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SUMMARY:English Language Learning: Beginner (pre CLB 1)
DESCRIPTION:Join Candora’s beginner level English class! You will practice simple tasks like saying hello and asking for directions. In the class you will: \n\nLearn new words and simple phrases\nLearn to talk about yourself\, ask for things\, have short conversations\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-language-learning-basic-1-pre-banchmark-and-or-clb-1/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="The Candora Society":MAILTO:info@candorasociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251002T205354Z
CREATED:20191106T180120Z
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UID:1932-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Class for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get better at speaking\, listening\, reading\, and writing in English?  At the end of this course\, you will be able to \n\nhave a simple conversation\nspeak\, read and write simple sentences\nlisten to others and have a discussion
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-conversation-class-for-seniors/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Indo-Canadian Women's Association":MAILTO:info@icwaedmonton.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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CREATED:20191106T175732Z
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UID:1930-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English as a Second Language
DESCRIPTION:Come to English as a second language to get better at speaking\, listening\, reading\, and writing in English.  By the end of the course\, you will be able to \n\nhave a conversation and speak in sentences\nlisten to others and have a discussion\nread and write complex sentences
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-as-a-second-language-2/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Indo-Canadian Women's Association":MAILTO:info@icwaedmonton.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251001T220121Z
CREATED:20191106T175247Z
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SUMMARY:Community Outreach English Language Learning
DESCRIPTION:If English is not your first language we can help you learn more. We have Beginner and Intermediate classes. The class are held  in person or online. Classes happen in the morning\, afternoon or evening.  You will practice reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking about topics that interest you. We plan the lessons by listening to the learners.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/community-outreach/
CATEGORIES:Central Edmonton,English Language Learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251020T210600Z
CREATED:20191106T175116Z
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UID:1924-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Seniors English as Another Language
DESCRIPTION:English classes for seniors aged 55+. You will practice reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking about topics that interest you. You will make new friends and learn about things to do in Edmonton.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/seniors-english-as-another-language/
CATEGORIES:Central Edmonton,English Language Learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251020T212522Z
CREATED:20191106T173921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T212522Z
UID:1914-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Writing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn to write in English?  Are you CLB level Literacy to 4? \nLiteracy to CLB 2 learners will work on: \n\nMaking alphabet letters\nPencil/pen grip\nSpelling simple words and sentences\nFilling out forms\n\nCLB 3-4 learners will work on: \n\nWriting sentences\nWriting paragraphs\nWriting text messages\nWriting emails\nLearning grammar
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/writing-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Arab Friendship Association":MAILTO:rbabacafa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251020T211758Z
CREATED:20200814T205712Z
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UID:3202-1630281600-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English for Work
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to improve your English for work? Do you need help to apply for jobs online? In this class you will: \n\nLearn English to help with job search\, resume and interviews\nApply for jobs online\nWrite and send emails for work\nPractice skills for everyday work conversations\nLearn about workplace rules and culture in Canada\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/workplace-communication-skills/
CATEGORIES:Central Edmonton,English Language Learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Aunty -  Indigenous
DESCRIPTION:Cooking with Aunty is an Indigenous focused program\, led by a Metis Birth worker and chef.  It combines cooking and connecting.  You will meet online two times a month to make a meal “together” and then share the meal afterwards.  You will make new friends and connections\, get support\, and share stories.  Families are welcome – get the kids in the kitchen too!  This course is offered in partnership with Indigenous Birth Alberta.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/cooking-with-aunty/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,Indigenous,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Dickinsfield Amity House":MAILTO:info@amityhouse.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20230719T161903Z
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UID:6410-1629417600-1719791999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Collective Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Cooking and connection are what you will find in a Collective Kitchen program.  Small groups get together (in person or virtually) in different agencies across the city.  You will prepare and take home healthy meals for yourself and your family.  With hands on food preparation you will learn new skills such as \n\nbudgeting\nmeal preparation\nkitchen safety\nmath\nreading and writing\n\nYou will make new friends as you work through recipes in small groups.  At most sites\, a meal is made and eaten together.  At the end of the session\, you will take home 4 different meals.  You can freeze these meals and save them for when time and/or money is tight.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/collective-kitchens/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Dickinsfield Amity House":MAILTO:info@amityhouse.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251021T191242Z
CREATED:20251021T191242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191242Z
UID:8829-1599523200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Cooking with Aunty
DESCRIPTION:Cooking with Aunty is an Indigenous focused cooking program\, which incorporates Cultural teachings and builds community. Participants will learn skills such as budgeting\, nutrition\, food safety\, reading\, writing\, numeracy and collaboration. Participants will cook together\, share a meal and build support with Aunty time\, and take a meal home.  
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/cooking-with-aunty-2/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Dickinsfield Amity House":MAILTO:info@amityhouse.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20220729T193513Z
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UID:6414-1599523200-1625097599@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Kistehitah kimeskanam (Honour your Journey)  -  Indigenous
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about your Indigenous culture and language?  Do you want to meet with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and learn Indigenous ways of knowing and learning?  Would you like to make a pair of moccasins for a new baby to help welcome the baby into the community?  Come join our learning circles to learn teachings about \n\nCommon cultural practices like prayers\, smudging etc.\nNehiyawewin language\nCultural resources for healing\nFamily relationships\nTraditional cultural crafting skills like beading and moccasin making\nImpacts of intergenerational trauma\nAnd more\n\nThis course is offered in partnership with Indigenous Birth of Alberta (Kihew awasis wakamik).
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/kistehiah-kimeskanam-honour-your-journey/
CATEGORIES:Adult Literacy,Indigenous,North East Edmonton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251002T211949Z
CREATED:20191106T182213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T211949Z
UID:1950-1599523200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English for Life Skills
DESCRIPTION:Are you worried that you will not be able to talk to your doctor or go to your child’s parent-teacher meeting because you are not confident of your English? In this class learners will practice speaking\, listening\, reading\, and writing in English. You will learn about: \n\nGoing to the doctor\nOrdering food\nBanking\nAsking about the bus or LRT\nWriting letters and resumes\nAnd more!\n\nYou will learn through conversations and use of quizzes\, games\, exercises\, puzzles\, vocabulary cards and field trips.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-as-another-language/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South West Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="United Cultures of Canada Association (UCCA)":MAILTO:ucca@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20251021T191033Z
CREATED:20191106T174214Z
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UID:1916-1599523200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Moccasin Making (Kistehitah Kimeskanām)
DESCRIPTION:Kistehitah kimeskanām (honour your journey/road) is a project arising from the identification of unmarked graves at former residential school sites across Turtle Island. It honours the children sent to the schools and the little ones arriving today. Participants gather with elders and knowledge keepers to learn the skills to make moccasins\, moss bags or star blankets to gift to new babies. 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-language-learning-clb-1-4/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="Dickinsfield Amity House":MAILTO:info@amityhouse.ca
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