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 * Established in 1980
 * Non-profit, non-sectarian & non-political organization

**A****ims and Purposes**
 * To protect and promote human rights
 * To create cultural awareness in the community
 * To foster harmonious relations, nurturing respect, and understanding amongst people of all heritages
 * To encourage appreciation and sharing of our diverse cultural values
 * To assist newcomers – immigrants, refugees

**Programs & Services for Newcomers**
 * Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
 * Resettlement and Adaptation Program (RAP)
 * Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP)
 * Host Program
 * Employment
 * Enhanced Language Training (NBELT)
 * MAGMA Access Centre
 * French as a Second Language
 * Senior's program
 * Life skills coordinator/coach
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Translators/Volunteers
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Cultural activities

**Categories of clients served**
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Refugees
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Family class
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Economic category: skilled workers; business immigrants (investors, entrepreneurs, self-employed)
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">MAGMA'﻿s programs for Government-Assisted Refugees
** 1. Resettlement and Adaptation Program (RAP) ** //<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Before arrival // //<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Arrival //
 * Short term (4-6 weeks)
 * MAGMA receives information from Citizenship & Immigration Canada: name, DOB, gender, relationship to Head of Family, country of origin, document number
 * An appointment is booked with the bank
 * Meeting newcomer(s) at the airport
 * Driving them to a temporary accommodation (apartment)

// After arrival //
 * Orientation on premises
 * Shopping: food and incidentals
 * Citizenship & Immigration – Interim Federal Health (IFH) documents, start-up cheque, singing agreements
 * Royal Bank – opening new account, explaining the banking system, PIN, Canadian currency
 * Emergency medical assistance
 * Brief orientation: Canada, NB, Moncton mandatory documents, accommodation

// At this point the family/client has to decide if stays in Moncton or move somewhere else //
 * If they choose to move somewhere else in Canada:
 * Helping newcomer(s) to make contact with relatives/friends
 * Assistance with ticket purchasing
 * Driving them to bus station/train station or airport and help with checking in
 * Orientation on what to do upon arrival to the new destination


 * If the family settles in Moncton
 * Detailed orientation: accommodation, health care system, religion, education, transportation, services available for newcomers, other ethnic groups in the community
 * Search for permanent accommodation
 * Visiting apartment(s); meeting landlord to sign lease, pay deposit and rent
 * Shopping for furniture or picking up donations
 * Shopping for household items: Dollarama, Wal-Mart, Value Village, Rinzlers, Afrikana
 * Connecting: telephone, electricity and cable
 * Moving family into the new apartment, arranging apartment
 * Referral to Benchmark testing
 * Advising immigration of the new address

// A needs assessment is performed: //
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) **
 * **﻿**<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">﻿ Eligibility: until the client becomes a Canadian citizen
 * Health care
 * Family physician, blood test, x-rays, dietician, specialists, dentist, optometrist, Vogue Optical (no Medicare, special coverage-IFH), Public Health regarding vaccination, meeting nutritionist
 * Family issues
 * Language – referral to LINC classes
 * Employment – referral to an employment counselor
 * Education – referral school district, college or university

** Other services offered by MAGMA **
 * Applications for:
 * Permanent Resident card, Social Insurance Number, Medicare, Child Tax Benefits, GST, Income Tax
 * NB Housing, income assistance, day care assistance, prenatal benefits
 * Filling out forms
 * Sponsorship, family reunification, citizenship, travel documents, student loan
 * Counseling
 * Dealing with every day issues: landlord, school, loosing documents, moving
 * Referrals
 * Doctors, dentists, optometrists, Public Health, psychologists, Pregnancy Resource Centre, NBCC, universities, schools or other programs in the community, religious groups/churches
 * Assistance with banking, bill payments and dealing with everyday issues
 * Contact with more than 30 agencies in the community