BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISGW - ECPv6.13.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://is-gw.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISGW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T123000 DTSTAMP:20260606T165102 CREATED:20260525T194434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T140636Z UID:10004936-1781172000-1781181000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Orientation to Ontario: for Refugees DESCRIPTION:Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community!\nThis information session takes place online using Zoom over 3 sessions – June 11\, 18 and 25. \n  This workshop is for refugees and will be presented in  Tigrinya\, however\, everyone is welcome\, including visitors to Canada! \nTopics will include: Getting to Know Canada and Ontario\, Living in Your New Community\, Education and Training\, How to Look for a Job or Start a Business\, Money and Personal Finances and People and the Environment. \nAttendance to all sessions is encouraged. Attendees will receive a participation certificate and a workbook with information about important topics. \nView PDF flyer. \n\n For questions or help registering\, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 \n\n\n\n \n \n Orientation to Ontario - for Tigrinya-speakers - online\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email*\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone/Cellular Number*Postal CodeWhat is your immigration status?*\n \n \n Permanent Resident\n \n \n \n Protected Person\n \n \n \n Refugee Claimant\n \n \n \n Canadian Citizen\n \n \n \n International Student\n \n \n \n Other\n Do you need interpretation?*Interpretation is available\, based on need. Please let us know your language.Date of arrival in Canada*\n Month\n \n \n Day\n \n \n Year\n \n \n Country of Birth*What is your first language?*What language do you speak at home?*What is your original occupation?*What is your current occupation?*\n \n \n Employed\n \n \n \n Looking for employment\n \n \n \n School/Training\n \n \n \n Homemaker\n What is your highest level of education?*\n \n \n High school or less\n \n \n \n Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate\n \n \n \n College Diploma\n \n \n \n University Degree\n \n \n \n Advanced Degree/Post-Graduate\n \n \n \n Other\n How did you hear about this workshop?*\n \n \n Community Agency\n \n \n \n Family/Friends\n \n \n \n ISGW website or Facebook page\n \n \n \n Internet\n \n \n \n Other\n Consent*By clicking the box above\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone\, email and/or Zoom. I acknowledge that in attending ISGW’s online workshops\, my name and image may be visible to other ISGW clients\, volunteers and staff. Yes\, I consent.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/orientation-to-ontario-for-refugees-4/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Orientation to Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/O2O-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom - O2O":MAILTO:O2OISGW@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T165102 CREATED:20260323T135224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133442Z UID:10004893-1781177400-1781182800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Cooking Circle - online DESCRIPTION:Newcomers can join us to practise listening and speaking skills in a safe\, encouraging and welcoming environment. \nThis English Conversation Circle takes place online using Zoom. Join us to explore new cuisines and learn new recipes from around the world while practising English listening and speaking skills. \n Please note that this ECC takes place every 2 weeks. \nView PDF flyer. \n\n Need help with technology? Let us know\, we can help! \n For more information\, contact Tarik at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or tBelmqaddem@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n English Conversation Circles - Spring 2026\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone/Cellular Number*What is your status in Canada?*ISGW's Conversation Circles prioritize those who have Permanent Resident or Protected Person status in Canada.\n \n \n Permanent Resident\n \n \n \n Protected Person\n \n \n \n Other\n Select the English Conversation Circles you would like to attend:*\n \n Monday\, 10:00am - 12:00pm\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Monday\, 1:30pm - 2:30pm\, ONLINE\, using Zoom\n \n \n Tuesday\, 9:30am - 11:30am\, for seniors\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Wednesday\, 1:00pm - 2:30pm\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Thursday\, Cooking Circle\, 11:30am - 1:00pm\, ONLINE\, using Zoom\n \n \n Thursday\, 1:30pm - 2:30pm\, in person at ISGW\n If you are attending online\, have you used Zoom before?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n What is your English level?*\n \n \n Beginner\n \n \n \n Intermediate\n \n \n \n Advanced\n Enter the first and last names of any additional members of your household who will be attending:Consent*By clicking the box below\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone\, email and Zoom. I acknowledge that in attending ISGW’s online workshops\, my name and image may be visible to other ISGW clients\, volunteers and staff. Yes\, I consent.Photo Consent*By clicking the box above\, I understand that photos of the group may be taken and I acknowledge that these photos may be used online or in print to promote ISGW and its programs. ISGW will not identify participants by name in any usage.\n \n \n Yes\, I consent.\n CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/cooking-circle-online/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles,ISGW Online Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ConnectLearn-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tarik Belmqaddem":MAILTO:tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T143000 DTSTAMP:20260606T165102 CREATED:20260320T194502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133517Z UID:10004875-1781184600-1781188200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Thursday English Conversation Circle DESCRIPTION:Newcomers can join us to practise listening and speaking skills in a safe\, encouraging and welcoming environment. \nThis Thursday afternoon English Conversation Circle takes place in person  at Immigrant Services. \nView PDF flyer. \n\n Space is limited. You must be registered to attend this English Conversation Circle. \n Please note that this Circle will be cancelled on April 30 and May 14. \n For more information\, contact Tarik at 519-836-2222\, ext. 230 or tBelmqaddem@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n English Conversation Circles - Spring 2026\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone/Cellular Number*What is your status in Canada?*ISGW's Conversation Circles prioritize those who have Permanent Resident or Protected Person status in Canada.\n \n \n Permanent Resident\n \n \n \n Protected Person\n \n \n \n Other\n Select the English Conversation Circles you would like to attend:*\n \n Monday\, 10:00am - 12:00pm\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Monday\, 1:30pm - 2:30pm\, ONLINE\, using Zoom\n \n \n Tuesday\, 9:30am - 11:30am\, for seniors\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Wednesday\, 1:00pm - 2:30pm\, in person at ISGW\n \n \n Thursday\, Cooking Circle\, 11:30am - 1:00pm\, ONLINE\, using Zoom\n \n \n Thursday\, 1:30pm - 2:30pm\, in person at ISGW\n If you are attending online\, have you used Zoom before?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n What is your English level?*\n \n \n Beginner\n \n \n \n Intermediate\n \n \n \n Advanced\n Enter the first and last names of any additional members of your household who will be attending:Consent*By clicking the box below\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone\, email and Zoom. I acknowledge that in attending ISGW’s online workshops\, my name and image may be visible to other ISGW clients\, volunteers and staff. Yes\, I consent.Photo Consent*By clicking the box above\, I understand that photos of the group may be taken and I acknowledge that these photos may be used online or in print to promote ISGW and its programs. ISGW will not identify participants by name in any usage.\n \n \n Yes\, I consent.\n CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/thursday-english-conversation-circle/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:English Conversation Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ConnectLearn-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tarik Belmqaddem":MAILTO:tbelmqaddem@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260606T165102 CREATED:20260428T140209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T142643Z UID:10004927-1781193600-1781200800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Multicultural Day DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to learn about and celebrate different cultures from around the world. \nTopics will include food\, clothing\, languages\, and cultural styles. There will also be games and interactive activities! \n Would you like to present your culture? Please contact us! \nView PDF flyer. \n\n You must register in advance to attend the session. \n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n For more information contact Elilta at 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n SWIS Youth Chat: Grove Hub and Multicultural Day\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone/Cellular NumberWhat is your immigration status?*\n \n \n Permanent Resident\n \n \n \n Protected Person\n \n \n \n Refugee Claimant\n \n \n \n Canadian Citizen\n \n \n \n Other\n Which school do you attend?*\n \n \n Bishop Macdonell\n \n \n \n Centennial\n \n \n \n Guelph CVI\n \n \n \n John F. Ross\n \n \n \n Our Lady of Lourdes\n \n \n \n St. James\n \n \n \n Not attending school\n \n \n \n Other\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation is available\, based on need. Please let us know your language.Which session(s) would you like to attend?*\n \n Youth Grove Hub\n \n \n Multicultural Day\n Select AllI would like to present my culture at Multicultural Day!Please let us know what culture you would like to tell us about.Consent*By clicking the box below\, I consent to being contacted by Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington (ISGW) by phone and/or email. Yes\, I consent.Photo Consent*By clicking the box below\, I understand that photos of the group may be taken and I acknowledge that these photos may be used online or in print to promote ISGW and its programs. ISGW will not identify participants by name in any usage. Yes\, I consent.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-multicultural-day/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/YouthChat-featuregraphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elilta Habte":MAILTO:ehabte@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR