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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AMSSA’s Annual General Meeting & 40th Anniversary Celebration
September 22, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us at AMSSA’s 40th Annual General Meeting!
Event Details:
- Where: Room MP4, Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC
- When: Friday, September 22, 2017 from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Registration:
Please RSVP by September 18. Contact us at communications@amssa.org.
Event Highlights:
- Indigenous Welcome
- Special screening of the AMSSA’s 40th Anniversary video
- 2017 Diversity Awards sponsored by Eclipse Awards
- Appetizers and beverages by the Friendship Catering Service
- Photobooth by Imagecube
Event Sponsors:
More details to come soon
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
Life Skills Workshop Series: Supporting refugees from Afghanistan
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
April – May 2022
Community Connections
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
April – June 2022
NPP Program (Online/in-person)
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
May – June 2022
Circle of Security for Spanish-Speaking Families
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
May – June 2022
YWCA AFGHAN WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT
YWCA Metro Vancouver
January 2022 – Ongoing Intake
English & Math Foundation Classes
CFEC/VSB
February-June 2022
Workplace English Class- Customer Services
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Food Services
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Hospitality
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Janitorial
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Office Administration
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
REACH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Douglas College
REACH PROGRAM
Douglas College
Youth Employment Support Service (YES²) Program
PICS
Job Search & Personal Development Workshops For Newcomers With Disabilities
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
Employment Support for Youth Newcomers
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
H.E.A.L Employment Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
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