About Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services

Thompson Newcomer Settlement Services is a program delivered by Community Futures North Central Development which provides services to Permanent Residents and Refugees. We work in partnership with the community through advisory committee to help the transition encountered by newcomers entering into new culture and community so they may meaningfully contribute to the quality of life enjoyed here.  

The City of Thompson, "Hub of the North" is the regional trade and service centre of Northern Manitoba. The city is located 739 kilometres north of the provincial capital of Winnipeg. Thompson is a modern, progressive, northern community offering infrastructure, employment opportunities, business opportunities, a peaceful and welcoming location for newcomers.
 

Thompson’s population is 13,123 residents. An additional 30,000 plus people live near Thompson. As such, it has all of the services and amenities expected in a larger urban centre. Thompson is located in the beautiful Canadian forest, amongst numerous clean lakes and rivers. This type of location offers residents a unique wilderness experience.

Thompson is a culturally diverse community of opportunity, safety and presenting a better life. The hard work of previous immigrants helped contribute to the greatness of Thompson and Canada. Continuing to this day,immigrants along side with Canadian born persons help move Thompson forward. Newcomer Settlement Services emphasizes democracy, equality and mutual respect. These building blocks help ensure Canada remains a place of opportunity, safety and offer a great quality of life for everyone.