Connect.
We offer online and in-person networking opportunities for professionals in the settlement and integration sector across the Atlantic region.
Connect.
Improve.
We provide professional development opportunities to help settlement service provider organizations continue to offer the best possible services to newcomers.
Connect.
Improve.
Have a say.
We represent you in provincial, regional and national forums, amplifying your voices to assist the government in developing and implementing policies and programs.
Why join ARAISA?
As an organization dedicated to serving the settlement and integration sector, we’re constantly striving to improve our offerings and provide the best possible experience for members.
Whether you’re looking for access to professional development opportunities, up-to-date sector information, or a supportive network of peers, we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to provide you with the latest and greatest resources and opportunities.
So if you’re interested in joining ARAISA, check out all the benefits that come with membership.
Benefits of an ARAISA membership
Connect with your peers
- Participate in in-person and virtual member meetings (networking, knowledge-sharing, best practices exchange)
- Participate in in-person and virtual meetings with key settlement and integration stakeholders (networking, consultation)
- Have your organization’s initiatives and news shared in ARAISA weekly newsletters, and quarterly Member Spotlight
- Get your organization listed in the online member directory and annual report
Improve your skills
- Participate in in-person and virtual professional development events
- Subscribe to ARAISA weekly newsletters (see previous newsletters here)
- Participate in ARAISA webinars
Have a say on policies and programs
- Have representation, through ARAISA, at provincial, regional and national forums
- Consult on ARAISA priorities and activities
- Participate in ARAISA working groups and committees
- Nominate representatives to the ARAISA Board of Directors*
- Vote at the Annual General Assembly*
* Not available with an Associate Membership
Ready to join?
Apply now to become part of our exciting community!
Criteria
We’ve crafted two pathways to cater to the diverse roles within the settlement and integration sector. Whether you qualify as a full member or associate member, we’ve got you covered! Our memberships offer significant benefits to empower your organization and help you provide the best services to clients.
A full member organization must:
- be an incorporated not-for-profit organization in the Atlantic region
- deliver settlement and integration services for all immigrants and refugees as their prime mandate
- have been established for at least one year
- endorse and actively support ARAISA’s mission and objectives
- receive government funding for settlement services delivery
- be governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
An associate member organization must:
- be an incorporated not-for-profit organization in the Atlantic region
- fulfill ONE of the three following conditions:
– deliver settlement and integration services to immigrants and refugees OR
– be an umbrella group for immigrant settlement serving agencies OR
– be a Local Immigration Partnership (LIP/RIF) which works to serve/address the needs of immigrants in their communities - have been established for at least one year
- endorse and actively support ARAISA’s mission and objectives
- receive government funding for settlement services delivery
Pricing
Annual membership fees
| Annual Budget | Full Member | Associate Member |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $500,000 | $250 | $250 |
| From $500,000 to $2 million | $750 | |
| $2 million to $4 million | $1,200 | |
| Over $4 million | $1,500 |
Questions?
For more information, call 902-431-3203 or click below to email us
Members Directory
ARAISA members are spread out across Atlantic Canada and provide newcomers with crucial programs and services to help them settle and integrate successfully. From language training to employment support and community connections, ARAISA members are dedicated to making the experience of immigrants and refugees as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are proud to support those hard-working organizations.
New Brunswick
Association multiculturelle de l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants (AMINA)
Association Multiculturelle Région Chaleur
Centre de ressources pour nouveaux arrivants au Nord-Ouest
Charlotte County Multicultural Association (CCMA)
Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
District scolaire francophone Sud
Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency
Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area
Multicultural Association of Carleton County (MACC)
Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Island Centre of Immigration
Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Équipe d’alphabétisation – Nouvelle-Écosse
Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (Immigration Francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse)
Guysborough District Business Partnership
IMWAH – Immigrant Migrant Women’s Association of Halifax
ISANS – Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
Réseau Santé – Nouvelle-Écosse
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth Centre for Immigrant Programs
Newfoundland and Labrador
YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador – Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services
Ready to join?
Apply now to become part of our exciting community!
Member Spotlight
Plunge into the heart of our settlement and integration sector as we spotlight the incredible initiatives and promising practices of ARAISA member organizations. We’re bringing their stories to life through articles, audio features, dynamic videos, or striking photos. From impactful projects to inspiring journeys, ‘Member Spotlight’ is where our members take centre stage. Get ready to be inspired and connected!
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia – IWEN
Discover ISANS’ program for newcomer and refugee entrepreneur women.
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia – SOPA
The SOPA program is an ISANS initiative that offers pre-employment assistance to newcomers to help them find work in Canada.
Cape Breton Partnership
The Cape Breton Partnership has a new podcast that lets newcomers and locals share personal stories about immigration and integration.Want to showcase your initiatives?
Have a unique story to share? We’re inviting member organizations to contribute ideas for our ‘Member Spotlight’ articles. Share your insights and inspire your peers in the settlement and integration sector. We want to shine a light on your expertise and outstanding work!
