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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Join Earth Day 2025 – Saving Our Planet: Faith in Action 3 (Vancouver)
Communities across BC are coming together to respond to the climate. This isn’t just another environmental event—it’s your chance to ignite action, forge powerful alliances, and build lasting solutions for our planet. Join leaders from diverse faith traditions, Indigenous communities, top academics, influential activists, and passionate community organizers across British Columbia, all committed to transforming awareness into meaningful action.
Inspiring Speakers & Catalysts for Change:
- Avi Lewis, renowned environmental expert and UBC Professor, delivers a powerful keynote.
- Political leaders like Terry Duguid, Christine Boyle, Tamara Davidson, and Vancouver’s progressive city councilors lend their influential voices.
- Indigenous leader Norm Leech shares profound insights rooted in deep ecological wisdom.
- Multi-faith panel featuring Rabbi Laura, representatives from St. Andrew’s Church, Imam Yassir, Jet Takaoka, and Tamiko Suzuki, demonstrating unity in diversity.
- Action-focused environmental groups: Sierra Club, MVA, Nature Canada present concrete pathways for collective impact.
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


