Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
1 F0 q: z/ M  W+ V4 p8 t0 m                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
  ]' V+ w2 b) q0 S' i  I$ R$ e! M0 r                             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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% G7 z/ ~5 a# LMarch 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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Topics Covered
•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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8 P# p. ]: z; t& X$ J3:00-5:00PM
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•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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- r3 [$ t$ g; l; I9 G: ^6:00 – 8:00 PM

' {5 {  V7 S( A8 j•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
: ~4 |) p7 X- L: h! J' l•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

3 l$ @* e- A4 w•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
  o* W' O( \* c( P& C•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
( R5 N8 Z2 [* \! a1 \2 ]8 ]March 19
, N. p2 S# |7 g0 L1 y1:00 – 3:00 PM

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•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
7 N9 `1 {# C1 T•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
2 ^/ v$ [3 M6 t! ^•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

) n% G* k3 P4 B/ m$ M+ h$ 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
March 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
  L8 r2 e; V6 ]•Come out and ask questions you may have about Immigration Law as well as other legal concerns.
. `; Q- u7 w" ], e•Topics to include: How to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
& o; h8 V7 h- L- I1 G) d•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
5 b+ J' M# u$ ?Tues. March 15
3 X1 L% L* \, H" A$ U1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
1 o# c! |& V! a" eTues. March 29
8 t" Y. i0 h! g1 Q! G5 f1:00 – 4:00 PM


•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
, G0 R$ A6 k& s2 m0 \-Canadian culture and much more.
•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
0 ?! B+ j$ e4 t8 \•Share your knowledge and increase your understanding of life in Canada.  Everyone is welcome, Let’s Go!

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Sat. March 5
2 `$ X( o+ s, u" GMon. March 7
3 ~  k  b1 \7 J8 C# _) G  t* DSat. March 12
Mon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
( z, O* ~) V( m- [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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•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
( h0 T0 ?9 z- Z$ p3 u* u7 t5 m•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
% {- Z! W* J3 T' \' M3 u4 i•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