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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141226 CREATED:20230607T172035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T172404Z UID:10002001-1687365000-1687368600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Summer DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about safe and fun suggestions for summertime activities for kids and families. \nWe will talk about: \n\nRecreation programs in Guelph\, Wellington County and Dufferin County\nCamping\, accessing national parks\nGardening\, cooking and baking\nBackyard fun\, and more!\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, June 15 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need 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/getting-ready-for-summer/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141226 CREATED:20230605T160153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T181721Z UID:10001999-1686846600-1686850200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat - Community Involvement DESCRIPTION:At this online session\, using Zoom\, we will talk about volunteering during the summer\, including: \n\nThe importance of community involvement\nImproving your leadership skills\nGaining work experience\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help. \nContact Alisiia at 226-332-0785\, adovban@is-gw.ca OR Ali at 226-332-0790\, azaidi@is-gw.ca. \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-community-involvement-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230605T155649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T181655Z UID:10001998-1686585600-1686589200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat - Summer Programs and Activities DESCRIPTION:Join us online\, using Zoom to explore Summer Programs and Activities. \nAt this session we will discuss: \n\nSummer camps (and volunteer/job opportunities)\nFee assistance (Free to Grow\, YMCA assistance)\nGuelph Public Library\, community garden\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help. \nContact Alisiia at 226-332-0785\, adovban@is-gw.ca OR Ali at 226-332-0790\, azaidi@is-gw.ca. \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-summer-programs-and-activities/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230525T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230504T155038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T161114Z UID:10001987-1685030400-1685034000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Getting Your Driver's Licence DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn and ask questions about Getting Your Driver’s Licence. \nTopics to be discussed include: \n\nGraduated licences\, G1 – G driver’s licence differences\nWhen can you get a licence? How much does it cost?\nFree\, online preparation resources\nGovernment-approved driving schools\nInsurance costs\nWhere to book your road test\, languages available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Ali at 226-332-0790 or azaidi@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-getting-your-drivers-licence-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230427T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230403T165615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T203006Z UID:10001980-1682616600-1682620200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Learn about the SchoolMessenger App DESCRIPTION:** For families in the Wellington Catholic District School Board ** \nJoin our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about using SchoolMessenger to be up-to-date with communications from school. \nGuest Speaker: Valerie Karunaratne\, English Language Learning (ELL) Lead \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nHow to download/register for SchoolMessenger\nHow to use SchoolMessenger\nWhat is SafeArrival?\nUsing SafeArrival to report your child’s absence from school\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, April 24 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, 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/learn-about-the-schoolmessenger-app/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230403T163337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T153003Z UID:10001979-1681407000-1681410600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:The IRCC Portal: How to Use It DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Ukrainian. ** \nYour 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 our SWIS team 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 Monday\, April 10 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, 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/the-ircc-portal-how-to-use-it/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230325T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230223T161143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T161436Z UID:10001788-1679751000-1679754600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Parenting Newcomer Youth DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, or in person at ISGW for this session. \nSettlement and migration can be stressful for youth (13-19). Adjusting to a new country can present a list of challenges\, which if unaddressed\, can lead to negative outcomes. These challenges include: \n\nIntergenerational disconnect\nFinancial instability\nContact with the criminal justice system\nLack of belonging\n\nOur guest speaker: Nabeel Rahman\, M.A.\, R.S.W. Registered Social Worker\, Positive Thought Counselling Services \nThis workshop is developed to assist parents and caregivers in helping youth as they transition from adolescence to\nadulthood. The workshop will provide helpful strategies to: \n\nUnderstand the needs of your teenager\nEmpathize with their experiences\nValidate your own vulnerability\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Tuesday\, March 21 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/parenting-newcomer-youth/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230322T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230322T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230310T161911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T162218Z UID:10001802-1679504400-1679508000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Income Tax Filing for Dari-Persian Families DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about filing tax in Canada with guest speaker Dayami Ramirez\, Program Manager – Settlement and SWIS\, 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\nClimate Action Incentive Payments\nCanada workers benefit\nCRA Tool and Resources\nCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@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-dari-persian-families/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Azita Farsi":MAILTO:afarsi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230309T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230223T164331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T164621Z UID:10001789-1678379400-1678383000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Income Tax 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\, Program Manager – Settlement and SWIS\, 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\nClimate Action Incentive Payments\nCanada workers benefit\nCRA Tool and Resources\nCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Monday\, March 6 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 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-for-families-in-wellington-and-dufferin-county/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230208T201037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T173954Z UID:10001717-1677603600-1677607200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Summer Camps and Activities DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the summer camps and activities available for children in Wellington and Dufferin county. We will talk about: \n\nThe benefits for children of attending camp\nHow to find and choose a camp for your child(ren)\nAge eligibility\nHow to register and the cost\nFinancial assistance programs available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, February 23 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/summer-camps-and-activities/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230201T175048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T153239Z UID:10001711-1677081600-1677085200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Income Tax DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn and ask questions about Income Tax for Youth with our guest speaker Munishi Desai from CVITP and Benefits Outreach Program\, Canada Revenue Agency / Government of Canada. \nAt this session we will explore: \n\nFiling taxes as a high school student\nImportance of filing taxes\nUnderstanding Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information\, contact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-income-tax/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230201T181445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T181652Z UID:10001712-1676998800-1677002400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Summer Camps and Activities: in Ukrainian DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Ukrainian. ** \nJoin our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the summer camps and activities available\nfor children in the area. \nWe will talk about: \n\nThe benefits of attending camp for children\nHow to find and choose a camp for your child(ren)\nAge eligibility\nHow to register and the cost\nFinancial assistance programs available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, 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/summer-camps-and-activities-in-uukrainian/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230130T210517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T202511Z UID:10001709-1676649600-1676653200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Summer Camps and Activities: English DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the summer camps and activities available for children in the area. We will talk about: \n\nThe benefits for children of attending camp\nHow to find and choose a for your child(ren)\nAge eligibility\nHow to register and the cost\nFinancial assistance programs available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Tuesday\, February 14 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca \n  \n\n\n \n \n Summer Camps and Activities for Families in Guelph\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone/Cellular Number*Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n What 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 Do you need language interpretation?Interpretation can be provided\, based on need. Please type your language below.Are you familiar with the online platform Zoom?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No. I would like help to set this up.\n 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.CAPTCHA URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/summer-camps-and-activities-english/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Azita Farsi":MAILTO:afarsi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230123T203018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T201730Z UID:10001705-1676568600-1676572200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Rental Housing in Guelph DESCRIPTION:** This workshop will be presented in Ukrainian. ** \nJoin us online using Zoom\, to learn and ask questions about finding a place to rent in Guelph. \nWe will talk about: \n\nWhere to find rental listings\nRequirements/documents needed to rent a place\nBest time of year to look for a place to rent\nWhere to get furniture (free or affordable)\n\nWe’re pleased to have a guest speaker from The Danby Refugee Program at this session. \nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, 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/rental-housing-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230206T155940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T192221Z UID:10001716-1676482200-1676485800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready for High School: Our Lady of Lourdes DESCRIPTION:Students who will be entering Grade 9 in September 2023 and their parents/guardians are invited to join our SWIS team for a workshop about Getting Ready for High School. \nYou can choose to attend online\, using Zoom OR in-person at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School\n(54 Westmount Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario N1H 5H7). \nWe will be joined by staff from the school’s guidance offce to learn about: \n\nselecting courses for high school\nelective courses\nhow to navigate MyBluePrint to submit courses\nwhere to find registration forms\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Thursday\, February 9 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-for-high-school-our-lady-of-lourdes/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School\, 54 Westmount Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5H7\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230130T154434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T154759Z UID:10001708-1675962000-1675965600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Workshop for Women: Using SchoolCash Online DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Tigrinya. ** \nSchoolCash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees. Join our SWIS team for an in-person workshop for women at St. Joseph Catholic School (in the library) to learn about using this online platform. We will talk about: \n\nHow to create an account\nMaking payments\nNavigating catch up payment application\n\nYoung children are welcome with their parent/caregiver. Drawing materials will be available and light snacks will be provided. \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \n  \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-workshop-for-women-using-schoolcash-online/ LOCATION:St. Joseph Catholic School\, 10 Guelph Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20230123T200601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T200749Z UID:10001704-1675270800-1675274400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:March Break and Summer Camps DESCRIPTION:** This session will be presented in Dari. ** \nJoin our SWIS team online\, using Zoom\, to learn about the March Break and summer camps available for\nchildren in the area. \nWe will talk about: \n\nThe benefits for children of attending camp\nHow to find and choose the best camp for your child(ren)\nAge eligibility\nHow to register and the cost\nFinancial assistance programs available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Azita at 519-831-1157 or afarsi@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/march-break-and-summer-camps/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Azita Farsi":MAILTO:afarsi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221201T185108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T190221Z UID:10001518-1671120000-1671123600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Christmas in the Community DESCRIPTION:At this online session we will explore: \n\nLow cost/Free activities to do around the city\nGuelph public skating and skating safety\nLocal Christmas markets\nSupport programs over the holidays (food support\, clothing support)\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Contact staff for information. \nNeed help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! Contact staff for information. \nFor more information contact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-christmas-in-the-community/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221201T212153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T212359Z UID:10001519-1670432400-1670436000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Workshop for Women: Tools for Life DESCRIPTION:Interpretation in Tigrinya will be provided. \nJoin our SWIS team for an in-person\, workshop for women at St. Joseph Catholic School (in the gym). \nGuest speaker Stacey Frasson (Youth Worker) will be with us to talk about: \n\nBeing aware of feelings\nEmotional regulation\nEffective communication of feelings and appropriate problem solving\n\nYoung children are welcome with their parent/caregiver.\nDrawing materials will be available and light snacks will be provided. \nView PDF flyer \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/workshop-for-women-tools-for-life/ LOCATION:St. Joseph Catholic School\, 10 Guelph Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221031T185803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T190041Z UID:10001507-1669824000-1669827600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Youth and Cyber Security DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn and ask questions about Youth and Cyber Security. \nWe’re pleased to have guest speaker Constable James Nightingale from Guelph Police Service with us to discuss: \n\nTeens in a digital world\nCyber bullying\nSocial media safety\nGuelph Police and ICE unit\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help!  \nContact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-youth-and-cyber-security/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221117T190914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T144243Z UID:10001510-1669224600-1669228200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Preparing for Winter in Guelph DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be presented in Ukrainian. \nJoin us online using Zoom\, to learn and ask questions about: \n\nHow to dress for Canadian winter\nThe signs of frostbite\nWhat is a “Snow Day”?\nHow to check city/school bus cancellations during bad weather\nCar safety (importance of winter tires\, winter washer fluid)\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/preparing-for-winter-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221028T140340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T140840Z UID:10001504-1668700800-1668704400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Parent Information Session - Our Lady of Lourdes DESCRIPTION:Do you have children attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School?\nIs Tigrinya your first language?\nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person at the school\, for a parent information session. In this session\,\nwe are pleased to include guest speakers from the school: \n\nBetty Farrell\, Principal\nBrian Halford\, Vice-Principal\nJulie Flaherty\, Languages Department Head\nSarah Gammie\, Dual Credit Lead Resource Teacher\n\nDuring this in-person session\, we will talk about: \n\nProgramming\nBehaviors and Students’ Conduct\nLife at High School\nWhat is Needed to Graduate (including volunteer hours\, credits)\nDual Credits\, Co-op Program\n\nInformation will be presented in Tigrinya. \nView PDF flyer. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Nahom at 226-332-0784 or ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/parent-information-session-our-lady-of-lourdes/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School\, 54 Westmount Rd.\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 5H7\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Nahom Tekle":MAILTO:ntekle@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221031T183032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T190138Z UID:10001506-1668441600-1668445200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Preparing for Winter in Guelph DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn and ask questions about Preparing for Winter in Guelph. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nHow to dress for Canadian winter\, signs of frostbite\nWhat is a “Snow Day”?\nHow to check city/school bus cancellations during bad weather\nCar safety (importance of winter tires\, winter washer fluid)\n\nView PDF flyer \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help!  \nContact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-preparing-for-winter-in-guelph/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221025T203022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T203054Z UID:10001502-1668441600-1668445200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Parent-Teacher Interviews - UGDSB DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada?\nAre your children attending Upper Grand District School Board?\nDo you want to learn more about Parent-Teacher Interviews?\nJoin our SWIS team\, online using Zoom\, to learn about Parent-Teacher Interviews with guest speakers Susan Pitman and Lara Rahim-Lasko\, ESL Resource Teachers. \nDuring this online session we will talk about: \n\nImportance of attending parent-teacher interviews\nPreparing for the interview\nUnderstanding the report card\nWhat to expect during the interview\nDiscussing your child’s progress at school\nTaking your child to the interview\nAfter the parent-teacher interview (follow up)\nResources and language support available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, November 9 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-for-parent-teacher-interviews-ugdsb/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221028T133259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T134328Z UID:10001503-1668011400-1668015000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Parent-Teacher Interviews - WCDSB DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada?\nAre your children attending Wellington Catholic District School Board?\nDo you want to learn more about Parent-Teacher Interviews?\nJoin our SWIS team\, online using Zoom\, to learn about Parent-Teacher interviews with guest speakers\nAndrea Welsh-Devlin\, Principal\, St. Joseph Catholic School\, Mary Beth McCuen\, Principal\, St. Peter\nCatholic School and Bryan McMillan\, Principal\, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. \nDuring this online session we will talk about: \n\nImportance of attending parent-teacher interviews\nPreparing for the interview\nUnderstanding the report card\nWhat to expect during the interview\nDiscussing your child’s progress at school\nTaking your child to the interview\nAfter the parent-teacher interview (follow up)\nResources and language support available\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by Wednesday\, November 4 and be sure\nto complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/getting-ready-for-parent-teacher-interviews-wcdsb/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221025T202138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T213102Z UID:10001501-1667496600-1667500200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:How to Access Canada’s Health Care System DESCRIPTION:Learn about accessing health-related services in Guelph\nThis workshop will be presented in Ukrainian and Russian. \nJoin us online using Zoom\, or in-person at ISGW (maximum 10 participants) to learn and ask questions 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 support for Ukrainians (Guest speaker: Andriy Samokhvalov)\n\nView PDF flyer. \nDo you want to attend online but don’t have a device? Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or to register\, contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/how-to-access-canadas-health-care-system/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221007T144744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T145202Z UID:10001493-1666972800-1666976400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship DESCRIPTION:Join us\, online using zoom\, to learn and ask questions about Applying for Canadian Citizenship. \nDiscuss topics will include: \n\nEligibility\nRequired documents\nApplying with a parent or on your own\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or help to register\, contact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-how-to-apply-for-canadian-citizenship/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221027T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221007T161012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T144132Z UID:10001497-1666861200-1666868400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to Your School - Willow Road DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? \nDo you want to learn how to navigate your child’s school website and more? \nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person\, at Willow Road Public School\, to learn about: \n\nNavigating the school and board websites\nAccessing the school calendar\, school newsletter\nSchoolCash Online payment system\nSchool bus and inclement weather communication\nSchool fundraising events\, school trips\nPreparing your child for school (clothing\, packed lunch\, etc.)\nCommunicating with your child’s teacher\, reporting absence\nStudents arriving on time for school\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/connecting-to-your-school-willow-road/ LOCATION:Willow Road Public School\, 125 Willow Rd\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1W4\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221007T143850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T154935Z UID:10001181-1666800000-1666803600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Painting Pumpkins for Halloween DESCRIPTION:Join us at this session to paint pumpkins and learn and ask questions about Halloween in Ontario. \nWe will discuss: \n\nWhat is Halloween?\nWhy is it celebrated?\nThe history of Halloween\n\nParticipants can attend in-person (limited to 10) at ISGW or online. ** In-person spots are now full\, however you can still join us online** \nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \nDo you want to attend but don’t have a device? ISGW can lend you a device for the purposes of attending\nthis session. Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \nFor more information or help to register\, contact Megan at 519-831-1281\, mbotha@is-gw.ca OR Nahom at 226-332-0784\, ntekle@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-painting-pumpkins-for-halloween/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T141227 CREATED:20221007T155345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T143823Z UID:10001494-1666797300-1666800000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Connecting to Your School - Mitchell Woods DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? \nDo you want to learn how to navigate your child’s school website and more? \nJoin our SWIS team\, in-person\, at Mitchell Woods Public School\, to learn about: \n\nNavigating the school and board websites\nAccessing the school calendar\, school newsletter\nSchoolCash Online payment system\nSchool bus and inclement weather communication\nSchool fundraising events\, school trips\nPreparing your child for school (clothing\, packed lunch\, etc.)\nCommunicating with your child’s teacher\, reporting absence\nStudents arriving on time for school\nNo parking in the school parking lot\n\nView PDF flyer. \nLanguage interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register early and be sure to complete the\ninterpretation section of the registration form. \nFor more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-821-0524 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/connecting-to-your-school-mitchell-woods/ LOCATION:Mitchell Woods Public School 670 Willow Rd\, Guelph\, ON N1H 8K2\, 670 Willow Rd\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 8K2\, Canada CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR