Your new beginning starts here

Welcome to your new community.

ACCONA welcomes, guides and supports newcomers—especially women and families—through their first steps in Canada.

✓ Bilingual services✓ Human approach✓ Personalized support
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A community by your sideListen • Guide • Connect

Support that considers every dimension of your journey.

4 areas of support
2 service languages
1 caring community
Community discussion
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ACCONAWelcome • Connection • Independence
Who we are

More than a welcome service, a place to belong.

ACCONA creates a safe space to understand, move forward and build lasting connections.

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Every person deserves respect, a listening ear and support adapted to their reality.

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Our purpose

Welcome today so everyone can thrive tomorrow.

A holistic vision that protects identity, builds independence and strengthens connection.

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Our vision

Welcome to your new community

A Canada where newcomers, women and families feel welcomed, valued and connected.

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Our mission

Grow and thrive together

Practical employment, leadership and psychosocial support in a safe environment.

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Our ambition

Celebrate diversity, build connections

Bridges between Francophone and Anglophone communities where identity is a strength.

Our commitment to you

Accessible, responsive services for every woman and family.

InclusionRespectCollaborationEmpowermentEquity
Our programs

Practical support at every stage of your integration.

Complementary services designed for newcomers, women and families.

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Information and guidance

Welcome & Orientation

Bilingual information sessions to understand rights, services and essential administrative steps.

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Skills and independence

Employment Support

CV preparation, interview practice, leadership and entrepreneurship training that support economic independence.

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Listening and well-being

Psychosocial Support

Individual counselling, peer groups and family activities to navigate the emotional and social challenges of immigration.

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Connection and belonging

Community Integration

Mentorship, intercultural events and local partnerships that connect newcomers with people and opportunities.

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Our approach

You do not have to find every answer alone.

We move forward with you, at your pace.

Start my journey ↗
  1. 01

    We listen

    A first conversation about your situation and strengths.

  2. 02

    We shape a pathway

    Resources selected around your needs.

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    We stay connected

    Support that strengthens independence and belonging.

Community calendar

Upcoming activities.

Provisional dates, times and locations.

Children at ACCONA activity
29AUG.
2026

Back to school • Families

Educational resource distribution for newcomer children

A community day to help children start school with confidence.

◷ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.⌖ ACCONA Community CentreFR / EN
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Information session

Parents • Information

05 SEPT. 2026

Understanding the Canadian education system

Practical training for newcomer parents.

◷ 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.FR / EN
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Organizing an activity with ACCONA?Contact us to add it to the calendar.
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Past events

Community in action.

Past activities will be organized by year, theme and audience.

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Welcome

Connect from the first days

Community group
Community

Share experiences

Demonstration content — figures to validate
Our impact

Human progress visible in everyday life.

350+people supported
24workshops
18partners
92%satisfied participants
Testimonials

What our community might share.

Provisional text and identities.

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ACCONA helped me understand available services and feel less alone.

Aïcha M.Newcomer • Fictional profile
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The workshop gave me practical guidance for supporting my children.

Patrick N.Parent • Fictional profile
Act with us

Every contribution can open a new possibility.

Give time, share your network or support our programs.

With support from

Committed partners.

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Ready for the next step?

Our team is here to listen and guide you.