Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
* M6 K8 h0 o9 n: v( f! s8 z5 A* G                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
                             All Workshops are FREE
     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity

Dates &Times
# v# Y' Q' _. j- k' |. aMarch 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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# [% e0 {1 ]$ O( ^" d" x3 ?Topics Covered
•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
•Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the participants.
& o3 Y7 G1 Y# o•Join us in a lively discussion about what makes Canada, past, present and future.

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Wednesday
' G6 p: o7 x8 X5 XMarch 9
3:00-5:00PM

•An information session delivered by a Public Health Nurse on women’s health issues.
* `1 r, p+ G* F0 Q$ n" X•Don’t miss this important opportunity to ask questions of a trained woman’s health care professional.

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Thursday
; I7 H; t% D- S- T) N# _March 17
6:00 – 8:00 PM

•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
0 S$ z) c7 m& L, l•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
0 v4 I" W$ e7 l4 r' \7 u. ~•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,
+ @9 W1 H7 b( e# D$ S! K March 17
6:00-8:00PM

2 d+ C$ a" w' `& F6 |•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
% O: g2 r3 W0 |0 E•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
1 c7 d6 c! r% Y# _0 L' OMarch 19
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.
% B: {7 J; B! l$ H: E" r' G•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
& f4 s; O3 z3 b/ W9 _$ y2 d7 `9 J; z$ ^•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

0 U8 S, \! v: h+ N% x1 |# b•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.
4 }% U) m2 E2 A3 J•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
Tues. March 15
! w. b: N3 y, Q4 f1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 22
8 p! ~' Y- ?, E+ E1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 29
1:00 – 4:00 PM
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: a# G+ T/ I3 {/ ?7 F7 f2 @; m•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
5 Y6 W% z2 d: ]# P, c•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
-Canadian culture and much more.
$ |5 o' c/ V1 v9 e, s•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
  a/ i3 i; J7 rMon. March 7
Sat. March 12
0 `8 G. O6 ], m) s& H/ z" JMon. March 14
) s: ~3 ?. A  D& t' ?$ H" Q. \Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21
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5 S( F1 ]+ K9 Q% h, t& TMondays: 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.


* h% n6 H9 M7 D/ Q; _3 i•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
1 w4 J9 E& P& b( ~2 l•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
$ U( D# ~6 _6 \% m•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
' S% P) Z, ?8 ?, T$ c" ^3 C•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