New Beginnings

Virtual information sessions to help you settle into your new life in Ottawa.

The Y Newcomer Information Centre is pleased to offer a free series of webinars for newcomers settling in the Ottawa area. Webinars include how-to guides on employment, housing, schooling, parenting, community awareness and so much more!

Fall 2021 Webinar Schedule

August 6: History of Indigenous Peoples, an introduction
August 13: Your Schooling in Ottawa
August 20: Your Community in Ottawa
August 27: Your Housing in Ottawa
September 3: Your Community in Ottawa II
September 10: City of Ottawa Bylaws
September 17: Your Health in Ottawa
September 24: Your Health in Ottawa II
October 1: Canadian Workplace Culture
October 8: Finding Your First Job
October 15: Your Commute in Ottawa
October 22: Your Finances in Ottawa
October 29: Your Child in Ottawa
November 5: Your Youth in Ottawa
November 12: YMCA-YWCA Services in Ottawa
November 19: Buying Your First House in Ottawa
November 26: Your Rights and Responsibilities
December 3: Your Young Child in Ottawa
December 10: Your Secondary School in Ottawa

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New Beginnings: On-Demand

Your Community in Ottawa: Canadian culture, and recreational and support services available in the community
Your Home in Ottawa: Searching for properties, by-laws, and being a good neighbour
Your Family in Ottawa: Rights, responsibilities, safety, and the role of police
Your Job in Ottawa: Finding your first job and work place culture
Your Schooling in Ottawa: School and the bus system
Your Health in Ottawa: Health cards and the Ontario health care system
Your Commute in Ottawa: Public transportation and driving
Your Finances in Ottawa: Practical guidelines on money matters and financial literacy

Each webinar is available for on-demand viewing.

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For more information please contact: nic@ymcaywca.ca or 613-788-5001.

You can also visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/newcomerinfocentre.ca