CUIAS Immigrant Services

🔔 Reminder! Our “Anti-Stress” Support Group meeting is this Saturday!

CUIAS invites you to join our “Anti-Stress” Support Group — a safe and comfortable space where you can talk about your feelings, explore emotions, share your experiences, and connect with others who may be facing similar challenges.

The theme of the meeting is “Speak. Listen. Understand.” Together, we will discuss how to openly communicate our feelings and needs, listen to others, and find common ground even in difficult situations.

This group is an opportunity to share experiences, support one another, and discover ways to better cope with challenges while gradually restoring inner balance and emotional well-being.

📅 September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 2383 Bloor St W, ON, M6S 1P6

🔗 Register link here or through the link on our story or website:
https://forms.gle/BkTrqdQMaRb7BUyL6

Participation is free. Registration is required.

We look forward to seeing you! 💙💛

Organizer: Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society (CUIAS).

📢 Job Fair from Our Community Partners!

CUIAS is sharing information about the upcoming JVS Job Fair, hosted by our community partners at JVS Toronto.

Explore job opportunities with 14+ employers across a variety of industries and apply for positions including customer service, healthcare, skilled trades, manufacturing, education, transportation, sales, and more!

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 45 Hallcrown Pl, North York, M2J 4Y4
💼 14+ employers
📋 Multiple positions available
🆓 Free

Some of the available roles include:
• CNC Machinist
• Customer Service
• Medical Receptionist
• Early Childhood Educator
• IT Specialist
• Machine Operator
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Registered Nurse
• Sales Representative
• And more!

📌 Apply today and learn more here or on our story:
www.jvstoronto.org/workshop-calendar/jobfair-oct08/

This event is organized by our community partners at JVS Toronto.

CUIAS is sharing this opportunity with our community.

📢 Hiring Event from Our Community Partners!

CUIAS is sharing an upcoming In-Person Hiring Event hosted by our community partners on Friday, September 25, from 10 AM–5 PM in Mississauga.

With 30+ GTA employers hiring for multiple roles, the event will feature opportunities across a variety of industries, including healthcare, childcare, construction, hospitality, retail, transportation, security, public services, and more.

Participants can also connect with community partners and learn about available employment opportunities.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Mississauga
👥 30+ GTA employers

📌 Registration is required. The exact address will be provided after registration.

Register through this link or through the link on our story!

https://www.ymcagta.org/employment-services/YMCAJobFairSeptember252026

This event is organized by CUIAS community partners. We are sharing this opportunity with our community.

CUIAS Immigrant Services invites you to a free online webinar, “Notary Services in Ontario.”

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
👩‍⚖️ Speaker: Olena Shkarovska, Lawyer

The webinar will cover:

• certifying copies of documents;
• preparing powers of attorney for Ukraine and Canada;
• certifying translations and preparing documents for submission to Ukrainian institutions;
• legalizing documents for use in Ukraine;
• the possibility of remote notarization;
• common mistakes to avoid.

📌 Registration:

To receive the Zoom invitation link, please complete the registration form on our story:

https://forms.gle/3U9EQFhqRjWcypNE9

Please make sure you provide the correct email address.

Language of Instruction: Ukrainian

Information collected through the registration form is confidential and used only for CUIAS Immigrant Services’ internal reporting to IRCC regarding services provided.

🎉 Join CUIAS at the Ukrainian Bloor Festival!

The Ukrainian Bloor Festival is coming up, and we’re excited to be part of this celebration of Ukrainian culture, community, and traditions! From September 18–20, join us on Bloor Street for a weekend filled with music, food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family.

Make sure to stop by the CUIAS tent, where we’ll have fun activities for all ages! Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or on your own, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Meet our team, take part in our games and activities, and learn more about the services and support we offer to newcomers and the Ukrainian community.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with others, celebrate our heritage, and discover how CUIAS can support you and your family. We look forward to meeting you and sharing this special weekend with you!

📜 FREE NOTARIAL CLINIC
📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

During the festival, a notary will be available to notarize simple documents, including:

• Copies of documents
• Affidavits
• Declarations and statements
• Forms requiring notarization
• Other simple documents requiring notarial services

Please bring the original document and a valid piece of government-issued identification.

No appointment necessary. Walk-ins only, on a first-come, first-served basis.

📍 Visit the CUIAS tent during the festival to take part in our activities, connect with our team, and discover how we can help!

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛

September is Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada. It is a time to recognize Ukrainian culture, history, traditions, and the contributions of Ukrainian Canadians to communities across the country.

After moving to a new country, many familiar things change. A new language, environment, work, daily routines, and social connections all require time and emotional resources to adjust. During this period, familiar traditions can become an important source of support. The Ukrainian language, family recipes, music, celebrations, traditional arts, and connections with the Ukrainian community can help maintain a sense of connection to our past and our personal history.

Keeping cultural traditions does not mean stepping away from adaptation. We can discover a new country while continuing to value the things that have shaped who we are. Creating new traditions in Canada, sharing Ukrainian culture with our children, and participating in community events can help connect our past with our present and gradually create a sense of home in a new place.

Mental health care is not only about rest or professional support. It is also about connection to people, culture, values, and the things that give us a sense of belonging. Our roots can be more than a part of our history. They can also be a source of strength as we build our lives today.

🍂 Looking for activities for yourself or your family this fall?

The City of Toronto offers a variety of recreation programs for all ages and interests, including swimming, sports, fitness, arts, dance and more.

Fall recreation registration is opening soon, with different dates depending on your age and location.

📅 Upcoming Registration Dates:

• September 14 at 10 AM — Older Adult Programs (60+)
• September 15 at 7 AM — Etobicoke, York & Toronto East York
• September 16 at 7 AM — North York & Scarborough

Eligible residents living near participating Free Centres may have access to early registration.

How to register:

You can register online, by phone or in person.

Create your account and browse available activities in advance to be ready when registration opens.

🔗 Find recreation programs and registration information on the City of Toronto website:
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/

📌 Register online:
https://www.toronto.ca/OnlineReg

Please check the registration system for specific program dates, times and availability.

Registration remains open after the opening dates, space permitting.

Share this information with family and friends who may be interested!

CUIAS invites you to join our Anti-Stress Support Group, a safe and welcoming space where you can talk about your feelings, explore emotions, share experiences, and connect with others who may be facing similar challenges.

The theme of this meeting is “Speak. Listen. Understand.” Together, we will explore how to talk openly about our feelings and needs, listen to others, and find common ground even in difficult situations.

This group is an opportunity to share, support one another, and learn ways to cope while gradually finding greater balance and emotional well-being.

📅 Two Dates Available:
September 12, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM 📍 540 Finch Ave W, ON, M2R 1N9

Register here or on our website cuias.org:
https://forms.gle/PK6M7YRzUmi1eAqf6

September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 📍 2383 Bloor St W, ON, M6S 1P6

Register here or on our website cuias.org:
https://forms.gle/BkTrqdQMaRb7BUyL6

Free to attend. Registration is required.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Organized by the Canadian-Ukrainian Immigration Assistance Service (CUIAS).

Labour Day is a Canadian holiday that recognizes the contributions and achievements of workers.

The holiday has its roots in the labour movement and efforts to improve working conditions, including fair wages, reasonable working hours, and workers’ rights.

Today, Labour Day is also a chance to appreciate the work people do every day to support their families, communities, and Canada.

CUIAS wishes everyone a safe and happy Labour Day! ❤️

Please note: CUIAS offices will be closed on Labour Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.