Newcomer & Settlement Services
Essential support and resources to help newcomers integrate into their new communities.
Newcomer & Settlement Services
essential support and resources
CAFCAN Newcomer and Settlement Services offers vital support and resources to assist individuals in effectively assimilating into their new communities. Through an array of programs and initiatives, CAFCAN extends support in areas such as networking, employment prospects, and cultural orientation.
By cultivating an inclusive atmosphere, CAFCAN assists newcomers in establishing valuable relationships, acquiring essential skills, and fostering a sense of belonging. Whether through personalized mentorship, group seminars, or community activities, CAFCAN is committed to empowering individuals to excel and enrich the diverse fabric of their adopted homeland.
Brothers in Action
BIA is an eight (8) week program designed to facilitate a supportive transition for African Male Settlement Seekers. These men will acquire knowledge of mental health issues and appropriate resources including how to manage or cope with anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health challenges. Weekly meetings include presentations, workshops, social activities, discussions and networking.
Sisters Like Us (SLU)
SLU is a twelve week (12) interactive workshop tailored in response to the recent African settlement seekers. This woman’s program builds upon the guiding principles of Nguzo Saba and reinforces Kujichagulia (self-determination), Kuumba (creativity), and Umoja (unity). The program offers a variety of skill development activities to assist in the smooth transition to Canada.
It touches on a wide variety of topics such as financial literacy courses, Smart Serve certification to aesthetician workshops, movement, and womb wellness. Meanwhile, SLU gives the women leadership opportunities facilitating storytelling, poetry and cooking classes creating space for shared knowledge. The goal of SLU is to enhance the skills of our fellow sisters through community.
