In Case of Emergency F I R E | P O L I C E | a M B U L a N C E 911 211 811 7804234567

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY F I R E | P O L I C E | A M B U L A N C E 911 211 811 7804234567

HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND NON-EMERGENCY SOCIAL SUPPORTS ADVICE POLICE IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS CALL 911 IF YOU CALL 911 ON ACCIDENT, DO NOT HANG UP! STAY ON THE LINE AND INFORM THE OPERATOR 24-Hour Hotlines

ADDICTION 1-866-332-2322 ADVOCACY COUNSELLOR 780-414-6317 BULLYING 1-888-456-2323 CHILD ABUSE 1-800-387-5437 CRISIS SUPPORT 1-800-232-7288 DISTRESS 780-482-HELP [4357] FAMILY VIOLENCE 780-310-1818

KIDS HELP 1-800-668-6868 MENTAL HEALTH 1-877-303-2642 SENIOR ABUSE 780-454-8888 SEXUAL ASSAULT 780-423-4121 SUICIDE 1-833-456-4566 visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information do you need a place to stay? If you or someone you know is in need of a safe place to spend the night, please call 211 and children and family services for youth under 18 SHELTERS

HOPE MISSION YOUTH SHELTER Free overnight emergency accommodation service for co-ed youth aged 16-24 yrs. Showers and basic hygiene products available for client use

9908 106 Ave NW | 780 422 2018 | [email protected] YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES [YESS]

SHOWERS, FOOD AND BASIC HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR CLIENT USE 9310 82 ave nw | 780 422 2018 | www.yess.org resource centres

10310 85 Avenue armoury resource 780.468.7070 Monday-Friday | 9AM-4PM centre [arc] -yess Sunday | 2PM-6PM

10325-83 Avenue 780 496 5947 old strathcona Tue-Thurs | 1:00pm-9:00pm youth society Fri-Sat | 2:00pm-6:00pm [co-op] Sun-Mon | closed visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information for new residents The city of Edmonton has resources available to newcomers. if you are a refugee, international student, new immigrant or have just moved to Edmonton, you may find some of these valuable

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association settlement | integration | education | adaptation ESL classes | in-school settlement | translation and interpretation 780-474-8445 | www.eisa-edmonton.org International Qualifications Assessment Services issues certificates that compare educational and training credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada 780-427-2655 | www.alberta.ca/iqas ASSIST Community Services Centre ...... 780-429-3111 Bredin Centre for Learning...... 780-425-3730 Catholic Social Services ...... 780-432-1137 Cultural Links / Settlement Counselling...... 780-424-3545 Immigrant Access Fund Canada...... 780-756-3023 Islamic Family and Social Services Association ...... 780-430-9220 Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op ...... 780-423-1973 Utilities Consumer Advocate Provides guidance on how to set up your electricity (power) and natural gas 780-310-4822 | [email protected] | ucahelps.alberta.ca visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information free taxes Need to get your taxes done? Government-issued documentation (ID and or Social Insurance Card) necessary. Clients must provide all forms and receipts. Who’s Eligible: Indigenous people, low-income individuals and families, social assistance recipients; seniors and students

Adom Savings & Investment All Saints Anglican Cathedral Fred Ackah 10035 - 103 Street 780 434 5178 780 428 6323 [email protected]

Salvation Army Addictions & Residentials Christina Clapham 9611-102 Ave | Fri 900-11am until Nov 30 587 920 7450 | [email protected]

Income Tax Perception-Salvation Bissell Centre Army 10527 96 Street May 4- Nov 30 M 12-330 Fridays 9am - 11 am 780 423 2285 ext. 146 9611 102 Ave Call to book appointment 780 429 4274

Bent Arrow Jasper Place Health & Wellness Tax Time Supports 15210 Stony Plain Road (780) 481-3451 to book an 780 481 4001 appointment visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT Career and Employment Service Resources available through Alberta Works and Alberta Supports Centres. 7:00am - 8:00pm Monday- Friday 780 644 9992 | 1 877 644 9992.

Edmonton North Edmonton West Unit 2050 Northgate Center 200 Westcor Building 9499 – 137 Avenue 12323 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, Alberta T5E 5R8 Edmonton, Alberta T5N 4A9 780–422–9440 780–415–6500

Edmonton City Centre Main Floor, 10242 – 105 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3L5 780–644-9992

Edmonton West Edmonton South 120 Meadowlark Shopping Argyll Centre Center 6325 Gateway Boulevard 15710 – 87 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5H6 Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5W9 780–644–2888 780–415–8116

visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT employment programs CENTRE FOR FAMILY LITERACY 11642 142 St NW Edmonton AB T5M 1V4 Phone 780.421.7323 | Fax 780.421.7324 | famlit.ca | [email protected] Building Employment Skills Jasper Place Wellness Centre | 15626 - 100A Avenue NW 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Thursdays, October 4 - December 6 To register, please call Tony Hershall at 780.481.4001 ext. 6

Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers Employment Support through individualized assistance, workshops and job fairs. Resume and Cover Letter Assistance and interview preparation etc. 11713 82 Street | 780 424 7709 | www. Emcn.ab.ca EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Worker Compensation Board - Alberta 780 498 3999 [email protected]

The Candora Employment Preparation Program is a year- long, part-time program for women who have been out of the workforce. Each week the program includes: 2 group sessions | one work experience shift one hour of computers | Interest courses as approved Free childcare is available for preschool children. Where: Room 262, Abbottsfield Mall When: Monday & Tuesday 9:00 - 11:45 A.M. How: Taking new registrations until March 31. Complete an application or Call Susan at 780-474-5011 visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLING The Learning Store Provides individualized educational programming and academic assistance for each of the students and to provide an opportunity for students to work at their own pace. ELIGIBILITY: - Under the age 20 on September 1 - Canadian Citizen or have Landed Immigrant Status locations CONTACT INFORMATION: Blue Quill...... 284 Saddleback Road...... (780) 413-0263 Circle Square...... 224 11808 St Albert Trail...... (780) 482-1407 Londonderry...... Londonderry Mall...... (780) 457-3467 West Edmonton...... 9532-163 Street...... (780) 443- 8072 Whyte...... 10007-82 Ave...... (780) 437- 8119 wwwB.ouytlre eSatcrhe.eetp sEbd.uccaa/tpiroong Creanmtsr/eg rades10-12/ youth age 14-19 who have previously experienced interruptions in their formal learning. 10312 105 Street, Edmonton, Alberta (780) 428-1428 | www.bsec.ab.ca Kids in the Hall Bistro For youth aged 16-24 years old who are struggling with obtaining a job or staying in school. The program offers paid employment training and the ability to earn high school credits by attending the drop-in school. There is no cost associated with the program but there is limited space available. intake is the first two Mondays of every month by drop-in. CONTACT INFORMATION: Edmonton City Hall – 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta (780) 619 - 5502 | www.e4calberta.org visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information why not learn another language

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9538 107 Ave NW Kiswahili Edmonton, AB T5H 0T7 Canada +1 780-406-8384 | Cell: +1 780-803-6033 [email protected] | www.kilece.com

ECAE - Heritage Language School Levels A, 1 and 2 Tigrinya classes Tigrinya Ages: 4-15 $15-20/month per family | 587 594 4559

World Lebanese Cultural Union Arabic Edmonton Chapter 780 457 WLCU (9528) [email protected]

visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for more details and information adult literacy Project adult literacy society - PALS ONE ON ONE tutoring for adults 18+ 9912 106 Street Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm 780 424 5510 Learning Centre Literacy Association 3210 118 Avenue Suite # 3218 Require appointment before visiting 18+ 780 429 0675 Centre for Family Literacy [FREE] 11642 142 St NW Adult Tutoring Literacy for children and families Book 780.421.7323 Clubs Resume and Cover Letter Writing [email protected] | famlit.ca RAHMA MOSQUE - WOMEN’S LITERACY 6104 - 172 STREET READING AND CONVERSATION 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 8 Riverbend United Church 14907 - 45 Avenue 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mondays, September 17 - December 3 Book Club no sessions October 8 & November 12 (statutory holidays) Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 11223 - 51 Avenue | 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Fridays | September 28 - November 30 | More than Conversation Tuesdays | October 2 - December 4 | Learning Together Jasper Place Wellness Centre 15626 - 100A Avenue NW 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Tuesdays, October 2 - December 4 To register, please call Sue Rounding at 780.481.4001 scholarships and awards

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

7 8 0 7 2 9 4 2 7 9 | D C R E T U @ T H E A W A R D . C A | D U K E O F E D . O R G / A B Highest youth international award offers an individual challenge for youth ages 12-24 Edmonton Refugee and Emerging Communities Awards

S T U D E N T A W A R D S @ E C F O U N D A T I O N . O R G 10-20 students to be awarded of 2000 each. May 15, 2019 Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

Alberta Student Aid Up to $2500 for all graduating high school students George A Strait Minority Scholarship Endowment

$3500 for University of Alberta Students Al Maurer Awards

W W W . E C F . G E T O P E N F I E L D . C O M / A L - M A U R E R - A W A R D S / 500-2500 Employees of federal provincial or municipal government Charmaine Letourneau Scholarships

S T U D E N T A W A R D S @ E C F O U N D A T I O N . O R G Award size and number varies For Deaf or hard of hearing students who are residents of AB Must be PR or Citizen and resident of Canada August 31 2019 most highschools and universities have scholarships and bursaries avaliable for their students. be sure to visit www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb for a more detailed list of, and links to scholarships and awards mentorship eritrean community association edmonton Youth Mentorship One-on-One| Tutoring for grade school| Seminars & Info Sessions 587 594 4559 [email protected]

Edmonton Somali Professionals (ESP) @Edmontonsomaliprofessionals

Sinkunia Community Development Organization Youth Mentorship #240, 10709 - 105 Street N.W | 780 782 7928 [email protected] Sinkuniacommunity.org

Boys and Girls Club big brothers big sisters mentoring and after-school programs to meet the needs of our community’s children and youth so they have the tools and supports they need to be successful in school and in life. www.bcgbigs.ca | 780 424 8181 DECOLONIZE THE SELF DIAL-A-LAW | 1-800-332-1091

24-hour access to legal information via the web and a pre- recorded legal information service from a touch-tone phone, with operator assistance if needed during business hours. Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA): advocacy for children and youth through legal representation etc. 780 422-6056 | 1 (800) 661-3446 | [email protected]

EDMONTON COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE lEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. DOES NOT OFFER ADVICE ON CRIMINAL MATTERS 780 702 1725 | WWW.EDLC.CA

STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES RUN BY UofA LAW STUDENTS. PROVIDE ADVICE WITH ANY LAW MATTERS. PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL AND FAMILY LAW PROJECTS 780 492 2226

LEGAL AID ALBERTA IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD LEGAL FEES. LIMITED OR FULL REPRESENTATION FOR QUALIFIED CLIENTS. SUPPORT IN SERIOUS CRIMINAL CHARGES AND UNDER YOUTH CRIMINAL, CHILD WELFARE AND CIVIL. sUPPORT IN REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMPLAINTS. PAY A FEE IF ASSIGNED 1 866 845 3425 | WWW.LEGALAID.AB.CA

ASSOCIATION DES JURISTES D'EXPRESSION FRANCAIS DE L'ALBERTA [AJEFA] 780 450 2442 | WWW.AJEFA.CA NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICES OF ALBERTA fOR ABORIGINAL CLIENTS. THE CLIENT MAY OR MAY NOT MEET LEGAL AID ALBERTA'S SERVICE GUIDELINES BUT MAY BENEFIT FROM RECEIVING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE IN DEALING WITH THEIR LEGAL ISSUE BOTH IN AND OUT OF COURT 10975 - 124 ST EDMONTON AB T5M 0H9 |780 423 2141 | WWW.NCSA.CA

LAW SOCIETY OF ALBERTA LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE LAW DIRECTORY TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN FINDING A LAWYER WHO WILL PROVIDE THE LEGAL SERVICES THEY REQUIRE 403 228 1722 | 1 800 661 1095 | WWW.LAWSOCIETY.AB.CA VICTIM SERVICES CHANGING TOGETHER- A CENTRE FOR IMMIGRANT WOMEN - FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS | 780 421 0175 Multicultural Women and Seniors Services Association (MWSSA) 780-465-2992 EDMONTON VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTRE 780 439 4635 GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA FAMILY VIOLENCE INFO LINE 780 310 1818 ISLAMIC FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION 780 462 0772 The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre 780-455-6880 WillowNet: Abuse and the Law in Alberta www.willownet.ca if you (or someone you know) are going through family violence/abuse if you have questions, want to find out about programs, resources, and services. 780 310-1818 GROWTH MENTAL HEALTH www.kidshelpphone.ca | 1-800-668-6868 Free, anonymous, confidential telephone and web counselling for youth in Canada.

Family Resources Society 780-448-1180 Support for youth grieving death, separation, or divorce

City Counselling The Family Centre - Edmonton 11808 St. Albert Trail 780-424-6103 780 496 4777 FREE

CORNERSTONE COUNSELLING 10140 117 St NW #302, Edmonton, AB T5K 1X3 | 780 482 6215 OFFER REDUCED RATES FOR STUDENTS AND LOW INCOME

City of Edmonton Citizen Services Individual and Family Well - Being 780-496-4777 | FREE

NAIT- DENTISTS Low-cost Jan - March Fluoride Treatment 780 471 7786

UofA-DENTISTS Low Income Sept - July M-F 830-430 780 407 5550

FOR AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONALS, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE LBB WWW.YEGTHECOMEUP.COM/LBB SEXUAL HEALTH SEXUAL HEALTH GOES BEYOND SEX. IT INVOLVES REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND ENSURING YOU ARE SAFE AND AWARE OF EVERYTHING GOING ON WITH YOUR BODY 811 | Registered Nurses providing advice over the phone

STD Clinic Reproductive Mental Health 111 Jasper Ave | (780) 342 2300 780-735-6785

HIV Edmonton - Resources and Education 9702 111 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T5G 0B1 1.877.388.5742 | 780.488.5742

Kairos House residence for individuals having difficulty managing personal care while living with HIV and AIDS. Compassionate care is provided they experience dramatic changes in response to the onset of infections. 12431 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3 (780) 432-1137

Women’s Health Options Prenatal Services and STI checks | Contraception 780 422 7333

FOR more sexual HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONALS, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE LBB WWW.YEGTHECOMEUP.COM/LBB pregnancy and family resources

Terra Center Terra Center is a non-profit organization that has been serving pregnant and parenting teens in Edmonton since 1971. Provides Diapers, Milk Coupons, and Additional services. 9930 106 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1C7 (780) 428-3772

Birth Preparation - Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health for Two - information and nutritional programs offered at various community agencies; call for locations 780-735-3008

Gianna Centre Offer pregnancy tests, referrals to pro-life doctors, financial support and housing options, sexual education for teens, maternity clothing and classes for expecting and or new mothers. Call 780-482-5111 | 2nd Floor at 8815-99 St Appointments and walk-ins are welcome.

for a more extensive list of family programs and resources for single parent and new families, see www.yegthecomeup.com/lbb COMMUNITY LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

Scotia Place, Tower 3 239, 10072 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1V8 (780) 756 6238

Ikenna Ulasi LL.B, B.L., LL.M Criminal Law | Family Law 10277 97 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0L9 [email protected] 780 424 2245

TINASHE MTSHIYA Family | Immigration | Injury Miller Thomson LLP 2700 Commerce Place 10155 - 102 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G8 Direct Line: +1 780.429.9705 | Cell: 780.908.3761 [email protected] | millerthomson.com OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AT AFRICA CENTRE

YEGTHECOMEUP OF THE Africa Centre encourages individual and collective empowerment from within our communities. Meetings run by youth - Fridays 5:30-8:00 @ 11024 82nd Ave | Volunteer| Community Service | Receive reference letters | Strengthen African culture| build work experience and develop your resume | Build Community | We create a presence at various campuses and high schools in the city | Opportunities to build leadership skills our programs

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM african mentorship opportunities, youth matched with young adults, young adults matched with professionals and elders LEADERSHIP PROGRAM leadership workshop and community training opportunities, mental health first aid [mhfa], public speaking and facilitation, anti- oppression etc ASE | CONNECT uplifting youth through creating dynamic opportunities to explore their potential from within our communities. two years of focused workshops to address issues amongst youth. effective skills, life management, self-confidence, cultural identity and health BOOST; PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS 10-week employability & life skills training for young adults followed by 12 eek work experience SCHOLARSHIPS 10 community scholarships and $2,000 each for students involved in the community

WWW.YEGTHECOMEUP.COM | @YEGTHECOMEUP INTRODUCING OUR ARTISTS YOU KNOW WHAT'S BETTER THAN YOUNG BLACK PEOPLE WHO MAKE DOPE ART? --NOTHING THAT'S RIGHT. AS PART OF OUR MISSION OF INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE EMPOWERMENT, YEGTHECOMEUP HAS ALWAYS CREATED A PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK. you've seen their work throughout the planner. now meet the amazing people behind SOME OF our favourite art

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Adanna Onuekwusi JABARI BROODHAGEN @adannx @BROODARTS

NOVEMBER DECEMBER Tianna LeBlanc JAY DONTE @tiannatakesphotos @JAYDONTAE

JANUARY FEBRUARY CHRISTELLE AGAHAZO KEON COURTNEY @CHRISTELLE003 @KEONTHEARTIST MARCH APRIL RICHARD TATA SAMMY SHONEYIN @KILLMATICSKETCHES @SAAMII_ARTZ

MAY JUNE SHAIMHIEM SMALL RICHARD ANDRIES @GOLDEN5ILD @LITCTART

JULY AUGUST FETSUM TECLEMARIAM LoTOYA WHITE WWW.FETSUMART.COM @Lotoya.white

LBB DESIGNER AMANDA NSOFOR @TRUEARTISTE

TO INQUIRE ABOUT ANY OF THE ART PIECES, PLEASE CONTACT THE ARTISTS AT THEIR INSTAGRAM LISTED ABOVE to showcase your art at any of our events or join our directory of artists, check out www.yegthecomeup.com