Community Board

Registrations Open For Know India Programme (KIP)

The 75^th edition of the KIP is proposed to be held from July 07-27, 2024. The programme for the 75^th edition of the KIP would focus on highlighting sectoral developments of India in Science & Technology, Information & Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Startup Ecosystem, Digital Infrastructure, Defence and Agriculture etc. while further highlighting cultural and civilizational heritage of India like Yoga, Ayurveda, Classical forms of Dance and Music and Archaeological history.

Website https://KIP.gov.in. The last date for submission of applications by the interested youth members of the Indian diaspora for the 75^th KIP is May 31, 2024

For more info:

Consulate General of India, Toronto

365 Bloor St. East, #700, Toronto ON M4W 3L4

Mental Health Film Festival to celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th.

MEHAR And Film Ca will present 4 short films created by MEHAR and an excellent tool to understand complex mental health matters in a very engaging manner.

Opportunity to network with people who are passionate about mental health and gain an understanding about various mental health conditions.

There will be a Q&A session with Dr. Kanwal Kukreja ( Psychiatrist) and hot beverages at the event. Free Event. Donations are requested.

Two shows :

DECODING Tech Zone Conference

Join the 2nd edition of the conference hosted by DTZ TechZone on October 27, 2023 Brampton, Canada.

DecodingTECH.Zone (DTZ) Conference, provides an opportunity to explore the revolutionary technologies and understand their impact on the future of businesses and society.

Please join the conference as a collaborator with many opportunities as a sponsor, participant, or speaker. Your involvement can help shape the dialogue around these groundbreaking technologies while your team benefits from learning, networking, and potential business development opportunities. Support the mission of accelerating the innovation ecosystem through partnerships to create opportunities for all. Take advantage of this chance to help create the future. Learn more https://www.decodingtech.zone

Registration link https://lnkd.in/g2GMJ9b5 Early Bird Discount Code: DTZDIS40

Registrations Open For KIP

Know India Programme (KIP) is the flagship programme of Ministry of External Affairs to engage and familiarize the young diaspora members, with the different facets of India and the progress in various sectors like economic, industrial, educational, science & technology, communication & information technology, heritage & culture etc. 65 editions of KIP have been conducted so far with a total of 2296 participants. Registrations are now open for 66th and 67th KIP.

The programme will focus to highlight sectoral developments in S&T, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Startup ecosystem, Digital infrastructure, India Stack, JAM trinity, Defence and Agriculture while further highlighting cultural and civilizational heritage of India like Yoga, Ayurveda, classical dance forms & music and archaeological history.

Last dates for submission: 15 June 2023 for 66th KIP (Kerala) and 1 July for 67th (Maharashtra)

To register please visit www.kip.gov.in

McHappy Day Campaign

Our friends at RMHC South Central Ontario will benefit from the proceeds. McDonald’s restaurants across the country are donating a portion of all menu items, May 10 2023 McHappy Day.

Ways you can support RMHC - by purchasing a pair of McHappy Day socks* for $5 (plus tax) at participating McDonald’s restaurants.

Donate $2, $5, or $10 at your local McDonald’s and you’ll receive a McHappy Day heart to write your name on and show your support for the House.

All menu items are included including coffee purchase that will still make an impact. Help support RMHC South Central Ontario.

Use this Restaurant Locator to find the closest McDonald’s to you.

Accelerate Canadian Innovation Ecosystem

Introducing the 'Metaverse and 5G Conference in Brampton, Canada on October 28, 2022'.

Inviting Tech and Non-Tech Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and Experts to accelerate Canadian Innovation Ecosystem.

'THE GOAL' is to accelerate the innovation ecosystem through private-public-academic partnerships and shape the future of technology, technology-enabled business opportunities, and technology-enabled job opportunities for everyone, including NON-TECH individuals and companies.

Event Website: https://www.decodingtech.zone/

Discord Link for Event Collaboration: https://discord.gg/Db7RvDPXA5

Registration Link (35% Discount Code: DTZDIS3F): https://metaverse-and-5g-conference.eventbrite.ca

Free Webinar

Women's Outreach Wing of The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization is organizing a free webinar with Dr. Peter Lin who is a frequent guest on CBC radio and television. The seventh wave of the pandemic is upon us, yet the virus continues to evolve. Advances in research have given us new insights, but there are also new concerns and questions in our minds. To bring us up-to-date on the latest Covid developments, as well as how to stay safe in the ever-changing landscape of the pandemic, we are proud to bring back the eminent and popular Dr Peter Lin as our keynote speaker.

Date: 15 September 2022 | 7:30pm - 9pm EST

Indian community members:

Under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign has been launched to encourage the citizens to hoist the National Flag of India in their homes. The idea behind the campaign is to instill the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of people and reminisce the journey of India and those who have contributed towards creating this great nation. It is envisaged that all Indian community members shall be encouraged to hoist 'Tiranga' at their homes during the Independence week from 13th – 15th August.

2. Ministry of Culture, Government of India has developed a website www.harghartiranga.com where citizens are encouraged to pin a flag and upload a selfie with a flag.

For more info please contact:

CGI Toronto,
#700, 365 Bloor St. East,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
Tel. # 416-960-3855

Event Details in celebration of International Yoga Day.

Consulate has collaborated with various organizations to celebrate IDY and would like to extend the invitation to our valued community to participate in these events.

(i) In collaboration with V Serve Canada, Consulate is organizing Yoga Day event as part of the 'Living with Wellness Spring Festival 2022'. The event will be conducted by renowned wellness coach Ms. Pooja Batra on June 18^th at 12 pm at Celebration Square, Mississauga.

(ii) Consulate General of India, Toronto in collaboration with Indo-Canada Arts Council is organizing a Yoga event at Oakes Garden Theatre, Clifton Hills, Niagara Falls on June 21, 2022 from 7.30 am to 9.30 am which will be conducted by respected Swami Sadyojathah.

(iii) In a unique celebration Consulate General of India, Toronto along with Canada India Foundation is organizing yoga day celebrations at Trillium Park, Toronto on June 21, 2022 from 10 am onwards.

(iv) Consulate is also organizing a Yoga Day photo contest. It is an online contest where we request you to share your photos performing Yoga asanas. The deadline of the event is June 20, 2021.

For more info please contact:

CGI Toronto,
#700, 365 Bloor St. East,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
Tel. # 416-960-3855

Free informational and Networking session on Navigating Child-Care in Peel.

Join the free event organized by The Mississauga Erin Mills Women's Council.

The purpose of this event is to provide information on:

How to navigate the child-care systems and apply for subsidies,
How the childcare system works in Ontario, and
Details of the Government of Canada’s National $10/day Early Learning and Childcare plan.

The event will include Mississauga MP Iqra Khalid, founder of the Mississauga Erin Mills Women's Council, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. The Women’s Council is also honoured to have guest speakers from the YMCA and the Peel Region.

When: Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 1PM until 3PM

Where: In-person at Erin Mills United Church, 3010 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON, L5L 4X9

Register: https://lnkd.in/gTUWnCVh

All are welcome to attend. You may register in advance through the form: https://forms.gle/EaJfsAULDGCYjgwJA, or at the door.

The application deadline is Jan 24th. Register now to avail the free industry-recognized IT certifications from Npower Canada for young people to secure and retain employment.

Program Includes
Training: Participants complete 15 weeks of daily technical and professional
skills training delivered through a work-simulated approach. Participants
earn industry credentials such as the Google IT Support Professional,
CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certifications. Staff
and corporate volunteers also deliver employability skills training in areas
like workplace communication and teamwork. Corporate partners also host
mentoring activities, site tours and job shadowing opportunities to facilitate
work-based, experiential learning.
Wraparound Supports: Human services professionals provide individual
counselling and make warm referrals to wraparound services in areas like
mental health, childcare and housing. Job placement and 5 yrs of Alumni support.

Eligibility: High School diploma (can be from a different country) Legal status in Canada with a SIN, Program is offered in these areas: Toronto/GTA, Hamilton, Waterloo Region, Kingston, London, Windsor

Cannot be enrolled in school full-time, as it would interfere with the program hours.

To learn more and prioritize your applications please contact womenthatgive@gmail.com

Application Deadline: Jan24th

The certification course starts Jan 31st, 2022

Online creative writing competition

The 5th edition of ‘परीक्षा पे चर्चा’ #PPC2022, the unique interactive programme of Hon’ble Prime Minister with students, teachers and parents will be held through online mode in February 2022. In order to select participants who will be featured in Pariksha Pe Charcha programme, an online creative writing competition is being conducted at https://www.mygov.in on various topics, for children of 9th to 12th classes, teachers and parents. About 2050 winners will receive a certificate and a special PPC Kit comprising of 'Exam Warriors' book in Hindi and English, written by Prime Minister. The competition is open to foreign students as well.

More details can be accessed at https://innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc-2022

All the interested students/parents are advised to register for the online creative writing competition at the earliest possible.

CGI Toronto
#700, 365 Bloor St. East,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4

Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you looking to launch a meaningful and sustainable career? Then NPower Canada is for you! We are a reskilling and workforce development training program for the IT sector that will connect you directly with an employer. NPower Canada’s programs provide participants with FREE in-demand technical and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s top employers.

NPower Canada’s programs provide participants with FREE in-demand technical and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s top employers.

Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Time: 1:00pm Eastern Time

LINK TO THE EVENT REGISTRATION

*Registration for the event is free

National Youth Festival

The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is organizing the 25^th National Youth Festival (NYF) from 12^th to 13^th January 2022 in collaboration with UT of Puducherry. The inauguration of the festival will be done by the Hon’ble Prime Minister at 11:00 AM on 12^th January 2022 virtually.

The link to the inaugural function on 12th January 2022 :

https://pmevents.ncog.gov.in

The link for the two-day event 12th -13th Jan 2022 :

https://nyf2022.org

Please contact:

CGI Toronto,
#700, 365 Bloor St. East,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4

Join the free webinar organized by Women's Outreach Wing of The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization with the renowned Dr. Peter Lin on Wednesday, January 19th at 7.30 pm est.

The star speaker, the eminent Dr. Lin is a frequent guest on radio and television, sharing his insights and knowledge.

Date: Wednesday, January 19th at 7.30 pm est.

The link to register https://bit.ly/TREWO-011922

Please join to learn more about the pandemic and how it is going to shape the future. With an extended Q&A session moderated by Dr. Sudi Devanesen.

Additional information in Punjabi https://fb.watch/ax_O7sS4ME

As part of the ongoing celebration of 75 years of India’s independence, the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Quiz is being conducted by Ministry of External Affairs with an aim to awaken the curiosity of the new generation to know more about India.

The online quiz is open for overseas Indian/Foreign youth in three distinct categories – PIOs, NRIs and Foreign nationals between the age group of 16 to 35 years i.e. born on or after 1 January 1987 and on or before 31 December 2005.

The quiz includes topics of Indian Mythology, Indian history, Freedom struggle, Language and Literature, Scientific achievements, Cinema, sports and many other interesting topics.

Top 3 winners from each category will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals with the AKAM logo from the Ministry.

The registration for AKAM quiz has already begun and the Quiz can be written from 1^st January 2022 till 31^st January 2022. The portal for the quiz is www.akamquiz.in .

CGI Toronto,
#700, 365 Bloor St. East,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4

FREE online ELT Co-op classes by Peel Multicultural Council. Fill out the registration link: Registration Link

See Program flyer for details. Next session starts on January 4, 2022.

It's a FREE on-line Training with co-op placement/mentorship program for eligible Permanent Residence professionals. (PR or convention refugees with language benchmark of 6666 or above are eligible)

Clients can access this program online from anywhere in Canada.

Peel Multicultural Council

6630 Turner Valley Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2P1

(905) 819-1144 - ext. 237 (905)542-3950 geeta@peelmc.com

Celebrating Constitution Day on November 26, 2021.

Constitution Day shall be celebrated as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' and Hon’ble President of India will be leading the celebrations of Constitution Day live from Central Hall of Parliament on 26^th November 2021 at 11:00 AM (IST) which is 26 Nov 12.30 am (EST).

The Government of India aspires to make it a public campaign and for ensuring Jan Bhagidari, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has curated two activities for our diaspora at large:

“Online Reading of the Preamble to the Constitution” - http://readpreamble.nic.in/
“Online Quiz on Constitutional Democracy” - http://constitutionquiz.nic.in/

The portal for the above-mentioned two activities will be launched by Hon’ble President on 26^th November 2021 from Central Hall and thereafter it will be operational for use. After participation in the 'Reading of the Preamble' and the Quiz on Constitutional Democracy, certificates would be available which may be downloaded.

Preamble to the Constitution is available in 23 languages and is available on https://www.mpa.gov.in . We also encourage 'reading of the Preamble' to the Constitution in your regional language.

CGI Toronto
#700, 365 Bloor St. East,
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4

Are you a federally-regulated employer?

Under Bill C-65, it is your duty to implement a workplace domestic violence policy and enroll your staff in domestic violence training by January 2022. DV@Work [www.dvatwork.ca!] is a free online toolkit that can help you comply. Tools were created with federally-regulated employers in mind by the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children at UWO (CREVAWC). The toolkit includes:

A readiness assessment
A risk-screening tool
A customizable policy-builder
1 hr + 3 hr training modules for managers and employees

Is this relevant to you?

Create a profile and view the free toolkit at www.dvatwork.ca [link to dvatwork.ca please!]

Questions? Contact Victoria Robson at vrobson3@uwo.ca to discuss your specific workplace needs.

monstrARTity is hiring

Are you energetic and bubbling with new ideas? Want to do some fun work with some fun people? monstrARTity is looking for you!

monstrARTity is seeking to fill the roles of Programming Management Lead, Marketing Management Lead, and Market Research Lead. If you want to have a positive impact on your community through feel-good festivals and arts programs, this is the place for you!

Apply by Fri Nov 12. For role descriptions and the application form, Go here.

Peel Multicultural Council is offering FREE online ELT Co-op classes. Fill out the registration link: ELT Registration Form.

It's a FREE on-line Training with co-op placement/mentorship program for eligible Permanent Residence professionals. (PR or convention refugees with language benchmark of 6666 or above are eligible)

Clients can access this program online from anywhere in Canada.

Schedule for classes.

November 1, 2021 and ends Dec. 23. 2021

Peel Multicultural Council

6630 Turner Valley Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2P1

(905) 819-1144 - ext. 237 (905)542-3950 geeta@peelmc.com

Peel Multicultural Council is offering FREE online ELT Co-op classes. Fill out the registration link: ELT Registration Form.

Schedule for classes.

July 12 to September 3, 2021
Sept. 6 to Oct. 29, 2021

Register today to learn all the tools and techniques to be successful in finding a job in your professional field. Get your foot in the door with an employer to gain work experience in your professional field with a co-op placement opportunity and receive ongoing employment support with mentorship and coaching.

Peel Multicultural Council

6630 Turner Valley Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2P1

(905) 819-1144 - ext. 237 (905)542-3950 geeta@peelmc.com

Indian Community Invited To Participate In The Campaign

India Independence Day Celebrations

The Consulate General of India, Toronto will be celebrating the 77th Independence Day of India on Tuesday, 15 August 2023 at the Consulate premises at 0930 hrs at 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto. ON.

International Day of Yoga

Location: Nathan Philip Square, Downtown Toronto

Open for the general public with prior registration.

Are you a federally-regulated employer?

Apply by Fri Nov 12. For role descriptions and the application form, Go here.