Information and Orientation Resources Archives

Elections Manitoba’s New Canadian Citizens brochure

Elections Manitoba is responsible for ensuring all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in elections. Elections Manitoba is committed to providing non-partisan information, and resources to foster participation and fairness in the electoral process. This brochure (bilingual English/French) informs new Canadians about how to vote, as well as basic information about provincial responsibilities and…

Being Safe at Work – Plain Language Booklet

This resource, shared in COPIAN’s library of adult education resources, was developed by Literacy Partners of Manitoba with SAFE Workers of Tomorrow. Please note, some of the information about young workers under 18 is out of date. Please refer to this Employment Standards FactSheet for up-to-date information.

Canada’s Food Guide: Snapshot (Multilingual)

Food Guide Snapshot is now available in 28 languages. The Food Guide’s healthy eating messages are now accessible and useful for people living in Canada who speak languages other than English or French, including Indigenous Peoples, ethnic groups and newcomers to Canada. The Snapshot is now available in the following additional languages: Indigenous: Dene, Michif, Ojibwe,…

City of Winnipeg: Newcomers Information

This page on the City of Winnipeg website has information for newcomers about city services and links to other resources.

Resource Link: https://www.winnipeg.ca/interhom/guide/

Entry Program: Health, Employment, Law, Places Resource Sheets (EN & FR)

Altered Minds Inc. – Entry Program regularly updates these Resource Sheets on Health, Employment, Law & Places. They are available online in English and French, as well as many other languages via ‘subscription’ (coming soon).

Entry Program: Videos

The Entry Program (by Altered Minds Inc.) has a series of videos on a variety of orientation topics on their website. These are free resources which can be used by individuals and service providers, featuring guest speakers to the Entry Program. Topics include: Health, Cultural Adaptation, Employment, Income Tax, Housing, Laws, Child Welfare, Language Classes…

Family Law Overview: Presentation for Settlement Workers

On December 4, 2018 the Settlement and Integration Policy Branch hosted an information webinar on family law issues for settlement workers. The webinar was led by Jocelyn Kapusta, Legal Counsel with the Family, Children and Youth Section at the Department of Justice Canada and Victoria Stillie from the Policy Centre for Victim Issues at the…

Food Matters Manitoba: Newcomer Food and Nutrition Network

The Newcomer Food and Nutrition Network is facilitated by Food Matters Manitoba to share resources and collectively advocate for healthy food for all newcomers in Winnipeg. See their website to access: Nutrition resources and recipes Nutrition programs and events Lists of traditional food caterers and retailers in Manitoba And much more!

Going to the Library – Plain Language Booklet

This booklet was developed by Literacy Partners of Manitoba in partnership with the Winnipeg Public Library. Note that Literacy Partners of Manitoba is no longer in operation. The booklet reviews in plain language what is available through the library and how you can access resources.

Mennonite Central Committee: Indigenous Peoples of Manitoba – A Guide for Newcomers

This resource provides newcomers–and all Manitobans–with an introduction to the cultures and histories of the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba.