Resources for Newcomers

Download the Anti-Racism Resources: https://rdlip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Anti-Racism-Resources-Infograpic-RDLIP-2023-1.pdf

Learn about and participate in popular community events; join community groups; take part in some sport or popular recreation activity. A list of community events can be found here https://www.reddeerevents.ca/, sports clubs https://www.playitagainsports.com/locations/red-deer-ab, arts and culture programs https://www.reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture//.

Find out about some of the local community groups and projects. Volunteer to help with a community event or project. For volunteer opportunities, see Volunteer Central. https://www.volunteercentral.ca/.

Find settlement agencies in your community. These agencies provide assistance on a range of topics including: employment, education, English as a second language, healthcare, and general orientation to the community.

• Catholic Social Services: https://newcomers.cssalberta.ca/
• Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association: https://caiwa.ca/
• Care for Newcomers: https://www.carefornewcomers.ca/
• Centre for Race Relations: https://cfrac.com/
• Red Deer Urban Aboriginal Voices Society: https://www.facebook.com/RDUAVS/
• Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Network: https://www.facebook.com/RedDeerWIC

Connect with local ethno-cultural groups as a way to meet new people. A list of cultural organizations can be found here https://www.rdchs.com/.

Introduce yourself to your neighbours, learn their story.

Take advantage of free or low-cost activities in your community – parks, splash pads, libraries.

Participate in initiatives and committees that are committed to building a strong, vibrant community such as service clubs – Rotary and Kinsmen, Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Network, and the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership.