Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies

Representing, Advocating & Developing

We are a non-profit umbrella organization representing agencies that provide resettlement, settlement, and integration services to newcomers in the province of Alberta

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AAISA Announcements

GBA Plus National Resource Guide

We are excited to share the GBA Plus Resource Guide that is a national effort across all seven umbrella organizations that represent the immigrant and refugee sector in their respective provinces and regions. The project was led by the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) in partnership with Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA), Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant Settlement and Integration Agencies (SAISIA), Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO), Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI), Atlantic Region Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (ARAISA), and Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA).

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Research & Policy

Connect with actionable findings from the latest sector research, reports, surveys, and publications

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Policy impacts every aspect of newcomer settlement and integration, from accessing services to finding employment and building community. At AAISA, we are dedicated to advancing and developing informed research on the policies that impact newcomers to enhance the resettlement, settlement, and integration services in Alberta.

Leveraging the knowledge and expertise of our member agencies, partners, and other experts, we conduct in-depth research and analysis on the most critical issues facing newcomers in Alberta. Our research not only identifies challenges but also provides practical solutions to enhance newcomer serving agencies and the lives of newcomers.

Explore our latest research and stay updated on ongoing issues and our latest work below.

Research Publications

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Initiatives & Collaborative Projects

Discover exciting initiatives that are unlocking new sector insights and helping to create a more welcoming Alberta

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At AAISA, we are committed to advancing the newcomer-serving sector through a variety of initiatives. We maintain regular engagement with government officials and participate in provincial committees to inform and advocate for the sector, and convene targeted program meetings to identify and address the evolving needs of the sector. Through these engagements, we implement tailored initiatives and develop innovative solutions to enhance the capacity of newcomer-serving agencies throughout Alberta.

Our Initiatives

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Training

Courses & certification designed specifically for the unique challenges settlement practitioners face

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AAISA’s training courses have been delivered for over a decade, specifically designed to address settlement practitioners’ unique challenges. Our programs are aligned with the Alberta Settlement Practitioner Competency Framework, ensuring relevance and quality. We are the only organization in Canada that provides certification to qualified Settlement workers, offering levels 1, 2 and 3.

Our Current Courses

“We became more confident being part of this course and thank you to the instructor and AAISA team for making me part of this valuable course that enhanced my learning in the field of immigration.”

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Take your organization to the next level with AAISA’s member-only opportunities and benefits including: Representation in government advocacy work, priority access to workshops, social media features, big discounts, the latest settlement & integration news and more

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