Spring 2017

NEWSLETTER Seven Oaks Immigrant Services Office Hours and Contact Information: Seven Oaks Immigrant Services 930 Jefferson Ave Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (204) 697– 5967 Email: settlement@7oaks.org Seven Oaks Adult Learning Center 950 Jefferson Ave Monday to Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (204) 632– 1716

Settlement Team

DID YOU VOLUNTEER WITH US?

Settlement Workers José Chinchilla Rowena Hernandez Ernesto Ofiaza Jr. Anna Glibka Ibrahim Mohammed Raghad Alsayd Secretary Judy Tyndall ESL Coordinator Slavo Federkevic Program Manager Jana Mckee Director Fran Taylor

PLEASE JOIN US on Saturday, May 13, 2017 10 am - 12 noon at 950 Jefferson Ave

Seven Oaks Adult Learning Centre/Wayfinders room For more information call Seven Oaks Immigrant Services @ (204) 697-5967

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IMMIGRANT WOMEN’S COUNSELLING SERVICES & SEVEN OAKS IMMIGRANT SERVICES OFFER

Confidential counselling, information, resources, referrals and support at NO COST for women having difficult situation on: RELATIONSHIP, ANXIETY, STRESS, CULTURAL ADAPTATION, SELF-ESTEEM, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, COPING, SELF-CARE and more...

(Interpreter services available)

Visit us at 930 Jefferson Avenue For more information or to make an appointment, please call:

Emmy,

Rowena,

Counsellor, Access Norwest (204) 938-5911

Looking for a cellphone?

The MTS New to Canada Program has great offers for people that have recently immigrated to Canada. Save for up to 12 months on your wireless plan. Plus, no need for credit checks.

For more details, visit: mts.ca/welcometomanitoba

Computer Tutoring April 26 - May 31 Drop-by tutoring in basic skills at 930 Jefferson.

WEDNESDAYS ONLY from 1pm to 3pm.

No pre-registration required.

For more info call Anna @ (204) 697-5967

ARE YOU A NEW IMMIGRANT who cannot attend Entry Program in person?

Do you have small children, or live in an area with limited bus service?

FREE program, lots of information, interactive units, friendly instructors, and an opportunity to connect with other newcomers.

Registration required: https://goo.gl/3N32Zt

“Successful settlement takes all of us!” www.7oaks.org/programs/settlement

Settlement Worker, Seven Oaks (204) 697-5969

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK, CANADIAN EXPERIENCE OR REFERENCES? WANT TO MOVE UP IN YOUR JOB, OR CHANGE YOUR JOB?

PROGRAM MENU - Interview Skills - 9 Essentials Skills - Technical Language - Workshops - Canadian Workplace Culture - Computer Tutoring

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT

- Personal Coaching

Call Ernesto @ (204) 697-5960

- Tips and Strategies

or email: nisw1@7oaks.org

START YOUR CAREER TO TODAY! DAY!

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS for our Employment Program at

FOLK FEST July 5-9, 2017 3-4 hours/day (Must be at the site for 5 days) WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:  Service industry/Customer Service:  Community Services  Technology  Environmental Issues  Health  Culinary arts (Food Handling)

 Construction (Physical Work)  Retail  Education (Childcare)  Safety/Security  Public Speaking  Media (Journalism)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 204-697-5967