Immigrant Services Kingston & Area

Immigrant Services Kingston & Area (ISKA)

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263 Weller Avenue
Kingston, Ontario

Multicultural Homework Help

Category: Education
Ages: 13-24
Newcomer youth can access homework help during ISKA’s Multicultural Youth Group. Access to computers, printers, and other tools are available and volunteers are on-hand to offer help and support in various subjects. The program runs on Tuesday during Youth Group (3:00pm to 6:00pm at Boys and Girls Club West End). There is no cost to participate. Contact Cristian (613-544-4661 ex. 5117, cristianm@kchc.ca) at ISKA for more information.

Ethnic Cooking Classes

Category: Food
Cooking classes offer an opportunity for newcomers and community members to get together, learn to cook, and enjoy a delicious meal. The classes are usually held on the 2nd Friday of each month in the test kitchen at KCHC (263 Weller Ave), from about 9:30am to 12:00pm. There is no cost to participate. Contact Gaitree (613-544-4661 ex. 5112, gaitreeo@kchc.ca) at ISKA for more information.

Newcomer Youth Group

Category: Recreation
Ages: 13-24
Newcomer youth are invited to attend a weekly drop-in program where they can play games, enjoy snacks, participate in community activities, and meet new people. Activities and discussions are based around getting new youth familiar with their community, services, recreation and more. Assistance with transportation can be provided. The group runs every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Boys and Girls Club West End (1300 Bath Rd.). There is no cost to participate. Contact Cristian (613-544-4661 ex. 5117, cristianm@kchc.ca) at ISKA for more information.

Youth Settlement Services

Category: Immigration, Education
Ages: 13-24
The Youth Settlement Worker offers settlement support to newcomer youth between the ages of 13 and 24. Youth can access support with housing, education, employment, health and legal services, immigration documentation, interpretation, community referrals, and more. Contact Cristian (613-544-4661 ex. 5117, cristianm@kchc.ca) at ISKA for more information.

Immigration Document Help

Category: Immigration, Education
Ages: 13-24
ISKA staff can provide basic immigration document assistance. This can include providing immigration forms and help filling them out, explaining different immigration and citizenship processes, support navigating the Citizenship and Immigration website or call centre, etc. Contact ISKA or your Settlement Worker for more information.

English and French Conversation Circles

Category: Immigration, Education
Ages: 13-24
Newcomers are invited to practice their English and French skills in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people. Conversation circles are held on Monday evenings (from 7:00pm to 8:00pm) and Tuesday afternoons (from 3:00pm to 4:00pm) at the Calvin Park Library (88 Wright Cres). There is no cost to participate and everyone is welcome. Contact Steve (613-544-4661 ex. 5116, stephenk@kchc.ca) at ISKA for more information.

Adults & Seniors

Category: Other

Translation Services

ISKA offers official translation of documents required for immigration or other purposes. There is a fee to access this service. Contact ISKA for more information and regarding costs. 

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Newcomer Men’s Group

The Newcomer Men’s Group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet, on Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Bath Road Baptist Church to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

New Sisters in Canada Group

The New Sisters in Canada Group is open to all newcomer women who wish to meet, on Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Bath Road Baptist Church and practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

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Newcomer’s Parenting Group

In partnership with EarlyON, parents have the opportunity to build their parenting skills within a Canadian context. Sessions run once a week for six consecutive weeks. All interested participants are required to register in advance to secure their spot. Childcare is provided during each session. Please email iskadesk@kchc.ca to learn when the program is open for registration.

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Sewing Club

Education
Newcomers get together to work on their own sewing projects or start new ones. This group meets every other Wednesday at the Zion Complex from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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