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General Services


http://amssa.org
  • Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC. Numerous Services for Immigrants. Directory of Immigrant-serving agencies in BC.

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca
  • All services offered by the government of Canada.

http://www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
  • All services offered by the province of British Columbia (Health Care, Driver's License...)

http://www.canadianimmigrant.ca
  • The magazine for all Immigrants in Canada. Immigrant stories - Settling in Canada - Guides, etc

http://www.icavictoria.org
  • The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria. Services for Immigrants offered around the city of Victoria. Theories of Multiculturalism.







Immigrant Integration Services


http://www.cic.gc.ca
  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Official Website.

http://www.welcomebc.ca
  • Information about British Columbia, settlement in the province. Facts and Trends. Directory of service providers in BC.

http://www.welcomebc.ca/en/immigration/come/work/about/index.html
  • Information on the Provincial Nominee Program.

http://settlement.org/index.asp
  • Immigration to Canada and to the province of Ontario. Information on Immigration and Citizenship, Housing, Health, Employment, Education, Community and Recreation, Legal Services and Daily Life.

http://www.loonlounge.com/immigration-facts/
  • Immigration Facts. Description of the Permanent and Temporary residences. Information on the different permits and visas in Canada.

http://www.ppt.gc.ca
  • Passport Canada. Official Website.

http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca
  • BC Vital Statistics Agency. Birth, Marriage, Death registrations and other services.

http://www.bcawardsonline.org
  • Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards for BC students.

http://www.youlearn.ca
  • Okanagan Similkameen Learning Centre. Free high school courses for BC residents.







Labour Market Mentorship


http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca
  • Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. Information on the labour market in Canada.

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca
  • Job Opportunities.







English Language and Computer Classes


http://www.elsanet.org/links_students.html
  • For All Levels: Exercise your English with the numerous grammar lessons, audiovisual activities and entertaining games offered on this website.

http://www.elsanet.org/links_workplace.html
  • A variety of games to familiarize oneself with the Canadian job market.







Other Useful Websites


http://www.embracebc.ca
  • Promotion of Multiculturalism in British Columbia. Several programs against Racial Discrimination.

http://www.endabuse.org/section/programs/immigrant_women
  • A helpful website for women victim of abuse. Multilingual brochures available.

http://www.muchmormagazine.com
  • An online magazine for newcomers to Canada.

http://www.nsi-ins.ca/english/pdf/MigrantWorkers_Eng_Web.pdf
  • Migrant Workers in Canada: A review of the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programs.







Community Resources


Summerland and area

Penticton and area
  • City of Penticton - 171 Main Street, Penticton BC V2A 5A9 - Phone: 250-490-2400 Fax: 250-490-2402 - Website: www.penticton.ca
  • Penticton Community Response Network. Click here to see the membership list

Oliver and area
  • Town of Oliver - 35016-97th Street, PO Box 638, Oliver BC VOH 1TO - Phone: 250-485-6200 Fax: 250-498-4466 Email: admin@oliver.ca - Website: www.oliver.ca

Keremeos and area
  • The Village of Keremeos - PO Box 160, 702-4th Street, Keremeos BC V0X 1N0 - Phone: 250-499-2711 Fax: 250-499-5477 Email: town@keremeos.ca - Website: www.keremeos.ca

Osoyoos and area

Princeton and area
  • Town of Princeton - 169 Bridge Street, PO Box 670, Princeton BC V0X 1W0 - Phone: 250-295-3135 Fax: 250-295-3477 - Website: town.princeton.bc.ca







Community Protocols


On this page, you will find the "Charter of Dignity, Respect and Acceptance" and the "South Okanagan Similkameen Community Diversity Protocol".


Click on the links below to download a PDF file in the language you choose. When you've completed filling out the form, then please email the signed document to admin@soics.ca




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