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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October 2021
Introduction to WorkSafeBC: Rules and Processes for Settlement Agencies and Support Workers
Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Find out more »Volunteer BC BCACG Conference
BCACG is organizing a conference for Non-profits, Charities & Volunteers. Everyone welcome! Join BC Association for Charitable Gaming (BCACG) &…
Find out more »November 2021
Technology Together 2021
Event Poster OVERCOMING CAREER OBSTACLES IN TECH — A Virtual Conference for B.C. Newcomers In this no-cost Zoom conference, you…
Find out more »CCR Fall Virtual Consultation- Welcoming Newcomers With Open Borders
The CCR Fall Consultation will take place on-line 29 November - 3 December 2021 on the theme of Welcoming newcomers…
Find out more »Ongoing Community Events/Programs
Newcomer Employment Program
Options Community Services
Beginning on 12th October 2021
Restaurant Management Training
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
Beginning on 18th October 2021
Family Resource Programs
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Fall-Winter 2021 September to December
Creekside Baby Time
Creekside Community Centre
Fridays, October 1st to November 26, 2021 | 10:00-11 a.m.
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Six sessions from September 23 to October 28, 2021- Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Job Search & Personal Development Workshops For Newcomers With Disabilities
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
Men, family and Community
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
September 21st to November 30th, 2021
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am to 2:00pm
Please complete and submit your registration form to: jesusg@kiwassa.ca
Dads at Play
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Saturdays 10:00 to 11:30 am
Childcare Career Exploration
YMCA
Fridays 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Conversations For Success: Colour Your Way Home
YMCA
Tuesdays 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Women’s Fitness Connection
YMCA
Thursdays 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Youth Fitness Connection
YMCA
Saturdays 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Employment Support for Youth Newcomers
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
H.E.A.L Employment Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Introduction to Roofing Trades Program
RCABC Educational Foundation
Online Learning for Migrant Workers in BC
ISSofBC
S.A.H.A.R.A Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
LEADS Program
WorkBC Vancouver Midtown
12 Steps Addiction Recovery
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Thursdays- Online
Women Self-Defense
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am
Addiction & Mental Health Recovery
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Sundays 7:30 pm
ASPIRE Toastmasters Club
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Tuesdays 7 pm
Daily Food Distribution
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Everyday 5:30 pm
