council 2017

Who are we? Charitable organization Assists newcomers to Canada and St. John’s. We give them the tools they need to participate in the community to the best of their abilities. We provide information to the general public about the challenges many newcomers face We try to make our city a more welcoming place that is better-equipped to interact with people from diverse origins and circumstances

Our Programs English Program Advice Program Awareness Program

English Program ESL Classes Conversation Partner Program Contact: ESL@riac.ca ESL Classes are aimed for anyone who needs to practice and improve their English. Our classes are aimed for those who cannot attend Memorial University’s ESL Classes due to economical reasons or too low level of English to apply or ANC’s ESL program because they don’t have refugee status. No registration is required and the classes are free We do take donations to help us buy markers, notebooks and new textbooks For the conversation partner program, students are partnered with a conversation partner. We partner people according to Gender, Age and other personal preferences. This is a one on one form to help students with communication and specific needs they have to improve their English

Advice Program Immigration & Citizenship Legal Issues Financial Issues Business Incorporation Resume and Cover Letter Writing Translation & Interpretation Community Participation Contact: projects@riac.ca for an appointment

Awareness Program Diversity Events Diversity Training Awareness Events Refugee and Immigrant’s Our Art Gallery Social Enterprises support

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