Saint John Newcomers Centre

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Saint John Newcomers Centre A one-stop-shop for all newcomers to Saint John, helping to settle down and integrate into the local

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

In order to create a positive and engaging environment for our Facebook community, The Saint John Newcomers Centre encourages user engagement, discussion, and/or promotion of events, programs or services on our page and/or group(s) from outside parties and welcomes individuals, community organizations and businesses to join our online conversations. To help make this a supportive and safe community we will moderate all comments while focusing on our community guidelines. We reserve the right to mute or delete any content that does not meet these standards. Spam, scams, fear-mongering, misinformation, hate, racism, xenophobic, sexist, homophobic and unverified data or information regarding newcomers and the settlement sector in Saint John or Canada will not be tolerated. When engaging with us on any of our social media sites please keep the following in mind:

- Be Respectful. We welcome discussion and debate; however, verbal and social bullying is not tolerated. Comments containing obscenities, personal insults, racial slurs, inappropriate sexual references, fear-mongering, directed attacks or another disparaging (belittling) language will be removed.

- Build a positive space and engage in helpful discussions.

- Have fun, this is a space to connect newcomers and locals with the goal of assisting in the full integration of newcomers in our community.
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RÈGLES DE LA COMMUNAUTÉ

Afin de créer un environnement positif et engageant pour notre communauté Facebook, le Centre des nouveaux arrivants de Saint-Jean encourage l'engagement des utilisateurs, la discussion et/ou la promotion d'événements, de programmes ou de services sur notre page Facebook et/ou des groupes de tiers et invite les particuliers, les organisations communautaires et les entreprises à se joindre à nos conversations en ligne. Pour aider à faire de cette communauté une communauté solidaire et sûre, nous modérerons tous les commentaires tout en nous concentrant sur les règles de notre communauté. Nous nous réservons le droit de désactiver ou de supprimer tout contenu qui ne répond pas à ces normes. Le spam, les escroqueries, la peur, la désinformation, la haine, le racisme, les données ou informations xénophobes, sexistes, homophobes et non vérifiées concernant les nouveaux arrivants et le secteur de l'établissement à Saint John ou au Canada ne seront pas tolérés. Lorsque vous interagissez avec nous sur l'un de nos sites de médias sociaux, veuillez garder à l'esprit les points suivants:

- Soyez respectueux. Nous nous félicitons des discussions et des débats; cependant, l'intimidation verbale et sociale n'est pas tolérée. Les commentaires contenant des obscénités, des insultes personnelles, des insultes raciales, des références se*****es ou inappropriées, des propos alarmistes, des attaques dirigées ou tout autre langage dénigrant seront supprimés.

- Créez un espace positif et engagez-vous dans des discussions utiles.

- Amusez-vous bien! Ceci est un espace pour connecter les nouveaux arrivants et les locaux dans le but d'aider à l'intégration complète des nouveaux arrivants dans notre communauté.

Our team enjoyed visiting Harbour View High School’s newcomer and English as an Additional Language (EAL) students. We s...
10/28/2026

Our team enjoyed visiting Harbour View High School’s newcomer and English as an Additional Language (EAL) students. We shared SJNC programs, volunteer opportunities, employment supports, and ways to get involved in the community. 🤝

The students brought great questions and an eagerness to explore their futures! 💡

Thank you to Harbour View High School for the warm welcome. We look forward to working together to help newcomer youth build skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging in Saint John. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to CIBC for your continued support of the Saint John Newcomers Centre and for sponsoring Internati...
10/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to CIBC for your continued support of the Saint John Newcomers Centre and for sponsoring International Culturefest in the Valley! 🌎🎉

Your support helps us bring people together, celebrate different cultures, and build a welcoming community where everyone feels they belong. 🤝

We are grateful to have CIBC alongside us as we create opportunities for neighbours to connect and share their traditions.

In photo (L-R): Abass Razi, Mark Kirkpatrick, Cecilia Que, Tavia Han.

🎃 Let’s turn pumpkins into something delicious!Join our Pumpkin Cooking Class at the Saint John Newcomers Centre! In thi...
10/28/2026

🎃 Let’s turn pumpkins into something delicious!

Join our Pumpkin Cooking Class at the Saint John Newcomers Centre! In this fun, hands-on session, we’ll make homemade pumpkin soup together.

🥣 Learn how to make a comforting pumpkin soup
👩‍🍳 Share your cooking tips and experiences
🤝 Meet others and enjoy time with your community

📅 November 6
🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Saint John Newcomers Centre
75 Prince William Street, Suite 100, Saint John, NB

Bring your love of food and get ready to cook, connect, and learn! 🧡

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/CookingClass_Nov6

🏠 Renting, buying, or exploring your housing options in Saint John? Start here!Join us at the Saint John Housing Expo to...
10/28/2026

🏠 Renting, buying, or exploring your housing options in Saint John? Start here!

Join us at the Saint John Housing Expo to connect with experts, ask questions, and learn about housing services in our community.

Explore hands-on learning opportunities and visit the Community Partner Zone to learn about:

🏦 Finance and banking
🔑 Rentals and availability
🏡 Buying a home and real estate
⚖️ Legal advice
🛠️ Construction and more

Meet experts from the Government of New Brunswick, legal services, real estate, banking, and construction—all in one place!

📅 November 14, 2026
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 1 Market Square, Saint John
Register today! 👉 https://bit.ly/2026-SJNCHousing-Expo

📧 For more information: [email protected]

Bring your questions, explore your options, and make useful connections. Mark your calendar and join us! 🤝

10/27/2026

📢 EVENT UPDATE – Xerox Presentation Rescheduled

Due to a tight preparation timeline, tomorrow’s Xerox presentation at the Saint John Newcomers Centre will be rescheduled to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.

We look forward to highlighting Xerox’s longstanding commitment to inclusion and belonging, and creating employment opportunities for people to share their skills and talents.

💛 We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Follow Civic Tech Saint John for the new date, event updates, and more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.

We look forward to seeing you soon! Thank you.

🤝 Ready to make new connections—and keep them growing?Join us for How to Build and Maintain Your Network, part of our Sk...
10/27/2026

🤝 Ready to make new connections—and keep them growing?

Join us for How to Build and Maintain Your Network, part of our Skills for Canadian Workplace program!

Explore how to build professional connections and stay in touch with the people you meet. Facilitator Michael Sadavoy will lead this in-person workshop.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Saint John Newcomers Centre, 75 William Street
👥 In person only
🎤 Facilitator: Michael Sadavoy

Take the next step toward building your professional network. Register today! 💼
👉 https://bit.ly/Networking_Nov5

The Saint John Newcomers Centre was honoured to attend WE BELONG HERE, an inspiring community event dedicated to confron...
10/26/2026

The Saint John Newcomers Centre was honoured to attend WE BELONG HERE, an inspiring community event dedicated to confronting racism and fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging.
A huge thank you to Shamim Nahid for organizing this impactful event and bringing people together to drive real conversation, build stronger bonds, and champion a welcoming community

Last Saturday, we had a wonderful time at KIDS TOWN HALLOWEEN – The Night Halloween Disappeared at Kent Theatre in Saint...
10/26/2026

Last Saturday, we had a wonderful time at KIDS TOWN HALLOWEEN – The Night Halloween Disappeared at Kent Theatre in Saint John! 🎭✨
At SJNC, we were so happy to be part of this amazing family event and to bring a little extra creativity and fun to the celebration with our pumpkin coloring activity! 🎨🎃 It was wonderful to see the children express their creativity, enjoy the activities, and share in the Halloween spirit.
A big thank-you to ART LAB DCI for organizing this fantastic event and bringing families together for an afternoon filled with laughter, imagination, and fun! 🧡
We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect with our community and create memorable experiences for children and families. 🍂
Here are some of our favorite moments from the day! 📸👻

😊 Grand Bay-Westfield, let’s laugh, connect, and build new friendships!The Future Engage Seniors Program is growing! Joi...
10/26/2026

😊 Grand Bay-Westfield, let’s laugh, connect, and build new friendships!

The Future Engage Seniors Program is growing! Join us as we open our new location at Grand Bay-Westfield Town Hall with our first session: Laughter for Wellness with Janet Shore.

Janet will guide us through simple laughter exercises and fun activities designed to encourage relaxation, connection, and positive energy. No experience is needed—just bring your smile! 💙

📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Grand Bay-Westfield Town Hall
609 River Valley Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield, NB
👥 In person—everyone is welcome!
☕ Refreshments provided

Future Engage Seniors brings seniors, newcomers, and neighbours together through social activities, cultural sharing, and learning opportunities. After the opening, join us every Tuesday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM to stay active, meet people, and share new experiences.

📧 Registration is required. Email Hiba at [email protected] to save your spot.

Come for the laughter, stay for the connections—register today! 🤝

Address

75 Prince William Street , Suite 100
Saint John, NB
E2L2B2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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