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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20240131T211134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T203109Z UID:10002572-1707845400-1707850800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Declaración de Impuestos DESCRIPTION:Acompáñenos en línea usando ZOOM \n¡Queremos que las declaraciónes de impuestos sean más fáciles para ustedes!\n¡Ven y aprende sobre tus IMPUESTOS individuales! \n⇒ ¿Qué tipo de información necesitaría?\n⇒ ¿Dónde puedo hacer mi declaración de impuestos gratis?\n⇒ ¿Qué tipo de gastos son deducibles y cuáles no?\n⇒ ¿Qué tipo de deducciones y créditos fiscales puedo esperar y cómo funcionan? \nPresentadora: Patricia Wohleser\, CPA\, CA \nView PDF flyer. \n¿Quiere unirse a la sesión pero no tiene un dispositivo electrónico?\n¿Necesita ayuda con ZOOM?\nDíganos y nosotros le podemos ayudar. \nPor favor contactar a Cynthia a cmora@is-gw.ca\, 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/declaracion-de-impuestos-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240206T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240206T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20240201T173917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T174340Z UID:10002573-1707237000-1707240600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:What You Need to Know about Tax - for Ukrainians DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom to talk about: \n\nWhy there are taxes\, how the Canadian tax system works\, and how Canadians’ taxes are used\nWhat taxes need to be paid\, and how to pay them\nHow to reduce taxes\, and how to gain benefits today and in the future\nHow to file a tax return and what happens once you’ve file\n\nView PDF flyer. \nGuest speaker: Edward Sawaya\nEdward Sawaya is the founder and managing partner of Sawaya CPA\, a tax and advisory boutique firm. Edward has over 30 years experience in both public accounting\, tax and advisory roles and in executive roles with large business and pension organizations. Edward graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce. Edward is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA\, CA) and a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is also a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). Edward is based in Toronto but provides advisory services to worldwide clients. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/what-you-need-to-know-about-tax-for-ukrainians/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20240110T192706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T193000Z UID:10002564-1706623200-1706626800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:IRCC Portal and Online Applications DESCRIPTION:Your account lets you start\, submit\, and pay for an application\, get messages related to your application\, check the status of your application and update your information. \nJoin us online\, using Zoom for this important information session to to learn: \n\nHow to create an IRCC account\nHow to check your application status\nHow to complete an IRCC webform\nHow to change your address\nHow to create an IRCC e-payment account\nWhat can be paid from the IRCC e-payment account\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, January 24 and be sure to fill the interpretation section of the form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/ircc-portal-and-online-applications-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20240109T212747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T213138Z UID:10002562-1706191200-1706194800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:An Introduction to Police in Guelph/Canada DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, for an introduction to police in Guelph/Canada with our guest speaker: Constable Paul Hinchliffe\nCommunity Resource Officer\, Guelph Police Service. \nWe will talk about: \n\nOnline services at Guelph Police Service\nHome and property safety\nCommunity safety\nFraud\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, January 22.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/an-introduction-to-police-in-guelph-canada/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20240109T220856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T191341Z UID:10002563-1705658400-1705662000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Training DESCRIPTION:Said Nixon Bangura from Refugee Sponsorship Training Program at Catholic Crosscultural Services will join us for this session to discuss: \n\nAn overview of the sponsorship process\nEligibility and requirements\nQuestions from participants\n\nYou can attend this session in person at ISGW or online\, using Zoom. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible.\nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. Please check our event calendar for upcoming sessions. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/refugee-sponsorship-training-21/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Refugee Sponsorship Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231206T163343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T163658Z UID:10002389-1702994400-1702998000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Traffic Laws and Winter Driving DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom for this session with guest speaker: Constable Paul Hinchliffe\, Community Resource Officer\, Guelph Police Service. \nWe will talk about: \n\nOntario Highway Traffic Laws\nWinter driving tips\nBicycle safety tips\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, December 13 and remember to fill the interpretation section of your registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/traffic-laws-and-winter-driving/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231212T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231130T211823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T212524Z UID:10002382-1702387800-1702395000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health and Migration DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented with interpretation in Dari. ** \nJoin us to hear guest speakers\, Emillie Nguyen and Mai Vy Nguyen from Hong Fook Mental Health Association\, discuss: \n\nHealth and mental health\nHow does the experience of migration impact health and mental health?\nUnderstanding the importance of maintaining mental health as an immigrant\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/mental-health-and-migration-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231106T184543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T184815Z UID:10002369-1701275400-1701280800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Applying for Canadian Citizenship DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom to learn about applying for Canadian citizenship. \nWe will talk about: \n\nThe steps to apply\nEligibility criteria\nRequired documents\nThe citizenship test and ceremony\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, November 23 and be sure to fill the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nagisa at 519-836-2222\, ext. 229 or nnosrati@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/applying-for-canadian-citizenship-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231113T213211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T213619Z UID:10002372-1701266400-1701271800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Managing Your Money before it Manages You DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to talk about tips for managing your money with guest speaker Heather Walsh\, CPA. \nWe will talk about: \n\nTips for saving\nKeeping track of ‘invisible’ spending\n\nand more! \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, November 24. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n What is your immigration status?(Required)\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 Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Consent(Required) Yes\, I 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.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/managing-your-money-before-it-manages-you/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231025T161452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T162052Z UID:10002356-1701190800-1701198000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready to Travel: Internationally\, Domestically and Locally DESCRIPTION:During this online session\, participants will learn: \n\nHow to use public transportation in Ontario and in a city\,\nTypes of transportation services in your community\,\nRequirements to travel outside of Canada\,\nHow to renew or ask for a new Permanent Resident card\nPermanent Resident Travel Documents (Permanent Resident abroad)\nHow to apply for a Travel Document.\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, November 19. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or cmora@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-to-travel-internationally-domestically-and-locally/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231106T193906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T151331Z UID:10002370-1701189000-1701194400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Building Wealth in Canada for Ukrainians DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in English with interpretation in Ukrainian. ** \nAt this online session\, we will talk about: \n\nHow to create a realistic budget\nUnderstanding cash flow and how to control it\nHow to effectively manage money\nHhow to define a financial plan\nThe difference between “good debt” and “bad debt”\nThe difference between “wants” and “needs”\nThe key features of RRSPs\, RESPs and TFSAs\, and how they can help put a financial plan into action\nWhere to go for support\n\nView PDF flyer. \nGuest speaker: Edward Sawaya\nEdward Sawaya is the founder and managing partner of Sawaya CPA\, a tax and advisory boutique firm. Edward has over 30 years experience in both public accounting\, tax and advisory roles and in executive roles with large business and pension organizations. Edward graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce. Edward is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA\, CA) and a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is also a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). Edward is based in Toronto but provides advisory services to worldwide clients. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/building-wealth-in-canada-for-ukrainians/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231123T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231025T152250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T160722Z UID:10002354-1700748000-1700753400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Benefits and Credits for People with Disabilities and their Caregivers DESCRIPTION:This online\, Zoom session will be presented by a representative of Employment and Social Development Canada and Munishi Desai\, CVITP and Benefits Outreach Officer from CRA. \nWe will talk about: \n\nRegistered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)\nDisability tax credit (DTC)\,\nHow being eligible for the DTC can open doors to other programs.\n\nBring your questions! \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, November 20. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Tram at 519-836-2222\, ext. 222 or tnguyen@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/benefits-and-credits-for-people-with-disabilities-and-their-caregivers/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231123T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231120T151209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T151719Z UID:10002373-1700733600-1700737200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Navigating Support for Recreational Activities DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Mandarin. ** \nPlanning to enroll in recreational activities this winter?\nJoin us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the financial assistance programs available to support enrollment in recreational activities. \nWe will talk about: \n\nFree to Grow – Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington\nJumpstart – Canadian Tire\nYMCA programs and subsidies\nFee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR) – City of Guelph subsidy for adults and seniors\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Kathy at 519-836-2222\, ext. 239 or kzhao@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/navigating-support-for-recreational-activities/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Zhao":MAILTO:kzhao@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231031T154206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T154500Z UID:10002366-1700658000-1700661600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Understanding Autism DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW or online\, using Zoom to learn  and ask questions about autism with guest speakers  Zachary Grau\, KidsAbility and Lindsay Riddell\, Learning Support Coordinator\, ISGW. \nWe will talk about: \n\nWhat is autism\nWhat autism can look like in children and youth\nHow/when to get a diagnosis (family doctor\, KidsAbility)\nEnrollment in school\, summer camps and community programs\nRespite services\nFidget kits\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, November 10. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/understanding-autism/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231027T173807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T182949Z UID:10002360-1700562600-1700568000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:How to Access Health Care Services in Guelph DESCRIPTION:** This session will include interpretation in Tigrinya. ** \nJoin us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about accessing local health care services. \nWe will talk about: \n\nHealth-related organizations in Guelph\nHealth-related services for newcomers (without family doctor)\nHow to reach a health care specialist in Guelph\nMental health supports\n\nGuest Speaker: Karrie Cumming\, Health Promoter\, Guelph Community Health Centre \nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Lulia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 223 or lisaias@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/how-to-access-health-care-services-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Lulia Isaias":MAILTO:lisaias@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231031T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T151823Z UID:10002365-1699462800-1699466400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:How to Apply for Permanent Residence (in Ukrainian) DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom for two sessions with guest speaker Yana Ivanna Didyk\, Immigration Consultant. \nNovember 1: Express Entry program \n\nNew category-based system\nEligbility criteria\nRequired documents\nHow to apply\n\nNovember 8: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program \n\nEmployer stream\nPR through TEER 4 and 5 positions in Ontario\nTech and trades program\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/how-to-apply-for-permanent-residence-in-ukrainian/2023-11-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231025T151222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T200214Z UID:10002353-1699353000-1699356600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Preparing for your Immigration and Refugee Board Hearing DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to learn about: \n\nRefugee Determination Process\nPreparing your claim\nPreparing yourself\n\nView PDF flyer. \nGuest Speaker: Tony Van Giessen\, Operations and Program Manager\, COMPASS Refugee Centre\nTony has been working as a caseworker at the centre for seven years and has worked with hundreds of individuals making their way through the refugee claim process. He is a licenced paralegal and is proud to work towards making the experience of the refugee claim process as just and fair as possible for everyone. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, November 2. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Tram at 519-836-2222\, ext. 222 or tnguyen@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/preparing-for-your-immigration-and-refugee-board-hearing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231031T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T151823Z UID:10002364-1698858000-1698861600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:How to Apply for Permanent Residence (in Ukrainian) DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom for two sessions with guest speaker Yana Ivanna Didyk\, Immigration Consultant. \nNovember 1: Express Entry program \n\nNew category-based system\nEligbility criteria\nRequired documents\nHow to apply\n\nNovember 8: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program \n\nEmployer stream\nPR through TEER 4 and 5 positions in Ontario\nTech and trades program\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/how-to-apply-for-permanent-residence-in-ukrainian/2023-11-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231031T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230926T205207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T181825Z UID:10002338-1698769800-1698777000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Mental Health and Migration DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented with Ukrainian interpretation. ** \nNew Date! This session was previously scheduled for October 24. \nJoin us\, online\, using Zoom\, to hear guest speaker\, Emillie Nguyen from Hong Fook Mental Health Association\, discuss: \n\nHealth and mental health\nHow does the experience of migration impact health and mental health?\nUnderstanding the importance of maintaining mental health as an immigrant\n\nView PDF flyer. \nEmillie Nguyen has been a mental health worker at Hong Fook MHA for almost 2 decades. Her interests include cultural mental health and a passion to share her knowledge. \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/mental-health-and-migration/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231020T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231013T145418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T145652Z UID:10002351-1697796000-1697799600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Training DESCRIPTION:Said Nixon Bangura from Catholic Crosscultural Services\, Refugee Sponsorship Training Program will join us online\, using Zoom\, to discuss: \n\nAn overview of the sponsorship process\nEligibility and requirements\nQuestions from participants\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n  \n\n \n \n Refugee Sponsorship Training - online\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n What is your immigration status?(Required)\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 Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n Would you like to attend but don't have a laptop or tablet?(Required)ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending this session.\n \n \n Yes\, please contact me about this.\n \n \n \n No\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Consent(Required) Yes\, I 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.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/refugee-sponsorship-training-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://is-gw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/O2O-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230926T201906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T202057Z UID:10002336-1697709600-1697718600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Holistic Health DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to hear guest speaker\, Emillie Nguyen from Hong Fook Mental Health Association\, discuss: \n\nWhat is holistic health?\nWhat are the social and economic factors that influence people’s health?\nWhat are the similarities/differences between mental health and physical health?\n\nView PDF flyer. \nEmillie Nguyen has been a mental health worker at Hong Fook MHA for almost 2 decades. Her interests include cultural mental health and a passion to share her knowledge. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, October 16. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/holistic-health/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20231002T182713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T192323Z UID:10002343-1697461200-1697464800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Children and Vaccines DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, to hear guest speaker\, Rachelle Marke Sparrow from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health talk about children and vaccines. Bring your questions! \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nRequired vaccines for newborn baby\nWhy vaccines are necessary\nVaccine requirements for school\nTranslating vaccine documents\nSide effects of vaccines on children\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, October 11 and be sure to fill in the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/children-and-vaccines/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231006T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230925T160243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T162851Z UID:10002335-1696597200-1696602600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Things You Should Know about Dementia DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Vietnamese. ** \nJoin us\, in person at ISGW\, to learn and ask questions about dementia with our guest speaker: Robin Smart\, Public Education Coordinator\, Alzheimer Society Waterloo-Wellington. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nWhat is Dementia?\nCommon types of Dementia\nHow does our brain work?\nKnow the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s\nAssessment & Diagnosis\nMedication\n\nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information\, contact Tram at 519-836-2222\, ext. 222 or tnguyen@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/things-you-should-know-about-dementia/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Tram Nguyen":MAILTO:tnguyen@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230822T184721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T131335Z UID:10002258-1695315600-1695319200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:An Orientation to Life in Canada DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Tigrinya. ** \nNew to Canada? Join us online\, using Zoom to learn about Canada’s banking and education systems as well as government benefits. We will talk about: \n\nBank accounts: chequing and saving\nEducation system in Canada\nFederal and provincial benefits\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Huria at 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 or htesfa@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/an-orientation-to-life-in-canada/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230824T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T203624Z UID:10002260-1695204000-1695207600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:How to Invite Your Family to Visit Canada DESCRIPTION:Join us online to learn and ask questions about inviting your family to visit Canada. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nSuper visa: eligibility and requirements\nVisitor’s visa\nHow to apply\nLetter of Invitation\nIRCC My Account\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, September 15. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Kathy at 519-836-2222\, ext. 239 or kzhao@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/how-to-invite-your-family-to-visit-canada-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Zhao":MAILTO:kzhao@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230824T205946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T210603Z UID:10002261-1695137400-1695141000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:IRCC Portal and Online Applications DESCRIPTION:Your account lets you start\, submit\, and pay for an application\, get messages related to your application\, check the status of your application and update your information. \nJoin us online\, using Zoom to learn: \n\nHow to create an IRCC account\nHow to check your application status\nHow to complete an IRCC webform\nHow to change your address\nHow to extend your Work Permit\nHow to create an IRCC e-payment account\nWhat can be paid from the IRCC e-payment account\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, September 13. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nataliia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 235 or ngonyk@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/ircc-portal-and-online-applications/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nataliia Gonyk":MAILTO:ngonyk@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230905T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230905T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230822T180457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T181525Z UID:10002256-1693933200-1693938600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Get to Know Guelph Public Library DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom\, with a representative of Guelph Public Library to learn about the programs and services that are offered at the library. Participants will learn about: \n\nLibrary card registration\nSchool\, language\, and recreational resources for students and families\nPhysical and digital citizenship resources\nUpdates to language learning resources and programs\nPrograms for different ages\nReading clubs for children\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, August 20. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or cmora@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/get-to-know-guelph-public-library-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230830T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230731T154006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T154550Z UID:10002105-1693404000-1693407600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Strategies for Saving Your Money DESCRIPTION:Saving your money is an easy concept\, but difficult in reality. \nJoin us online\, using Zoom\, to learn strategies for saving your money. We will talk about: \n\nLearning how to save more to pay down debt\nUnderstanding that saving and a reduction in spending often go together to achieve success\nStarting to invest in the future to realize goals and dreams\n\nFor this session\, we are pleased to welcome guest speaker Heather Walsh\, CPA. \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Friday\, August 25. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Nuhad at 519-836-2222\, ext. 236 or nabdal@is-gw.ca \n  \n\n \n \n Financial Literacy for Newcomers: Managing Your Money\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n What is your immigration status?(Required)\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 Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Consent(Required) Yes\, I 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.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/strategies-for-saving-your-money/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nuhad Abdal":MAILTO:nabdal@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230720T183059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T183920Z UID:10002102-1693328400-1693332000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Child Care and Child Care Subsidy DESCRIPTION:In this session\, which takes place online\, using Zoom\, participants will learn about the different childcare services available in Guelph and how to access the Child Care Subsidy through Wellington County. \nGuest Speaker:\nTrish McComb\, Manager of Child Care Subsidy\, Children’s Early Years Division\, County of Wellington \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. If you would like interpretation\, please register by Thursday\, August 24. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Cynthia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 259 or cmora@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/child-care-and-child-care-subsidy-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Mora":MAILTO:cmora@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T113000 DTSTAMP:20260429T003549 CREATED:20230728T144810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T152420Z UID:10002103-1693305000-1693308600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Fire Safety at Home DESCRIPTION:Join us\, in person at ISGW or online using Zoom\, to learn about fire safety at home with our guest speaker Tony from the Fire Prevention Bureau\, Guelph Fire Department. \nWe will talk about: \n\nHow to prevent fires from happening in your home\nPlanning your escape\nResponsibilities of owners/landlords and tenants\n\nSmoke and carbon monoxide alarms\n\n\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, August 24. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Lulia at 519-836-2222\, ext. 223 or lisaias@is-gw.ca \n  URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/fire-safety-at-home/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Lulia Isaias":MAILTO:lisaias@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR