SETTLEMENT SERVICES
Settlement Services are limited to clients with
Permanent Resident status and refugees.
Our Settlement Facilitators help individuals and families:
- Learn about living in the community
- Find out about services in the community and how to access them (health care, education, banking, legal, daily living, housing)
- Fill out forms and complete documents (Manitoba Health Card, SIN, child tax benefits, travel documents, Citizenship)
- Understand immigration issues and applications
When you first come to the office you will meet with an Settlement Facilitator. The Settlement Facilitator will ask you for information and refer you to the services and supports you need.
Please have the following documents with you during your first visit to the office:
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Your passport
- A permanent resident card (or letter of confirmation of permanent residence) or landed immigrant papers.
Services are available in English, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin/Cantonese, Russian and Arabic.
Orientation & Workshops
The Welcome to Brandon Program is a two week settlement orientation for all new permanent residents and refugees to the Westman area. Topics include getting to know the community, health, laws and the legal system, and education and employment.
Registration: Monthly
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Westman Immigrant Services also offers specialized workshops of interest to Newcomers. Visit the office for more information or schedule of upcoming workshops.
For more information on our settlement services please call:
(204) 727-6031
