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News & Events
| Multicultural Potluck BBQ | The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre Inc. is pleased to announce a special multicultural event for both long-time residents and newcomers to Saint John to become acquainted with foods from around the world.
The Multicultural Potluck BBQ will be held in King Square on Thursday, August 12th from 12:30 to 3:00pm. Hamburgers and Hotdogs will be provided, and participants are invited to bring an international dish of your choice.
If you are bringing food, please contact the SJMNRC at least 24hrs prior to the event at 642-4242.
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| Upcoming events | Free Multicultural Film Series – Slumdog Millionaire
Thursday, June 24, 6:30 p.m., Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Ave.
The free Multicultural Film Series will run once a month during the summer. June’s film is Slumdog Millionaire, which will be screened on Thursday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint John Arts Centre (20 Hazen Ave.) This 2008 film, directed by Danny Boyle, won eight Academy Awards, including the Oscar for Best Picture. A member of Saint John’s Indo-Canadian community selected the film as a favourite. The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre is recruiting movie-lovers to join a selection committee for future films. If you enjoy watching movies and want to learn about cinema from a variety of different cultures, please contact Nathan White at Nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca or 642-1201.
Employment Centre - Listen and Lunch
June 23 and 30, 1:30 p.m., City Market, Third Floor
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre's final two Listen and Lunch sessions of the season will be held on June 23 and 30 on the third floor of the City Market, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday, June 23, the guest will be World Financial Group, while the guest on June 30 will be Padgett, the “Small Biz Pros.” For further information, please contact Mary Stack at mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca or 642-6464.
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| Asian Heritage Gala | May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diverse ethnic groups in Saint John. The public is invited to an Asian Heritage Gala Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre. Watch cultural performances and Asian-inspired cuisine, learn about other cultures and enjoy a unique night out uptown. A limited number of free tickets are available at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre (3rd floor, City Market), and YM-YWCA Settlement Services (130 Broadview Avenue). For further information, phone 642-4242 or visit www.sjmnrc.ca
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| Information session | You are invited to an information session at The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre on Thursday, April 29, to learn about medical services . This session will provide an opportunity to learn important information about the medical system and health services in Canada. The session will begin at 5:45 p.m. on the fourth floor of the City Market. An overview will be provided of the different services available, with time for questions. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca
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| Upcoming events | Employment Centre – Listen & Lunch
Wednesday, April 14, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
This week’s Listen & Lunch session at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre will focus on the University of New Brunswick Saint John Master of Business Administration program. The UNBSJ MBA program provides world-class education and one of the shortest payback periods in North America for one-year or part-time MBA's. For further information, please visit http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/business/mba/ or contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca
Conversational Classes
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 4th floor of City Market
New students and volunteers are welcome at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s English conversational classes. English classes are held on the fourth floor of the City Market at the following times: Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their English skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. The centre welcomes new students and volunteers to join our growing groups. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca
Employment Centre - Starting your own business (includes Korean translation)
Thursday, April 15, 2 – 4 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
Hemant Kumar of Enterprise Saint John will be sharing tips on starting a business Thursday, April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., on the third floor of the City Market. Kumar will review important information about how Canadian businesses are set up, and Korean translation will be offered. This session will be valuable for anyone who is thinking about starting a business, or is curious to learn more about how businesses work in Canada. For further information on this program or other partnerships between the Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre and Enterprise Saint John, please contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or Mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca.
Employment Centre – Listen & Lunch
Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market Xerox
The next Listen & Lunch session at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre will feature Xerox. Xerox is a leader in document technologies, products and services that improve customers' work processes and business results. The Saint John location focuses on sales of equipment, supplies and services, North American customer inquiries and calls for remote technical or on-site service. For further information, visit www.xerox.com or contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca.
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| This week at the MNRC | Employment Centre – Listen & Lunch
Wednesday, March 24, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
Dawn O’Dell from the Canadian Mental Health Association Saint John Branch Inc. will be the guest at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s Listen & Lunch Wednesday, March 24. The session will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the third floor of the City Market. Canadian Mental Health Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health to all people through education programs and workshops. The CMHA is dedicated to advocating for the development of support systems and services in the community for clients of the mental health care system and/or their family and friends. Programs offered include: education/support programs such as Depression: Help Can Make a Difference; Understanding Anxiety and Panic Disorder and Hope and healing. For further information, visit www.cmha.ca/BINS/site_page.asp?cid=284-1501-1614&lang=1 or contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca
Conversational Classes
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
New students and volunteers are welcome at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s English conversational classes. English classes are held on the fourth floor of the City Market at the following times: Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their English skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. The centre welcomes new students and volunteers to join our growing groups. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca.
Free Multicultural Film Series – Martin Scorsese’s Brides
Thursday, March 25, 6:30 p.m., Saint John Arts Centre
The Multicultural Film Series at the Saint John Arts Centre continues to grow in popularity. The celebration of Greek Independence Day continues Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. with Nyfes (Brides), a 2004 Greek film executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Set in 1922, the year of the Asia Minor, Greek men are at war and young Greek women are forced to accept arranged marriages in America. They travel onboard a ship with a picture and name of their future husbands, leaving family and homeland behind. This month’s films were selected in conjunction with The St Nicholas Greek Community and The Greek Community of N.B. in honour of Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25. The theatre will also feature an exhibit from John Papadopoulos, a local photographer who captured stunning images in his travels to Greece. The Saint John Arts Centre, located at 20 Hazen Ave., is partnering with the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre and several cultural associations on this new initiative. Admission is free and a microwave is available for popcorn. For further information, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or Nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca.
Employment Centre – Listen & Lunch
Wednesday, March 31, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s Listen & Lunch continues Wednesday, March 31. The session will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the third floor of the City Market. This week’s guest is Angela McCaffrey from Imperial Theatre. The Imperial Theatre, originally opened in 1913, is Atlantic Canada's busiest and most beautiful venue for live performances. It seats more than 900 people, with excellent acoustics and sightlines. It is home to many employees with specialized backgrounds and dozens of volunteers. For further information, visit www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca/index.php or contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca
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| This week at the MNRC | Employment Centre – Listen and Lunch
Wednesday, March 17, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
Jeff Roach from PropelICT will be the next presenter at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s Listen and Lunch. The session will be held Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the third floor of the City Market. Propel ICT is a private, non-profit, information and communications technology association assembled by several experienced professionals. They have identified a need to share their own growth with the community and share a single focus: Grow the ICT sector in our region! For further information, visit http://propelict.com/node or contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca.
Catch the Wave to Work
Thursday, March 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2nd floor of City Market
Catch the Wave to Work is a program for people who are just starting out on their job search, or who aren’t quite sure about their career path. Catch the Wave will offer an opportunity for job-seekers to meet potential employers, identify their assets, explore new opportunities and plan their next steps. This event will be held on the second floor of the City Market on Thursday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Childcare and transportation could be provided. Pre-registration is required. To register or for further information please contact Brenda Murphy at 642-9033 or 333-5480, or Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca.
Employment Centre - Starting your own business (includes Korean translation)
Thursday, March 18, 2 – 4 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
Hemant Kumar of Enterprise Saint John will be sharing tips on starting a business Thursday, March 18 from 2 to 4 p.m., on the third floor of the City Market. Kumar will review important information about how Canadian businesses are set up, and Korean translation will be offered. This session will be valuable for anyone thinking about starting a business, or is curious to learn more about how businesses work in Canada. For further information on this program or other partnerships between the Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre and Enterprise Saint John, please contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or Mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca.
Information Session - ABCs of Fraud
Thursday, March 18, 5:45 – 8 p.m., 4th floor of City Market
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre will be offering an information session, The ABCs of Fraud, on Thursday, March 18, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. on the 4th floor of the City Market. This joint initiative of the Saint John Volunteer Centre and the New Brunswick Securities Commission is an educational program for all ages. Presenters will provide an interactive, enjoyable opportunity to learn about scam recognition, prevention tips and available community resources. A recent rash of debit cards being compromised has made this always important issue a hot topic in the local news. For further information, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or Nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca.
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| IMPORTANT WARNING | If you receive a letter appearing to be from Canada Revenue Agency that requests a large amount of personal information, please throw it away immediately. Canada Revenue Agency would never ask for your passport number, credit card or bank account information. Any such request is fraud, and you should ignore it and report it immediately. If you have received such a letter or have any questions, please visit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ntcs/bwr-eng.html or contact Nathan White at (506) 642-4242.
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| This week at the SJMNRC | Conversational Classes
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
French: Fridays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
French and English conversational classes at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre continue to be a success. English classes are held on the third floor of the City Market at the following times: Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. The French group is held on Fridays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., also on the third floor of the City Market. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their official language skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions in English or French, and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. The centre welcomes new students and volunteers to join our growing groups. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca
Employment Centre – Listen and Lunch
Wednesday, March 10, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market building
This week’s guest at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s Listen and Lunch is Joanie McGraw from FacilicorpNB. FacilicorpNB is a public sector agency in New Brunswick managing shared services for the health-care system. Its mandate is to provide safe, cost-effective and innovative support services to regional health authorities in New Brunswick, and its vision is to be the leading provider of shared services in Canada. FacilicorpNB provides materials management, information technology and telecommunications services, and manages Fundy Linen in Saint John. For further information, visit www.facilicorpnb.ca, or contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca.
Free Multicultural Film Series – A Touch of Spice
Thursday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., Saint John Arts Centre
The Multicultural Film Series continues on Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint John Arts Centre. The featured film is "A Touch of Spice," a story about a young Greek boy growing up in Istanbul, whose grandfather teaches him that both food and life require a little salt to give them flavour. Fanis grows up to become an excellent cook and uses his cooking skills to spice up the lives of those around him but 35 years later realizes he forgot to put a little bit of spice in his own life. This month’s films were selected in conjunction with the The St Nicholas Greek Community and The Greek Community of N.B. in honour of Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 25. There will also be an exhibit from John Papadopoulos, a local photographer who captured stunning images in his travels to Greece. The Saint John Arts Centre, located at 20 Hazen Ave., is partnering with the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre and several cultural associations on this new initiative. Admission is free and a microwave is available for popcorn. For further information, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca.
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| This week at the MNRC | Conversational Classes
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
French: Fridays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
French and English conversational classes at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre continue to be a success. English classes are held on the third floor of the City Market at the following times: Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. The French group is held on Fridays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., also on the third floor of the City Market. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their official language skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions in English or French, and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. The centre welcomes new students and volunteers to join our growing groups. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.caEmployment Centre – Networking and Communication Listen and Lunch Series
Wednesday, March 3, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market building
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s four-part Listen and Lunch series on improving networking and communication skills wraps up this week. Mary Jane McGrath of Ian Martin will present on Wednesday, March 3, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., discussing ways to improve these important abilities. Ian Martin is a staffing resource for more than 1000 of North America's leading public and private companies. Please contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca for further information. |
| This week at the SJMNRC | Multicultural Film Series
Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Saint John Arts Centre
The Multicultural Film Series continues on Thursday Feb. 25 at the Saint John Arts Centre, with a special appearance by poet Clyde A. Wray. The featured film is We Shall Not Be Moved, a 2001 documentary that tells the stories of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and other important historical figures. This month’s films were selected in conjunction with PRUDE (Pride of Race, Unity, Dignity through Education) in honour of Black History Month. Wray will read a special poem before the film is screened, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Saint John Arts Centre, located at 20 Hazen Ave., is partnering with the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre and several cultural associations on this new initiative. Admission is free. For further information, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242.
Employment Centre - Starting your own business
Friday, Feb. 26, 2 – 4 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market building
Interested in starting your own business? Hemant Kumar of Enterprise Saint John will be sharing his expertise Friday, Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m., going over important information about how Canadian businesses are set up. If you or anyone you know is serious about starting a business, or is just curious to learn some more information about how businesses work in Canada, we hope to see you here, on the third floor of the City Market building! For further information on this program or other partnerships with Enterprise Saint John, please contact Mary Stack at 642-6464.
Conversational Classes
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
French: Fridays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre has added a basic French group to its lineup of conversational classes. The new French group is held on Fridays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., while English classes continue four times a week, all on the third floor of the City Market. English classes are held Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their official language skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions in English or French, and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. New students and volunteers for both groups are welcome. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca |
| This week at the MNRC | Employment Centre – Networking and Communication Listen and Lunch Series
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market building
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s four-part series on improving networking and communication skills continues with Ken Craft of the University of New Brunswick Saint John on Feb. 17. All sessions run from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays on the third floor of the City Market. The series continues with Derek Riedle of Revolution Strategy on Feb. 24, and Mary Jane McGrath of Ian Martin on March 3. Please contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca for further information. Multicultural bowling event
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1:30 p.m., Bowlarama (West Side)
Looking for a fun, family-friendly weekend outing? The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre is partnering with Bowlarama for an afternoon of bowling on Saturday. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Bowlarama (248 Lancaster Avenue, West Saint John), this free event is a chance for newcomers to get a taste of the sport of bowling, while meeting other people in the Saint John area. Come, join, and have a great time! To register and for more information, contact Nathan White, Nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca / 642-4242 Conversational Classes – February
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
NEW! French: Fridays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre has added a basic French group to its lineup of conversational classes. The new French group is held on Fridays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., while English classes continue four times a week, all on the third floor of the City Market. English classes are held Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their official language skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions in English or French, and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. New students and volunteers for both groups are welcome. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca. |
| This week at the SJMNRC | Information Session – Canadian Tax System
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 5:45 p.m., 4th floor of City Market
New to Canada? Have questions about income tax? You are invited to an information session about Canada’s tax system, presented by Canada Revenue Agency. Paul Cormier will explain the basics of why and how we pay taxes, the different types of taxes, your rights and responsibilities, and where the money goes. The session will be held Wednesday, February 10, at 5:45 p.m. on the fourth floor of the City Market. If you are interested in attending, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or Nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca. Multicultural Film Series – The Premiere!
Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Saint John Arts Centre
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre is thrilled to announce the creation of the Multicultural Film Series in partnership with the Saint John Arts Centre and several cultural associations. The series will run twice a month and premiere on Feb. 11 with an all-time classic, The Color Purple, in honour of Black History Month. Based on the novel by Alice Walker, this 1985 movie, starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. On Feb. 25, the series continues with We Shall Not Be Moved, a 2001 documentary that tells the stories of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and other important historical figures. February’s films were selected in conjunction with PRUDE (Pride of Race, Unity, Dignity through Education). Film screenings will be accompanied by a short introduction beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Saint John Arts Centre (20 Hazen Ave.), with an optional informal discussion to take place after the movie. Admission is free but optional donations will be accepted of a non-perishable food item for local food banks. For further information, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242.
Conversational Classes – February
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
NEW! French: Fridays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre is adding French to its lineup of conversational classes. The new French group will be held on Fridays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., while English classes will continue four times a week, all on the third floor of the City Market. English classes are held Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their official language skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions in English or French, and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. New students and volunteers for both groups are welcome. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca. Employment Centre – Networking and Communication Listen and Lunch Series
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market building
Listen and Lunch at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre will offer a four-part series on improving networking and communication skills. Various professionals will be coming in to speak and lead the group in exercises meant to improve these important abilities. All sessions run from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays on the third floor of the City Market. Hemant Kumar of Enterprise Saint John will be the first guest speaker, on Feb. 10, followed by Ken Craft of the University of New Brunswick Saint John on Feb. 17, Derek Riedle of Revolution Strategy on Feb. 24, and Mary Jane McGrath of Ian Martin on March 3. Please contact Mary Stack at 642-6464 or mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca for further information. |
| This Week at the SJMNRC | Conversational Classes – February
English: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
NEW! French: Fridays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
The Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre is adding French to its lineup of conversational classes. The new French group will be held on Fridays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., while English classes will continue four times a week, all on the third floor of the City Market. English classes are held Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m. These classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to practise and develop their official language skills. Participants have an opportunity to carry on discussions in English or French, and meet new people from a wide range of cultures. New students and volunteers for both groups are welcome. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca.
Employment Centre – Listen and Lunch
Thursday, Feb. 4 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market
Listen and Lunch returns at the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre with an introduction to the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick’s free Ready to Work program. The session will take place Thursday, Feb. 4 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. on the third floor of the City Market. It’s a preview of the program, which will run from Feb. 8 to 26 in Saint John. The course aims to provide individuals with essential tourism skills so that they may find long-term employment and a career in the tourism and service industry. More than 60 per cent of graduates found employment in 2008. For further information, contact TIANB at 1-800-668-5313 or info@tianb.com. |
| Conversational English | Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market building
The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre’s conversational English groups are back underway for 2010. These classes, available four times a week on the third floor of the City Market building, are great for people looking to develop their English skills in a comfortable, informal setting. Conversational English classes give participants a chance to practise using English to discuss everyday topics, and learn common English words and phrases. It’s also a great opportunity for established Canadians to help newcomers learn English while learning about other cultures. Classes are held Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m., on the 3rd floor of City Market building. For further information on the classes, or to volunteer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca.
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| Origami | Wednesday, Dec 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., 4th floor of City Market Building
The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre will be offering an opportunity to learn Origami on Wednesday, Dec. 16. All are welcome to attend this workshop on the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of the City Market. The class is free for all ages and experience levels, and will also feature some special Christmas treats. For further information, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or Nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca.
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| Important warning | Investor Alert - Sung Wan "Sean" Kim and Cirplus Futures Inc.
SAINT JOHN – The New Brunswick Securities Commission advises the public that the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is investigating Sung Wan "Sean" Kim, the principal of Cirplus Futures Inc., a Vancouver-based exchange-contracts dealer.
The RCMP Vancouver Integrated Market Enforcement Team has begun a criminal investigation into an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving Kim and Cirplus. This scheme is believed to have targeted Korean-speaking communities.
Investors should not send any funds to Kim during the investigation, and anyone who has had recent financial dealings with or has been approached by Kim or Cirplus is urged to contact the New Brunswick Securities Commission at 1 888 933-2222 or by email at info@nbsc-cvmnb.ca. 투자자모집사기사건에대한경고안내
New Brunswick Securities Commission에서알려드립니다.
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) 는현재밴쿠버에있는 Cirplus Futures Inc. 의대표로알려진김성원(Sean)이라는사람을조사중입니다.
RCMP Vancouver Integrated Market Enforcement 팀은김씨와 Cirplus 회사가결부된수백만달러로추정된사기사건에대해범죄조사를시작하였고이는한인을상대로한사기사건으로보고있습니다.
조사가진행되는동안어떤투자도하지마십시요. 그리고최근에어떤금융에관련된어떤제안을받았거나, 또는김씨와그회사에접촉이있었던분은New Brunswick Securities Commission (1-888-933-2222 또는이메일 info@nbsc-cvmnb.ca)에연락하여주시길바랍니다.
New Brunswick Securities Commission 이란:
뉴브런스윅에있는증권및투자산업을조정하고관리하는정부기관으로서간접적으로투자자에의해지원을받고있습니다. 이기관은기본적으로효과적이고신뢰성있는자본시장이이루어질수있도록, 투자자들을불공정하고사기성거래로부터보호하고있습니다.
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| Website up and running! | The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre has launched its new website at: www.sjmnrc.ca.
The new website offers a variety of important information for newcomers to Saint John. The SJMNRC website provides useful links for people considering Saint John as a new home, or trying to find important services after moving here.
Offered in English and French, with select content in other languages, the website features information on living in Saint John, education, and employment, as well as news, events, and photo galleries.
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