About
SIARI has more than 40 years of history. The daily priority of the entire team is to promote the complete autonomy of immigrants.
years of expertise
SIARI is
One mission
Support and accompany new immigrants, refugees, and their families of diverse origins, for social, cultural, and linguistic integration so that they become an integral part of Quebec society.
One vision
Be a significant resource in integrating immigrants, refugees, and their families to promote their full autonomy. Our priority is to make them agents of their change by promoting the empowerment of everyone in their new host country.
SIARI is also
History
1979
The massive arrival of the “boat people” (refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos) brought about immediate needs in Montreal’s community, in the interpretation field in particular.
1980
Creation of SIARI, Service des Interprètes Auprès des Réfugiés Indochinois by the Service to the Chinese family, the Catholic Vietnamese Community, the Khmer Community and the Laotian Community of Canada.
1981
The patent letters are registered and a board of directors is appointed. The SIARI team elaborated participation models in school, health and social services environments.
1991
The organization modified its legal name to Service d’Interprète et d’Aide aux Réfugiés Indochinois (S.I.A.R.I.) to better portray the organization’s expansion.
1996
SIARI’s name became Service d’Interprète, d’Aide et de Réference aux Indochinois to better reflect its day-to-day reality. New services are offered: French classes, twinning and liaison officers in schools.
2001
SIARI adopts its current name: Service d’Interprète, d’Aide et de Référence aux Immigrants. The population served has become more diverse and members now come from nearly 60 countries. SIARI replies in 52 languages.
SIARI today is
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SIARI
Promoting and supporting new immigrants, refugees and their families from diverse origins for a social, cultural and linguistic integration so that they become an integral part of Quebec society.
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499-6767 Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal (Québec) H3S 2T6
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm. Saturday to Sunday from 9am to 3pm.