By Trudy Tumusime In 2021, Doris came to Canada from China, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a software project manager and UX designer. With a computer science background, Doris found many aspects of settlement quite easy due to her ability to search the internet for information and having support from her elder […]
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Date: Thursdays, June 19, 26, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Location: In-person (Keele Office, Unit 111) and Online Improve your digital skills to adapt to life in Canada faster! Topics include: Browsing the internet (Chrome, Safari) Searching effectively on Google Email essentials (Gmail account creation, sending/receiving emails, attachments) Basic online safety (strong passwords,
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Date: Wednesday, June 18 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Online via Zoom You are invited to join us online for this year’s Annual General Meeting on June 18, 2025! Hear how newcomers and community members supported each other in 2024, as well as MNLCT program and service highlights. The Zoom link opens at 6:00 PM and
What you need to know if your employer wants to pay you in cash Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Time: 12 PM – 1 PM Location: Online via Zoom Join this employment law info session to learn all risks if your employer wants to pay you in cash. Rika Sawatsky, an experienced Employment Lawyer, will
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Since 2016, Aurora House has been a quiet force of safety and renewal—supporting women and children escaping human trafficking and gender-based violence as they begin the long, complex journey toward healing. By Kunpeng Yu How It All Began In 2015, Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC) owned a house that was being rented out. Some
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Balance for the body & mind Grupo para adultos mayores de 55 años Balance de cuerpo y mente First Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM In-person, Keele Office, Unit 9 IN SPANISH / EN ESPAÑOL An opportunity to participate in recreational and learning activities with friends. Yoga and brain exercises Improve cognitive
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Date: Thursday, May 29 Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM Location: Online via Zoom Facilitator: Rika Sawatsky Join our workshop “Termination and Layoff Rights.” You will learn about your rights and compensation in cases of unjust dismissal. To register for the workshop, please contact us: settlementworkshops@mnlct.org
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Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Online via Zoom A resume is your main document while you are looking for a job. Learn how to create a Canadian-style resume or update your existing resume to match the Canadian job market guidelines. Join us online to be ready for employment!
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Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Online via Zoom Are you interested in learning how to transform your career and upgrade your professional skills? Attend self-paced courses to develop your essential skills, track your personal growth and career planning, prepare for employment, and learn how to ace your citizenship
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Date: Thursday, April 24 Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PM Location: Online via Zoom As a part of our MNLCT community, we are pleased to invite you for an opportunity to learn free financial knowledge and tools! Our partners KOFE (Knowledge of Financial Education) will help you maximize your financial expertise. In this workshop, you will learn:
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