Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
                             All Workshops are FREE
+ p+ @, j, y7 s" r) g9 h     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity
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March 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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Topics Covered
•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
•Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the participants.
•Join us in a lively discussion about what makes Canada, past, present and future.

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Wednesday
March 9
3:00-5:00PM
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•An information session delivered by a Public Health Nurse on women’s health issues.
•Don’t miss this important opportunity to ask questions of a trained woman’s health care professional.

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Thursday
$ `4 T9 U, ^7 t2 ]+ Z) \9 y; UMarch 17
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4 Z3 C  l1 d; m" R•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
) }7 t  P$ g2 R•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
$ u( F. R4 d" z9 c! e•The story deals with an old Inuit legend and is very insightful with regards to the pre- colonial life of the Inuit of Canada’s North.

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Thursday,
March 17
6:00-8:00PM

! R6 _6 h; E/ M9 L. f" `6 G3 u•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
3 y6 Y. m# n1 G* G3 z•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
March 19
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0 X+ T4 F: s) z1 K* `$ h, b) |. V•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
. c5 S" g) ]- r  [: ~: Q7 Q8 X•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
9 M3 x0 _, M+ f3 h2 j' C) k; S•Ask questions you may have about things like RRSP income, overseas income, and how to file a tax return.

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Thurs. Mar. 24
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0 G0 E9 q# [) @! v1 O, R4 Y% W•Come out and learn about what steps you must take to sponsor a family member to come and live in Canada.

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Thursday
March 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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, h! A# T9 F5 u* M$ e' i•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
•Come out and ask questions you may have about Immigration Law as well as other legal concerns.
$ S5 M7 P+ n5 l: ]; r•Topics to include: How to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
4 L8 o/ J& }9 R# r; `" I•A lawyer will be present at the session as well as a representative from Student Legal Services.

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Tues.  March 8
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Tues. March 15
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 22
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: I" k. b, r" J, M7 q* N& ?& mTues. March 29
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•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
/ ?0 w" |' o; z. U' e! X) f-The economy of Alberta.
7 D0 `+ g: I4 L) m; h-Canadian culture and much more.
! ^2 f: N2 v1 X* H6 I•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
•Share your knowledge and increase your understanding of life in Canada.  Everyone is welcome, Let’s Go!

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Sat. March 5
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& H9 y1 d) r3 b  lMon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21

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9 e6 w. V4 r3 o# H8 {; BMondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
Saturdays:  9:00AM –12:00PM
/ J7 S+ o- D7 c! u- V" z  u# BSaturday March 26 and Monday March 28 we will be closed for the Easter long weekend.
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1 C9 h% ?8 t1 E1 z; Y•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
4 t4 P; F' |6 ?- @3 h6 `' d•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
•Bring your T –4 or T –5, your S.I.N. and some picture identification and we will do your taxes at one of the following times!  Mondays From 5–8 PM and Saturdays from 9AM-12PM