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.  
1 T! q7 j% n( @' e3 ]( v, s4 z                             All Workshops are FREE
2 @0 Z, [2 W; c) M1 D     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity
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; E4 [! l! ?2 R4 f' mMarch 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday

Topics Covered
2 Q+ \6 m: O  I2 s. P9 A•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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! N% H  L) X' j6 _* ^. f•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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( s' q, ?) v% ]* X2 g6:00 – 8:00 PM
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+ i& _" A7 w; r( ?3 Z•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
6 A' ^' ^- Q0 q3 a9 S6 `! t•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.
7 o2 a0 f- e5 J•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
- i6 h2 l( A- k  R" Z•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
March 19
1:00 – 3:00 PM

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•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
/ U' x7 i# g9 E( h•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
6 ]. C" A% w. z  o3 j0 {" j•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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•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
" V2 N' `5 d6 T8 ?5 p6:00 – 8:00 PM

•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
9 ^  M* P2 G4 e) O1 Z- P6 C# F* j•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.
6 g& g7 w6 s8 ^# z+ [•A lawyer will be present at the session as well as a representative from Student Legal Services.

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Tues.  March 8
  C. i: l7 z6 c5 E1 A! \5 h  t1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 15
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Tues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
! N5 J/ ~3 z% y7 zTues. March 29
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2 G' d3 `( g) E2 B) a•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
) }. C4 W' ]* t* I; d# O-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
! P+ J! v, n# B  B-The History of Canada.
7 V% s4 G3 {, G# `-The economy of Alberta.
# a3 t. N0 Z5 o% e0 \- W-Canadian culture and much more.
7 I7 p1 h4 `( L$ P: |6 J•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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Mon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21
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* o8 G) ]( u: G7 |2 s' _( sMondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
Saturdays:  9:00AM –12:00PM
Saturday March 26 and Monday March 28 we will be closed for the Easter long weekend.

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9 {9 e  ^/ Z5 s6 Y# B•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
% I$ V$ w# F  p# Q* }•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.
) Z8 _7 T% F" u7 u% v9 J•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