Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
, J" u- j$ B7 X& ~# E                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
                             All Workshops are FREE
* |. B; F1 O- s4 `, z- `8 `     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
Canadian History, Culture and Identity

Dates &Times
$ W9 ]6 w0 U/ l+ JMarch 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday

Topics Covered
•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
•Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the participants.
+ p0 ?' @& r5 S2 R: ^3 W•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

8 }1 f6 Y& b3 m+ |+ v  u) V•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
! ^; S& Z0 r  b6 }9 m6:00 – 8:00 PM
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$ M2 ?9 C- [/ X0 e* N' R  @/ Q9 K•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
; x# m1 X- J% D& c, U•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
- k7 g) t; W4 U' F4 d- f•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
6 L4 V2 N5 s* C9 ^( T$ uMarch 19
1:00 – 3:00 PM
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+ Q+ I' R, Z* M- u" t•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
$ G# ]' a; X  a0 n•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
7 W  @+ D, t. L8 M9 ^•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
9 c/ U3 f2 `9 G' v6:00 - 8:00PM

* Y$ {" x, u8 `( V•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
6 I, X4 l8 @' L- t7 X  Q5 bMarch 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
1 Q# O5 V" U. \4 a5 K•Come out and ask questions you may have about Immigration Law as well as other legal concerns.
' J# Y; G% `7 m+ J4 M•Topics to include: How to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
6 y& w1 Y6 o  {6 b. n0 E/ ^* e•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
Tues. March 22
2 I0 }/ S4 g" K  I1:00 – 4:00 PM
Tues. March 29
2 |: }1 x$ F3 Z1:00 – 4:00 PM
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•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
, @: D& s2 R" X' x( u# T1 S-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
4 h+ ?7 k4 w* [8 b# N# y-Canadian culture and much more.
1 n/ s: ?, D5 k) v! ^/ h" E, {•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
0 L4 I& \- C8 l) v  R( h•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
: t1 E3 G1 p0 @Sat. March 12
) O3 x( D  ~5 j! m! @$ r1 wMon. March 14
Sat.  March 19
Mon.  March 21
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7 C4 \- B9 Z3 y2 W9 _1 k5 vMondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
/ f; K: T% Y/ G; U" p6 FSaturdays:  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.
% \9 S& M4 I; L) H$ U: Z9 L•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