BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISGW - ECPv6.13.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ISGW 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20250731T141654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T142047Z UID:10004425-1757757600-1757766600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Orientation to Ontario for Youth - online DESCRIPTION:Join us online using Zoom\, for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community! We will have special guest speakers joining us to discuss topics that will include: Getting to Know Canada and Ontario\, Living in Your New Community\, Education and Training\, Working and Business\, Money and Personal Finances and People and the Environment. \nView PDF flyer. \nPlan to attend all three sessions as we will present different topics at each session. \nStudents will earn volunteer hours for participating in this session. \nThis workshop is for youth. Everyone is welcome\, including visitors to Canada! \n Interpretation support is available. \n For questions or help registering\, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/orientation-to-ontario-for-youth-online-2/2025-09-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Orientation to Ontario,Youth 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:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20250731T141654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T142047Z UID:10004426-1758362400-1758371400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Orientation to Ontario for Youth - online DESCRIPTION:Join us online using Zoom\, for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community! We will have special guest speakers joining us to discuss topics that will include: Getting to Know Canada and Ontario\, Living in Your New Community\, Education and Training\, Working and Business\, Money and Personal Finances and People and the Environment. \nView PDF flyer. \nPlan to attend all three sessions as we will present different topics at each session. \nStudents will earn volunteer hours for participating in this session. \nThis workshop is for youth. Everyone is welcome\, including visitors to Canada! \n Interpretation support is available. \n For questions or help registering\, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/orientation-to-ontario-for-youth-online-2/2025-09-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Orientation to Ontario,Youth 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:20250923T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250923T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20250827T171234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142334Z UID:10004563-1758645000-1758648600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Teens in a Digital World and Youth Engagement Program Guelph Police Service DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to learn about the Youth Engagement Program at Guelph Police Service with a guest speaker from Guelph Police Service (GPS). The program is an interactive and informative\, after-school\, learning program about policing. \nWe’ll also talk about cyber security and social media safety for teens. \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 Azita 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/teens-in-a-digital-world-and-youth-engagement-program-guelph-police-service/ 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="Azita Farsi":MAILTO:afarsi@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251001T164635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T164822Z UID:10004576-1760027400-1760031000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Youth Chat: Guelph Humane Society DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to learn about GHS with guest speaker Kate Glaab. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nWhat is the Guelph Humane Society\nPrograms and services at GHS\nGetting involved and volunteering with GHS\n\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\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-youth-chat-guelph-humane-society/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251001T163617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T164811Z UID:10004575-1761237000-1761240600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Youth Chat: Post-Secondary Institutions DESCRIPTION:Graduating from high school soon?\nJoin us in person at ISGW to learn about your post-secondary options. \nAt this session\, we’ll talk about: \n\nUniversity vs. College\nTrades and Apprenticeships\nDiplomas and Degrees\nHow to apply\n\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 Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-youth-chat-post-secondary-institutions/ 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="Nathalie Alaves":MAILTO:nalaves@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251009T211116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T211402Z UID:10004634-1761584400-1761588000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Youth Workshop: Pumpkin Painting\, Learn About Halloween DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada?\nWondering what Halloween is all about?\nNewcomer youth are invited to join our SWIS team\, in person at ISGW to learn about Halloween and paint pumpkins. \nAt this session we will learn about: \n\nThe history of Halloween\nWhy Halloween is celebrated\nHalloween in Ontario\nPumpkin painting (pumpkins will be provided)\n\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 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/swis-youth-workshop-pumpkin-painting-learn-about-halloween/ 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/2024/08/SWIS-feature-graphic-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251022T153508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154442Z UID:10004637-1762446600-1762450200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Preparing to Apply for Jobs DESCRIPTION:Are you getting ready to apply for jobs?\nJoin us in person at ISGW to talk about: \n\nResume building\nHow to write a cover letter\nInterview preparation\n\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 Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-preparing-to-apply-for-jobs/ 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="Nathalie Alaves":MAILTO:nalaves@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251022T153842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154331Z UID:10004638-1763656200-1763659800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Youth Leadership Project Info Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in developing leadership skills?\nWould you like to make a difference in your community while earning community volunteer hours?\nJoin us in person at Immigrant Services to learn about ISGW’s 2026 Youth Leadership Project! \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 Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-youth-leadership-project-info-session/ 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="Nathalie Alaves":MAILTO:nalaves@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251021T203527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T212722Z UID:10004635-1764322200-1764345600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Orientation to Ontario for Youth DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada?\nInterested in learning more about the Guelph community?\nLooking for a fun activity for this month’s school P.A. day?\nJoin us\, in person at ISGW\, for an amazing opportunity to learn valuable information about Ontario and the Guelph community! \nWe will have special guest speakers joining us to discuss topics that will include: \n\nGetting to know Canada and Ontario\,\nLiving in your new community\,\nEducation and training\,\nWorking and business\,\nMoney and personal finances\,\nPeople and the environment.\n\nYou can earn volunteer hours for participating in this session! \nView PDF flyer. \n\n Pizza and bus tickets will be provided. \n Interpretation support is available. \nThis workshop is for youth. Everyone is welcome\, including visitors to Canada! \n For questions or help registering\, contact Nahom Tekle by email: O2OISGW@is-gw.ca or call 519-836-2222\, ext. 263 \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/orientation-to-ontario-for-youth-4/ LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Orientation to Ontario,Youth 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:20251204T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251117T181648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T181908Z UID:10004647-1764865800-1764869400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:SWIS Youth Chat: Christmas in the Community DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to learn about Christmas in our community. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nLow cost/Free activities around the city\nChristmas market in Guelph/Kitchener\nCommunity supports available around the holidays\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Space is limited. You must register in advance to attend this session. \n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n For more information contact Elilta 226-332-0790\, ehabte@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/swis-youth-chat-christmas-in-the-community/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20251210T190550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T135446Z UID:10004718-1768494600-1768498200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Youth Chat: Preparing for Exams DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to talk about preparing for exams. \nDiscussion topics will include: \n\nGetting organized and making a plan\nManaging your time effectively\nMental health and wellness\, managing stress\n\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 Nathalie at 226-821-0524 or nalaves@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest - please note that today's session has been cancelled due to weather. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-preparing-for-exams-2/ 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="Nathalie Alaves":MAILTO:nalaves@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260123T211134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T151502Z UID:10004747-1770309000-1770312600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program DESCRIPTION:A skilled trade is a career path that requires a particular skill set\, specialty knowledge and training and is usually hands-on. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a specialized program in high school. Join our SWIS team\, in person at ISGW\, with guest speaker Joanne Harris to learn about this program. \nAt this session\, we will talk about: \n\nWhat is OYAP\nHow to qualify\nWhat support you can get\n\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 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/youth-chat-ontario-youth-apprenticeship-program/ 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="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260126T150322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T151526Z UID:10004748-1770913800-1770917400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Cybersecurity\, Standing Up for Yourself DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to talk about being safe online and standing up for yourself with guest speaker Constable Mason Melitzer\, Guelph Police Service. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nProtecting your privacy\nHow to avoid online fraud\nCyberbullying\nSocial media safety\n\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 Eyerusalem at 519-831-1281 or emenkir@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-cybersecurity-standing-up-for-yourself/ 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="Eyerusalem Menkir":MAILTO:emenkir@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260204T200230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T162524Z UID:10004751-1772123400-1772127000@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Volunteerism DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to talk about volunteerism and volunteer opportunities. \nAt this session we’re pleased to have guest speakers Fnan and Nagisa from Starling Community Services. \nWe will talk about: \n\nthe importance of community involvement\nbuilding leadership skills\nsummer jobs\ngaining work experience.\n\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\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-volunteerism-2/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260311T173406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173609Z UID:10004767-1773748800-1773752400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Guelph Public Library DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team in person at ISGW to talk about library programs and services with guest speaker Ben Lorimer from Guelph Public Library. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nPrograms and services for teens\, including volunteer hours\nEnglish language learning at the library\nGeneral intro to the library space (e.g.\, Makerspace\, computers\, printers\, scanning\, etc.)\nLibrary cards\n\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\nThank you for your interest. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-guelph-public-library-2/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260316T192406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T140922Z UID:10004768-1774369800-1774373400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: From Casual to Professional - English for Jobs and Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Please note that this week’s Youth Chat takes place on a different day – TUESDAY! \nJoin our SWIS team in person at ISGW to talk about using professional English vocabulary for jobs and volunteering with guest speaker Thisavi Marasinghege\, IB student. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nThe difference between casual and professional English\nUseful phrases for jobs\, volunteering\, and interviews\nHow to introduce yourself professionally\nWorkplace etiquette and expectations\nHow to communicate respectfully with supervisors and co-workers\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Space is limited. 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 Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-from-casual-to-professional-english-for-jobs-and-volunteering/ 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="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260331T143831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T142157Z UID:10004915-1775752200-1775755800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Mental Health\, Wellness and Self Care DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to talk about: \n\nHealth and wellness\nImmigration and mental health\nOverall wellness\nSelf care and support options\n\nGuest speaker: Lindsay Riddell\, Well-Being Navigator\, ISGW \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 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed. URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-mental-health-wellness-and-self-care-3/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260331T144257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T142234Z UID:10004916-1776961800-1776965400@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Summer Activities at the University of Guelph DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to talk about University of Guelph’s Department of\nAthletics and Recreation with guest speaker Rory Cooper. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nPrograms\, activities\, summer camps\nYouth memberships\n\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 226-332-0790 or ehabte@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-activities-at-the-university-of-guelph/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260420T184850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T131342Z UID:10004918-1777566600-1777570200@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Academic Transition Program (ATP)\, University of Guelph DESCRIPTION:The Academic Transition Program (ATP) at the University of Guelph is a supportive pathway designed to help mature and non-traditional learners prepare for successful university study and transition confidently into a degree program. \nAbout the program: \n\nAlternative pathway to university for mature and non-traditional students who may not meet traditional admission requirements\nBuild essential academic skills such as writing\, critical thinking\, research\, and study strategies\nSupportive learning environment designed to increase confidence and readiness for university-level courses\nGuidance and advising to help plan your degree pathway and navigate university systems\nPreparation for successful transition into undergraduate study and long-term academic success for Bachelor of Arts\n\nJoin us in person at ISGW to learn about the program with guest speaker: Funmi Ogunbi\, Academic Transition Program Developer\, University of Guelph. \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 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/youth-chat-academic-transition-program-atp-university-of-guelph/ 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="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260424T184042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175532Z UID:10004921-1778776200-1778779800@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange DESCRIPTION:The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) is a six-week program that offers youth ages 16-17 the opportunity to gain paid work experience\, practise their second official language skills\, and discover another community within Canada. \nJoin us in person at ISGW to talk about: \n\nEligibility and advantages of participation\nProgram fee\n\nGuest speaker: Aven LeBlanc\, YMCA Local Coordinator \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 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca \n\n\n\n \n \n SWIS Youth Chat - May sessions\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 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 Which session(s) will you attend?*\n \n May 14 - YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange\n \n \n May 21 - Youth Summer Programs and Activities\n Select AllDo you need language interpretation?Interpretation is available\, based on need. Please let us know your language.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-ymca-summer-work-student-exchange/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260424T185819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T190022Z UID:10004922-1779381000-1779384600@is-gw.ca SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Youth Summer Programs and Activities DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to talk about: \n\nSummer camp (and volunteer/job opportunities)\nActivities in the city during the summer\nFee assistance (Free to Grow – Children’s Foundation\, Jumpstart)\nYMCA camps\nFree activities at Guelph Public Library (book club\, art)\nCommunity garden\n\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 Eyerusalem 519-831-1281 or emenkir@is-gw.ca \n\n\n \n \n SWIS Youth Chat - May sessions\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 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 Which session(s) will you attend?*\n \n May 14 - YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange\n \n \n May 21 - Youth Summer Programs and Activities\n Select AllDo you need language interpretation?Interpretation is available\, based on need. Please let us know your language.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-youth-summer-programs-and-activities/ 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="Eyerusalem Menkir":MAILTO:emenkir@is-gw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T161916 CREATED:20260428T140209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T142124Z UID:10004927-1779984000-1779991200@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: 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.I would like to present my culture!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