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Explore some of our Newcomer Programs:
Register
To access settlement programs and services at MCAF the first step is to meet with an intake worker.
Pre-Arrival
Our team will connect with you before you leave your country of residence to give you the preparation you need to have a successful integration into Fredericton and the workforce.
Resettlement
Resettlement Assistance Program staff assist Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) with the immediate and short term needs of new arrivals to Fredericton.
Settlement
We offer a continuum of programs to facilitate your integration and participation in the Greater Fredericton Area.
Language Classes
As Canada’s only officially bilingual province, we speak English, French, or both in New Brunswick. Newcomers can choose to integrate into the Anglophone and/or Francophone community.
Children & Youth
From guitar lessons to homework clubs, we have a wide variety of programs for children and youth at MCAF, in a safe place to have fun and make friends.
Employment
Our skilled Employment Coaches will guide you to determine your needs and together we will develop an action plan for your successful employment search in Canada.
Community
We connect newcomers to local services in our community, making your settling process easier.
Volunteers
We match volunteers with newcomers in our settlement program. Volunteer experiences are not only personally rewarding, but they also develop valuable friendships, while learning about cultures, traditions, and customs.
What’s New?
211
Have you heard of 211? As Canada navigates the second wave of COVID-19, people are still seeking support and unsure where to turn. Whether it’s help accessing food, mental
Success Stories
Check out these inspiring success stories of newcomers and community partners making a positive impact in our lives. Read success stories
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Testing
The MCAF is registered with Paragon Testing Enterprises as one of the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Testing Centres in New Brunswick and only one in Fredericton.
Our Mission
The Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF) plays a vital role in establishing communication and fostering understanding between the community, settled immigrants and newcomers. MCAF accomplishes this by offering newcomers programs and services that promote diversity and inclusion.
