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St. Catharines

Niagara Falls

Grimsby

St. Catharines

Niagara Falls

Grimsby

2011 Board of Directors
November 16, 2011

Executive Officers:
President: Salvatore Sorrento
1st Vice President: Cynthia Johnson
2nd Vice President: Jenny Kishishian
Treasurer: _____________
Secretary: Monique Beech

Members:
Adriana Clifford
Dawn Dodge
Daniel Frye
Jennie Stevens
Johnny Pingol
Maryam Tajbakhsh
Harry korosis
Roger Robillard
Walter Grobelny
Elizabeth Ziembicki

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Our Mission

Who we are today: Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre is a community based non-profit charitable organization whose team of professional staff and volunteers provide vital settlement services to newcomers as they strive to create a rewarding life in Canada.
Our Vision

Our desired future: Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre will be a pivotal resource in welcoming newcomers to our community and will be valued as one of the finest settlement agencies in Ontario.

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23 Events on February 23, 2012 Improve your Life through Healthy Realtionnships- Settlement Starts: 8:00 am Ends: February 23, 2012 - 1:00 pm Location: Upper Annex Description: Please join us for an interactive workshop and learn about: Achieving balance in your relationships Communicating effectively with family and friends Coping with the impact of immigration on your relationship Set up to follow : Jasmine Pujante, Settlement Office tel: 9056856589 Ext 240 To register: please email rkarborani@folk-arts.ca or call 9056856589 X225 or you can register directly into shared drive/settlement/workshops/Participants list/list of registration improve your life through Healthy relationships More details... Job Search Workshop Starts: 9:00 am Ends: February 23, 2012 - 12:00 pm Location: Niagara Falls- 5853 Peer Street Description: Job Search Programs (JSW) Develop the tools that will help you succeed in the Canadian job market! The JSW Program is an employment assessment program – working with you to figure out your needs, next steps, and future plans. The JSW Program offers you: ■ A thorough needs assessment by a trained Employment Assessor ■ A personalized action plan detailing next steps in your job search ■ 1-on-1 job search coaching ■ Pre-employment workshops conducted in a computerized environment ■ Specialists who understand the job search needs of newcomers ■ An environment to learn about job search strategies and Canadian business perspectives Who can participate? ■ Newcomers to Canada who are ready and able to job search and who have a good command of the English language (LINC level 4+) ■ Permanent residents – landed immigrants, convention refugees or live-in caregivers Please call or visit us for your employment assessment: ■(905) 358-3452 ext. 3 in Niagara Falls. More details... Chop Chop - Community Connections Starts: 11:00 am Ends: February 23, 2012 - 2:30 pm Location: Kitchen - Annex Building Description: For More Information please contact: Josefina Pérez Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre Community Connections Coordinator jperez@folk-arts.ca 905-685 6589 Ext. 228 More details...

24 Events on February 24, 2012 Job Search Workshop Starts: 9:00 am Ends: February 24, 2012 - 12:00 pm Location: Niagara Falls- 5853 Peer Street Description: Job Search Programs (JSW) Develop the tools that will help you succeed in the Canadian job market! The JSW Program is an employment assessment program – working with you to figure out your needs, next steps, and future plans. The JSW Program offers you: ■ A thorough needs assessment by a trained Employment Assessor ■ A personalized action plan detailing next steps in your job search ■ 1-on-1 job search coaching ■ Pre-employment workshops conducted in a computerized environment ■ Specialists who understand the job search needs of newcomers ■ An environment to learn about job search strategies and Canadian business perspectives Who can participate? ■ Newcomers to Canada who are ready and able to job search and who have a good command of the English language (LINC level 4+) ■ Permanent residents – landed immigrants, convention refugees or live-in caregivers Please call or visit us for your employment assessment: ■(905) 358-3452 ext. 3 in Niagara Falls. More details... Yoga Classes - Community Connections Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: February 24, 2012 - 4:30 pm Location: Room 13 - Main Building Description: Register at the Welcome Centre for this 6 week session. Contact Josefina Pérez Community Connections Coordinator 905-685 6589 Ext. 228 More details...

27 Events on February 27, 2012 Job Search Workshop Part 2 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: February 27, 2012 - 12:00 pm Location: Computer Lab Room 14 Description: JSW – Job Search Workshop Program Develop the tools that will help you succeed in the Canadian job market! The JSW Program is an employment assessment program – working with you to figure out your needs, next steps, and future plans. The JSW Program offers you: A thorough needs assessment by a trained Employment Assessor A personalized action plan detailing next steps in your job search 1-on-1 job search coaching Pre-employment workshops conducted in a computerized environment Specialists who understand the job search needs of newcomers An environment to learn about job search strategies and Canadian business perspectives Who can participate? Newcomers to Canada who are ready and able to job search and who have a good command of the English language (LINC level 4+) Permanent residents – landed immigrants, convention refugees or live-in caregivers Please call or visit us for your employment assessment: (905) 685-6589 x 231 in St. Catharines or (905) 358-3452 in Niagara Falls More details... Job Search Workshop Starts: 9:00 am Ends: February 27, 2012 - 12:00 pm Location: Niagara Falls- 5853 Peer Street Description: Job Search Programs (JSW) Develop the tools that will help you succeed in the Canadian job market! The JSW Program is an employment assessment program – working with you to figure out your needs, next steps, and future plans. The JSW Program offers you: ■ A thorough needs assessment by a trained Employment Assessor ■ A personalized action plan detailing next steps in your job search ■ 1-on-1 job search coaching ■ Pre-employment workshops conducted in a computerized environment ■ Specialists who understand the job search needs of newcomers ■ An environment to learn about job search strategies and Canadian business perspectives Who can participate? ■ Newcomers to Canada who are ready and able to job search and who have a good command of the English language (LINC level 4+) ■ Permanent residents – landed immigrants, convention refugees or live-in caregivers Please call or visit us for your employment assessment: ■(905) 358-3452 ext. 3 in Niagara Falls. More details...

28 Events on February 28, 2012 Niagara Regional Housing- Settlement Starts: 9:00 am Ends: February 28, 2012 - 11:30 am Location: Room 13 More details... Job Search Workshop Part 2 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: February 28, 2012 - 12:00 pm Location: Computer Lab - Room 14 Description: JSW – Job Search Workshop Program Develop the tools that will help you succeed in the Canadian job market! The JSW Program is an employment assessment program – working with you to figure out your needs, next steps, and future plans. The JSW Program offers you: A thorough needs assessment by a trained Employment Assessor A personalized action plan detailing next steps in your job search 1-on-1 job search coaching Pre-employment workshops conducted in a computerized environment Specialists who understand the job search needs of newcomers An environment to learn about job search strategies and Canadian business perspectives Who can participate? Newcomers to Canada who are ready and able to job search and who have a good command of the English language (LINC level 4+) Permanent residents – landed immigrants, convention refugees or live-in caregivers Please call or visit us for your employment assessment: (905) 685-6589 x 231 in St. Catharines or (905) 358-3452 in Niagara Falls More details... Cooking Classes - Community Connections Starts: 11:00 am Ends: February 28, 2012 - 2:30 pm Location: Kitchen - Annex Building Description: For more info please contact: Josefina Pérez Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre Community Connections Coordinator jperez@folk-arts.ca 905-685 6589 Ext. 228 More details... Youth Group @ St. Ann's Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: February 28, 2012 - 6:00 pm Location: St. Ann Adult Education Centre, North Street Description: A different activity each week, for newcomer youth age 13 to 18, if interested please email youth@folk-arts.ca or call 905-685-6589 ext. 243 More details...

29 Events on February 29, 2012 Students' Spelling Bee - LINC/ESL Starts: 4:00 am Ends: February 29, 2012 - 10:30 am Location: Upper Hall - Annex Building Description: For more info contact: Ibrahim Abu-Zinid Programme Manager-LINC/ESL Niagara Folk Arts Multiculture Centre 85 Church Street St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 3C7 Tel.: (905) 685 - 6589 Ex 237 Fax: (905) 685 - 8376 More details... Job Search Workshop Part 2 Starts: 9:00 am Ends: February 29, 2012 - 12:00 pm Location: Computer Lab - Room 14 Description: JSW – Job Search Workshop Program Develop the tools that will help you succeed in the Canadian job market! The JSW Program is an employment assessment program – working with you to figure out your needs, next steps, and future plans. The JSW Program offers you: A thorough needs assessment by a trained Employment Assessor A personalized action plan detailing next steps in your job search 1-on-1 job search coaching Pre-employment workshops conducted in a computerized environment Specialists who understand the job search needs of newcomers An environment to learn about job search strategies and Canadian business perspectives Who can participate? Newcomers to Canada who are ready and able to job search and who have a good command of the English language (LINC level 4+) Permanent residents – landed immigrants, convention refugees or live-in caregivers Please call or visit us for your employment assessment: (905) 685-6589 x 231 in St. Catharines or (905) 358-3452 in Niagara Falls More details...