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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Culture Days Field Trip
September 23 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free arts and culture events across the country.
Join us to learn more about the indigenous culture of Canada, enjoy an indigenous performance and an artist workshop at the Town Centre Park, Coquitlam.
Please find more info here: Culture Days Field Trip.
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
Library Champion Project
NewToBC (Register here)
TechLINC Workshop for LINC teachers – Fall 2023
Douglas College
Every 2nd Friday, from October 2023 to February 2024
Family Resource Programs
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House
Starting September 2023
Family Programs
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House
Fall 2023
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University of Victoria
Workplace Skills for Success Course
Vancouver Community College
August 14 to November 3, 2023
September 25 to January 5, 2024
Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Thursdays starting July 6th
Circle of Security – Fall 2023
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
October 12 to November 23, 2023
Responsible Adult Certificate
YMCA Vancouver
Tuesdays, August 29 to October 31, 2023
YES² Program Flyer Final
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society
Starting in early September
Start your Own Business – Self Employment for Newcomers
YMCA Vancouver
Sept 11 to Nov 17, 2023
Food Sense – Healthy Cooking on a Budget
YMCA Vancouver
Saturdays – Sept 16 to Nov 04, 2023
Discover Canada
YMCA Vancouver
Saturdays, October 7 to December 16, 2023
Y Mind for Newcomers
YMCA Vancouver
Info sessions: September 27 and October 04, 2023
Wednesdays, October 18 to December 6, 2023
Shakti Film Festival 2023
Shakti Society
October 13 to 14, 2023
English Classes Virtually
YMCA Vancouver
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30PM @ Virtual
Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM @ Virtual
English Classes with a Twist
Impact North Shore
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
May 17, 2023 to March 31, 2024
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Virtual REACH – Virtual Remote Employment and Career Help
Douglas College
Starting April 21st, 2023