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Newcomer News River East Transcona Immigrant Services (RETIS) • October 2021

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Settlement ServicesNewcomers Welcome Centre: John Pritchard School, 1490 Henderson Hwy.Phone: 204.669.9412Email: [email protected] Team: Sarah, Ramona, Vera, Gurvinder, Jaqueline • Assistance to connect with community programs and services• Assistance to access adult EAL classes• Help with forms and documents• Basic computer help• Call the settlement office to make an appointment to meet

with the settlement workers• Drop-in services are not available at this time

Your River East Transcona School Division Trustees

For more information about the board of trustees, visit: www.retsd.mb.ca/BoardofTrustees

Ward 1Colleen Carswell

204.222.1486 [email protected]

Jerry Sodomlak (chair) 204.999.1409

[email protected]

Ward 3Brianne Goertzen


Keith Morrison (vice-chair) 204.795.3357

[email protected]

Ward 5Currently Vacant

Ward 2 Rod Giesbrecht 204.661.5984

[email protected]

John Toews 204.663.0475

[email protected]

Ward 4Peter Kotyk


Susan Olynik 204.661.6440

[email protected]

The Newcomers Welcome Centre located in John Pritchard School is open for visits with a settlement worker. All office visits are by appointment only at this time. Drop-in visits are currently not available. To make an appointment to meet with a RETIS settlement worker, phone 204.339.1984. You can also email, text, or phone the settlement workers directly for help or questions.

Sarah French [email protected]

204.223.8255

Ramona [email protected]

204.792.6701

Gurvinder [email protected]

204.918.6411

Jacqueline [email protected]

204.339.1984 ext. 3142

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Important Dates• October 4—Co-ordinated day, no school for students• October 11—Thanksgiving Day holiday• October 26—Co-ordinated day, no school for students

Adult EAL ProgramTeachers have started the year off by building community in their classes through stories and group sharing. Our classes range from Literacy to CLB 5. If you have any questions about our Adult EAL Program or would like more information, please contact the program co-ordinator, Breanne Fryza, at 204.667.6793, ext. 3042, or by email at [email protected].

Care for Newcomer Children ProgramThe kids have been learning all about transportation! They have been sharing stories and rhymes and making crafts about all things that go VROOM. The water bins filled with bubbles and boats were so much fun!





For the latest and most up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Government of Canada’s web page or call the coronavirus information line: 1.833.784.4397.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/vaccines.html

Albanian: https://youtu.be/oFPaulblxDo

Punjabi: https://youtu.be/SfGe3Tg6Xc4

Mandarin: https://youtu.be/qFuy6Ow6r_Y

Karan: https://youtu.be/RGh7DMtmpfM

Akan: https://youtu.be/QTO0jzAXrwU

Somali: https://youtu.be/V7QgtClP_kI

Hindi: https://youtu.be/wQ3P9skqmJk

Swahili: https://youtu.be/rE08cBhAJ_o

Dari/Farsi: https://youtu.be/P09I6YwNyZk

Kurdish: https://youtu.be/_JaGkTMEM1U

Arabic: https://youtu.be/6_9lw7Lf5_Y

Vietnamese: https://youtu.be/Kt62BUtNhHw

Looking for more information about COVID-19 vaccines? The Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba has created videos in many different languages. You can find the videos posted on YouTube or on ECCM’s Facebook page.

Welcome to The CommunityThe RETIS settlement workers are looking forward to meeting with you. Settlement workers would be happy to meet with you in person at the Newcomers Welcome Centre located at John Pritchard School, 1490 Henderson Hwy. Precautions are in place at the settlement office that follow the Manitoba provincial government COVID safety guidelines. This helps to ensure a safe and comfortable visit for all at the office. A RETIS settlement worker can also meet with you virtually using your phone, iPad, or computer. Setting up a meeting is easy. Just contact the settlement office anytime to set up an appointment.

Each family meeting for the first time with a settlement worker will receive a welcome bag. The bags contain important information about the River East and Transcona communities, employment information, recreation opportunities, and some special surprises for your family.

Welcome bags and settlement services are free of charge and open to all families with permanent residency.









RETIS Recipes Virtual Community Kitchen

Thursday October 14th at 1:00 p.m. Join Sarah, Ramona, and Gurvinder for a fun afternoon of cooking. The recipe for the day is

lasagna. You can choose either a vegetarian or meat lasagna. All items to make a meal for

your family will be delivered right to your home. Join the RETIS settlement team virtually on

Thursday October 14th at 1:00 p.m. for live instructions about how to make the recipe.

Space is limited for this program, so register soon!

To register, contact Ramona Lukaschuk, settlement worker Email: [email protected]

Phone: 204-792-6701

RETIS Recipes Virtual Community Kitchen

Thursday October 14th at 1:00 p.m. Join Sarah, Ramona, and Gurvinder for a fun afternoon of cooking. The recipe for the day is

lasagna. You can choose either a vegetarian or meat lasagna. All items to make a meal for

your family will be delivered right to your home. Join the RETIS settlement team virtually on

Thursday October 14th at 1:00 p.m. for live instructions about how to make the recipe.

Space is limited for this program, so register soon!

To register, contact Ramona Lukaschuk, settlement worker Email: [email protected]

Phone: 204-792-6701





RETIS Mobile Craft Club Are you looking for something fun to do at home with

your preschoolers? Join the RETIS mobile craft club. This is a free program best suited for kids aged 2 to 5, who are

not yet in school. A craft kit will be delivered once a month to your home by a RETIS settlement worker. Spaces

are limited for the program, so register soon!

For more information or to register, contact Ramona Lukaschuk, settlement worker. Phone 204-792-6701 or email [email protected].





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Orange Shirt Day Events Thursday, September 30, 2021

Go to www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html to find out more about Orange Shirt Day.

Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum September 30, October 1, October 3 FREE ADMISSION To honour Orange Shirt Day and the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba Museum is pleased to provide free admission to the Museum Galleries from Thursday, September 30 to Sunday, October 3. For physical distancing, admission will be by limited, time-specific tickets with staggered entry times. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your time. Please click on the link below to buy tickets. https://tickets.manitobamuseum.ca/default.aspx

For more information go to: https://sandysaulteaux.ca/orange-shirt-day-2021/





CONTACT

533 ST ANNE'S RD

204-254-1618

[email protected]

WWW.EDGEINC.CA

EDGE SKILLS INC

SCAN FOR MORE

INFORMATION

Personal Development & Cultural Adaptation

Computer Classes

Employment Workshops

Work Experience or Job Skills Training

Employment Placement & Follow Up

Transportation and Other Supports

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM

Career Program

Unemployed on EIA or EI

Underemployed

Permanent Residents, Refugees or Work Permits

ELIGIBILITY

Limited Space Available

Starting October 2021

FREE JOB TRAINING & PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Full-Time Program Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm

Funded by





WINNIPEG INDUSTRIAL SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE INC.

Refugee Employment Development Initiative

Funded by The Government of Canada and The Manitoba Government

The program aims to address labour shortages within high demand sectors.

WeldingMIG Welding Stick Welding Metal Fabrication

Immigrant or Refugee Status

Language Levels CLB 1– 4

Available to be in class Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Physical ability to do the job duties (i.e. bending, lifting, reaching)

Employment ready!

Students receive 10 weeks language training for Welding.

Receive training in both Industrial Metal Fabrication and Industrial Welding.

Additional instruction provided in: (WHMIS), Shop Safety, trade related Mathematics, Blueprint Reading, Introduction to Metals, and Resume Preparation.

Students are exposed to the production environment, not only at the training facility, but at an external business.

Training & Job Details

Registration InformationPlease contact Manitoba Startfront desk at 220044--994444--88883333 to register or send an email to

rreeddii@@mmaanniittoobbaassttaarrtt..ccoomm Manitoba Start REDI team will contact you for pre-screening and interview.

Eligibility Criteria

The Refugee Employment Development Initiative (REDI) is a unique multi-part program that offers refugees with lower level English skills an opportunity to increase their language and workplace skills and enter the Canadian labour market.





Immigrant or Refugee Status

Language Levels CLB 1– 4

Available to be in class Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Physical ability to do the job duties (i.e. bending, lifting, reaching)

Employment ready!

English for Work

Canadian Workplace Culture

Essential Skills

Work Experience

Direct Placement

Full-Time Permanent Job with a Manufacturing Company

Funded by The Government of Canada and The Manitoba Government

Training & Job Details

Registration InformationPlease contact Manitoba Start front desk

at 220044--994444--88883333 or send an email to

rreeddii@@mmaanniittoobbaassttaarrtt..ccoomm

Manitoba Start REDI team will contact you for pre-screening and interview.

ManufacturingEmployment opportunity for manufacturing will include employment options such as:

Assembler

Cushion Filler

Machine Operator

Production Support Worker

Upholsterer

Refugee Employment Development Initiative

OFE

The program aims to address labour shortages within high demand sectors.

The Refugee Employment Development Initiative (REDI) is a unique multi-part program that offers refugees with lower level English skills an opportunity to increase their language and workplace skills and enter the Canadian labour market.

Eligibility Criteria




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