Events
AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for settlement, diversity and inclusion sector employees.
AMSSA Events
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Ongoing Community Events / Programs
Community events and workshops which continue throughout the year are listed below the calendar.
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November 2018
Explore Your Roots – Researching Indigenous Geneaology Event
Learn about resources, related to indigenous genealogy, held in Library and Archives Canada's (LAC) vast collection! This workshop will provide you with a greater understanding of LAC's holdings, how to use LAC's website and genealogy resources, as well as tips and tricks to help you delve into your indigenous genealogy. Beginners welcome. Location: Mount Pleasant Branch Library, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver Date: November 21st, 2018 Time: 2pm Free! Click here to find out more!
Find out more »Seniors’ Christmas Lunch
Carvell Gardens invites seniors 55+ from the Mt. Pleasant community for an x-mas lunch. Location: Kingsgate Mall Date: Thursday Nov. 29th Time: Noon- 2pm Please register before Nov. 16th by calling: 604-209-2634 (call between 10am-2pm) Click here for more info!
Find out more »Yoga tools for Families!
Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for Yoga tools for families. When: Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM RSVP by contacting Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208 ext. 202
Find out more »December 2018
Career Fair – Options Community Services
Join Options Community Services for their Career Fair Event on December 1st. Event Details: Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Whalley WorkBC Service Centre, #160 - 10362 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC, VeT 2W5 Register at https://options-career-fair.eventbrite.ca or call Jenny @ 604-584-0003 Ext. 1440, e-mail jennyl@options.bc.ca
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Ongoing Community Events / Programs
November 2018 Workshops
ISSofBC
Family Resource Programs – Fall 2018
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
September – December 2018
English Conversation Circles
Abbotsford Community Services
September 5 – December 12 (Wednesdays) OR
September 7 – December 14 (Fridays)
Child Care Career Exploration
YMCA
September 15 – December 1 (Saturdays)
English Conversation Circles
Langley Community Services Society
Tuesdays starting September 18
Citizenship Preparation and Participation
YMCA
September 28 – November 30 (Fridays)
Information Session: September 14, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
MY Circle Core Program – Multicultural Youth Circle
ISSofBC
October, 2018 – January, 2019 (12 sessions)
Click here for the application form.
InterAction: Newcomer Youth Civic Engagement Program
ISSofBC
November 20 – December 1, 2018
Citizenship and Civic Engagement Course
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Microloans Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Finances for Newcomer Women with Children
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Yarn Circle
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
(Wednesdays)
Moving Ahead (Tri-Cities & Maple Ridge)
ISSofBC
Income Assistance Outreach Tuesday
ISSofBC
(First 3 Tuesdays every month)
Free Multicultural Peer Support Group – For Immigrant and Refugee Women
ISSofBC
SOS Health and Settlement Orientation Group
ISSofBC – Settlement Orientation Services
After School Club!
Kamloops Immigrant Services
Welcoming Neighbours
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Family Support Worker in Your Neighbourhood
All families with children 0-5 years old welcome
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
Food Security & Sustainable Living – Workshops and Potluck
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
First Tuesday of every month
Refugee Training and Employment Program – BC Alliance for Manufacturing
MOSAIC
Fast-track to IT (FIT)-Youth Program
MOSAIC
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival Program
MOSAIC
For pre-landed immigrants to find and retain employment
HIPPY Program for Multicultural Parents
MOSAIC
Immigrant Women’s Employment Readiness Connections Program (IWERC)
MOSAIC
Family Literacy Outreach
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Infant Sing and Grow Drop-In
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
With children 0 – 12 months old
The Little House Family Drop-In
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
With children 0-5 years old
West Village Family Drop-In
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
With children birth to 6 years old
Baby Time Drop-In
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Circle
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Men’s Group
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Boys & Girls Soccer Training
Muslim Food Bank Community Services
Saturdays from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Vancouver Early Years Refugee Program
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society
Community Adult Literacy Program – Free English Class for Job Seekers
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS)
Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Project
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
