Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN) is a community agency that seeks to assist immigrants and refugees coming to the Edmonton area to achieve full participation in the community and contribute their experiences and skills to enrich the lives of all Canadians. We envision a future where many citizens walk with newcomers to bridge their transition into the community. To achieve this vision, EMCN serves as a key catalyst and leading collaborator in positively shaping the attitudes, behaviours, and practices of organizations and individuals in order to value the diversity that newcomers bring to the community. Our work is founded on the core values of social justice, diversity, compassion and responsibility.