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.
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AMSSA E-Symposium: Newcomer Men’s Integration: Challenges and Perspectives
As “gender” becomes more politicized than ever before, newcomer men have multiple hurdles in their settlement journeys. A lot hinges on their cultural intelligence and ability to navigate various social situations and social relations. Men with cultural gender norms that are very different from Canadian ones may encounter challenges in personal relationships, parenting, finding and retaining employment, continued education and language learning as well as in building community connection. The E-Symposium presenters will address some of the unique and complex challenges that newcomer men face and will then engage in an interactive, live-recorded discussion to frame best practices and suggest supports for settlement service providers.
This E-Symposium topic will be complemented by a Migration Matters Info Sheet and video in a three-part series supporting newcomer men.
Speakers:
- Meheret Bisrat, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
- Ryan Avola, Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
- Sean Mullen, ISSofBC
Event Details & Registration
- Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
The registration deadline is Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM PST.
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
English Upgrading Classes for Adults
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:40 – 2:40 p.m.
September 2025 – January 2026
Free LINC classes for adults
September 2025 – January 2026
