The Leading Voice for Immigration and Integration in Alberta

Settlement Agencies

AAISA is comprised of 19 member agencies serving eight municipalities throughout the province.

 

For information on these agencies, please select your location of interest.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership

AAISA Membership Application

 

Any incorporated non-profit society of Alberta offering settlement/integration services to one ethnic or language group or a multiplicity of groups may become a member by a favorable vote passed by a majority of members at a regular meeting of the society, and upon payment of a fee. Such voting shall be by ballot, unless the meeting, by resolution, otherwise decides.


An agency will be eligible if it provides two or more settlement services on a regular basis. Settlement/integration services are defined as direct front line services delivered specifically to immigrants and refugees in the following areas:


  1. Reception and Orientation
  2. Information and Referral
  3. Translation and Interpretation
  4. Counselling and Advocacy
  5. Educational Services
  6. Community Development
  7. Employment and Career Services

Privileges of members in good standing include: running for office, voting at the annual general meeting, receiving general mailings, and inspection of the records and books of the Association.

Acknowledgements

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