Newcomer Services and Groups

Access+ Clinic

Access+ Clinic is a site of Kingston Community Health Centres, offering low barrier and judgment-free services to those who are not attached to primary care.

May 29

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

An opportunity for newcomers and community members to get together, learn to cook, and enjoy a delicious meal. Each class features food from a different culture.

Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

ISKA envisions Kingston as a community strengthened by the contributions and skills of immigrants, newcomers, and refugees. We offer a variety of settlement programs and services.

Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA) Quinte Immigration Services (QUIS)

ISKA’s Language Assessment and Referral Centre provides eligible clients with free language assessments and referrals for government-funded English language programs in the Kingston and Belleville region.

Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Kingston Immigration Partnership (KIP) is a collaborative effort of local agencies, community leaders, businesses and individuals that work towards building a welcoming, inclusive, and resilient community for newcomers living in Kingston.

May 6

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weller Site

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

May 13

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weller Site

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

May 20

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weller Site

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

May 27

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Weller Site

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

May 4

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
KFL&A Public Library (Calvin Park Branch)

Join us for our Newcomer English Circle. Whether you're looking to enhance your fluency or expand your vocabulary, our circle provides a dynamic space to practice and grow.

May 11

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
KFL&A Public Library (Calvin Park Branch)

Join us for our Newcomer English Circle. Whether you're looking to enhance your fluency or expand your vocabulary, our circle provides a dynamic space to practice and grow.

May 25

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
KFL&A Public Library (Calvin Park Branch)

Join us for our Newcomer English Circle. Whether you're looking to enhance your fluency or expand your vocabulary, our circle provides a dynamic space to practice and grow.

Kingston Immigration Partnership

To celebrate the contributions made by exceptional and visionary newcomer entrepreneurs, Kingston Immigration Partnership and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation have established the Kingston Newcomer Entrepreneurs Award.

May 7

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

May 14

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

May 21

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

May 28

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

May 5

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

May 12

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

May 19

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

May 26

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

May 8

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kingston Literacy & Skills

We’re delighted to welcome all newcomer women to our monthly sewing group, where creativity and connection come together! Every month, we gather to share sewing techniques, work on personal projects, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and supportive environment.

May 22

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kingston Literacy & Skills

We’re delighted to welcome all newcomer women to our monthly sewing group, where creativity and connection come together! Every month, we gather to share sewing techniques, work on personal projects, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and supportive environment.

May 1

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Our meetups for newcomer women are the perfect opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and support each other.

May 8

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Our meetups for newcomer women are the perfect opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and support each other.

May 15

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Our meetups for newcomer women are the perfect opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and support each other.

May 22

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)

Our meetups for newcomer women are the perfect opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and support each other.

Access+ Clinic

Kingston Community Health Centres' newcomer bridging clinic is dedicated health service for refugees, protected persons, and other newcomers who are new to Canada and face language or system barriers when trying to access health care. This clinic offers transitional primary care for up to two years, giving clients the time and support they need to settle, build trust, and eventually connect with a long-term family doctor or health care provider.

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