May-June 2018 Brooks & County Immigration Services AROUND TOWN Don’t forget! Victoria Day Monday May 21 Lines Written In Early Spring BCIS Office closed that day. Canada Day Sunday July 1 BCIS Office closed Monday July 2. I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair works did Nature link The human soul that through me ran; And much it grieved my heart to think What man has made of man. Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And ’tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. The birds around me hopped and played, Their thoughts I cannot measure: But the least motion which they made It seemed a thrill of pleasure. By William Wordsworth AROUND TOWN CELEBRATING VICTORIA DAY For some people, monarch in England, with picnics, parades, Victoria Day is a sign remaining on her throne sporting tournaments, that summer is just for 63 years, 216 days fireworks, and cannon around the corner. until September 9th, salutes. When Queen 2015 when Queen Victoria died in 1901, The holiday, which is Elizabeth II took the title Canada’s parliament only celebrated in of longest reigning mon- officially named the Canada and Scotland, arch in British history. holiday Victoria Day. It began as a celebration was decided that the to honour Queen Victoria Day was day would be celebrated Victoria’s birthday. The declared a Canadian on or about, May 24th British queen was born holiday by the govern- each year to allow Ca- on May 24, 1819. She ment in 1845. At that nadians a long week- was the longest reigning time, it was celebrated end to enjoy! CELEBRATING CANADA DAY In Canada, we celebrate, On July 1, 1867, the completely independent sary of the confedera- nation was officially born of England until 1982. tion rolled around in on average, 11 national when the Constitution 1917. holidays per year. Act joined three prov- The holiday, Plan to spend these inces into one country: called Dominion In 1946, a bill was put Day, was officially estab- forth to rename days with the people you Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the lished in 1879, but it Dominion Day, but argu- love and get out and “Canada” province, wasn't observed by many ments in the House of enjoy your community. which then split into Canadians, who consid- Commons over what to Ontario and Quebec. ered themselves to be call the holiday stalled British citizens. Dominion the bill. Eventually it was However, Day started to catch on decided that Canada Canada was when the 50th anniver- Day would be the name not for the national holiday. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Page 2 NEW FACES SETTLEMENT COUNSELLOR Hello! My name is Juliet Collingwood and I local community resources. have lived in Brooks for about These services are designed to ten years now and during the improve family life here in past five (5) years, I have Canada. worked in the non-profit I take great pride in my job, and sector. enjoy helping those I serve. I As a part of the BCIS team, I strongly believe that by helping provide information and sup- people, we can we change this port to our clients by connect- world for the better. Juliet Collingwood ing individuals and families to SETTLEMENT COUNSELLOR My name is Bezaye Beyene and I am a word can warm three winter months.” settlement counselor at BCIS. After arriv- I enjoy working with people from dif- ing to Canada from Ethiopia, I lived in ferent backgrounds. I am a very so- Calgary for more than two years. During ciable person and enjoy serving peo- my stay I was working and volunteering ple to the best of my knowledge. with different non-profit organizations. I look forward to providing you with Recently I was working with Making relevant information so you can be Changes Employment Organization, sup- confident and feel secure enough to porting and empowering immigrants by live your life in Brooks. Serving people providing relevant programs and re- is my passion, seeing them succeed sources. It was during this time that I is my happiness. came to believe in the saying; “One kind Bezaye Beyene VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Immigrating to Canada was a I learned about BCIS as a immigrants and answer their dream that came true. I am place that offers support and questions on how best to start Jelene Siaron and I have guidance for newcomers in living here. I also enjoy volun- been living in Brooks since Canada. With their help, I was teering at BCIS during tax December 2009. I started as able to understand the proc- season. Temporary Foreign Worker at ess of our Permanent Resi- This experience is not only Tim Hortons, which has been dency Application. assisting others but helping a blessing to me because Since I was given the oppor- me to develop my passion in they paved the way for my tunity to live in Canada, I serving people. Permanent Residency appli- would like to be part of help- cation. In my journey to com- ing others, so I became a plete the immigration process, volunteer for the organization. BCIS volunteer Jelene Siaron I am delighted to assist new Page 3 AROUND TOWN SAVE THE DATE MAY Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Employment Workshop 1-3 pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Newcomer OFFICE Orientation CLOSED 11 am OR 5 Victoria Day pm 27 28 29 30 31 Banking Basics Lunch & Learn 1-3 pm 12 noon JUNE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Domestic Violence 1-3 pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 RCMP 101: Newcomer Understanding Orientation Canadian Law 11 am OR 5 pm 1-3 pm 24 24 26 27 28 29 30 Employment Lunch & Learn Workshop 12 noon 1-3 pm Office Hours Bay 2-500 Cassils Road East Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm Brooks, Alberta Wednesday 8.30am-7.00pm Phone: 403-362-0404 ~ Fax: 403-362-0435 Friday 8.30am -2.00pm www.bcis-brooks.ca @askBCIS Page 4 Funded by/Financé par: .