Webinar: Understanding and Using ChatGPT Effectively

CDETNO invites you to participate in a free webinar on, Friday, June 23, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MDT) online via Zoom on the notion of artificial intelligence.

This webinar is intended for students, employees, entrepreneurs, and managers. It will allow participants to:

  • use ChatGPT software effectively to increase their productivity and,
  • highlight limitations and constraints.

It will be hosted by Marc Akpoé, holder of an MBA and a CPA from the University of Quebec in Montreal. In addition to being an accomplished professional, Marc is interested in important themes such as sustainability, climate change and has a passion for data.

Theme: Understanding and Using ChatGPT Effectively

When: Friday, June 23, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MDT) 

Where: by Zoom

Register by clicking here: https://forms.office.com/r/aqXxgmJbjW

*Webinar languages: Bilingual (French and English)

For more information, contact Koko Avoyi, Economic Development and Innovation Officer by email: services@cdetno.com or by phone at 867 873-5962 ext. 104.

Tax Clinic

Once again, CDÉTNO and our partner the publishing house Présence francophone are happy to announce the reopening of the tax clinic on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

The tax declaration filed report to be submitted covers the year 2022 (from January 1st to December 31st) and is due on Monday, May 1, 2023 (April 30th being a Sunday). Any payment you might be required to make will also be due on that date.

The tax clinic is brought to you through the program CVITP.html of the Canadian Revenue Agency, and volunteering members and organizations of the community. This free service aims to help eligible persons, and specifically newcomers, fill their tax reports.

You can check your eligibility here: About free tax clinics – Canada.ca

To access the free tax clinic services, you can contact the Territories’ designed volunteer:

Isidore Guy Makaya:

  • Send him your documents (T4), preferably via email: brevelk@gmail.com
  • You can also call him on: 1-867-688-6030 (weekdays after 6p.m., or on the weekends)
  • Or you can submit your documents in a SEALED envelope at the Intercultural Centre*or CDETNO*, where he will pick them up.

Whichever format you prefer, please make sure you indicate your full name and contact info.

For more information on the Canadian tax system, you can consult the official webpage: Personal income tax – Canada.ca

Please share the news with your friends and family!

*The NWT Intercultural Centre and CDETNO are located on the first floor of the Diamond Plaza Building, Suites 101 and 102 respectively, 5204 50th Ave. Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E2.

Foundations of Service Quality Training by SuperHost™

On March 2nd, CDETNO’s Career Centre will host a session of the “Foundations of Service Quality” training by SuperHost™.

This formation, considered as the gold standard for customer service excellence, will be animated by Anna-Marie Rautenbach, faculty at the College of the Rockies and Hospitality Management Program Coordinator.

For more information, call the Career Centre at (867) 873 8790 or follow the link:

Register

Webinar: Good Governance Practices

CDÉTNO invites you to participate in a free webinar on Tuesday, January 31 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (MST) online via Zoom on good governance practices.

This webinar is intended for board members, managers, and executives.  

The webinar will be hosted by Jean Saint-Cyr. Since 2015, Jean has worked as a consulting lobbyist and social and cultural policy analyst. Prior to practising as a lobbyist, he was a public servant at the federal and provincial levels, and later as editor-in-chief of New Brunswick’s French-language daily newspaper, L’Acadie Nouvelle, where he wrote over 1,500 editorials. 

Register

For more information contact Christian Fure, Economic Development and Innovation Officer by email at services@cdetno.com or by phone at 867 873-5962 ext 104.

This webinar is offered by CDETNO, funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Enabling Fund for Official Languages in Minority Communities Program and #RisingYouth.

Ciné un jour, ciné toujours

For two weeks in December, CDETNO, in partnership with WAMP / Western Arctic Moving Pictures, is hosting a film workshop for youth ages 7-13!

During four 1.5 hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, teenagers will have the opportunity to learn the basics of video editing, sound, and digital media in the Northwest.

Adress : 4916 49th St. Yellowknife NT X1A 3T

Workshops on Tuesday 13th, Thursday 15th, Tuesday 20th, and Thursday 22nd of December from 4 pm to 5:30 pm in the Kopykat North’s building.

Registration begins December 5 by following this link:

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CDÉTNO’s AGM is coming !


Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 7 p.m. (MDT)
Location: Via Zoom and in person at the CDETNO offices.


Sir, Madam, CDETNO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 7 p.m., online via Zoom and in person at CDETNO’s headquarters in Diamond Plaza building.

The Agenda

It will include a review of the past year, the presentation of the 2021-2022 Annual Report and financial statements, the Board of Directors election.

Two positions are available on CDETNO’s Board of Directors! If you are interested, please send your application before the AGM to the Executive Director or attend the AGM.

Please note that only duly registered CDETNO corporate members may vote at the meeting. Only members with French mastery may sit on the Board of Directors. Only one person per member company may vote.

Your presence at our Annual General Meeting and commitment to the economic development of our community is always appreciated. Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to communication@cdetno.com. If you want to participate in our online AGM, the information to log in on Zoom will be sent to you the day before the AGM.

Sincerely,

FREDERIC DESCHÈNES, President

Free inspirational and educational webinars

CDETNO offers three webinars designed to assist local businesses and organizations in developing effective communication strategies and sales techniques. Training sessions will be conducted over three sessions by E-Influence, which has a team with strong experience in marketing strategy, both for individuals and organizations.

Link to registration form: https://shorturl.at/dmEQ9

Resounding success for the 27th Employment Café

Over 140 job seekers attended the 27th Employment Café hosted by CDETNO on Wednesday, April 10. They had the opportunity to apply for various positions and connect with representatives from 17 companies and organizations.

This highly anticipated gathering in the NWT capital marks its return after being cancelled due to evacuations caused by wildfires in the summer of 2023.

According to representatives, connecting with potential employees is a valuable recruitment opportunity that also fosters beneficial relationships in a challenging labour market.

Numerous job seekers departed with a sense of optimism, confident that they had left a positive impression.

Acknowledgments

Collège nordique francophone , Det’onCho LP , Tlicho Investment Corporation , Practice NWT, Aecon Group Inc., Keepers of the Circle, Inclusion NWT , Arctic Turf Landscaping ,Best Movers – YK, Lawson Lundell, CasCom / Northern Communication, Gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, , Programme Odyssée, Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (ircc), SERVICE CANADA, Agence du revenu du Canada.

Senator Bernadette Clement visited CDETNO

While in Yellowknife, Senator Bernadette Clement visited CDETNO offices for an enlightening exchange. Among other things, she learned about all of our services and the challenges we face serving a bilingual population throughout the Northwest Territories.

“Ottawa is far away and people are not always aware of the realities we face,” says François Afane, executive director of CDETNO, stating that the senator took the time to listen.

He adds that following these meetings in the NWT capital, CDETNO is “counting on a butterfly effect” which would ensure that in the context of decision-making, the senator, now knowing northern realities, can take them into account.

Bernadette Clement is currently a member of the Standing Senate Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Transport and Communications, and Official Languages. She previously served on the Senate Committee on Rules, Procedures, and the Rights of Parliament.
Prior to this, was the first woman to be elected as mayor of Cornwall, Ontario, and the first Black woman to serve as a mayor in Ontario.

Employment Café is back in April 2024

CDETNO announces its Employment Café which will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Diamond Plaza Building, 5204 Franklin Ave.

This free recruiting, networking, and promotional event is one of a kind in the city of Yellowknife. Throughout the years, we have attracted a diverse workforce ready to meet the needs of local businesses seeking new skills for a stronger territorial economy.

“Yellowknife does not have many opportunities for job seekers and employers to meet face-to-face. Therefore, Employment Café has become a tradition where employers can fill entry-level positions, which is one of their main challenges; they can also meet gems thinking about changing career”, says the executive director of CDETNO François Afane.

To participate, interested companies and organizations should write to emploi@cdetno.com. In their email, they must indicate the information of the contact person(s) as well as their logo.

During the event, each participating organization will have its job offers displayed in the room, and the CDETNO team will facilitate interviews based on the profiles of visitors.

Businesses and organizations that are unable to attend the event in person can still send their offers.

All job offers will also be posted on the CDETNO website for one week after the event.

In 2023, the two Employment Café brought together 109 participants and 30 employers.

It’s time to file your income tax

CDETNO and its partner Éditions Présence Francophone announce the opening of the tax clinic on Friday, March 1, 2024.

This declaration relates to the year 2023 (from January 1 to December 31). The deadline for submitting the tax return and making payments if applicable is April 30, 2024.

What is the tax clinic?

Tax clinics are free and voluntary services. It is a program of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) via the CVITP-Canada.ca.

Helping eligible individuals, primarily newcomers, complete and submit their income tax returns.

Click here to check your eligibility: Free tax counters.html (see the “Eligibility criteria” tab).

If you would like to benefit from this service, please contact our participating volunteer Isidore Guy Makaya. Three (03) possibilities are available to you:

  • You can send him your various statements (T4) by email to the following address: brevelk@gmail.com.
  • You may schedule an appointment by telephone at 1 867 688 6030; it is available in the evenings (after 6 p.m.) and on weekends.
  •  You can drop your documents in a closed envelope at the Center Intercultural TNO* and at the CDÉTNO* during business hours.

NB: Please always mention your full name and contact details when submitting documents.

*The TNO Intercultural Center and the CDETNO are located on the ground floor of the Diamond Plaza Building, respectively in suites 101 and 102, 5204 50e Ave. Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E2.

For additional information on personal taxes, we invite you to visit the CRA website: Income Tax/Impot-sur-le-revenu-des-particuliers.html

Thank you!

Black History Month 2024

For this year of Black History Month whose theme is: Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build, CDETNO once again joins BACupNorth and all their partners to offer a series of free in-person and online activities to NWT residents.

To register, please click on the following link : https://shorturl.at/cgCN2 and tick the session that suits you best.

CDETNO Annual General Meeting 2022-2023

We are pleased to invite you to our virtual Annual General Meeting on October 13th at 6:30 p.m.

Please email us at admin@cdetno.com to register.

We are looking for an Administrator to fill the Board of Director position.

The Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the AGM.