ARAISA coordinates the SWIS initiative across the Atlantic provinces to support consistent services and strengthen national collaboration.
The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) initiative is a school-based settlement program that supports the integration of newcomer students and their families by fostering inclusion, creating a sense of belonging for students and improving intercultural competence within the education system.
ARAISA provides regional coordination for the SWIS initiative in the Atlantic provinces to improve national coherence and ensure consistent service delivery.
Our responsibilities include:
- Liaising with SWIS service providers and workers to support optimal service delivery
- Implementing solutions to local and regional issues
- Convening spaces for networking and knowledge transfer among SWIS workers
- Assessing trends and highlighting best practices
- Coordinating and delivering professional development for SWIS workers
Upcoming events
February 23-24, 2027
National SWIS Forum
Learn more about the National SWIS Forum, organized by ARAISA, TNO, SAISIA, MANSO, AAISA, and AMSSA on February 23-24, 2027.
Past events
February 18-19, 2026
National Settlement Coordination Meeting: SWIS-TÉÉ
Learn more about the National Settlement Coordination Meeting: SWIS-TÉÉ, organized by ARAISA and District scolaire francophone Sud (DSFS) in Halifax, NS, on February 18-19, 2026.