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SUMMARY:National Sovereignty and Children’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 3\, 2025\, children will come together through dance and art performances from different cultures at the International Children’s Day – Multicultural Dance and Art Festival\, taking place in the heart of Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square. Organized under the leadership of the Turkish Society of Canada\, this vibrant event will bring us all together to celebrate children’s joy and the spirit of multicultural friendship.
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/national-sovereignty-and-childrens-day-celebration/?lang=en
LOCATION:Nathan Phillips Square\, 100 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2N3
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SUMMARY:ConnecTR Turkish Community Fair
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTR – Turkish Community Fair is organized by Kanada Geyikleri and Katalog Kanada. \nKatalog Kanada is a mobile application that brings together Turkish and Turkish-speaking businesses across Canada\, providing instant access to services ranging from catering to legal support. \nKanada Geyikleri is a Turkish-language YouTube channel that offers informative content on immigration processes\, education\, employment\, and daily life. \nThe fair promotes lasting economic and cultural connections among Turkish\, Turkic\, and Canadian business communities. It provides businesses\, investors\, and cultural enthusiasts with a unique platform for discovery\, dialogue\, and collaboration. \n  \n 
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/connectr-turkish-community-fair/?lang=en
LOCATION:Venu Event Space\, 2800 Hwy 7\, Vaughan\, Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
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SUMMARY:Job Search in Toronto-Free Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Turkish Community Centre is starting its 2025 events with a job search seminar. Erdal Atagül from Springboard Services will join as the guest speaker. The seminar is free and open to everyone. It will take place on Sunday\, September 28\, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre\, Multipurpose Room. The event will be held in Turkish\, and participants who bring their resumes will have the opportunity to have them reviewed as time allows.
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/job-search-in-toronto-free-seminar/?lang=en
LOCATION:North Toronto Memorial Community Centre\, 200 egligton avenue w\, Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T005751Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Security and Wellness 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free seminar on Sunday\, October 19th at 2:00 PM at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre. Başak Köksal (Life & Health Insurance Advisor) will discuss financial security as part of holistic wellness\, and will introduce the transformational breathing technique together with Demet Ergin Boran and Ece Aksungur to help raise awareness about how we breathe and how we live. The seminar will be held in Turkish\, and light snacks will be served.
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/financial-security-and-wellness-101/?lang=en
LOCATION:North Toronto Memorial Community Centre\, 200 egligton avenue w\, Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
CREATED:20251023T155934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T070315Z
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of Atatürk and 102nd Republic Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:COMMEMORATION OF ATATÜRK AND 102ND REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION\nJoin us to commemorate Atatürk and celebrate the 102nd Anniversary of the Turkish Republic!\nEnjoy a joyful day filled with games\, tattoos\, flags\, and snacks.\n\n\n Saturday\, November 15 | 11:00 AM-1.00 PM\n Edithvale Community Centre-Multipurpose Room-Event Hall\n131 Finch Ave W\, North York\, M2N 2H8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event we held to commemorate Atatürk and celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the Republic was truly enjoyable for us. With face painting\, children’s games\, and live music\, our participants not only had fun with their children but also came together to strengthen our sense of community. The children’s energy and the performances on stage added vibrancy to our event.
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/4593/?lang=en
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
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SUMMARY:Oya Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Dear Distinguished Member of the Turkish-Speaking Community in Canada\, \nAs part of our mission to celebrate and preserve Turkish culture in Canada\, we are pleased to invite you to a screening of the documentary Oya. Directed by Sevinç Baloğlu\, the film tells the story of Gülbiye\, the only woman in her village who raises silkworms for silk thread\, and her efforts to teach her granddaughter Ada about silkworm farming and the rituals of oya. Meanwhile\, an oya collector searches for the history behind one of his cherished pieces\, revealing how these delicate works once gave voice to oppressed women and later became women’s symbol of empowerment and economic independence. Featured in the Vancouver Turkish Film Festival and selected for the 35th Ankara Film Festival\, the documentary will be screened on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, at 11:00 a.m. at Innis Town Hall\, University of Toronto. \nSevinç Baloğlu is an accomplished documentary filmmaker\, known for her works on disappearing cultures\, minority communities\, women’s rights\, and human history. Baloğlu graduated from Ankara University’s Faculty of Communication\, Department of Radio–Television–Cinema\, and started her career as co-scriptwriter and assistant director on the documentary “Three Days in Kula\,” winner of the Golden Orange Best Documentary Award in 1984. She went on to work at TRT and BRT\, and from 2000 to 2009 served as general manager of the Tursak Foundation\, writing and producing numerous documentaries. In 2009\, she established her own company\, SU Film. She collaborated on the Oya Project with Adnan Memiş\, a business leader actively involved in cultural initiatives and the creator of the Oya Collection that inspired the film. Following the screening\, they will join us for a Q&A session. \nFestival List:\n• International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra (Crete)\n• Madonie Film Festival\, Palermo (Italy)\n• Türkisches Filmfestival Frankfurt (Germany)\n• GIFF- International Goiania Film Festival (Brazil)\n• Florence International Film Festival (Italy)\n• Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (Nigeria)\n• Vancouver Turkish Film Festival (Canada)\n• Milano Festival Del Cinema Premio Felix (Italy)\n• Chania Film Festival (Crete)\n• DokuBaku IDDF- International Premiere (Azerbaijan)\n• Antalya Film Festival (Turkey)\n• XX Muestra Internacional de Mujeres en el Cine y la Televisión – World Premiere (Mexico)\n• The Goiânia International Film Festival (Brazil)\n• Ankara Film Festival (Turkey) \nTrailer: Link \nTickets are available on Eventbrite: Link
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/oya-documentary/?lang=en
LOCATION:Innis Town Hal\, Innis College\, 2 Sussex Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1J5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
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SUMMARY:Tax Obligations in Canada: Filing\, Credits\, and Audits
DESCRIPTION:The Turkish Community Heritage Centre is starting 2026 with a seminar focused on tax obligations in Canada. \nDo you have questions about tax returns\, tax credits\, or CRA audits in Canada? Whether you are new to the country or have been living here for years\, this seminar will cover many key tax topics in a clear and accessible way. \nOur speaker will be Licensed Public Accountant Jerry J. Copuroglu\, CPA\, CGA\, CFE\, TEP from JC Professional Corporation. During the seminar\, he will provide information and practical tips on: \n\nWho is required to file a tax return?\nRefundable and non-refundable tax credits\nReporting foreign income and assets\nCommon reasons for CRA audits & how to prepare\n\n  \nDate: Sunday\, January 25\, 2026 \nTime: 14:00–16:00 \nLocation: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre – Multipurpose Room \nThe seminar is free of charge\, open to everyone\, and will be held in Turkish. \nNo registration is required. \n  \nhttps://turkishcommunitycentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-05-at-17.13.06.mp4
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/tax-obligations-in-canada-filing-credits-and-audits/?lang=en
LOCATION:North Toronto Memorial Community Centre\, 200 egligton avenue w\, Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
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SUMMARY:Canadian Immigration Pathways
DESCRIPTION:The Turkish Community Heritage Centre of Canada invites you to our upcoming Immigration Law Seminar. The event will take place on Sunday\, February 15\, 2026\, from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Toronto Memorial Community Centre (Multipurpose Room). Our guest speaker\, lawyer Begüm Merve Ertuğrul\, will share practical information and answer common questions about the Canadian immigration system. Snacks and drinks will be provided during the event. \n  \nThe seminar will focus on three main topics: \n\nCanadian Immigration in 2026: Expectations and Recent Changes\nPermanent Residency Pathways: Overview of Express Entry and Provincial Programs\nKey Points to Consider When Applying for Permanent Residency\n\n  \nThere will also be a Q&A session where participants can ask their own questions. \nThe session is free of charge and open to everyone. The event will be held in Turkish\, and no registration is required. \n  \nTo purchase tickets via Eventbrite\, please use this link.
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/immigration-law-seminar/?lang=en
LOCATION:North Toronto Memorial Community Centre\, 200 egligton avenue w\, Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
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SUMMARY:9th Women’s Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Women’s Day Dinner\, organized in support of the Turkish Community Centre\, whose volunteers are mostly women\, will take place on Friday\, March 6th\, 2026\, from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm at one of Toronto’s most beautiful venues\, The Eglinton Grand. \nWe look forward to coming together and strengthening our sense of solidarity at this special evening filled with live music\, delicious food\, and a raffle with surprise gifts. The more of us there are\, the better! \nTickets are $150\, with an early bird price of $130 available until February 22nd. \nPlease see the poster for full details and contact information. \nOur menu is as follows. \n \nOur music poster is as follows. \n \n  \nSponsors and Donors
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/9th-womens-day-dinner/?lang=en
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
CREATED:20260220T020201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T171555Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Health in Midlife
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Dr. Nida Bayık is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 25 years of professional experience. Throughout her career\, she has approached women’s health not only as a medical field\, but also as a holistic area that includes physical\, psychological\, and social dimensions. \nShe focuses on evidence-based\, up-to-date treatment approaches aimed at improving women’s quality of life. She is recognized for her pioneering and innovative work\, particularly in the areas of gynecologic aesthetics\, functional gynecology\, endoscopy\, and urogynecology. She is also a certified physician in medical aesthetics in Türkiye and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in medical aesthetics at a state university in Italy. \nAs the founder and president of the Jinkoz Association (Gynecological Cosmetology and Pelvic Reconstruction Association)\, she organizes physician trainings\, scientific meetings\, and awareness initiatives in the field of women’s health. \nProf. Dr. Bayık continues her academic work as a professor at Nişantaşı University Faculty of Medicine. In addition to serving as Head of the Department of Surgical Sciences\, she teaches medical students. \nShe is committed to providing scientific guidance so that women can live healthy\, strong lives and feel at peace with their bodies. \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86036417756
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/womens-health-in-midlife/?lang=en
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
CREATED:20260326T171956Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario's Job Market Today
DESCRIPTION:In our free seminar\, speaker Esin Turhan will share insights on the 2026 job market\, current employment trends\, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market. Light refreshments will be provided\, and participants who bring their resumes will also have them reviewed. \nEsin Turhan is a Toronto-based career coach with a Master’s in International Development. She specializes in upskilling programs that support newcomers and job seekers in navigating the Canadian labour market and career pivots. Through her company\, First Sight Canada\, she provides 1:1 coaching while working closely with corporate partners in tech and finance to advance workforce development through career-focused volunteering and inclusive hiring initiatives. She has led over 100 job search and career development sessions\, connecting talent with industry. \nJIAS Toronto will have an information desk at the seminar.
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/job-search-in-toronto/?lang=en
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104526
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SUMMARY:Energy Saving Workshop with Bill Reading
DESCRIPTION:Kambo Energy Group’s Empower Me® program is Canada’s only energy education initiative created for and delivered by the diverse\, multilingual communities it serves. This multi-award-winning program breaks language and trust barriers by engaging communities in program design and delivery\, creating opportunities to co-develop tailored solutions that benefit communities and funders alike. For 13 years\, Empower Me has been connecting underserved households across BC\, Alberta\, and Washington State with essential energy and utility information. \nThe free workshop will offer residents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area practical tips for living more efficiently and sustainably\, helping them reduce energy use at home and lower their monthly bills.
URL:https://turkishcommunitycentre.org/event/energy-saving-workshop-with-bill-reading/?lang=en
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