Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
8 {" u; e% p1 P0 k/ ~8 K                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
                             All Workshops are FREE
5 c. ^) f: I( S2 v+ U8 O2 }' j$ C     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity
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' o4 J1 ?$ @% {" K  p' [7 sMarch 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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Topics Covered
; ]' e* ^5 c( F•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
( y5 @8 P/ m/ O•Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the participants.
/ S' L$ J2 y7 x+ G7 s•Join us in a lively discussion about what makes Canada, past, present and future.

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Wednesday
March 9
) I: c$ ]7 d0 q8 l0 |, |) x3:00-5:00PM

, i8 _* R2 [) T# K! \•An information session delivered by a Public Health Nurse on women’s health issues.
( s$ _' e/ ?) C# m; g•Don’t miss this important opportunity to ask questions of a trained woman’s health care professional.

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Thursday
March 17
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5 S! W$ d" n% q* s' t1 y  }•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
•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
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•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
3 {* r! D& I7 P) |  \, I% N/ f•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
1 T! y- I6 Z9 q5 q, tMarch 19
, m# N7 W. |* K1 h9 I3 {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.
- G' ?* u! w+ ]# M3 u- t% T. R•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
& A/ ?# D4 a- x& F•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
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•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
•Come out and ask questions you may have about Immigration Law as well as other legal concerns.
6 E2 _- w( w2 ?6 h: `  }% X7 z•Topics to include: How to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
# h4 @  J+ g, H" M7 ~•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
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0 T8 o0 w7 r$ G! k0 kTues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
1 c& `  D$ R" i2 O2 }Tues. March 29
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8 m4 X0 q( ]* e' N1 J•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
: e. ?1 `% V' l- }7 K$ X% |•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
& K; D6 \* t1 _' H-The History of Canada.
- K/ b* D+ T  s& o4 m9 X+ ^-The economy of Alberta.
-Canadian culture and much more.
2 V. ~# x- j  f1 W8 [•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
5 y3 r- L1 |+ L# z3 m, E•Share your knowledge and increase your understanding of life in Canada.  Everyone is welcome, Let’s Go!

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Sat. March 5
Mon. March 7
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Mon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21
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" s" x& q! m% T9 vMondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
7 N" w- K! o5 ?2 ^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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•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
- z- e& u! u1 \( i6 P: I, l•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
5 y+ o: u' }; z. n8 O' A•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