About NSIIP
The North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP) brings together organizations, institutions, and community members to help make the North Shore a more welcoming and inclusive place for newcomers. A project of Impact North Shore, NSIIP is part of a national network of Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) found in communities across Canada.
NSIIP members include schools, libraries, municipalities, employers, health and social service providers, community organizations, and others who work with newcomers in different ways. By working together, members build connections, share knowledge, and strengthen collaboration across sectors. Through research, planning, and collective action, we respond to emerging needs of newcomers, improve coordination of services, and support newcomers in building successful lives on the North Shore.
Our Vision & Mission
We envision an inclusive, anti-racist North Shore in which everyone has opportunities to thrive, contribute and belong.
We work collaboratively with organizations, businesses and community members to enable the successful integration and participation of all newcomers and im/migrants in North Shore communities.
Our Values
Collaboration
We work together in a respectful, inclusive manner that builds on best practices and innovation while being accountable to the community.
Responsiveness
We strive to be flexible in our actions and responsive to the emerging needs and aspirations of newcomers and im/migrants in local communities.
Impact
We are dedicated to achieving change at community- and systems-levels that has a meaningful impact on the lives of newcomers and im/migrants.
Equity
We commit to applying intersectional, anti-racist lenses in our work and to creating space for diverse wisdoms by centering newcomer and im/migrant voices.
News & Updates
Explore recent stories and news from the North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership.
Read Now
Strategic Plan 2023 – 2028
In 2023, NSIIP developed a Strategic Plan to focus on reducing systemic barriers to immigrant integration at local and regional levels. Its development was informed by extensive research and consultations with service providers, immigrants (including our Immigrant Advisory Council), community leaders, employers, and North Shore residents.
Health and Wellbeing
- GOAL: Im/migrants access a wide range of coordinated, culturally relevant services on the North Shore that support their health and well-being as individuals and families.
Social Belonging
- GOAL: Newcomers and long-time residents build meaningful relationships that foster a sense of belonging in safe, connected North Shore communities.
Economic Inclusion
- GOAL: Im/migrants are economically integrated in the community and their skills, knowledge, and expertise are recognized as integral to building a vibrant North Shore economy.
Civic Engagement
- GOAL: Im/migrants are actively engaged in civic life and guide the growth and development of equitable North Shore communities.
NSIIP Member Organizations
35+ members representing a wide variety of community organizations and services contribute to NSIIP’s goals.
Learn MoreImmigrant Advisory Council
NSIIP’s work is supported by immigrant advisors who live and/or work on the North Shore.
Learn MoreResources & Toolkits
NSIIP both creates and curates resources to support community stakeholders working in settlement, integration, diversity, and inclusion
Learn More