Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS)

Delivers free programs and activities to help immigrants, new Canadians, permanent residents, refugees, temporary foreign workers and visitors, visible minorities, and first generation Canadians and their families become full and equal members of Canadian society; services are sensitive to the needs of the culturally diverse community. Provides diversity education and information on immigration, settlement and integration, racism, and multicultural issues. Childminding is available to eligible clients; pre-registration is required. Also offers fee-for-service interpretation and translation services to individuals and organizations. Serves Kamloops and surrounding communities of Ashcroft, Barriere, Chase, Clearwater, and Merritt. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.