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.  
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     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity
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3 a2 Z: w. v- x+ q$ Y6 [' }March 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday

Topics Covered
5 q4 O) p0 P2 X% t- A5 b4 p•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
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
3 s; Y6 j" m4 Z; E* \6:00 – 8:00 PM
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•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
1 a! \1 X2 [; j" G9 \2 A& V•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
- C$ W  r; ^/ C% _; Z•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,
3 V% I: ], Q! N  |+ o! n  @- p March 17
2 z# W3 d/ v- p0 H. Y, g, }6:00-8:00PM
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•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
# l2 N0 W, C: F$ @  JMarch 19
1:00 – 3:00 PM
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( D  k" Q7 x0 F, ?  |! H4 }, ]•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
3 Y. c( }8 @/ H! G6 P2 S•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
) {9 g' l0 l& ~•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
$ X' J6 ^& P9 H6 G+ P6:00 - 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
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•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
: g% o$ a& `. c•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
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 15
1:00 – 4:00 PM
  t+ ]( x' D8 V0 ~Tues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
5 B) |) b8 }8 y; L- ?+ _Tues. March 29
1:00 – 4:00 PM

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•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
% F" E/ ~2 ?/ ^) _" o-The economy of Alberta.
+ `9 E: T5 G1 Z- d-Canadian culture and much more.
$ [, ^) F. f  J* G) g•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
Mon. March 7
3 E2 ]7 k: b7 ISat. March 12
Mon. March 14
5 \( X) X! k! W: h* _Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21
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& H7 O1 y' x9 V% Y3 a, R) P9 p7 ^Mondays: 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.
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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.
1 W0 `; s& k3 ~1 t1 A•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