Free Adult Community Basketball
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/St_Johns) | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
Adult Community Basketball with Coach Aldiouma Sidibé!

We’re thrilled to launch our new program—World-Class Basketball Training for adults! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never touched a basketball, these sessions are designed to be enjoyable, inclusive, enriching, and tailored to individual needs. Join Coach Aldiouma Sidibé and take your game and language skills to the next level in a supportive, fun environment!

Weekly Basketball Sessions
Days: Tuesdays & Saturdays
Times: 6 PM – 8 PM (Tuesdays) | 10 AM – 12 PM (Saturdays)

Location: 7 Ricketts Rd., St. John’s

Weekly Registration is Required!

Register Now! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique community experience. Secure your spot for each session you wish to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/adult-community-basketball-with-coach-aldiouma-sidibe-tickets-1152602006629?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawIsBjZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRssFE2eV_ynb-Vk52e2CLqHVSvfxIOdybXSPGhOA5AQ89sQTHWBHUhMwA_aem_6UJGtntEBuHWrgF8JHotsw

Newcomer Choir
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada

Free Adult Community Basketball
2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
Adult Community Basketball with Coach Aldiouma Sidibé!

We’re thrilled to launch our new program—World-Class Basketball Training for adults! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never touched a basketball, these sessions are designed to be enjoyable, inclusive, enriching, and tailored to individual needs. Join Coach Aldiouma Sidibé and take your game and language skills to the next level in a supportive, fun environment!

Weekly Basketball Sessions
Days: Tuesdays
Times: 6 PM – 8 PM

Location: 7 Ricketts Rd., St. John’s

Weekly Registration is Required!

Register Now! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique community experience. Secure your spot for each session you wish to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/adult-community-basketball-with-coach-aldiouma-sidibe-tickets-1152602006629?aff=oddtdtcreator

Free Acupressure Mini-Workshop
2025-04-02 12:00 - 12:45 | NL
Step into the world of holistic health with our FREE Acupressure Mini-Workshop! Join #AmalUniteEmpower on April 2nd from 12 PM to 12:45 PM for a virtual Lunch and Learn session. Learn simple yet effective acupressure techniques to relieve stress, manage pain, and enhance your overall wellness.
This session will be facilitated by Stacey Croucher, R. Ac, who will guide you through the basics of acupressure, showing you how to activate key points on your body that can help alleviate ailments and boost your mood right from the comfort of your home or office.
Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/4yxz93np

Free SafeTALK Training
2025-04-02 12:00 - 15:30 | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
Join us for a free SafeTALK training on April 2nd, designed to empower individuals to support those experiencing thoughts of suicide. In collaboration with Canadian Mental Health Association NL, this training is essential to contribute to a safer, more supportive community.

Limited seats available, register now for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1280940009049?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Virtual Lunch & Learn
2025-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NL
Join Amal Unite & Empower in collaboration with The Journey Project for an essential training session on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, designed to help employers, managers, and supervisors create safer, more inclusive workplaces.
Why Attend?
Workplace sexual harassment happens in all industries, and employers play a crucial role in prevention.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Employers’ legal responsibilities
✔️ How to create and implement a Harassment Prevention Plan
✔️ Trauma-informed approaches to responding to disclosures
✔️ Bystander intervention and third-party harassment

Textile Fridays
2025-04-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and share a passion for textile activities. It’s not a class but a friendly gathering where we can connect, work on our projects, and enjoy each other’s company.
**If your kids are interested in learning more about textiles, they are welcome to join with their parents.
Please bring your own textile materials.
Don’t miss out! Registration is required for each session.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/textile-fridays-tickets-1245141715389?aff=oddtdtcreator

For Any Questions please e-mail: newcomeremployment@amalnl.ca

Free Bachata Dance Classes!
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
Dance Your Way into a New Experience with Amal Unite & Empower!

Join us for our Free Adult-Only Bachata Dance Classes! Dive into the rhythms of Bachata, a dance filled with passion and style, originating from the Dominican Republic. Hosted by Amal Unite & Empower, these classes are designed to promote cultural appreciation and community connection, aligning perfectly with our mission to support and empower our community through inclusive and engaging initiatives.

Why Join?
• All Levels Welcome: From beginners to seasoned dancers, there’s something for everyone.
• Adult-Only, Inclusive Environment: Create new friendships and enjoy a welcoming space.
• Skill Development: Learn from Natali, our passionate instructor, and improve your dance technique, flexibility, and musicality.
• Personal Growth: Boost your health and happiness in a fun, engaging way.

Details:
• Location: 7 Ricketts Rd.
• Time: Fridays, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
• Cost: Absolutely free, registration is required weekly.

Spots are limited – register now! https://tinyurl.com/5hyh684h

Industry AMA: Disability Inclusion in NL Workplaces - Virtual Lunch & Learn
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | NL
Have questions about disabilities in the workplace but not sure where to ask them?
That’s exactly what this panel is about!
This is your chance to connect directly with people who work in the world of workplace inclusion every day. Whether you’re wondering how to approach accommodations, curious about best practices for inclusive hiring, or just want to better understand how to support employees with disabilities – this AMA is for you.
Pre-submitted and live questions are welcome, so come ready to listen, learn, and engage.
🎤 Meet the Panelists
Courtney Abbott
Courtney is the Mentorship Project Lead with Avalon Employment, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusive mentorship opportunities that bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. In this capacity, Courtney works closely with businesses to share how to create diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that benefit all workers. Her work is driven by a commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background or ability, have access to valuable employment opportunities.
Sara Burrows
Sara is a Career Talent Consultant at the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) in St. John’s. She has been developing and implementing innovative programs tailored for diverse disabilities, fostering strong community relationships and assisting employers in becoming disability confident. Sara is passionate about community engagement and non-profit administration, serving as the Vice Chair of the Pottle Centre, she actively supports the organization’s mission to provide a safe and inclusive space for individuals living with mental illness.
Ramy Abdulzaher
Ramy is the co-founder of Bonocle, an award-winning startup that develops braille education and entertainment products to support blind children and adults in learning how to read and write using braille. Ramy has worked closely alongside individuals with disabilities, which has given him a deep, practical understanding of accessibility in both innovation and workplace settings. He recently co-authored and published a literature review on the accessibility of entrepreneurship training programs for individuals with disabilities and continues his mission to support blind and disabled communities and build a more inclusive society in Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/industry-ama-disability-inclusion-in-nl-workplaces-tickets-1301206195759?aff=oddtdtcreator

Discover Newcomer Navigator NL
2025-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
As a newcomer professional in Amal’s employment program, you’re already taking big steps toward building a successful future here in Newfoundland and Labrador. This session will introduce you to a new digital tool designed to support every step of that journey.
Newcomer Navigator NL is a free, community-driven platform created by newcomers, for newcomers—to help you feel confident, connected, and informed as you navigate life and work in NL.
Hosted by Amal Unite & Empower in collaboration with Collective Interchange
This is a great opportunity to explore a tool built with your needs in mind—and to ask questions, share feedback, and connect with others in the community.
Everyone is welcome—bring a friend!
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 9th 2025
📍 Location: 7 Ricketts Road
🕟 Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
💲Cost: Free
🍪 Light refreshments provided
In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Find employment and training opportunities
Connect with support networks, community programs, and helpful services
Access up-to-date info on housing, healthcare, jobs, and more
Personalize your experience through an easy-to-use digital dashboard

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-newcomer-navigator-nl-tickets-1308626480029?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mindfulness & Meditation Series
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | NL
Running every Wednesday from April 9th to April 30th, all accessible online. Join Karen Vincent as she demonstrates how mindfulness can transform your daily life by introducing practical techniques to enhance focus and reduce stress—whether you’re at work or at home. Let’s embrace a more peaceful and focused life together!

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/4ktu8baf

Protecting Yourself From Labour Exploitation & Abuse - Virtual
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | NL
Join Amal Unite & Empower and FCJ Refugee Toronto for this informative webinar on how to recognize and prevent labour exploitation and human trafficking.
We’ll discuss the systemic challenges migrants face, the warning signs of exploitation, and practical steps to protect yourself at work. Learn about immigration remedies available if you experience abuse, and connect with resources that can support you.
Empower yourself with knowledge and take control of your rights in Canada.
Don’t miss this important session!
About the Facilitator:
Jovana Blagovcanin (Anti-Human Trafficking Manager, FCJ Refugee Centre)
Jovana Blagovcanin serves as the Anti-Human Trafficking Manager at the FCJ Refugee Centre in Toronto and as the Coordinator of the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network. Through the Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Mobile Worker Program, she supports migrants with precarious status who have faced workplace abuse or exploitation, including labour and sex trafficking. In addition to her frontline work, Jovana is engaged in advocacy efforts, collaborating with the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network, the Canadian Council for Refugees, and various committees dedicated to advancing the rights of migrant workers.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-yourself-from-labour-exploitation-abuse-tickets-1302270278459?aff=oddtdtcreator

What Makes them Say Yes - Virtual
2025-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 | NL
Ever wonder what really makes an employer say YES to a candidate?
Or what turns a strong application into a missed opportunity?
Join us for the first session Amal Unite & Empower’s new series, “What Makes Them Say: YES”, where we will be having an open conversation with those who make the calls to explore real scenarios and what really happens behind the scenes in hiring decisions!
Featured Speakers:
👤 Natalie Hand – Managing Partner at KBRS and Meridia Recruitment
With 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to clients and deep roots in the St. John’s business community, Natalie has successfully recruited across industries and levels throughout NL. She serves as a Board Member with the YMCA NL, is a Board Member for Diabetes For a Day, and has previously served on the Board of Directors for Human Resource Professionals of NL.
👤 Chad Decker – Vice-President & Partner at Higher Talent
With over 24 years in HR and a background in scaling businesses, Chad brings a unique perspective to hiring and growth. Formerly, he was the owner of People Stuff where he led the business for eight years, and the HR/Financial Director of Paradise Animal Hospital, where he played a key role in growing the business from a 5-person team to 50 employees over the course of 10 years. Today, Chad leverages his expertise to help businesses build and scale their HR practices.
Why Attend this series?
✅ Gain firsthand insights from industry professionals.
✅ Learn what recruiters look for in resumes, applications, and interviews.
✅ Ask your burning questions directly.
✅ Get sector-specific advice to enhance your job search strategy.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-makes-them-say-yes-tickets-1270560393339?aff=oddtdtcreator

PersonBrain Training
2025-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Amal, 7 Ricketts Road, St. John's, NL, Canada
2-DAY TRAINING SESSION: The PersonBrain Model™
Unlock the power of trauma-informed care with The PersonBrain Model™! This strengths-based training will equip you with essential positive behaviour support skills within a NeuroTransactional Model.
📅 Date: April 15th & 16th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 7 Ricketts Road, St. John’s
Why this training? Because every child deserves a life that is Safe, Significant, Respected, and Related™. The PersonBrain Model™ will give you the tools to make that happen!
Who should attend?

Educators
Psychologists
Counselors
Mental Health Professionals
Youth Workers
Behaviour Analysts & Consultants
Residential Care & Foster Care Providers
School Resource Officers
Juvenile Justice Staff
Shelters & anyone working with challenging behaviors

🔗 Register today and be part of this transformative experience!
https://AmalPersonBrainTraining.eventbrite.ca
For questions please contact: cbutler@amalnl.ca

Boundaries - Virtual Training
2025-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | NL
Join us for a free, practical training session on setting healthy boundaries and building more respectful, effective communication—at work, at home, and in our communities.
Hosted by Amal Unite & Empower in collaboration with the CMHANL, this session offers simple, real-world tools to help you express your needs clearly, navigate relationships more confidently, and create stronger connections.
It’s an opportunity to foster healthier, more inclusive workplaces—where strong communication and mutual respect are the foundation.
Whether you’re adjusting to a new place, supporting a diverse team, or just looking to improve how you communicate, this session will meet you where you are.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boundaries-virtual-training-tickets-1303317119589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-04-17 09:00 - 16:00 | NL
#AmalUniteEmpower are thrilled to invite professionals across all sectors to a Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training, delivered by CMHA Newfoundland and Labrador. This initiative is perfect for anyone passionate about promoting mental well-being in their workplace!

Recognize signs of mental health declines or crises.
Encourage supportive conversations about mental well-being.
Effectively assist in mental health or substance use crises.
Implement self-care practices to maintain mental well-being.

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9 AM to 4 PM
Cost: Free

Seats are very limited, register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1303001686119?aff=oddtdtcreator
