Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
! E; i% `' C+ Z' s4 L% u                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
: v+ n  N' X# f; \/ u' k                             All Workshops are FREE
     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity
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5 l0 r; I0 c' E0 `1 ~- NMarch 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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Topics Covered
: e0 }5 L+ j, z, `+ ]; c•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
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3:00-5:00PM
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•An information session delivered by a Public Health Nurse on women’s health issues.
1 s" M& k* T: D, A1 a( h1 S' ~•Don’t miss this important opportunity to ask questions of a trained woman’s health care professional.

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Thursday
: J- D( M# V* ^/ s7 h$ AMarch 17
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•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
5 `  [1 |4 ]: y% Z0 h2 S•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,
, E/ K$ d2 w+ A, d; {2 [( a March 17
2 g+ a; C* W( j6:00-8:00PM

! B" d$ z# V, Y+ d1 u! c* Z•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
# o( }2 e1 G9 J4 E* c" t* ]8 Z' \•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
' _* z' g# O% @3 v2 b) `$ e•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
3 y8 l4 R3 B4 V( yMarch 19
1:00 – 3:00 PM

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3 e* V  w/ k: A- v, M- f+ W- i•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
# Q$ o4 l6 S0 n( w; o•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
/ g6 B$ q5 B9 K0 ~•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
9 w! g1 u7 Y! e5 P  V& M- P6:00 - 8:00PM
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: I2 c* u" w- @/ n; ~% h; _; s' O. S•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
. d5 X0 f2 y6 e$ lMarch 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM

* p0 ]' F. y1 [4 [0 J•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
& E& F2 j4 @$ h" U* O" ~•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.
' o2 f! m' e0 o: `" U( c•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
; `$ o( ?1 h, c1 aTues. March 15
8 x' S2 [$ P( _$ o/ _1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 29
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•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
# N3 B& J' K* m7 h- b9 l•Special Presentations on:
' B  T' s& q* p7 Z, v* D# f-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
) u; _$ |# [  j* A7 P-Canadian culture and much more.
8 c2 N$ ^& R& r8 K. ?/ @0 A; \•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
Mon. March 7
* V" p, h. Z( E1 D/ k- V1 iSat. March 12
. `* b+ Y3 T; QMon. March 14
* u. @2 W: `- cSat.  March 19
8 K3 {: g4 c0 X2 ?Mon.  March 21


Mondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
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Saturday March 26 and Monday March 28 we will be closed for the Easter long weekend.
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* }- z+ H# J& K" D9 Y•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
# x1 H+ u7 V1 a) S: ^8 u•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
# U1 R2 _3 [+ m7 e7 N  {% u" V' \•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
4 J' K% ]$ y+ z, H* e•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