all together now Revelstoke as a diverse & welcoming mountain community
October 2015
Resources, events and information about immigrant settlement and diversity appreciation in Revelstoke
Pam & Satwant tutoring session. Become an ESL tutor! See page 3
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click event for information p. 2 Election day is October 19 p. 2 Learn English with Fresh off the Boat p. 3 Become an ESL tutor Women’s History Month p. 3 Carousel of Nations 2016 needs you 4 Last day of Sukkot Jewish p. 4 Author discussion “letters from the land of fear” p. 4 Film from Argentina 12 Thanksgiving Day National Holiday
15 Muharram/Islamic New Year Muslim editorial contact: Jill Pratt [email protected] / 30 Halloween 250-837-4235 ext. 6502
Knitting at the Library Are you an immigrant living in Revelstoke? Bring your needlework & craft projects Revelstoke Settlement Services provide Every Tuesday until April 26 English practice groups, English tutoring, Information 6:45pm to 8:30pm about living in Canada, workshops & social events
Okanagan Regional Library, Visit us at the Revelstoke Branch WCG WorkBC Employment Services Centre. 605 Campbell Avenue 117 Campbell Avenue Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
(at the Community Centre) Or our main location at 1401 West 1st Street (Okanagan College) Jill Pratt 250-837-4235 ext. 6502 Yarn & needles available for immigrants [email protected] contact Revelstoke Settlement Services ww.okanagan.bc.ca/settlement
Election day is Monday October 19th
Revelstoke is in the Kootenay-Columbia electoral Candidates in this district district Bill Green—Green Party of Canada Advance voting takes place October 9-October 12. Don Johnston—Liberal Party of Canada Wayne Stetski—New Democratic Party Find out if you are registered to vote: David Wilks—Conservative Party of Canada call 1-800-463-6868 or use the online voter registration service www.elections.ca
Want to improve your English in a fun, casual setting with others?
Last year we watched the TV show Friends and learned about culture, slang and pronunciation. This time, we will do the same thing, but with a new TV show called Fresh off the Boat.
Don’t miss this first night as we will watch the first episode! Watch the
All English abilities are welcome. trailer Okanagan College, Room 114 Thursday October 29th 6:30 - 8:00 pm
With the Axis Mundi event organizer & some help from the Revelstoke Multicultural Society, the Nyundo School Road Show from Rwanda performed and held workshops at the RSS Band Camp September 25-26. https://twitter.com/RevelstokeSec/media
Past editions of “All together now” are on the Revelstoke Social Development website. CLICK LINK TO READ Volunteer ESL Tutors needed- Recruiting NOW Are you looking for something meaningful to do with your spare time and to make a difference in someone's life? Okanagan College’s English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program is seeking volunteers to work one-to-one with new immigrants to help them improve their language skills and settle into life in Canada and Revelstoke.
Quotes from our tutors: “Simple way to give someone a real leg-up. I found it rewarding to see student’s progress”. “It is very gratifying to help someone who is so appreciative”. ““I enjoyed getting to know the client and the staff. All of the staff are very supportive”.
Contact BR Whalen to find out about becoming a volunteer tutor. [email protected] 250-837-4235 ext. 6505 or 6511
Carousel of Nations 2016
The Revelstoke Multicultural Society is gearing up for another wild day of music, food and cultural interaction. Mark your calendars: Saturday January 30, 2016
Planning meetings will start soon. If you would like to be involved with planning, have good organization skills or great ideas, the planning committee would like to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] Revelstoke Multicultural Society & Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre present Movies in the Mountains
Back for its third year; 6 of the best multicultural films from the Toronto International Film Festival.
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, Wild Tales is six outrageously bizarre stories, each more shocking and hilarious than the last.
From a game of chance on an airplane to a Wild Tales, Relatos salvajes severe case of road rage; from acting out with a
tow truck to an epic wedding reception, Wild October 28, 7:30pm Tales offers a portrait of contemporary Argentina. Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre
Tickets are $8 each or buy a 6 film pass for $30. Click this link for details
Letters from the land of Fear: Author discussion Join Calvin White as he discusses his new book, Letters from the Land of Fear. It is a fascinating account of his year in the Uzbekistan area of Central Asia as a mental health specialist with Medecins Sans Frontieres. Learn about the environmental & human devastation which continues to occur in this little known area and the life lessons that come from such an experience. Thursday October 1st, 7:00 pm, Okanagan Regional Library Revelstoke Branch, Free admission
Are you an immigrant living in Revelstoke? Settlement Services is at the Revelstoke Settlement Services provide WCG WorkBC Employment Services Centre. English practice groups, English tutoring, Information about 117 Campbell Avenue Wednesdays 1pm-3pm living in Canada, workshops & social events
1401 West 1st Street (located at Okanagan College) Jill Pratt 250-837-4235 ext. 6502 [email protected] ww.okanagan.bc.ca/settlement