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.  
3 c- S/ q  G. V6 Z4 l) _                             All Workshops are FREE
     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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6 v4 U0 C" M0 ]' D9 t" P" t. [Canadian 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.
, ~" o2 @3 u- h% ~" U/ w% A% O  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
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- `$ X+ k7 x- O1 Y•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
2 [# U0 F; _* Y$ tMarch 17
6:00 – 8:00 PM

•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
1 _. j2 P( X5 b4 L$ b# Z•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

. l5 r0 U* v5 Q- d•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
. |' ]0 P; I) O! m# W•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
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1:00 – 3:00 PM


•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
# [1 u  q5 a) ^* Q  _+ y) B* @# _•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
4 ~- X0 Q& U) Y+ s4 m9 \•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
March 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM

•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
•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
0 q- n1 V/ f5 k' q1:00 – 4:00 PM
5 s5 m" \/ @9 ^% y+ ^( G' XTues. March 15
1:00 – 4:00 PM
; z, j- D% [' ?6 LTues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
- I1 B+ R+ C0 i4 }Tues. March 29
& r0 i1 u& K0 j9 E- Y% T1:00 – 4:00 PM
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•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
; p9 G: r( S  V" x' l4 S- X- R-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
  ?5 h* u: b  t# I3 s" R; J-Canadian culture and much more.
% ]- |) d5 ?! |2 d•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
; z) |9 Y  {+ j•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
6 ]9 m5 l9 F9 z7 u. S) l% S9 y% `Mon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
$ q7 I1 R: K/ i4 R. O; fMon.  March 21
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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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•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
1 g* e& M% h/ V. ~( }•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
6 Z, W3 d& x8 K4 p" c) X0 T, I, p5 L•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
4 a. j4 i4 T# {# t% K. K•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