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Youth Services

Newcomer Youth Centre (NYC): Programs and Services

 

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Questions?  Contact us: 416-588-6288

Francisco: Youth Services Assistant Manager, Pathways to Green Engagement,  ext. 230 fvidal@culturelink.ca
Juan: Program Worker, Youth Services.  Wintegration ext. 221 jarellano@culturelink.ca
Carolina: Program Worker, Youth Services.  Global Roots, Taking Green Roots, QAN ext. 240 cgala@culturelink.ca

Do you have immigration questions? Are you applying for refugee status? Are you unsure about your rights if you don’t have legal status in Canada or are unsure about how to sponsor a family member? We can help! We offer free immigration orientation services by appointment, and our youth services workers can guide you and if necessary, accompany you to the Refugee Board. We keep all of your information confidential. Please contact Carolina at 416-588-6288, ext. 240 to set up an appointment.

We also provide assistance for newcomer youth in job searching, filling out school and scholarship applications, getting referrals to appropriate programs and services, finding housing, applying for Ontario Works, getting a work permit and lots more!  Please contact Carolina at 416-588-6288 ext. 240 or cgala@culturelink.ca to set up an appointment.

After-School Activities – Wintegration Program

Newcomer youth between the ages of 14 and 24 attending high school in Toronto are invited to join our Wintegration Program.  As a Wintegration participant you will have the opportunity to attend after school programming from September to June.  Registration starts in early September 2011.  Please contact Juan Arellano at jarellano@culturelink.ca or 416-588-6288 ext. 221 to join!

Participants in the Wintegration Program Get To:

  • Participate in really cool activities for Free
  • Make New Friends
  • Work on English
  • Get new skills
  • Live healthier, happier lives
  • Get support from Youth Workers and Peers
  • Get experience to help get jobs or get into post secondary programs
  • Get references for resumes or school applications

Some examples of activities we do are:

  • Ice Skating
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Soccer, volleyball, basketball and other sports in the spring and fall
  • Hip Hop Dance Classes
  • Leadership activities and skill building
  • Healthy living and lifestyle workshops
  • Cooking Classes
  • Self Defense and Martial Arts
  • Swimming
  • Bowling
  • · AND LOTS MORE!!!  

After-School Activities – Global Roots Garden

The Global Roots Garden is an opportunity for Newcomer Youth to learn gardening, cooking and environmental skills.  Youth work with senior newcomers to grow their own gardens and harvest the vegetables too! Participants receive and honorarium. The program runs from May to October.  Registration starts in March.  For more information contact Carolina at cgala@culturelink.ca or 416-588-6288 ext. 240

After-School Activities – Taking Green Roots – Female Identified Youth

A program just for female identified youth! Make new friends, try cool activities and learn about environmental issues. Registration required. For more information contact Carolina at cgala@culturelink.ca or 416-588-6288 ext. 240.

LGBTQ Programming

Queer Arts Network (QAN) is a group for LGBTQ newcomer youth, their friends, and allies! Express yourself through art, poetry, music, the spoken word, or other forms of art/multimedia!

CultureLink’s Newcomer Youth Centre also provides settlement counseling and support for LGBTQ newcomers.  To set up an appointment or find out more, please contact Carolina at cgala@culturelink.ca or 416-588-6288 ext. 240.

NYC Summer Theatre Program

Do you want to improve your public speaking skills? Or are you curious about acting or producing an original play? We can help you achieve these goals and more! Contact us at 416-588-6288, ext. 230 to speak with one of our youth workers.