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 (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees.
Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar. Click here to view Ongoing Community Events
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November 2020
The CCR Virtual Fall Consultation is in preparation!
This consultation provides a key opportunity for all those in the settlement sector to connect with others across Canada, to…
Find out more »AMSSA Webinar- Food Insecurity and the Right to Food in BC
Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial limitations. Many people can't afford the quantity…
Find out more »December 2020
Le rôle des travailleurs en établissement dans le parrainage privé des réfugiés
PFPR.travailleurs_en_établissement_parrainage_réfugiés.decembre_2020 The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program will organize a virtual training session in French developed specifically for settlement workers. The…
Find out more »Introduction to WorkSafeBC’s Policies and Procedures
AMSSA is hosting three separate days of virtual education to address WorkSafeBC specific training needs of Migrant Worker Service Providers…
Find out more »CRA Newcomers Benefits and Credits Presentation
Event: CRA Newcomers Benefits and Credits Presentation Time: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Pacific Standard Time…
Find out more »WorkSafeBC’s Claims Processes
AMSSA is hosting three separate days of virtual education to address WorkSafeBC specific training needs of Migrant Worker Service Providers…
Find out more »CRA International students presentation
Event: CRA International students presentation Time: Thursday, December 10, 2020 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Pacific Standard Time Host: Canada…
Find out more »January 2021
WorkSafeBC’s Enforcement Processes: Incident Investigations and Examples of COVID-19 and Bullying and Harassment Requirements and Inspections
AMSSA is hosting three separate days of virtual education to address WorkSafeBC specific training needs of Migrant Worker Service Providers…
Find out more »Ongoing Community Events / Programs
Markets as Incubators for Language, Cultural and Work Skills Development of Recent Immigrant & Refugee Women
Camosun College
January – March 2021 and April – October 2021
Effective Parenting in a New Country in the Time of Covid-19
Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugess (VICCIR)
Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am starting on October 22 till December 17
Reduce Stress through Mindfulness
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Oct 7th – 14th – 21st and 28th, 2020
Newcomer Youth Circle
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Wednesday, Sep 23rd – Dec 9th from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Learning about Canadian Heritage through Basic Sewing
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Sep 22nd to Dec 15th, 2020
Canadian Geography and People as entwined by Newcomers’ Arts and Crafts
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Sep 26th to Dec 19th, 2020
Canadian landscapes photography through Newcomer eyes
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Sep 25th to Dec 18th, 2020
Family Resource Programs
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
September to December, 2020
Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills in the Workplace Soft Skills Training Program
ISSofBC
Tues/Thurs evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm- Sept 24th to Dec 10th
Preschool Learn and Fun
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Wednesdays 11-11:30 am
Baby and Me- Coffee Hour
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Mondays 9:30-10:30 am
Parenting
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 am
