South Central Settlement and Employment Services
South Central Immigrant Services (SCIS) provides assistance to eligible individuals in the Pembina Valley region of Manitoba.
SCIS is guided by a volunteer board of directors.
South Central Immigrant Services is sponsored by Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program, Department of Labour and Immigration, the Government of Canada Employment Insurance Account, and the Province of Manitoba, in partnership with the Winkler and District Chamber of Commerce.
Our programs are free of charge. Click here to view our brochure.
Winkler Staff
Laurie Sawatzky, Executive DirectorMichelle Neufeld, Project Developer
Joyce Bergen, Settlement Worker
Svetlana Franz, Settlement Worker
Regine Gebler, Settlement Worker
Julie Nikel, Integration Worker
Kim Rempel, Employment Facilitator
Nelli Neumann, Receptionist
Morden Staff
Olesja Kraft, Settlement WorkerCheryl Plett, Integration Worker
Altona Staff
Gaby Tholen, Settlement WorkerElaine Hildebrand, Integration Worker
Advisory Committee
SCIS has a volunteer advisory committee, made up of community, regional and government organizations, and the SCIS Executive Director.
Laurie Sawatzky, Executive Director
Delores Loewen, Community Development Officer, Altona
Cheryl Digby, Community Development Officer, Morden
Don Wiebe, RM of Rhineland Representative
Todd Monster, Education, Garden Valley School Division Assistant Superintendant
Tina Fehr-Kehler, MCC Family Services
Darlis Collinge, Winkler-Stanley EDO
Greg Reader, Project Officer - Department of Labour and Immigration
Ann Vermette, Project Officer - Competitiveness, Training and Trade
For program information contact:
Laurie Sawatzky, Executive DirectorPhone: (204) 325-4059
