Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
( i: e& e: W; C                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
" S3 w3 O) \: d                             All Workshops are FREE
7 v8 K, I$ Z9 |* l9 j3 z; N     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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) q* d& O8 d2 T2 ECanadian History, Culture and Identity

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March 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday

Topics Covered
•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
•Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the participants.
0 R' m+ J1 c( o5 [. `1 b•Join us in a lively discussion about what makes Canada, past, present and future.

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Wednesday
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3:00-5:00PM
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) r( o+ m8 X5 K" G7 z- C8 y% K•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
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6:00 – 8:00 PM
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0 s% z$ D# A8 E: U) z; @•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
+ H; z6 H' M; O5 \8 p# _•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
•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

•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
9 z" k; F5 M7 K$ L7 L2 n8 z2 t•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
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1 i8 E& M% C% p1:00 – 3:00 PM

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8 e4 O; f9 B! r7 P' t' B•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
5 q6 c. t9 e" F& v  @) y•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
* Y4 G' N1 P& x•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
6:00 - 8:00PM
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( H- h/ j/ k) d5 V& r& p•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
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6:00 – 8:00 PM

. j, a* Y4 n1 Y6 v( ?" D•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
% D* G8 Z9 q+ z: t8 ?3 Y. i•Come out and ask questions you may have about Immigration Law as well as other legal concerns.
•Topics to include: How to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
•A lawyer will be present at the session as well as a representative from Student Legal Services.

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Tues.  March 8
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 15
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 29
1:00 – 4:00 PM

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•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
5 r& q! }& }6 ?! B% p•Special Presentations on:
4 Q; N5 m" t2 v. _3 }-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
+ j0 |3 l8 z: f$ ?! a; s9 p1 a-The History of Canada.
* v1 x! \- }+ B( A) C  D, N, Y-The economy of Alberta.
# h$ {" T( x* `4 |5 T-Canadian culture and much more.
3 ?5 ~4 @$ S/ e•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
* d1 t* i" g; Q6 G•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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Sat. March 12
0 ^; J  @: Y3 ~& z8 M, L7 D  \0 pMon. March 14
7 n1 [6 F9 T" j  ]+ C6 MSat.  March 19
9 k% P+ b; }% [- u* SMon.  March 21


' ?1 \- R$ f8 I; ^+ VMondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
# b! H7 \( [* sSaturdays:  9:00AM –12:00PM
Saturday March 26 and Monday March 28 we will be closed for the Easter long weekend.
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3 x2 I! x4 K+ P) Q. K9 u7 z- x•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
) w9 V1 E1 g  u•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
& C) p1 `* m! P8 Y- e•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