News

04 Feb 2019

Business Roundtable Series

As the number of newcomers and international visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador continues to grow year over year, businesses both large and small are increasingly gaining a competitive edge by cultivating diversity-friendly workplaces. Is yours among them? Join the Association...Read more

01 Feb 2019

Volunteer Orientation

The Association for New Canadians welcomes new volunteers to attend the next volunteer orientation. It will be at the ESL Training Centre on Smithville Crescent, St. John’s, Thursday, February 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. To find out more, or to...Read more

21 Jan 2019

Newcomers’ skills will help province’s agriculture industry

A research project at the Association for New Canadians is matching the farming experience of former refugees with the increasing need for food workers in their new home. Bridging the Divide evolved following discussions after teachers of English noticed how...Read more

21 Dec 2018

Request for Proposals/Concept Paper

Skills for Change: A Language and Employment Training Program for Visible Minority Refugee Women in Newfoundland and Labrador Request for Proposals/Concept Paper With financial support from the Department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Association for New Canadians...Read more

19 Dec 2018

Visit by Nick Whalen

Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament, St. John’s East visited the Association for New Canadians’ ESL Training Centre on Tuesday December 18 to announce funding for the ANC’s Skills for Change Program, a targeted training and employment program designed to support...Read more

17 Dec 2018

Annual Christmas Party

The Board, clients, and staff of the Association for New Canadians extend our sincerest thanks to the Rotary Club of St. John's East for supporting our Annual Client Christmas Party. A big “thank you” also to McInnes Cooper and Signature...Read more

13 Jan 2017

Booth Donation Centre Closed!!

The Association for New Canadians would like to inform the public that, due to the closure of Booth High School, we will no longer be accepting donations. We are seeking a new space for our Donation Centre and will inform the public once a new location has been confirmed.

13 Jan 2017

Women’s Group: Tea Party and Crafts

Last Tuesday, participants in the ANC’s Women’s Group enjoyed a tea party and a night of craft-making. A big thanks to the generous volunteers who helped deliver this event – your efforts are truly appreciated!

13 Jan 2017

Children’s Christmas Party

The ANC would like to extend its sincerest thanks to the many community members, organizations, and businesses who generously donated to our annual Children’s Christmas Party. Thanks to your kindness, over 200 refugee children were treated to a wonderful holiday party with a visit from Santa.

13 Jan 2017

Deloitte Impact Day

The Association for New Canadians would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Deloitte for including us in the Impact Day activities. Members of the Deloitte team generously contributed their time and effort to paint the interior of our Reception House and also provided us with some extra painting supplies, including two large pails of paint!