RIAC Inc.

We assist newcomers. We don’t try to integrate them, but rather give them the tools they need to participate in the community to the best of their ability.

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

Farewell RIAC, you will be missed, I will miss you - https://t.co/gpCKLGJqyH

[WUSC-MUN @WUSCMUN]

WUSC-MUN is advocating for the SRP which provides young refugees the opportunity to study in safe and supportive environments in Canada.

For $2 p/semester, we can annually sponsor 1 refugee

Referendum for undergrads to vote YES on Nov. 5 & 6.

Phone reminders work too! :)

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

Now you can order your own Imaginary Friend from Creative Sewing Atelier at Lee York Kids! They are located at 207A Kenmount Road, and it's a cool space where children can play and have fun! 😊 #riac #imaginaryfriend #newfoundland

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

A big thank you to @DeloitteCanada for coming in last Friday with tips, tricks and pizza! 😊 It was extremely helpful to have your support. #RIAC #impactthatmatters #yyt

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

On Wednesday, Oct 30th, come on in to chat with the professionals! The @stjohnsbot will be here to give you advice on networking and their resources! Register : https://t.co/PXLOYQ9ZHG Contact Bobbi Vasher at [email protected] or 709-754-4122. #yyt

[Metro Business Opportunities @mbobusiness]

@riac_ca new Social Enterprise Initiative will empower newcomers to start their own business. Very exciting, can't wait to hear more about their Zone Zero project.

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

@mbobusiness Thank you for coming and support us!

[CBDC NL @CBDCNL]

Looking forward to supporting @riac_ca new micro entrepreneurship participants benefiting from Zone Zero program

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

@StJohnsLIP @NLPubLibraries Thank you so much!

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

Tomorrow, from 1 to 2 pm, @TechKnowTutors will help you with the basics of creating and using an email account for personal and professional life. It`s free!! Come on down and join us! #yyt #techknowtutors

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

Well Said! Employment Workshop will be a three-day workshop to get you ready to score the job of your dreams! This workshop is for Intermediate level students and runs on October 28th, 29th, and 30th from 1pm to 2 pm. Register here: https://t.co/PXLOYQ9ZHG #yyt #wellsaidenglish

[Carolyn Stokes @CStokescbc]

These people are part of something called a ‘human library’ and their lives are like open books. This event is kind of like speed dating, but you sit down with newcomers to NL and ask them anything you like! It’s organized by the Refugee and Immigrant Advisory Council.

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

@DixitPrajwala @NickWhalenMP @JackHarrisNDP @hawthornandrewj @CathyBennettNL @porterthereport @ABM_Editor @SarahSmellie @SeamusORegan @theJagmeetSingh @powerstim Amazing!! Congratulation again! 👏👏

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

It`s today! Our Human Library at @rocketbakeryNL #riac #yyt

[St. John's Morning Show @sjmorningshow]

Meet some human library books....

Alaa Alhowaide, Juan Pablo Rudolph and Kyleigh Mercer are here to educate us about @riac_ca 's Human Library Project

@KrissyHolmes @rocketbakeryNL @CBCNL

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

Santiago Guzmán is a theatre and filmmaker originally from Mexico City, now based in St. John's, NL. He moved to Corner Brook, NL, in 2015 to pursue a BFA in Theatre from Memorial University, Grenfell Campus. Come meet Santiago at @rocketbakeryNL this Thursday at 4pm! #riac #yyt

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

Meet our Books.
Orathai Chongmee is the owner and cook of a local Thai food business called Yes,Thai! Kitchen. She is from Bangkok, Thailand. Learn more about the culture of Thailand and the challenges of starting a business at RIAC's Human Library this Thursday #HumanLibrary

[ACIC-CACI @ACIC]

Panel 2: Successful Relationships and Collaboration

Born in Bogota, Colombia, Jose has always been a resilient worker. After he and his family came to Canada, Jose became the executive director at the Refugee and Immigrant Advisory Council @riac_ca in St. John's

#ACICsymposium

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to listeners. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. Come by @rocketbakeryNL on October 10th from 4-6pm to meet 5 guests we will call our "human books".🌎📚#riac #yyt

[RIAC Inc. @riac_ca]

We`ll have another event in partnership with Techknowtutors this upcoming Friday! Join us for a FREE session on how to create a more positive digital world. We will show you how to:
- Keep Yourself Safe Online
- Interact With Others
- Deal With Cyber bullying
- and much more!

[CFS-NL @CFSNL]

So amazing to see so many at our Community Fair, thank you to all the groups who came @SJSOWC @sexworkoutreach @IndependentNL @NLhumanrights @riac_ca @NLSexualHealth @SJCNL709