WHAT WE DO

Vision: 

To make East Central Saskatchewan a growing, prosperous and inclusive community for all residents. 

Mission: 

The East Central Saskatchewan Immigration Partnership will educate, collaborate and partner for the integration and retention of new immigrants in East Central Saskatchewan. 

Objectives: 

The ECSIP aims to:

• Develop and engage a multi-sector Council and diverse Immigrant Advisory Table (IAT) to support the community's settlement and integration priorities
• Engage traditional and non-traditional partners in the inclusion of newcomers
• Strengthen the local capacity to integrate newcomers
• Increase knowledge about newcomer needs, strengths and local strategies for support 
• Promote welcoming attitudes and increase the full participation of newcomers in the communities of East Central Saskatchewan 
• Promote and implement the ‘19 characteristics of a welcoming community’.

The main priorities of the ECSIP are to:  

• Identify and eliminate gaps in programs and services for newcomers and immigrants; 
• Consolidate community resources and coordinate the delivery of services and programs for newcomers;  
• Provide employment-related supports through information sharing to help address current labour shortages;
• Develop and implement a comprehensive and community-based strategic action plan to guide attraction, settlement and integration of immigrants and newcomers to East Central Saskatchewan;  
• Increase the community’s readiness for newcomers by promoting awareness about the benefits of diversity and providing opportunities for locals and newcomers to learn about and share with each other. 

Partnership Structure

The East Central Saskatchewan Immigrations Partnership includes: 

ECSIP Advisory Council:

The East Central Saskatchewan Immigration Partnership (ECSIP) is guided by a multi-sector Partnership Advisory Council and is comprised of key community stakeholders. The Partnership Advisory Council guides and oversees the implementation of each multi-year Settlement Strategy and Action Plan.    

The East Central Saskatchewan Immigration Partnership Advisory Council's representation includes: all levels of government, settlement agencies, recreation services, safety sector, school boards, language providers, food security, employment, religious institutions, educational institutions, and an Indigenous organization.

Immigrant Advisory Table: 

The Immigrant Advisory Table (IAT) is a diverse and inclusive volunteer table with members representing a diversity of backgrounds, ages, cultures, languages, genders, education and varying stages of settlement. 

The diverse Immigrant Advisory Table informs the work to the Partnership Advisory Council through their lived experience, knowledge and connections to the newcomer community.