Programs Calendar

Programs Calendar & Archive

Everything OIA offers, and everything we have delivered. See this month's schedule, browse the full program catalog, and explore our month-by-month archive.

8 program areas · 40 distinct offerings · 40+ sessions every month · delivering continuously since February 2025.

This monthAugust 2026

All times Eastern Time (ET). Online sessions are included with membership.

Aug 3Mon

Zumba10:00-11:00
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium

Aug 4Tue

English Basic10:00-11:30
Business Skills — Session 81:00-3:00
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30

Aug 5Wed

Decision & Performance3:00-4:30
Crochet JewelryTBA
Art workshop

Aug 6Thu

French Basic10:00-11:30

Aug 7Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
English Basic10:00-11:30
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium

Aug 10Mon

Zumba10:00-11:00
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium

Aug 11Tue

English Basic10:00-11:30
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30

Aug 12Wed

Decision & Performance3:00-4:30
Resin AccessoriesTBA
Art workshop

Aug 13Thu

French Basic10:00-11:30
Book Club / Library2:30-4:00
Mental Health5:30-7:00

Aug 14Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
English Basic10:00-11:30
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium
Potluck & Painting WorkshopTBA
Art workshop

Aug 15Sat

English with Mehrnaz5:00-6:00

Aug 17Mon

Zumba10:00-11:00
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium

Aug 18Tue

English Basic10:00-11:30
AI1:00-3:00
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30
Polyester WorkshopTBA
Art workshop

Aug 19Wed

English3:30-5:30
Premium
Job Search Methods in Canada6:00-7:30

Aug 20Thu

French Basic10:00-11:30
Book Club / Library2:30-4:00
Dance Class6:00-7:00
Fabric Painting WorkshopTBA
Art workshop

Aug 21Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
English Basic10:00-11:30
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium
In-Person Painting — Session 1TBA
Art workshop

Aug 22Sat

English with Mehrnaz5:00-7:00

Aug 24Mon

Zumba10:00-11:00
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium

Aug 25Tue

English Basic10:00-11:30
AI1:00-3:00
Somatic Yoga6:00-7:30
3D Relief Art WorkshopTBA
Art workshop

Aug 26Wed

English3:30-5:30
Premium
Resume Writing in Canada6:00-7:30

Aug 27Thu

French Basic10:00-11:30
Book Club / Library2:30-4:00
Dance Class6:00-7:00
Calligraphy WorkshopTBA
Art workshop

Aug 28Fri

Falun Dafa Meditation9:00-10:00
English Basic10:00-11:30
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium
In-Person Painting — Session 2TBA
Art workshop

Aug 29Sat

English with Mehrnaz5:00-7:00

Aug 31Mon

Zumba10:00-11:00
Free Discussion5:30-7:00
Premium

Upcoming workshops

Wed, Aug 125:00 p.m.

Resin Jewelry Workshop — with an entrepreneurship focus

In person · North York

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Program Catalog

Eight areas designed to help you grow skills, confidence, and income.

Language Learning

English with Mehrnaz
Saturday English sessions for extra practice and confidence.
English Course
Three levels (beginner, intermediate, conversation) for daily life, work, and community.
French Course
Beginner French for newcomers who want a second official language.
Free Discussion
English conversation practice in a safe space to build speaking confidence.

Digital Skills

AI for everyday use
Practical AI skills for work, study and running a small business.
Instagram Course
Build a page, create content, and get seen for your business or brand.
LinkedIn Course
Professional profile, networking, and finding work in Canada.
Canva Course
Design posts and posters simply and professionally, no technical skills needed.

Business and Entrepreneurship

Job Search Methods in Canada
How hiring really works in Canada, and how to search effectively.
Resume Writing in Canada
Build a Canadian-format resume that gets read.
Decision & Performance
Decision-making and personal performance for work and business.
Business Skills Master Class
A deep, multi-session course on launching and growing a small business in Canada.
Etsy Selling Course
Open an online shop and sell handmade products to a global market.
Branding Course
Name, visual identity, message, and a place in the customer's mind.
Financial Literacy Course
Money management, budgeting, credit, and Canada's banking system.
Confidence and Self Expression in Business
Present yourself and your work with confidence.

Mental Health and Empowerment

Falun Dafa meditation
Morning meditation sessions for calm and focus.
Somatic yoga
Gentle body-based yoga for stress release and wellbeing.
Psychology Workshop in Times of Crisis
Managing stress, anxiety, and the hard moments of migration, with practical tools.
Self Care Workshop
Caring for body and mind, even amid daily responsibilities.
Art Therapy Workshop
Use art to express emotions and reduce stress, no skill required.
Meditation Course
Meditation to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and find calm.

Physical Wellness

Online Fitness
Online sessions to protect physical health and daily energy.
Aerobics
Energetic aerobics for fitness and vitality, in a motivating group.
Zumba
Fun, high-energy dance fitness for every level.
Yoga
Gentle yoga for strength, flexibility, and calm.

Art and Creativity

Crochet jewelry
Handmade crochet accessories as a creative income skill.
3D relief art
Textured relief artwork for walls and home décor.
In-person painting sessions
Multi-session painting workshops held in person in Toronto.
Resin Workshop
Make jewelry and decor with resin, a creative skill and income path.
Fabric Painting Workshop
Techniques for painting on fabric to create handmade products.
Pottery Painting Workshop
Hand-paint ceramics as a calming, creative craft.
Hat Painting Workshop
Design and paint wearable art.

Culture and Arts

Book club / library
A weekly reading and discussion circle.
Dance class
Weekly dance sessions for joy, movement and connection.
Persian calligraphy
Learn the art of Persian script.
Shahnameh & Hafez reading
Persian literature circles that keep culture alive across generations.

Community and Networking

Gatherings
Friendly events for connection, empathy, and belonging.
Networking Gatherings
Meet collaborators and grow professional relationships.
Cultural Celebrations
Seasonal events (for example Yalda Night) to keep the bond with culture.

Program Archive

What we have delivered, newest to oldest.

July 2026

Weekly English, English Basic, French, Free Discussion, Zumba, Yoga
Business Skills Master Class, Sessions 4 to 7
Confidence and Self Expression in Business, Sessions 1 and 2
Fabric Painting, Resin, Pottery Painting and Hat Painting workshops

June 2026

Fabric Painting Workshop (Jun 19)
LinkedIn Master Class (Jun 8)
Weekly English, French, Free Discussion, Zumba, Yoga, Business Skills

May 2026

Resin Jewelry Making Workshop (May 28)
Clay Flower Workshop (May 20)
UV Resin Jewelry Workshop (May 7)

February 2026

OIA Sales Event, two-day market (Feb 21 to 22)

December 2025

Canva Workshop (Dec 10)
Personal and Business Marketing, five sessions (Dec 5)

September 2025

Instagram for Business Course (Sep 19)

August 2025

English Conversation Club (Aug 11)

July 2025

Wellness and Networking Picnic (Jul 25)
From Booth to Business training (Jul 18)

June 2025

Arts Workshop, 3D textured art (Jun 3)

May 2025

Psychological Resilience, Farsi (May 20)

April 2025

Instagram Academy, Session 1 (Apr 17)

March 2025

Resin Jewelry Making Workshop (Mar 4)

February 2025

POS Workshop, member only (Feb 16)

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