Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
; c% J- N/ [0 u                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
                             All Workshops are FREE
+ W" N0 E0 o. t1 l) E     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity

Dates &Times
March 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday

3 X1 ~0 V6 C, B+ Z0 l$ N( ?, M6 {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
; S9 B# ~! v% lMarch 9
3:00-5:00PM
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•An information session delivered by a Public Health Nurse on women’s health issues.
/ N% Q5 ~- n. y& i$ W) q•Don’t miss this important opportunity to ask questions of a trained woman’s health care professional.

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Thursday
March 17
6 D0 N# a/ A/ H0 ~2 S. o6:00 – 8:00 PM

- r' S/ B% E) `- a+ m•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
1 j, h" g% x& d5 D0 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

•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
March 19
# V  G7 d5 V9 R" ?+ C1:00 – 3:00 PM


! i+ X0 I/ Q' l1 f$ M7 Q+ \•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
5 k: _4 Q8 m0 K•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
1 I5 F3 }/ s3 j& _5 P/ C* `•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
" G& G1 F: p1 O  J) w- Y# B! JMarch 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM

! N) A- i0 O6 M. }2 N& l•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
•Come out and ask questions you may have about Immigration Law as well as other legal concerns.
4 Q( H" a: |8 m) {- p- F- O1 e•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
9 d8 @& o- N1 w' Y0 e; Z1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 15
1:00 – 4:00 PM
2 M& k4 _/ w$ l% e% ~0 dTues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 29
! }% g' U; c# m+ H1 x$ G1:00 – 4:00 PM


•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
$ W, ]9 a: z' ?7 S6 x2 G' O" G! |•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
7 u: c2 v  q; @' q: n- W-Canadian culture and much more.
•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
. V3 s( ]% n2 {) \•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
* i( u" o* T" o9 pMon.  March 21


7 Z0 J9 l* F8 w& J4 [/ x4 NMondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
Saturdays:  9:00AM –12:00PM
& O1 a9 |/ a: X- d, ~Saturday March 26 and Monday March 28 we will be closed for the Easter long weekend.
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- d4 E* B, _2 C8 j& J•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
0 \8 i) C1 e& X3 m8 P  ^•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.
•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