Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
8 Y, Z) Z& P7 T9 U4 `* j7 I                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
% y7 u) y8 ~6 ]( _8 o1 N                             All Workshops are FREE
* K+ T; V' p  V3 M+ z0 d6 q" x7 W     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity
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Dates &Times
March 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
9 V  t: T3 d8 h- v0 _% \9 I8 x•Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the participants.
0 b! p6 G+ m" y" b! j•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

•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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+ J, N5 l; ~' j3 n+ k% v4 g•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,
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6:00-8:00PM
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•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
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1 h& H1 R* R2 s. |% f2 s  g5 p1:00 – 3:00 PM

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2 j. ?9 ~! k: B, N% m•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
# I  {  y  n' o  f6 \5 _# f•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
' H: ^0 N/ Y8 p2 e3 n8 g•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

•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
4 U; J$ o6 ~4 MMarch 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
% @# ^7 R& g+ c0 m+ s: u, {& 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.
# S6 O$ i0 y& I8 X: X' v8 \' ^•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
! t! W3 E" ^# hTues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 29
1:00 – 4:00 PM

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7 y/ O# _! H% e& g) E•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
5 b/ V$ m$ Y6 N0 N+ x. O- C" P0 F-The History of Canada.
2 c5 |% u: q" Z1 S& T3 n-The economy of Alberta.
6 v/ A; h7 n) ^. H-Canadian culture and much more.
' S# J+ A- K* |0 z8 u( e•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
Sat. March 12
8 X0 k) ]* p) y& Y) N8 [8 X6 vMon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21
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Mondays: 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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•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.
3 K; U. t9 V% @, }7 j8 Q- {•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