EISA Settlement Practitioner
A settlement practitioner from Edmonton Immigrant Services Association is at the library several days a week to help newcomers.
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They are usually at our library two days a week: Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The settlement practitioner can help newcomers with things like:
- Finding a place to live
- Obtaining an Alberta Health Card, Social Insurance Number, drivers' license, and Canada child tax benefit
- Setting up bank accounts
- Assessing work skills, accreditation, and licensing
- Helping students adjust to a new school
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You can email Grazyna from EISA (Edmonton Immigrant Services Association) at gpakos@shawbiz.ca or phone 780-410-8603.
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