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Services that provide advice, support, information, programs, and activities to help newcomers adjust to living in PEI.

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Patient Registry Program Provided by: Health PEI

PEI residents who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner can register to be assigned one.

People should contact the patient registry if they:

Do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would like to register for one
Have moved within the province and are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in their new area
Are expecting a baby and do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner
Are currently on the Patient Registry waitlist and your contact information has changed
Are on the Patient Registry and have found your own doctor

If help is needed to registering, visit an Access PEI location.

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Open Homes Provided by: Airbnb

Airbnb hosts offer their rental space for free to people going through a difficult time. This includes:

Medical stays: For those receiving care or supporting a patient or healing with family during a difficult time
Refugee housing: Temporary accommodation before settling into permanent housing (for refugees and asylum seekers)
Disaster relief: For people who have had to flee their homes, as well as relief workers deployed to help in a disaster

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Newcomer Seniors' Social Integration Program Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Provides social integration for older immigrants through connecting them with older Canadians where both groups participate in workshops, classes, and activities. Social bonds are formed, cultural knowledge exchanged, and an opportunity for newcomers to practice language in a safe and supportive environment. Examples of past sessions include:

Dancing
Cooking
Rug hooking
Visual arts
Story telling
Financial literacy
Stress management techniques
Photography

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New Immigrants Provided by: Government of Canada - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - AKA: IRCC; CIC; Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Provides information on programs and services for new immigrants such as:

Getting a permanent resident card
Permanent resident travel documents
Preparing for life and work in Canada
Protection against fraud
Travel outside of Canada as a permanent resident
Starting a new life in Canada
First tax year in Canada
Immigrant services near you
Applying for citizenship
Updating your address
Immigration status documents

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Immigration Youth - Youth Settlement Services Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Provides a variety of programs and activities for newcomer school-aged children. Includes:

Social and educational workshops: Activities and information sessions exploring age-specific themes that create an educational and inclusive space for immigrant students to meet, learn and have fun
Boys Council: A support group for male immigrant students to share their needs and issues while working on skill-building including community involvement, overnight retreat and workshops
Girls Circle: A support group for female immigrant students ages 9-18 years to foster self-esteem and social connection while participating structures sessions
Summer program: Learn Canadian life skills while participating activities such as art instruction, outings to educational venues including overnight camping
Youth sport assistance: Helps income eligible newcomer families apply available funding for youth to participate in sports. (Example: Kidsport PEI)
Additional programs: Occasional opportunities may be available in partnership with other community organizations

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Immigration Youth - Summer Program Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Provides an opportunity for newcomer youth to learn life skills, practice their English, learn about Canadian social norms, and learn more about Canada. Activities include:

Art instruction
Environmental studies
Physical activities
Field trips
Overnight camp experience for teens

Enrollment preference is given to refugees and newly arrived student clients.

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Immigration Youth - Settlement Services for Schools Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Helps new-to-Canada families with integration into the PEI school system. Support is provided through guidance, cultural sensitivity counselling, school system and resource navigation, and advocacy on behalf of students and families.

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Immigration Youth - Family Orientation and School Enrollment Services Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Staff help new immigrant families with school-aged children to figure out children's needs and requirements for school-related matters. Includes:

Needs assessment
Setting up language assessments
Supporting parents with the school enrollment process
Arranging interpreter services for parents and children when needed
Helping parents register children for kindergarten
Information sessions about the Public School System (policies, discipline, books, food, weather delays/closures, buses)

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Community Engagement - Newcomer Women's Group Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Provides an opportunity for immigrant women to be social, make friends, practice language skills, and learn more about Canadian culture and other cultures. Group is hosted by female IRSA staff and volunteers, and activities are held from once per month (summer) to one or more times per week during much of the winter. Activities may include:

Potluck meals
Health and fitness activities like dance, hiking, kayaking, Zumba
Cooking
Arts and crafts
Attending performances
Info sessions and discussion groups
Gardening
Seasonal celebrations
Participating in International Women's Day events in PEI

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Community Engagement - Newcomer Men's Group Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Group brings together newcomer men and males who are established in the community to build relationships, socialize and participate in activities. Activities take place roughly once every three months and vary based on the interests of the current members. Examples of past events include:

Socializing over coffee
Participating in sports

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