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NewsLatest News Spring Newsletter now available! Read about the international students in our area, meet one of our hard-working council members, learn about some of the cultural events and celebrations in our community. ___________________________________________________________________ Asian Heritage Month May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of our country. We salute the Asian Canadians in Leeds and Grenville who are such an important part of our community! __________________________________________________________________ Newcomer Information Fair The Smiths Falls Immigration Partnership will host an Information Fair for Newcomers on Tuesday, May 21 at the Memorial Centre. Smiths Falls Newcomer Information Fair _________________________________________________________________ Customized Settlement Tool Cultural Access Program The Cultural Access Pass is a welcome gift for Canada's newest citizens. A gift to each Canadian citizen during their first year of citizenship, the Cultural Access Pass provides complimentary admission to more than 1000 of Canada's cultural treasures from coast-to-coast-to-coast. The Cultural Access Pass creates opportunities for Canada's newest citizens to discover our rich cultural history, world-renowned artworks, historical figures and stunning parks. You may be eligible for a Cultural Access Pass if:
For more information, visit www.icc-icc.ca/en/cap Holiday Story Time visits at local libraries The Leeds Grenville Immigration Partnership will be sharing stories of Christmas celebrations around the world with toddlers and pre-schoolers. We'll be at the Gananoque Public Library on Wednesday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m., and at the Brockville Public Library on Thursday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m. Community Connections Workshop for Newcomers The Leeds Grenville Immigration Partnership is hosting a FREE workshop to connect newcomers to Canada and/or the region with local services. The workshop will be held in the Community Room, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Growing immigrant population makes Canada fastest-growing country in the G8 Canada plans new visa to lure high-tech immigrant entrepreneurs September offers us all a fresh start Canada in annual immigration peak A view on Immigration Canada's "bold new focus" Past stories Ottawa to halt new federal skilled worker and investor program applications - June 28, 2012 Learn about child care, health services, employment options, recreation, skills and professional training. A light supper will be served. RSVP to elizabeth.stratton@uwlg.org or call 613-342-8889 by November 12. Learn about child care, health services, employment options, recreation, skills and professional training. A light supper will be served. RSVP to elizabeth.stratton@uwlg.org or call 613-342-8889 by November 12.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has recently developed a useful tool for potential newcomers to Canada to create their own customized settlement plan. www.cic.gc.ca/lctvac/english/index ___________________________________________________________________________ A free event for Newcomers will be hosted by the Smiths Falls Immigration Partnership on Tuesday, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the Memorial Centre. |
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