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Are you a newcomer here in Canada? Welcome
Amanda Vance is the executive director of the Cowichan Intercultural Society
Are you a newcomer here in Canada? Welcome! We want to meet you!
The Cowichan Intercultural Society and Immigrant Welcome Center opened our doors in 1981. From then until today, we have always worked to create a safe space to visit, whether you are a child, an adult, from Syria, Brazil…anywhere! Our team is also from many different places, and we all bring our unique cultural and individual experiences to share with our community.
What can we do for you?
We can help you with: ▪ Information on life in Canada and the Cowichan Valley ▪ English language instruction ▪ Childcare ▪ School district information, further education & trainings ▪ Citizenship and immigration ▪ Finding a job or working towards a better job or opening a business ▪ Getting a Social Insurance Number, Driver’s License, Medical Services Plan ▪ Social groups: elders, men and women, children & youth …and more!
One of the greatest benefits of joining our community is having the chance to meet like-minded people. This is true if you are from Canada as well! We welcome your participation in our programs as a volunteer who can assist newcomers with practicing English, drives, sponsorship, and more.
If you would like to be a part of our community, please contact 250-748-3112 / office@cis-iwc.org for details about our programs and how you can be a part of what we do here!
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