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Tips 1 to 51. Get OrganizedWhen you are a student in a post secondary institution you will have a lot of papers and books to keep track of. Make sure you have lots of binders, shelves or file folders to keep the papers in order.A large calendar will also help you remember your assignments.*In some institutions, you can get a student planer to help you things organize. Do not forget your deadlines for exams, fees, etc.2. Watch Your MoneyWhen you first arrive at a post secondary institution...
Monday, 23 May 2011
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
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Edmonton is called “The Festival City” because of the more than 30 festivals that happen here each year.These Festivals celebrate music, performing arts, dance, sports, and film.Family Fun -Some special times are the International Children's Festival, Edmonton's Capital EX summer exhibition and the Santa Claus Parade.Music -Fests of live music include Edmonton's Labatt Blues Festival, Symphony Under...
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July 30 to August 1st are the dates of the annual Heritage Festival. During these three days 63 pavilions will represent over 85 countries from all over the world. There is food, art, performances, clothing and shops from all over the world. Come experience another culture and chat with people who would love to tell you about their cultural roots and their lives in Canada.#wrapperHeritage { font-family:...
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"Rutherford House Historic Site" was the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. A.C. Rutherford, his wife Mattie and their family moved into this beautiful brick house near the university campus in 1911. The family shared their home with friends, relatives and politicians for more than a generation.Today, beautiful home has the same hospitality and offers visitors a look...
Friday, 13 May 2011
14:13
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Institutions:Concordia University College of AlbertaEdmonton Immigrant Services AssociationEdmonton Mennonite Center for NewcomersGrant MacEwan CollegeNorQuest CollegeNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)University of Alberta (U of A) Institution: Concordia University College of Alberta Programs: Developing Academic English Language SkillsThis course helps...
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The Library Settlement Services Program is a partnership between Edmonton Public Library and Edmonton Immigrant Services Association.Our ObjectivesSettlement Practitioners work in the library setting to:Assess needs of immigrant families and the possible problemsIncrease access to programs and services of particular relevance and need for newcomers. Services are provided in a culturally competent manner, in languages specific to the needs of each familyIncrease newcomer understanding of Canadian...
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Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers ServicesDrop-in or self-serve:Computer and Fax ServicesInternet Job SearchLabour Market InformationVideos on Job Search SkillsFurther Education and/or Training InformationSign up for workshops that help you:Improve Interview SkillsWrite Winning ResumesFind a Good JobMake Cold Calls on How to Talk to Prospective EmployersConduct Self-Sssessments & Career ResearchLearn Excellent Customer ServiceUnderstand Canadian Workplace CultureImprove Workplace...
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Services are available to help temporary foreign workers settle into their lives and work in Canada. EMCN settlement counsellors can provide the following services:Our ServicesCollaborative settlement services to temporary workers and employersCustomized cultural awareness / sensitivity presentations to groups and organizationsSettlement information, orientation workshops and referrals in one-on-one...
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The Mentorship/host Services will match newcomers who have been in Canada "less than three years" with community volunteers who will help the newcomers adjust to life in Canada and learn about Canadian ways and norms.Volunteers will be mentors and Canadian friends to newcomers. They lend support, help with language barriers and introduce newcomers to their new community.With the friendship and support of volunteers, newcomers will feel welcome in their new country. This experience gives both...
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Community-Based CounsellingFor many clients, coming to our offices can be difficult. Sometimes clients lack transportation, or child care. EMCN provides community-based counselling with psychologists who are able to go out to visit in the community.Translated TopicsTranslated Health and Wellness ArticlesHealth and Wellness public education materials are available in a number of languages and covering ten topics.These topics are available in:Amharic Arabic Chinese Croatian Dinka English Farsi / Persian...
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
11:58
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EMCN Families, Youth, and ChildrenEdmonton Mennonite Center for Newcomers provides useful services and activities that help parents, youth, communities and schools foster the healthy growth of immigrant families.Our SupportsSettlement PractitionersSettlement Practitioners help create smooth interactions between people of different cultures and backgrounds. They help connect families, schools and communities.Help communication between home and school Interpretation and translation services for students,...
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The New Neighbors Program in Edmonton is funded by the City to help newcomers manage the stress and difficulty of moving to a new city in Canada. This program matches newcomers with volunteers in the community for support and friendship and provides other services to help newcomers settle in Canada.
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Our Services
Matching newcomers with volunteers for friendship and support
Providing personal, social and recreational supports
Linking newcomers with appropriate services
Monthly information...
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The language barrier is one of the most serious challenges when moving to a new country. Edmonton's Immigration Services Association provides help in overcoming this barrier.
EISA Provides
Translation of documents such as Diploma / Marriage / Birth / Divorce certificates or other professional documents.
Interpretation to help you understand appointments with the government or other organizations.
Must Do
For Translation:
Bring Up to 5 original documents
Bring your Permanent Residence...
Monday, 9 May 2011
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