Welcome Day Celebration for Immigrants & Refugees

Event Date

Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 11:00 to 16:00 PDT

Event Description

The whole community is invited to celebrate with us to welcome our newcomers and make them feel at home. 
Reservation preferred at https://goo.gl/5PFlPu
Info : 250-800-1601 or xlondono@ffcb.ca

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - ZUMBATHON:
Join the party and let's dance together! An easy to follow, fun workout for all levels of fitness. A variety of salsa and world beats lead by professional Zumba™ Instructors.
Bring trainers and comfortable clothes.
Refreshments served at all times.

12:30 PM - 1:40 PM - LUNCH SERVED: 
Integration and networking 
MASALA: Join the beat with an interactive show from Victoria’s world drums & percussions band
SALSA MODERNA: Bachata dance choreography 
WELCOMING SPEECHES
INFORMATION TABLES

1:40 PM - 3 PM - WORKSHOP (in English): 
How to prepare to obtain Canadian citizenship
Presented byJean-Bruno Nkondi, Settlement Officer at the BC Francophone Immigration Program
Our special guest, Citizenship Judge Mr. Gerald W. Pash, will answer all your questions regarding Canadian Citizenship.

3 PM - 4 PM - WORKSHOP (in French): 
Changing life is like changing countries! 
Annie Poirier, financial advisor at Investors Group

Where: École Victor Brodeur, 637 rue Head, Esquimalt 

Region(s)

British Columbia