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There are various webinars, workshops and e-training opportunities currently available virtually on topics and issues of interests and importance to newcomers, immigrants and refugees.

These webinars, workshops and e-training opportunities are FREE for you to attend and are hosted by different organizations throughout our region. The webinars have presenters who specialize in specific topics and will provide beneficial information to the attendees. These are all offered virtually from the comfort of your own home!

Eligibility

This service is available to our clients (permanent and temporary residents, newly naturalized Canadian citizens and refugees). If you would like to become one of our clients please contact our office at 1(306)783-2777.

If you are interested in attending any of these webinars, workshops or e-training please browse the list below and complete the form at the bottom of this page.

FREE Webinars, Workshops and E-Training Opportunities

The Canadian Red Cross Virtual Stay Safe (Home Alone) Course

November 8 (1 - 3pm) and November 11 (1 - 2:30pm)

An online course for children aged 9 to 13 that goes over the importance of responsibility of staying at home alone, safety tips and how to prepare and respond for unexpected situations. The Fee is $50.

The Canadian Red Cross Virtual Babysitting Course
November 29 (1 - 3pm) and December 6 (1 - 3 pm)
An online course for children aged 11 to 15 (or completed Grade 5) that goes over the responsibility of babysitting. The Fee is $50. If you live outside of Yorkton and require a book be shipped to you, there will be an additional $10 fee.

Online Awareness Training from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety

A series of e-training that raises awareness on certain topics presented by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health $ Safety (CCOHS). These are all relatively short and accessed on your own.

Pandemic Awareness

This course discusses a pandemic from both a flu and the coronavirus perspective.

Violence in the Workplace Awareness

Understand this important workplace issue - what it is, who's affected, and what you can do about it.

Mental Health Awareness

A healthy workplace relies on healthy minds.

Kids Safety Series
The Kids Safety series consists of four short videos (under 15 minutes) to share with your children K to 12 years old and is presented by the Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) Yorkton. Kids Safety's fun, conversational style allows kids to learn some basics safety concepts, and can be used as great conversation starters at home
Safe Online

Focusing on safety tips to stay safe online. We talk about digital responsibility and risks online.
Safe at Home

Discusses ages children can be left home and some simple safety rules while they are home alone. This program also discusses how to make a safety plan.
Body Safe

A super kid-friendly conversation about consent, our bodies, and trusted adults to help you and your children feel safe having conversations together. This program discusses listening to our “gut” and a discussion about secrets.
Heart Safe

We talk about our emotions, zones of regulations, and copings techniques for us to manage our feelings. It’s okay to have emotions and we want to start conversations that make it safe for us to talk and express ourselves. This program helps kids recognize their feelings and who we can talk to.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ATTENDING ANY OF THESE WEBINARS OR WORKSHOPS?