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.  
' x& ~) a7 T( y                             All Workshops are FREE
8 {- j3 }2 x; g8 f* F     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity

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% ~& v( y( k+ I3 @  j, i) D8 x( CMarch 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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Topics Covered
$ Q6 U/ |; T5 `5 Q4 H•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
+ e% Z7 {' E3 K2 P•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

% k: l. f3 W* a* \% O2 ^$ l: k. i•An information session delivered by a Public Health Nurse on women’s health issues.
' _1 v" s9 ~7 j•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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$ Y& R9 N; P/ [$ M/ E6:00 – 8:00 PM
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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.”
/ x# ?3 L. k( b* r•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
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2 _, S# v6 k. C9 w% i•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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1:00 – 3:00 PM

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•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
3 m' ?1 x8 T* e) S4 f; e•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
; \5 @, V% @: S0 P/ K•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
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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
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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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.
•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
5 [, K0 [) g: E/ t3 C, s$ r1:00 – 4:00 PM
! X' d! {+ W# d' r. Z0 ZTues. March 15
1:00 – 4:00 PM
- O( x$ N  M9 _3 O, J/ T* F4 WTues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
# y. ?1 H/ E1 x( _/ yTues. March 29
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# s+ \6 _# f0 q7 j6 B•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
& e: \& ~( q: e' l& L3 G3 N-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
# J& v0 Z$ _9 q-Canadian culture and much more.
0 R# Z# p) h' _' Y1 d1 v3 Q•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
+ I* ]( T! u8 s$ I1 j& 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
Sat. March 12
Mon. March 14
7 Q9 k! N0 M8 OSat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21


4 T: Y$ X6 P+ r, kMondays: 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.


1 j* L7 ^# P2 y; Y$ V. S•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.
  _# t1 b% \6 f) \•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
# Q* l; O8 s, C, 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