Welcome!
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) is a settlement agency helping new immigrants as they find their new home in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
We offer personalized support for individuals and families, including help with essential services, job searching, school enrollment, and language training. Our programs also foster inclusion through community connections, youth support, and cultural engagement.
New immigrants in PEI
Not registered with IRSA yet...
New to PEI? We can help you get settled, find work, and feel at home in your community.
Registered IRSA clients
If you are already registered with IRSA, browse our website to find out more about our services or talk to your settlement worker.
Interested established Islanders
As an established Islander, you can help make Prince Edward Island a welcoming community for new immigrants. There are many ways to get involved — volunteer or otherwise engage in advocating and providing support for new immigrants in the community, school, or workplace.
Things to Know
- Get Involved: Opportunity to Serve on IRSA Board of Directors
- May 27 2025
- We are looking for expressions of interest
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI is seeking expressions of interest from people who would like to serve on the Board of Directors. - DiverseCity Festival is back! Now in 7 locations across PEI
- May 15 2025
- DiverseCity Festival Returns to Celebrate Culture & Community
The DiverseCity Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2025, with celebrations planned across seven communities throughout Prince Edward Island. Kicking off in Charlottetown on June 22, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Island through music, food, art, and community engagement. - Scam alert!
- Feb 24 2025
- Warning: Scammers posing as IRSA to deceive immigrants
We want to alert all immigrants and individuals seeking to come to Canada about a potentially growing scam. Fraudsters are impersonating IRSA to trick people into sending money. They falsely claim that payment is required to expedite immigration processes. - IRSA Announces New Executive Director
- Feb 04 2025
- Dean Constable to join the Association
The Board of Directors of the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director. President Tina Saksida has announced the hiring of Dean Constable.
Things to Do
- Job Search Workshop - Summerside
- This session will cover best practices for finding job opportunities and help clarify common misconceptions around how and where to look for work.
- Are you currently looking for work or planning to start soon? Join us for a practical, in-person workshop in Summerside, focused on building the skills and confidence needed to navigate the job search process.
- The Bee Workshop ft River Clyde Pageant
- River Clyde Arts is excited to welcome back The Bee Workshop 2025 – a vibrant gathering space where storytelling and hands-on creativity come together.
- Much like a quilting bee, this series of weekly workshops invites participants to share stories, connect with others, and collaborate on fun, accessible art projects that will help bring this year’s River Clyde Pageant to life.
- Immigrant Mother's Circle
- In partnership with BIPOC USHR
- A four-week series focused on connection, wellness, and community for immigrant mothers and their babies. This is a welcoming space where you can share experiences, meet other moms, and enjoy meaningful time with your child.