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Initiatives Newcomer Emergency Preparedness in Wood Buffalo: Reflections on the 2024 Wildfire Evacuation Outlines strengths and barriers experienced by services providers and newcomers during the 2024 evacuation. The document offers shared actions for a more coordinated and inclusive approach in preparation for future emergencies. Wood Buffalo Wildfire 2016: Newcomers Emergency Readiness & Response Lessons learned following one of Alberta's largest wildfire evacuations.

ACFA Régionale de Wood Buffalo https://woodbuffalo.acfa.ab.ca/ Autism Society of RMWB https://autismrmwb.org/ Fort McMurray Vehicle Licensing & Registry www.fmvl.ca FRAP https://www.frap.ca/ Fuse Social fusesocial.ca Immigration Potential www.immigrationpotentials.ca Multicultural Association www.mcawb.org Royal Canadian Mountain Police www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca Salvation Army Thrift Store salvationarmy.ca Service Canada www.servicecanada.gc.ca Timberlea Licensing and Registry fmvl.ca Transit https://www.rmwb.ca/en/transit/transit.aspx Waypoints: (OUTREACH Programs) www.waypointswb.ca Welcome Center www.newcomers-ymm.ca Wood Buffalo Food Bank https://woodbuffalofoodbank.com/ Wood Buffalo Housing wbhousing.ca Wood Buffalo Regional Library wbrl.ca

Seniors General9 Alzheimer Society of Canada Website(https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en) Location: 1 C. A. Knight Way, Ft. McMurray, Alberta T9H 5C5 Contact: (780) 714-6172; 1 (866) 950-5465 Email: ssmith-gagne@alzheimer.ab.ca Canadian Mental Health Association Website(https://woodbuffalo.cmha.ca/) Location: 111-8530 Manning Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0B7 Contact: (780) 743-1053 Email: operations@woodbuffalo.cmha.ab.ca Legion Manor & Araubasca House Independent living only Location: 10203 Main Street, Fort McMurray, AB Contact: (587) 601 1676 Email: ingrid@wbhousing.ca Rotary House Seniors Lodge Location: 10116 Fraser Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5E9 Contact: (780) 791-1160 St. Aidan's Society Website(https://staidanssociety.ca/) Location: West Entrance Redpoll Centre @ Shell Place1 C.A. Knight Way, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5N5 Contact: (780) 743-4370 Email: info@staidanssociety.ca Willow Square Continuing Care Centre Website(https://albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?serviceAtFacilityID=1130201) Location: 6 Hospital StreetFort McMurray, AlbertaT9H 5E4 Contact: 587-536-2400 Wood Buffalo Primary Care Network Telegeriatrics Assessments(http://wbpcn.ca/Programs/Pages/telegeriatricassessments.aspx) Location: 301-108 Riverstone Ridge, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1S6 Contact: (780) 714-2193 Email: info@wbpcn.ca Wood Buffalo Regional Library Website(https://www.wbrl.ca/programs-resources/adults) Location: 1 C.A. Knight Way MacDonald Island Park Lower Level, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5C5 Contact: (780) 743-7800

PURPOSE Facilitate an awareness of existing community services and improve referral processes Identify gaps, needs, and duplications in newcomer services, skills & employment Support & implement projects and initiatives to address those gaps where possible Provide consultation to government, businesses and organisations on matters relating to newcomers. VISION An inclusive and welcoming community, where people contribute and thrive, feel empowered and are equipped for success. MISSION A collaborative team working to provide better services on behalf of newcomers to the region, through knowledge sharing and targeted initiatives. STRATEGIC PARTNERS Newcomers Interagency Network A network of organizations and employers in Wood Buffalo working together to enhance the lives of newcomers to our community. NIN Steering Committee A committee that guides the direction of the NIN through strategic planning, based on feedback from membership, working groups, the IAT, and research. Immigrant Advisory Table The Immigrant Advisory Table is a committee of community members who were born outside of Canada that represent a diversity of Wood Buffalo Region and work together strategically. NIN Initiatives The NIN support projects and initiatives to better meet the needs of newcomers to the region.

Employment Accès Emploi Website(https://accesemploi.net/) Remote Services Location: 202-8627 91 St., Edmonton, AB T6C 3N1 Contact: (780) 490-6975; Toll-Free: 1 (866) 490-6999 Email: info@accesemploi.net Alberta Works Fort McMurray Alberta Support Centre Website(https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx) Location: Main Floor Provincial Building, 9915 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta Contact: (780) 743-7428; TTY: 1-800-232-7215 Email: css.albertaworks@gov.ab.ca Business Link Website(https://businesslink.ca/) Location: 500-10150-100 Street NW Edmonton, AB, T5J 0P6 Contact: Edmonton: (780) 422-7722; Toll-Free: 1(800) 272-9675 TTY (for the deaf or hard of hearing): 1-800-457-8466 Career Leap Website(http://www.careerleap.ca/) Location: 249-8015 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H7 Contact: 1(877) 577-5327 Email: info.fortmcmurray@careerleap.ca YMCA of Northern Alberta Employment Link(https://northernalberta.ymca.ca/YMCA-Services/Housing-And-Employment-Services/Employment-Services/Employment-Link) Location: 200-9401 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray Contact: (780) 370-2529; (780) 791-1115 Email: elink@ymcanab.ca Foreign Worker Program (https://northernalberta.ymca.ca/YMCA-Services/Housing-And-Employment-Services/Immigrant-Services/Foreign-Worker-Program) Location: 200-9401 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray Contact: (587) 215-9350 Cell: (780) 715-5945 Email: fwp@ymcanab.ca

LIP Research Report 2022 wood buffalo region This report provides the most recent assessment to the needs and gaps of newcomers in the Wood Buffalo Region. Read Report

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Services with Bus Passes The following services have access to bus passes in the community. There is NO GUARANTEE that they will have some on hand, as they are usually handed out on first-come-first-served basis. AISH Assertive Outreach Services Boys and Girls Club Blue Herron - Alberta Brain Injury Blue Herron - CCAP Program Captain's House Center of Hope - Community Outreach Centre D'Accueil et D'etablissement; CHOICES; Girls Inc. HIV North; Marshall House McMan Youth and Family Services Nistawoyou Friendship Centre Assoc. NEAFAN Newcomer's Welcome Centre Pastew Place Rehoboth Alliance Salvation Army - Family Services Some Other Solutions - Youth Program; Stepping Stones STHT Unity House WB Food Bank WB Multicultural Association Wood Buffalo Wellness Society Outreach WJS Canada YMCA Immigrant Services.

Education General5 Fort McMurray Catholic Board Of Education Website(https://fmcschools.ca/) Location: 9809 Main St, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1T7 Contact: (780) 799-5700 Fort McMurray Public School District Website(https://www.fmpsdschools.ca/) Location: 231 Hardin St, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2G2 Contact: (780) 799-7900 Email: info@fmpsd.ab.ca Keyano College Website(https://www.keyano.ca/en/index.aspx) Location: 8115 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H7 Contact: (780) 791-4800; Toll-Free: 1(800) 251-1408 Community Adult Learning Program(https://www.keyano.ca/en/programs-and-courses/community-adult-learning-program.aspx?_mid_=11862) Continuing Education(https://www.keyano.ca/en/programs-and-courses/continuing_landing.aspx) International Students(https://www.keyano.ca/en/student-services/international-students.aspx) Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program(https://www.keyano.ca/en/programs-and-courses/language-instruction-for-newcomers-to-canada-linc.aspx)

Housing / Shelter General2 The Salvation Army Community Service Center Emergency Shelter & Housing Supports Location: 9919 Mcdonald Avenue, Fort McMurray AB T9H 1S7 Contact: (780) 743-4135 Waypoints Unity House Emergency Women’s Shelter(https://www.waypointswb.ca/our-services/unity-house-emergency-shelter/?_ga=2.66608359.837286798.1628180659-1253426612.1628180659) Contact: (780) 743-4691 Option 3 Main Administration Location: Treaty 8, 100-130 Prospect Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2Z5 Contact: (780) 743-4691 Option 1 Wood Buffalo Housing Website(https://wbhousing.ca/) Location: Suite 9011, 9915 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4 Contact: 780-799-4050 | Toll-Free: 1-888-799-4050 Email: info@wbhousing.ca

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