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August 26, 2013
Welcome to another edition of the NewBindian newsletter.
It's Back to School time! This time next year, I'll be sending my daughter off to University!!
Whether you're new to Canada or a second generation Canadian, there is something special about setting out on your journey of post-secondary education.
However, student debt can quickly escalate in a number of different ways, like dipping into the semester's food budget for a Spring Break vacation or withdrawing cash from a credit card to pay the rent.
With the average cost of an undergraduate degree currently estimated at $84,000, it is imperative that students do their homework on how to manage everyday finances, stretch their student dollars and avoid excessive debt.
Click HERE to get some astute advice on putting your best financial foot forward when you head back to school!
If you're already done school then you're quite likely looking for a job that challenges you and also rewards you. Hire Canada is hosting its next job fair and expo on September 18. Click HERE for details.
Did you know that one of the most effective ways to launch yourself into a new career or change your job is by networking with purpose and generosity. Learn how at the upcoming CAMP Networking Session.
NewBindian is a channel of MyBindi.com that is dedicated to the advancement of new immigrants to Canada.
If you are an internationally trained professional new to Canada, you will truly benefit from having a mentor.
Culture Link can help!
This Thursday, you can meet mentors from different fields, such as Health Care, IT and Finance and Accounting. See details below.
If you'd like to feature your event or organization, or share a valuable resource for newcomers, feel free to contact us at team@mybindi.com. We'd love to hear from you. :)
Best regards,
Syerah Virani
Editor-in-Chief & CEO
MyBindi.com
syerah@mybindi.com
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Money Lessons: Undergrads say Their Budgets Did Not Make the Grade
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Student debt can quickly escalate in a number of different ways, like dipping into the semester's food budget for a Spring Break vacation or withdrawing cash from a credit card to pay the rent. According to research from TD Canada Trust, 38% of undergraduate students wished they had stuck to a budget during school, and 43% said they wished they had curbed spending on discretionary items like nights out with friends, gadgets and coffee. Quick-fix approaches to spending can have implications that linger for decades, so it is essential that freshman put their best financial foot forward from day one. "University is full of tempting opportunities to spend money, which is why it is so important for students to create a budget and learn when and how to say 'no' to things they cannot afford," said Raymond Chun, a senior vice president at TD Canada Trust. "With the average cost of an undergraduate degree currently estimated at $84,000, it is imperative that students do their homework on how to manage everyday finances, stretch their student dollars and avoid excessive debt."
To help post-secondary students make the grade in money management, Chun provides advice on how to avoid the top three freshman fiscal missteps:
1. Earning a failing mark on a credit rating
2. Treating a credit card like a debit card
3. Spending without a plan
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Hire Canada Job Fair & Training Expo
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This is a great opportunity for individuals from all levels, qualified and skilled, who are seeking new jobs, careers or are interested in upgrading their skills.
Get to meet with schools, colleges and private institutions and learn how you can upgrade your skills.
The event will feature:
- On-site Recruiters
- Resume Critiquing
- Career Coaches
- And Admissions Staff to assist throughout the Job Fair
- FREE Admission & Parking
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Time: 11am to 3pm
Where: Mississauga Convention Centre
Hire Canada is a leading Job Fair & Training Expo organization. They are dedicated to assisting individuals in finding new employment and networking with admissions staff from various colleges and universities.
Click HERE for more information.
This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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CAMP Networking Session with special guest Sukhjit Singh
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Join Communications, Advertising & Marketing Professionals (CAMP) as they welcome special guest Sukhjit Singh for their latest networking session.
A recent immigrant & professional with progressive and diverse set of experience. In Canada for a mere three years, Sukhjit Singh, like any newcomer, has faced hardship and careers challenges.
Sukhjit strongly believes that volunteerism is the best way to learn new things and great way to contribute and participate as well, especially for newcomers to Canada.
When: Thursday, August 29, 2013
Where: The North York Civic Centre - Committee Room #4
Time: 6:15pm to 8pm
Tickets: This is a FREE event!
Please confirm your attendance via EMAIL. Click HERE for more information on CAMP. This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.
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India Rainbow Receives The Highest Accreditation Award
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The Board of Directors of India Rainbow is proud to announce that India Rainbow Community Services of Peel has earned the CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) Accreditation for a period of three years from June 2013 to June 2016.
After a long two year journey leading up to the final accreditation survey in June of this year, the award is an indication of the organization's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of persons served.
Click HERE to read more.
MyBindi.com is a proud alliance partner of India Rainbow.
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| Canada welcomes first immigrants under new Federal Skilled Trades Program | 
Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander officially welcomed one of the first permanent residents under the new Federal Skilled Trades Program: Eric Byrne, originally from Ireland.
"Our Government remains focused on job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity," said Alexander. "The new Federal Skilled Trades Program enables us to attract and retain skilled workers-like Eric-so we can address regional labour shortages and strengthen Canada's economy. It gives me great pleasure to personally welcome one of Canada's first successful immigrants through our Skilled Trades stream."
Eric Byrne received his Ontario trades certificate of qualification in May 2012 and currently works as a plumber for University Plumbing and Heating. He first arrived in Canada through the International Experience Canada program, which provides opportunities for international youth between the ages of 18 and 35 to travel and work in Canada.
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Automate your finances to focus on your long-term goals
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Managing money is easier said than done. It is like cleaning your closet every week for the rest of your life. Wouldn't it be nice to have an automated system that takes care of everything while you rest? Would you be surprised if I tell you there is such an automated system that never misses the deadline? Do more with less time Some people seem to have a magical ability to manage their money. They opened their RRSP and TFSAs years ago, and they seem to always know how much money they have and have more money to spend. Automate your finances We also can become better at managing our money and have more time at our disposal when we have an automated system working for us. When you automate your system, when your paycheque arrives, each dollar will be directed to the right account without you even doing a thing.
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Inspired leadership: 5 ways to engage others
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Many seem to find it difficult to define what it means to lead in the workplace. Is it because there are so few role models ... especially for immigrants who are looking for examples of people who have gone through similar experiences as them?
Leadership in Canada starts with effective communication skills. Want to learn to become a leader? Here are five basic principles that, when applied, will inspire others to be more, do more and achieve more.
Create an environment that gives others a voice
Get curious to know what others think, feel and want to say. Check in regularly with your colleagues, using whatever medium is available. Encourage others to voice their opinions in a respectful way and be constructive.
Facilitate a dialogue that empowers others to think for themselves
Not everyone knows how to think independently. Practice asking good questions to get the brain focused. Avoid using "Why ...?" questions too often, as the response can be defensive. Click HERE to read more. |
5 of the low-priced places in Canada to buy a home
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Here are five of the cheapest cities in Canada to buy a house, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. For newcomers these are some great options to purchase a home at an affordable price.
1. Moncton, New Brunswick
This city is located on the Petitcodiac River and has a population of 69,000. The average price of a home is $157,124. Moncton is known as one of the best places to live and work in Canada, and has a reputation for being a polite city.
2. Windsor-Essex, Ontario
Common price for a house in Windsor-Essex is $174,396. In this region there are many small villages and farmlands. It is a garden area with the largest amount of greenhouses in North America.
Click HERE to read more.
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What's New on Bindi Blogs
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Stand ankles to ankles with your partner and bend down into downward dog or triangle pose as it's known in kundalini yoga
In this upside down position lock eyes with your partner. Hold and breath long and deep for 2 mins.
Can you stay mad in such an absurd circumstance?
Doubt it
That is the power of angles and triangles on the body, mind and spirit.
 Home is Where You Are... Thanks Geneen!I love reading. Most of it is non-fiction (if not all) and fall under the categories of: Health/Wellness, Spirituality and Self-Help. Love it - I could read all day about this! In particular, I absolutely love Geneen Roth. She has written numerous books - one of which I've blogged about before: Women, Food & God. She is the most eloquent writer and just gets to the heart of the matter - whether it be about food, money, be present, living your life. She really knows what she's talking about.
I've been reading her works for years and also get her newsletters. Recently I received one and I absolutely knew I needed to share it with you. 
What happens when you fuse a creative American musical group with a dynamic Indian vocalist? Musical nirvanva, as presented by The Piano Guys and Shweta Subram in their latest single Khushnuma.
Shweta Subram, an accomplished vocalist from Canada, is well-known in the South Asian music scene. Besides performing with Salim-Sulaiman at the IIFA Awards, Shweta has also won Shankar Mahadevan's global singing competition and has worked with renowned artists like Shankar Tucker, Karthik, and Pravin Mani. Click HERE to read more. 
Book Review by Wendy Aujla
"Tears of Mehndi" is Raminder Sidhu's first debut novel that explores the tight-knit community in Vancouver's Little India.
Raminder opens up the dialogue around the social issues that some South Asian's encounter when caught between two cultures and struggling to follow Indian traditions while embracing the values of the Western culture. This novel is written in a unique way, where the reader is introduced to characters that are searching for their dreams and happiness in Canadian society. The painful stories of the eight fictional women are shared as the author intertwines their lives by weaving one story into another which is not an easy task. The eight women each have unique names where the meaning is provided for the reader to follow their personal story, for instance, Satinder - Truth, Gian - Wisdom, Asha - Hope, Roop - Beauty and so forth.
Nonetheless, Raminder connects the stories of the eight women and others to further highlight how women outside of the circle seem to have some sort of input on their lives. Thus, there are multiple perspectives to what happens in the women's lives especially with the challenges each one endures.
Click HERE to read more.
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