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.
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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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Eid Celebration & Reflections Gathering for Women
ISSofBC's Women's Peer Support Program is inviting women celebrating Eid and living in Vancouver to Welcome Centre for an afternoon of socializing and learning about our programs. When: Friday, June 22, 2018 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Where: ISSofBC Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5N 4L2 RSVP to jihan.jarrar@issbc.org or 684-7498 ext. 1625 by June 19th, 2018 See the poster by clicking here.
Find out more »The Shoe Project: Walk in Their Shoes
In partnership with the Museum of Vancouver, The Shoe Project Vancouver presents Walk in Their Shoes, an evening of performance with ten amazing women who tell their stories of arrival and adaptation to Canada—through a pair of shoes. From Syria, Tibet, Eritrea, Colombia, Somalia, Indonesia, Iraq, Bangladesh, and El Salvador, these women have been coached in writing by award-winning author Caroline Adderson and in voice by performance coach Alison Matthews and performance and movement coach Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg. Join the event Friday, June 22nd, 2018 at the Museum of Vancouver…
Find out more »Substance Abuse Workshop
The Muslim Food Bank Community Services presents Substance Abuse Workshop The workshop will be covering the following: Basics about addiction List of substances of abuse In depth discussion on models of causation of substance abuse Risk factors Symptoms of substance abuse / signs to look for Support When: June 23, 2018 from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Where: Surrey Public Centre Library, Room #405 Registration by donation! Recommended donation for: MFB Staff, Volunteers, ASPIRE Caseworkers, Students and Seniors: $25 Community…
Find out more »Men’s Fair
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House and Kiwassa Neighbourhood House present the Men's Fair. Connect with the community and get support and resources. Event Details: When: Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver Speaker topics: Employment Healthy Communication Family Law Activities: BBQ and door prizes DJ and live music games and kids' activities Information Tables: Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Public Library WorkBC Dude Club and more! For more information and…
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Ongoing Community Events / Programs
June 2018 Workshops
ISSofBC
Literacy and Essential Skills Training Program
ISSofBC
For IT professionals seeking career advancement in Canada
Read the brochure by clicking here
10-week course from June – August, 2018
Refugees in the Media
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS)
2 sessions in Burnaby and 2 sessions Surrey
Dates in June 2 – June 14, 2018 from 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Youth Summer School
Muslim Food Bank Community Services
For Youth Ages 13 – 18 years
Starting July 3, 2018; 8 weeks, 3 days a week for 2 hours
Digital Storytelling
Muslim Food Bank Community Services
10 Session for Ages Between 12 – 18 years
July 5 – August 7, 2018 (Mondays and Thursdays)
10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
ASPIRE Case Management Workshops
Muslim Food Bank Community Services
Free Training Sessions for Ages 18+
Workshop 1: Trauma (July 13)
Workshop 2: Case Management Training (July 14)
Workshop 3: Conflict and Resources (July 16)
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)
Syrian Kids Go!
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS)
Community Adult Literacy Program
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS)
Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Project
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
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