The humboldt regional newcomer centre

May 29th 2017

1. Bringing Settlement Services to our Region

2. 11 Regional Newcomer Gateways in immigration Service
Areas
- Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, North Battleford, Lloydminster, Prince
Albert, Humboldt, Tisdale, Estevan and Yorkton


 communities within 150km radius of service hub are “served”

Provide assistance to services:
Settlement Advisors
English language assessments
Language training
Information and orientation sessions
Career and Employment Services
Employer Information: Pre arrival, Settlement, Program referral

3. Provincial (Ministry of
Economy)

Gateway contract

2 fulltime staff
2 part time staff

Executive Director, Gateway Supervisor,
Settlement Advisor.

Settlement, information & referral
services
Authoritative source of information
Pursue collaborative community
partnerships

Year to year contract

Federal (Immigration,
Refugee,Citizenship
Canada)

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
contract

1 fulltime staff
1 part time staff

Support children k-12 and families
School integration
Community Connections

1 year Extension of prior 3 year
agreement

4. “The process is whelming! Although I was able to easily advertise and find a
therapist in England, I didn’t quite understand the process of obtaining a LMIA.
Janine and her staff have provided me with invaluable information and support
through this entire process. Their knowledge about the system and government
programs is something we as employers have little understanding of when we first
start this journey.
Although recruiting from overseas has been frustrating at times, the staff at the
HRNC has been there for me to provide support and guidance. I have successfully
recruited a Physical Therapist from England and I could not be happier. My new staff
member, his wife and I continue to utilise the services of the HRNC.
Thank you again Janine and staff, I don’t know what I would have done without you!”

Owner/Manager (Humboldt Business)

5. The Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre
Inc. purpose is to encourage empowerment
and independent decision making for all
newcomers through quality settlement
services; so that they experience success and
become active , contributing members to
their community.

6. Humboldt and Surrounding Service
Communities
Bruno Annaheim Spalding
Cudworth Humboldt St. Gregor
Lanigan Imperial Viscount
Naicam Jansen Watrous
St Brieux Lake Lenore
Wadena Manitou
Watson Middle Lake
Muenster Naicam
Leroy Nokomis
Drake Pilger
Engelfeld Quill Lake
Wynyard Raymore

7. Specialized
services
Other community organizations/
services

8. The outcomes of good settlement and integration are:
Staying Safe: does the newcomer feel safe in their new community? Do
they know what to do in an emergency?
Being Healthy: Does the newcomer have their Health card/health
coverage? Has the newcomer access to healthy foods at an affordable
price? Self- hygiene education, dental education,
immunisations..................
Enjoying and achieving: Is the newcomer having the opportunities to
integrate socially within their communities? Is their progression in the
workplace?
Economic wellbeing: Is the newcomer in employment or accessing
appropriate and adequate training? Are foreign qualification recognition
services required? Is there affordable and adequate housing?
Positive contribution: Is the immigrant becoming involved in their new
community? (school councils, church groups etc)


10. Local and
regional
community
Organisation
s
Specialized
Services
Primary
Settlement
Services
Support

100% of Canada’s net population
growth from immigration as of
2030

11. Newcomers access to information Up to date information
And resources (multi-channnel access) and resources, on site
and on- line.
Access to computers/
printers for clients

Referral to community services Referral protocol on
services and points
of contact.


Identification of information, resources HRNC system for
And service gaps identifying service gaps

12. Settlement Advisors 2 PartTime Settlement Advisors for HRNC
1.on-site/community region (mobile)
2. settlement appointment
3.Settlement Planning

Resume writing/job search Support with computer based job search
and resume writing. Re ferrals for clients
with multiple barriers to employment

Referral to Service Providers CTC Language Assessments
CLB
EAL classes stage 1 & 2/ LINC
SGI

13. Provides newcomer students & families with resources and
support to help them integrate into the school system
Support newcomer family involvement in school life by:

1.promoting school events
2.Student and parent involvement
3.Assisting with culturally sensitive areas

Connect families to resources and services (GATEWAY)

Increase school and community awareness
Community Connections

14. SWIS Summer
Program 2016
In 2016 the SWIS Summer
program focused on
developing clients
knowledge on Canadian
history, access to
recreational activities and
social development.

15. Settlement Orientation Sessions throughout the HRNC Region
•Banking and credit
•Education k-12
•English Classes
•Driving in Saskatchewan
•Employment services
•Labour Standards
•Health Services
•Winter Driving
•Personal income Tax
•Home ownership in Saskatchewan
•Financial literacy

Welcoming Families
Workshops on SINP programs
•Family Members category
•Employers information

16. The Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre (HRNC)
636/638, 9
th
Street
Humboldt SK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.thehrnc.com


Janine Hart (manager)
[email protected]
Elvircia Natlazo (Gateway Supervisor)
[email protected]

Amy Kalthoff (Settlement Support Leader)
[email protected]

Tracy Abel (SWIS)
[email protected]

Odessa Sherbaniuk
[email protected]

17. Living in Saskatchewan:
www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/first- things-to-do-in-
saskatchewan

Settlement Advisors:
www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/settlement- advisors/
Immigration Questions:
www.saskimmigrationcanada.ca/contact- us