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
- PIP News: Helping Newcomers Feel Welcome in PEI
- Aug 01 2025
- Find out what we've been up to in the first quarter this year
We're excited to share highlights from the past three months, showcasing the PIP team's efforts, partnerships, and collaborations—all supporting building a stronger, more inclusive community. - 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.
Things to Do
- Cavendish Guided Tour and A'Tuken
- Monday, August 25, 2025
- We partnered with Parks Canada to offer this interactive information session/guided walk. The tour will last an hour and will end at the Cavendish Campground, where you can stay and enjoy A’tuken, the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors show.
- Volunteer Info Session - Summerside
- Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
- Find out how you can get involved and support newcomers in our community. This session will share details about current volunteer opportunities and how you can help.
- Jump, Throw, Wheel Session for Kids Ages 8–13
- Sunday, August 17, 2025
- We’re hosting a Jump, Throw, Wheel session for kids ages 8 to 13 in Summerside, and we’d love to see your child there.