We are also in need of Child and Youth volunteers for the group! Please see our poster for more details!

For more information, please contact Meilan at 613-544-4661 ext 5114

meilanf@iska.kchc.ca

Tuesday – August 14th  6-8 pm           KIP Women’s Network (Calvin Park Library) Topic: Importance of the Internet

The first part of the session will focus on The importance of Internet when settling in a new community (finding resources, making connections, finding employment, promoting yourself and connecting with your family and friends around the world). The session will be hosted by Ruth Noordegraaf, Facilitator at the Kingston Immigration Partnership.

The second part of the session will focus on an informal discussion about the next season of the Women’s Network including a brainstorm about potential topics, the network’s focus, the member’s role and reaching out to new members.

Refreshments are available.

Meeting location: Kingston Frontenac Public Library – Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Crescent.
More info: Ruthn@kip.kchc.ca  or 613-5444661 ext. 5156

Tuesday – August 21^th 6-7.30 pm              KIP Business Network (Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street)

The KIP business Network is for all aspiring, new and established entrepreneurs who immigrated to Canada. The KIP business network will provide an opportunity for immigrant entrepreneurs and business people to meet, network and share their experiences and insights. Meetings will be held every 4^th Tuesday of the month in the KEDCO board room at Innovation Park .

To RSVP or more info, please contact Connie Carrillo: carrillio25@hrontarget.com

SAVE THE DATE – KINGSTON MULTICULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 22 – www.kingstonmulticultural.ca

What is happening in the Kingston Community in August:

Make sure to check the following partner organizations that maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

The following organizations maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

• Immigration Kingston – Community Calendars
• Kingston Community Health Centres – Upcoming Events
• KEYS Job Centre – Upcoming Events and Workshops
• Kingston Literacy and Skills – News and Events
• Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO)
• Entrepreneurship Centre – Programs and Events
• City of Kingston – Events Calendar
• Sustainable Kingston

Tuesday – July 10^th 6-8 pm        KIP Women’s Network (Calvin Park Library)
                                                               Topic: ‘Cultural Differences’

The session will focus on Cultural ‘do’s and don’ts’ in both professional and social life (for instance: how does a potluck work? What is the dress code at work, what to bring to a dinner party, how do I interact with co-workers).

Our guest Barbara Dick, TESL president will guide us through some activities that undoubtedly will spark a fun and engaging group conversation.  

We will wrap up the session with a ‘Summer Mix and Mingle’,  refreshments are available, however, you are more than welcome to bring something to share with the group if you’d like.  

Meeting location: Kingston Frontenac Public Library – Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Crescent.
More info: Ruthn@kip.kchc.ca  or 613-5444661 ext. 5156

Tuesday – July 24^th 6-7.30 pm    KIP Business Network (Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street)

The KIP business Network is for all aspiring, new and established entrepreneurs who immigrated to Canada. The KIP business network will provide an opportunity for immigrant entrepreneurs and business people to meet, network and share their experiences and insights. Meetings will be held every 4^th Tuesday of the month in the KEDCO board room at Innovation Park .

To RSVP or more info, please contact Connie Carrillo: carrillio25@hrontarget.com

What is happening in the Kingston Community in July:

Make sure to check the following partner organizations that maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

The following organizations maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

• Immigration Kingston – Community Calendars
• Kingston Community Health Centres – Upcoming Events
• KEYS Job Centre – Upcoming Events and Workshops
• Kingston Literacy and Skills – News and Events
• Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO)
• Entrepreneurship Centre – Programs and Events
• City of Kingston – Events Calendar
• Sustainable Kingston

Thursday – June 7th 6-8 pm 3rd Multicultural Roundtable dinner

The Chinese Canadian Association will host the 3rd Kingston Multicultural Roundtable event. This (invitation only) event will be held Thursday. June7th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Kingston Chinese Alliance Church.
Approximately 10 ethno cultural groups are sending representatives to the dinner. The goal of this session is to continue building ties amongst the cultural communities of Kingston. Throughout this session we would like to focus on the promotion and digital presence of cultural communities in Kingston through websites, directories and social media. In addition, we are thrilled to launch our multilingual Kingston promotional videos during this event as well.
For questions: contact Ruth Noordegraaf, KIP facilitator for questions at ruthn@kip.kchc.ca or 613-5444-661 ext. 5156.

Saturday – June 9th 2-3 pm Multicultural Story time (Calvin Park Library)
Stories in Spanish, Hindi and English

Join us at the wonderful Multicultural Story time: featuring children’s stories in Spanish, Hindi and English as well. Date & Time: June 9th, 2012, 2-3pm
Location: Calvin Park Library, 88 Wright Crescent, Kingston
Free to everyone! No registration required!

Tuesday – June 12th 6.00-8.00 pm KIP Women’s Network (Calvin Park Library) Topic: ‘Making Connections’

During the first part of the meeting Rebecca Darling will speak about making connections in a new community. Rebecca works for the Entrepreneurship Centre as business advisor, was co-founder of the Networking group ‘Kingston Connections’ and before moving to Canada from the States had an impressive career in Marketing. In her presentation she will combine her personal story with useful advice in making connections in the Kingston community.
The second part of the evening will be an activity for all participants. We are asked to give advice on the use and purpose of public space in Kingston (a place to make new connections!). Emily Munroe, Director at 8-80 Cities will facilitate this session, our input will be part of a City of Kingston project (see more info here: http://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/recreation/parks/breakwater/)
Between 7.30 and 8.00 we will have time to ‘mix and mingle’
Meeting location: Kingston Frontenac Public Library – Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Crescent.
More info: Ruthn@kip.kchc.ca or 613-5444661 ext. 5156

Thursday – June 14th 2-5 pm Health and Social Services, Career Speed Networking event

Connect with local employers and build your network in the health and social services sectors at a Speed Networking Reception at the Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge. Share your knowledge and wisdom with employers! Meet other talented professionals from your field.

More info and registration: http://www.keys.ca/events_workshops.html

Tuesday – June 26th 7-8.30 pm KIP Business Network (Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street

The KIP business Network is for all aspiring, new and established entrepreneurs who immigrated to Canada. The KIP business network will provide an opportunity for immigrant entrepreneurs and business people to meet, network and share their experiences and insights. Meetings will be held every 4th Tuesday of the month in the KEDCO board room at Innovation Park .
To RSVP or more info, please contact Connie Carrillio: carrillio25@hrontarget.com

What is happening in the Kingston Community in June:

Make sure to check the following partner organizations that maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

The following organizations maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

• Immigration Kingston – Community Calendars
• Kingston Community Health Centres – Upcoming Events
• KEYS Job Centre – Upcoming Events and Workshops
• Kingston Literacy and Skills – News and Events
• Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO)
• Entrepreneurship Centre – Programs and Events
• City of Kingston – Events Calendar
• Sustainable Kingston

KIP Women’s Network (Calvin Park Library) – Topic: ‘Education’

This month meeting will focus on the topic of Education. During the meeting we welcome two guests: Ms. Pettingill and Ms. Babcock, both from the Limestone Schoolboard. Ms. Pettingill holds the lead administrative role for ESL (English as a Second Language) for the Limestone School Board, Elementary panel and is also Vice Principal at First Avenue Public School and Marysville Public School. Ms. Babcock is the Principal of Rideau Public school, an elementary school in the Kingston downtown area with a prevalent representation of immigrant students.
 At the meeting we will discuss topics like: ‘how does the educational system work?’,  ‘what services are available for children with English as a second language?’ and ‘ what does it involve to work in the educational sector?’.

During the second part of the meeting our Women’s Network member Judith Beatson will share information about her education, experience and profession.

Meeting location: Kingston Frontenac Public Library – Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Crescent. More info: Ruthn@kip.kchc.ca  or 613-5444661 ext. 5156

Saturday – May 12th – all day event    
Meet your Multicultural Library at Calvin Park Branch

A day filled with activities at the Calvin Park Library:

-          Tours and Orientation Sessions: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
-          Scavenger Hunts for Adults and Children (with prizes!): 10:30 a.m .- 4:30 p.m.
-          Multicultural Story Hour (Dutch and Mandarin): 2:00 p.m.
-          Multilingual Book Sale: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The event is suitable for the whole family and free to attend, no registration is required.
Location: Kingston Frontenac Public Library – Calvin Park Branch, 88 Wright Crescent.
More info: Nancy Jones, 613-546-2582, ext. 4200, njones@kfpl.ca

Tuesday – May 22 – 7.00-8.30 pm     
Launch of KIP Business Network (Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street)

The “KIP Business Network” is a new program sponsored by the Kingston Immigration Partnership (KIP) and Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO). May 22^nd will be the launch of this program.

Guest Speakers of the evening:  Sipho Ibeakanma, Ahmad Khosrawan, and Samit Sharma.

These three immigrant-entrepreneurs will be sharing their personal experiences in building their businesses.

For more details about this event, please contact Connie Carrillo at carrillo25@hrontarget.com

What is happening in the Kingston Community in April:

Make sure to check the following partner organizations that maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

The following organizations maintain calendars of events that may be of interest for newcomers and those who work with them:

• Immigration Kingston – Community Calendars
• Kingston Community Health Centres – Upcoming Events
• KEYS Job Centre – Upcoming Events and Workshops
• Kingston Literacy and Skills – News and Events
• Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO)
• Entrepreneurship Centre – Programs and Events
• City of Kingston – Events Calendar
• Sustainable Kingston

When: Saturday May 12, 2-3pm
Where: Calvin Park Library, 88 Wright Crescent (map)

For more information, please contact Meilan at 613-544-4661 or by email.

When: Saturday April 21, 2-3pm
Where: Calvin Park Library, 88 Wright Crescent (map)

For more information, please contact Meilan at 613-544-4661 or by email.