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Membership

Member Benefits

Empowering agencies to support newcomers.

As an AAISA member, you gain access to a wealth of resources and opportunities designed to support your agency and enhance your professional growth.

Engage on Research, Policy & Collaborative Initiatives

  • Participate in members-only focus groups, agency interviews, and provincial teleconferences for the Alberta Settlement & Integration Program (ASIP).
  • Secure a seat on AAISA's Provincial Engagement Initiative (PEI) committees and working groups.
  • Access sector-specific research bulletins, reports, and policy briefs through AAISA's Research Library.
  • Be represented in advocacy work at municipal, provincial, and national levels, including the National Settlement Council (NSC).
  • Run for AAISA's Board of Directors and committees.

Connect with the Sector

  • Advertise your agency's events, programs, and achievements through AAISA's website and social media channels.
  • Receive AAISA's monthly newsletter, which includes sector news, opportunities, and events.

Professional Development

  • Enjoy free or discounted registration for AAISA workshops, courses, and conferences (members always have first priority).
  • Register for AAISA's Settlement Practitioner Certification for free.
  • Receive a 20% discount on all First-Aid training courses through LifeSavers Canada.
Membership types: The official AAISA website lists Membership Types as under construction. Contact communications@aaisa.ca for current membership categories and fees.

Member success story

Care for Newcomers

Since becoming an AAISA member, Care for Newcomers has leveraged AAISA's resources and networking opportunities to enhance their programs and services. Through participation in focus groups and access to research bulletins, they have been able to stay ahead of sector trends and advocate effectively for their clients.

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Submit it to communications@aaisa.ca!

Member testimonials

Why agencies join AAISA

We receive emails with information, resources, and professional development opportunities which is very useful.

— Anonymous, 2017 Alberta Settlement & Integration Sector Survey

AAISA's current role of bringing settlement agencies together is commendable in terms of collaboration and best practices.

— Anonymous, 2017 Alberta Settlement & Integration Sector Survey

AAISA has come a long way in the past couple of years to make connections and establish networking/info sharing events.

— Anonymous, 2018 Alberta Settlement & Integration Sector Survey

Better serve newcomers by joining our community.

Take your organization to the next level with AAISA's member-only opportunities and benefits.

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Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of respect and truth, AAISA acknowledges the land on which we do our work. We acknowledge the remarkable endurance, strength and resiliency of the traditional stewards of these lands. AAISA serves diverse people across of the Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 regions and all 21 Districts of the Métis Nation of Alberta. AAISA honours these relationships and the historical and ongoing stewardship of these lands by Indigenous Peoples in all our endeavours across the province.

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