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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Leadership Education and Development Program – Information Session
Presented by the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) LEAD is a professionally facilitated program for immigrant women to:
- ? Improve their listening skills and spoken English
- Gain self-confidence and make new friends
- Learn more about Canadian society, its diversity and culture
- Be encouraged to take a more active role in the community
Group discussions focus on settlement, cultural adjustment and personal development.
Learn more about the LEAD program by clicking here.
Information session: January 14, 2016
Program starts: January 19, 2016
Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Program fee: $50.00/semester
for more information or to register contact PIRS at 604-298-5888 or ntajkhan@pirs.bc.ca
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


