Here’s what’s going on at EMCN. Check out the links to find out more or to register for a session.
ongoing emcn information sessions
To help orient newcomers, EMCN offers group information sessions on various topics, including:
- General overview of Canada and its history
- Local and national sources of information in 15 other settlement areas including rights & freedoms, education, transportation, housing and more.
Sessions held online every Tuesday from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm MST. After the info session, EMCN can book a personal follow-up session if you’re interested.
Register for a Newcomer Settlement Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
- Visit www.emcn.ab.ca/program/settlement-information-orientation
EMCN offers group information sessions for first-time Canadian citizenship applicants.
Sessions held online every Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm MST. After the info session, EMCN can book a personal follow-up session if you’re interested.
Register for a Citizenship Application Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
EMCN offers group information sessions on how to prepare for your Canadian citizenship test.
Sessions held online every Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm MST.
Register for a Citizenship Test Prep Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
EMCN offers group information sessions on how to sponsor an immediate family member.
Sessions held online every Wednesday from 1:30 – 3:00 pm MST.
Register for a Family Sponsorship Info Session:
- Call 780-424-7709 or 780-462-6924 or 780-945-2295
- Email info@emcn.ab.ca
If you’re a newcomer parent or a newcomer live-in caregiver with a child with disabilities or underlying health conditions, then join us to find out more on how to access various programs, services and benefits to support your family.
Free info sessions held online on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3:00 pm MST and offered in collaboration with:
- AISH—Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
- FSCD—Family Support for Children with Disabilities
- PDD—Persons with Developmental Disabilities
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
- Alberta Health Services
- Service Canada
Find out more:
- Visit www.emcn.ab.ca/program/eswis/eswis-parents-of-children-with-disabilities-support-group
- Register for an ESWIS Support Group Info Session by email to ESWISCoordinator@emcn.ab.ca
EMCN offers 2-hour, in-person CUE Welcome Sessions to find out more about the CUE program.
In-person sessions are held every Monday from 10 am—12 pm MST.
- To register, send an email to: info@emcn.ab.ca or call 780-424-7709.
- Or visit www.emcn.ab.ca/program/connecting-ukrainians-to-employment-cue-program
AUGUST 2023
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AUG. 23 – EMCN Information Session – International SOS
- This event has been cancelled.
AUG. 29 – EMCN Rainbow Refuge Information Session
- 1:00 PM at EMCN Central location (10170 112 ST NW)
- If you’re curious about supportive services provided by the EMCN Rainbow Refuge program (like refugee claim process, settlement, employment, language or community services/supports) or therapy or are interested in joining an Edmonton area LGBTQ+ Newcomers Group then you’ll want to attend this FREE Information Session.
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- Register by going to Event RSVPÂ or by scanning the QR Code here:
SEPTEMBER 2023
SEP. 12 – EMCN Immigrant Women’s Integrated Network (I-WIN)
- This is a free, 6-week certificate program that support immigrant women’s settlement, employment, networking and self-growth opportunities.
- Next cohort begins Sep. 12, 2023.
- Held in-person and online at EMCN Welcome Centre for Immigrants (WCI)
- Find out more about the program or register through here: https://emcn.ab.ca/program/i-win
SEP. 13 – Multi-Industry Job Fair
- 10 am – 2 pm
- Clareview Recreation Centre
3804 139 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 3G4 - Top employers from a variety of industries will be on hand to meet with qualified candidates like you from 10 am – 2 pm. Targeted to newcomers to Canada who are legally eligible to work. Many positions are available through a number of organizations and industries.
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- Register to attend event through EMCN Employment Events page on Eventbrite or scan the QR Code here to be taken to the registration page.
SEP. 16 – ENZO Newcomers Day – FREE EVENT
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- 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- PCAE Hall at 9226 39 AVE NW, Edmonton
- Free meal, community resources, adult and kids games/activities
- Win prizes
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- Find out more about ENZO here: Edmonton Newcomer Zonal Outreach (ENZO) – EMCN
- Register to attend event here or scan the QR Code below to be taken to the registration page
OCTOBER 2023
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OCT. 13 – 18th Annual EMCN RISE Awards
- EMCN will host its 18th annual EMCN RISE Awards – find out more here – such as ticket sales (when available), etc.
