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.  
                             All Workshops are FREE
! e1 H1 Z6 v- R. t" D' O     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity
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, W7 X0 ^! f. k- t: D4 _March 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday

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+ H8 p  J1 N3 g* x•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
( K0 g+ h  ^- Z" R6 v" ~! X; Z+ _$ h•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
8 a) W& h" \. `8 r& {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
March 17
8 y! T7 s! U2 {4 Y2 |6:00 – 8:00 PM

•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
3 U# q: F0 x& \3 R•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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•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
7 T1 p6 Q. `  w' [2 i; `" Q: y•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
March 19
1:00 – 3:00 PM


•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
' T: {0 w" P5 x" L. K& g•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
2 C, |9 o6 G3 T" X2 ], j* s•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
4 w6 U2 A' S& z2 a; ~6:00 - 8:00PM

" U* Y. G2 t# d9 [3 W•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
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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.
2 h% J, W9 Z$ `1 Y, i•Topics to include: How to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
7 k, ?: K& k9 F; d& 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
Tues. March 15
1:00 – 4:00 PM
( s& B1 ?) y$ pTues. March 22
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1 z. v5 X) X1 x8 x4 `: ETues. March 29
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•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
1 C" K# F% t- m-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
-Canadian culture and much more.
•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
% @, A3 o! W) v& J8 p  v•Share your knowledge and increase your understanding of life in Canada.  Everyone is welcome, Let’s Go!

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Sat. March 5
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Sat. March 12
Mon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21
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Mondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
, D! L3 A( D6 ESaturdays:  9:00AM –12:00PM
5 k' Q% @# J* X9 b5 |% g# \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 l3 q& {1 q* F/ A•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
* h1 ]& ~  r+ ~6 K* A1 M3 F& V  @•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