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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HDC2323 | Last Modified: 16 Jul 2019 | Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 506-454-8292 |
| Fax | 506-450-9033 |
| mcaf@mcaf.nb.ca | |
| Website | www.mcaf.nb.ca |
| Primary Contact | Haruka Kudo, Media & Events Coordinator, Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.; Phone: 506 454 8292; Fax: 506-450-9033; Email: mcaf@mcaf.nb.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Ella Sentse, Community Connections, Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.; Phone: 506 454 8292; Fax: 506-450-9033; Email: community@mcaf.nb.ca |
| Primary Executive | Lisa Bamford De Gante, Executive Director, Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc.; Phone: 506 454 8292; Fax: 506-450-9033; Email: bamford@mcaf.nb.ca |
| Description & Services | |
| Description of service(s) | The Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF), founded in 1974, plays a vital role in establishing communication and fostering understanding within the community at large, settled immigrants and newcomers. MCAF accomplishes this by offering programs and services that meet the following goals: • to encourage and promote the concept of diversity and inclusion; • to provide newcomers to Canada with settlement services, language instruction, employment services and network building within the community; • to create an inclusive and welcoming community. MCAF Newcomer Programs deliver a range of services to facilitate the integration and full participation of newcomers in our community including: • English Second Language Classes, • Settlement Services, • Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS), • Programme de liaison francophone, • Newcomer Computer Learning Centre, • Community Connections, • ESL for Temporary Foreign Workers and Their Spouses, • NB Employment Language Training, • Business English for Newcomers, • Employment Services for newcomers. The MCAF Children and Youth Programming facilitates participation, integration and leadership through the following programs: • Rainbow of Cultures Summer Camp for children age 6-12, • Newcomer Homework Clubs, • Newcomer Youth Group, • Boys’ and Girls’ Group, • Newcomer Children and Youth Music Lessons, • Newcomer Youth Participation in Sports (NYPS), • Youth Speak Up Video WelcoME/Bien Venu. • African Dance Group, Photography and Art Classes In our community, the MCAF organizes and delivers a variety of training, events and programs to celebrate diversity and to promote a welcoming and inclusive community including: • Creating Inclusive Workplaces Training, • Partnership with local organizations to enhance inclusive service delivery, • Cultural Expressions Festival, • Diversity & Inclusion in Schools project The work of the MCAF is enriched and supported by our many volunteers and community partners. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
| Dates Program is Offered | Closed over Christmas and New Year's Holidays. |
| Areas Served | Fredericton - Greater Fredericton area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 99 year(s) |
| Application | Call for application details |
| Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Bengali ; German ; Hebrew ; Hindi ; Japanese ; Korean ; Mandarin ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Serbo-Croatian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services ; MCAF staff speak the following languages: Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Dzongkha, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Kono, Korean, Kreol, Lingala, Luo, Maya Achi, Maya Quiche, Nepali, Pathwa Mendi, Pegeon, Persian/Farsi, Sharshap, Spanish, Swahili, Tami, Wollof |
| Fees | None |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | Fredericton |
| Address & Map | |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; ***Note that accessibility is self-reported. Please contact the organization before arrival*** |
| Other Details | |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Print Material | www.mcaf.nb.ca |
| Designated Day/Week/Month/ Events | Cultural Expressions Festival - to celebrate Multiculturalism Day in June Canada Day celebration - July 1st |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Newcomer Accompaniment Programs ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Immigrant/Refugee Support Groups ; Immigrant/Refugee Support Groups ~ Youth |
