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SUMMARY:Autism Support Services: St. Patrick Catholic Elementary school
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School for an open discussion on all things autism with a panel of community agencies. \nAt this session\, families will have the opportunity to: \n\nask questions\nmeet community agencies and learn about their services and supports\naddress any concerns\nmeet and connect with other families at St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School\n\nView PDF flyer. \nThe following agencies will be present: \n\nAccess Information and Referral Developmental Services\nCanadian Mental Health Association (Family Support Options and Special Services At Home – SSAH)\nCompass Community Services\nDufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS)\nImmigrant Services Guelph-Wellington\nKerry’s Place\nKidsAbility\n\n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please contact us as soon as possible if you would like interpretation for this session. \nRegistration is not required to attend this session. \nFor more information contact Lindsay at lriddell@is-gw.ca or 519-831-1198
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/autism-support-services-st-patrick-catholic-elementary-school/
LOCATION:St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School\, 391 Victoria Road North\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1E 5J9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Riddell":MAILTO:lriddell@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T071213
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle with GPL Main Library – online
DESCRIPTION:English Conversation Circles provide opportunities for newcomers to practice conversational English skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. This term we are pleased to offer an online\, English Conversation Circle with Guelph Public Library – Main Library. \n\nDid you know that the Guelph Public Library is one of the oldest public libraries in Ontario? Over 1\,500 people use the library every day and check out over two million resources annually. Besides providing resources that enrich\, educate and entertain\, the library is dedicated to providing community gathering places that celebrate culture and local history. \n\nJoin us online\, using Zoom for this session.   \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information or help to register\, contact Yasmin 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca \n 
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/english-conversation-circle-with-gpl-main-library-online-3/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T071213
CREATED:20250120T191326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T161022Z
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SUMMARY:Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:At this session\, participants will gain knowledge of their rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and increase their awareness of basic workplace health and safety issues. The session will take place in person\, at Immigrant Services. \n Participants will receive a certificate of participation at the end of this session. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nWhy health and safety is important\nHealth and safety responsibilities\nRecognizing and controlling hazards\nThree workers’ rights\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Please note that we accept a maximum of 25 participants at this session. Participants MUST be registered in advance to attend. \n\nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or help to register\, contact Tarik 519-836-2222\, ext. 227 or tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/worker-health-safety-awareness-training-3/
LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Employment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tarik Belmqaddem":MAILTO:tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T071213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T143943Z
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:ISGW’s English Conversation Circles provide an opportunity to meet new people and develop language skills. Stay connected and engaged in a safe\, friendly environment by joining our ECCs. Adult language learners of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. \nJoin us in person at ISGW for this English Conversation Circle. \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information\, contact Yasmin at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or yholoubi@is-gw.ca \n 
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/english-conversation-circle-21/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmin Holoubi":MAILTO:yholoubi@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T071213
CREATED:20250122T161229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T221543Z
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SUMMARY:Orientation to Ontario for International Students
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for international students. \nEveryone is welcome\, including visitors to Canada! \nYou can choose to attend these sessions in person  at Student Housing Services (78 College Avenue)\, University of Guelph\nOR Online  using Zoom \nJoin us for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community! \nWe will have special guest speakers to talk about Express Entry and Employment and Community Involvement. Topics will include: Getting to Know Canada and Ontario\, Living in Your New Community\, Education and Training\, Working and Business\, Money and Personal Finances and People and the Environment. \n Registration is required. Plan to register and attend both sessions! \nView PDF flyer. \nLight refreshments will be provided for those attending in person. \nFor more information contact Cynthia Mora at O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/orientation-to-ontario-for-international-students-5/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Student Housing Services – University of Guelph\, 50 Stone Road East\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Orientation to Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora - O2O":MAILTO:O2OISGW-is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T071213
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SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Anti-bullying: Cybersecurity\, Standing Up for Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this session takes place on Wednesday! \nJoin our SWIS team\, in person  at ISGW\, to talk about anti-bullying\, being safe online and standing up for yourself. We’re pleased to have guest speaker Constable James Nightingale\, Guelph Police Service with us for this session. \nWe will talk about: \n\nTeens in a digital world\nCyber bullying\nSocial media safety\nGuelph Police and ICE unit\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Please note that participants MUST be registered in advance to attend this session. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or help to register\, please contact Azita 519-831-1157\, afarsi@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-anti-bullying-cybersecurity-standing-up-for-yourself/
LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Azita Farsi":MAILTO:afarsi@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T071213
CREATED:20250121T220423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T221035Z
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SUMMARY:Income Tax Filing  for Families in Wellington and Dufferin County
DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online  using Zoom\, to learn about filing tax in Canada with guest speaker Dayami Ramirez\, Director\, Programs\, Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nCanada’s tax system\nCanada Child Benefit\, Child disability benefit\nGST/HST credit\nDisability tax credit\nCanada Carbon Rebate for individuals (formerly Climate Action Incentive Payments)\nCanada workers benefit\nCRA Tool and Resources\nCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by February 20 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nNeed help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-332-0783 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/income-tax-filing-for-families-in-wellington-and-dufferin-county-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca
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