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SUMMARY:Information Session: Saskatchewan Daycare
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: September 9\, 2025 (9 am-10 am\, Saskatchewan time zone) \nDescription: Join us for an informative session where the presenter will share details specific to childcare in Saskatchewan. This session will cover important topics such as the different types of child care available\, age groups and the number of children in care\, how to choose quality child care\, tips on finding childcare services\, the cost of regulated child care\, and childcare options for LINC students. \nPresenter: Marzieh Fathi- Community Childcare Liaison/School Counsellor \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-sopa-saskatchewan-daycare/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250918T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T112352
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SUMMARY:Information Session: New Country\, New Start: 9 Reasons Volunteering Helps Immigrants Succeed in Atlantic Canada
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: September 18\, 2025; 1pm AST \nDescription: Volunteering can help you settle successfully in Atlantic Canada. Through volunteering\, you gain Canadian work experience\, improve your English or French skills\, build a network\, understand Canadian culture and much more! Join us to learn about the benefits of volunteering\, and where to find volunteer opportunities in Atlantic Canada. \nPresenter: Debra Power\, SOPA Atlantic Intake Counsellor \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-new-country-new-start-9-reasons-volunteering-helps-immigrants-succeed-in-atlantic-canada/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T090000
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Newcomer Services in British Columbia: WorkBC and Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Programs
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 19 September 2025 • 8:00 am – Pacific time (Vancouver time) \nDescription: In this session\, you will learn about programs and supports available to help you settle and find meaningful employment in British Columbia\, including an overview of WorkBC Employment Services\, the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program\, steps to access these services\, and what to expect after registration. \nPresenter: Vaneza Villaceran\, WorkBC Catchment Manager; Vivian Rafla\, Coordinator – Employment Programs -MOSAIC \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-post-arrival-services-in-british-columbia-workbc-and-career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-programs/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250923T090000
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Saskatchewan Children’s School Registration
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: September 23\, 2025 (9 am-10 am\, Saskatchewan time zone) \nDescription: In this session\, the presenter will provide information specific to children’s school registration in Saskatchewan. Topics will include eligibility and government regulations for schooling\, different school divisions and options in the province\, the registration process\, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten options\, adult secondary education\, the role of the RODS SWIS team\, and other supports available in schools. \nPresenter: Tanuj Kanti Dhar- Orientation Services for Newcomers (OSN) Caseworker Settlement\, Family and Community Services \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-sopa-saskatchewan-childrens-school-registration/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250925T130000
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Pre-departure information
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Sep 25\, 2025+ 1:00-2:00 PM (AT) \nDescription: In this session\, you will gain essential knowledge about what you can and cannot bring into Canada\, the landing process\, and important practical preparation. \nPresenter: Sayed Hashim Sadat (he/him) Pre-Arrival Canada Connect Coordinator-SOPA \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-pre-departure-information/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250929T110000
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Treaties and Reconciliation in Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: September 29th\, 9:00 to 11:00 AM Central Standard Time (Saskatchewan). \nDescription: Join Jennifer from the Saskatchewan SOPA team to learn about the history of treaties in the province of Saskatchewan. This presentation will look at colonial policies from the time of the fur trade in Canada all the way to modern day efforts at reconciliation. The focus of this presentation will be on the numbered treaties on the prairies of Western\nCanada\, and more particularly on Saskatchewan\, however the information will be valuable to SOPA clients from coast to coast. \nPresenter: Jennifer Dixon\, SOPA Employment Counsellor in Saskatchewan \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-treaties-and-reconciliation-in-saskatchewan/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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