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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171109T100000
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UID:10064-1510221600-1510243200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Career Education & Settlement Immigrant Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Immigrant presents the Career Education & Settlement Immigrant Fair \nWhen: November 9\, 2017  from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWhere: Vancouver Convention Centre East\, 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver \nTo Register and for more Information: canadianimmigrant.ca/careerfair/vancouver \nFor inquiries\, call 416-856-6306 or e-mail: rbajaj@metroland.com \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-education-settlement-immigrant-fair/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre East\, 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171108T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
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UID:9914-1510115400-1510165800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:JABBER - A Play by Marcus Yousef
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC presents a live performance of Jabber\, a play by Marcus Youssef! \nWhen: November 8\, 2017 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM\nWhere: ISSofBC Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, Room 201 (2nd Floor) \nPre-registration is required. For more information\, please contact:\nAli – Call/Text 604-356-4540 or Facebook @Ali YouthWorker\nJana – Call/Text 604-355-4719 or Facebook @Jana YouthWorker\nLeo – Call/ Text 604-364-3591 or Facebook @Leo YouthWorker \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/jabber-a-play-by-marcus-yousef/
LOCATION:Welcome Centre – ISSofBC\, 2610 Victoria Drive \, Vancouver \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171107T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171030T032437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T032437Z
UID:9977-1510057800-1510072200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Winning Interviews Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC presents a free workshop\, Winning Interviews Workshop\, for permanent residents\, live-in caregivers\, naturalized Canadian citizens\, refugees\, refugee claimants and provincial nominees. \nThe workshop will help develop skills in: \n\ninterview preparation\nanswering common interview questions\nclosing the interview\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 7 from 12:30 – 4:30 PM \nWhere: Maple Ridge Library – Fraser Room\, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road\, Maple Ridge\, BC \nTo register\, please contact Kim Abram at 778-372-6567 ext. 1278 or kim.abram@issbc.org \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/winning-interviews-workshop/
LOCATION:Maple Ridge Library – Fraser Room\, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171020T192614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T193024Z
UID:9922-1509886800-1509894000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Applying for Canadian Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC Settlement Program in Collaboration with St. Mary’s Migrant Ministry presents: Applying for Canadian Citizenship Workshop \nJoin for a free interactive discussion and learn about: \n• Recent changes in the Citizenship Act\n• Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship\n• Documents Required \nWhen: November 5\, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\nWhere: Seminar Room\, School Gym\, St. Mary’s Parish\, 5239 Joyce Street\, Vancouver BC \nTo register or to get more information\, please contact:\nLenn Castro at stmarymigrant@gmail.com\nResochita Arma at resochita.arma@issbc.org or 604-684-7498 ext. 1666 \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/applying-for-canadian-citizenship/
LOCATION:Seminar Room\, School Gym\, St. Mary’s Parish\, 5239 Joyce Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171030T025956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T025956Z
UID:9967-1509703200-1509712200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:WorkBC Hiring Fair
DESCRIPTION:MOSAIC – WorkBC is pleased to host another hiring fair with leading companies: Aleph Eatery\, Rogers\, Paladin Security\, Mt. Seymour\, Steve Nash Fitness Clubs\, Trail Appliances\, UPS\, JWR Research \nWhen: Friday\, November 3 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nWhere: Vancouver Northeast (MOSAIC) WorkBC\, Unit 312 – 2555 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4C1 \nLearn more and register by clicking here. 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/workbc-hiring-fair/
LOCATION:WorkBC Vancouver Northeast\, Unit 312 - 2555 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5N4C1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171019T183915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T183915Z
UID:9907-1509701400-1509712200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Tips For Successful Interviews
DESCRIPTION:The ability to handle yourself well at an interview is a skill you can learn. \nSessions include tips on the following: \nInterview preparation and readiness\nAnswering common interview questions\nResponding to behavioural and situational questions\nClosing the interview and creating a lasting good impression\nProfessional follow-up \nWhen: November 3\, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nWhere: ISSofBC Welcome Centre\, 203-2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nFor more information please contact Lisa Kolbuc at 604-684-3599 Ext 1279 or lisa.kolbuc@issbc.org\, and view the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/tips-for-successful-interviews/
LOCATION:Welcome Centre – ISSofBC\, 2610 Victoria Drive \, Vancouver \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171019T201347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T201704Z
UID:9918-1509615000-1509625800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A free workshop for permanent residents\, live-in- caregivers\, naturalized Canadian citizens\, refugees\, refugee claimants and provincial nominees. Sessions include tips on the following:\nDevelop skills to create a targeted resume\nLearn to write strong cover letters and gain attention of local employers\nGet help with preparing a reference list to complete your job search toolkit \nWhen: November 2\, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM\nWhere: ISSofBC Welcome Centre\, #203-2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nFor more information please contact Lisa Kolbuc at 604-684-3599 Ext 1279 or lisa.kolbuc@issbc.org\, and view the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/resumes-and-cover-letters-workshop/
LOCATION:Welcome Centre – ISSofBC\, 2610 Victoria Drive \, Vancouver \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171031T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T153357Z
UID:9839-1509445800-1509453000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Labour Market Information for Newcomers (Workshop conducted in Mandarin)
DESCRIPTION:Kiwassa Neighbourhood House presents the Labour Market Information for Newcomers\, a workshop conducted in mandarin. \nThe workshop covers information on entry level jobs for new immigrants with limited work experience or professional with basic/intermediate English. It provides information on: \n\ntypes of jobs and job title\nsalary and work/training requirement\nresume for job application\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 31\, 2017 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nWhere: Renfrew Branch\, Vancouver Public Library\, 2969 E. 22nd Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC \nDrop-ins welcome. Registration recommended. Contact Teresa at 604-254-5401 ext. 249 or tereasl@kiwassa.ca. \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/labour-market-information-for-newcomers-workshop-conducted-in-mandarin/
LOCATION:Renfrew branch\, Vancouver Public Library\, 2696 E.22nd Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171019T194324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T194324Z
UID:9910-1509386400-1509393600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Tips for Successful Interviews
DESCRIPTION:The ability to handle yourself well at an interview is a skill you can learn. \nSessions include tips on the following: \nInterview preparation and readiness\nAnswering common interview questions\nResponding to behavioural and situational questions\nClosing the interview and creating a lasting good impression\nProfessional follow-up \nWhen: October 30\, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nWhere: Coquitlam Public Library- City Centre\, Room 137 -1169 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC V3B 0Y1 \nFor more information please contact Farzin Jamatlou at 778-284-7026 Ext 1664 or farzin.jamatlou@issbc.org\, and view the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/tips-for-successful-interviews-2/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Public Library- City Centre\, 1169 Pinetree Way\,\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 0Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T073608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T073657Z
UID:9838-1509040800-1509048000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Basic Financial Literacy Workshops for Permanent Residents
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help newcomers in Greater Vancouver to increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence in money management and take a more active\, empowered role in the economic health of their families. \nSessions include: \nPart 1: Budgeting \n\nthink about money\nSet money goals\nuse a budget\nsample monthly budget\n\nPart 2: Banks and Credit Unions \n\ntypes of accounts\ninterest and service fees\nopening an account\nmanaging your account\n\nWhen: October 23  and 26\, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nWhere: ISSofBC Welcome Centre\, 201-2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nFor more information please contact Dawran Mukamil at 604-684-7498 Ext 1672 or dawran.mukamil@issbc.org\, and view the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/basic-financial-literacy-workshops-for-permanent-residents-2/
LOCATION:Welcome Centre – ISSofBC\, 2610 Victoria Drive \, Vancouver \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T073455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T073455Z
UID:9837-1508781600-1508788800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Basic Financial Literacy Workshops for Permanent Residents
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help newcomers in Greater Vancouver to increase their knowledge\, skills and confidence in money management and take a more active\, empowered role in the economic health of their families. \nSessions include: \nPart 1: Budgeting \n\nthink about money\nSet money goals\nuse a budget\nsample monthly budget\n\nPart 2: Banks and Credit Unions \n\ntypes of accounts\ninterest and service fees\nopening an account\nmanaging your account\n\nWhen: October 23  and 26\, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nWhere: ISSofBC Welcome Centre\, 201-2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nFor more information please contact Dawran Mukamil at 604-684-7498 Ext 1672 or dawran.mukamil@issbc.org\, and view the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/basic-financial-literacy-workshops-for-permanent-residents/
LOCATION:Welcome Centre – ISSofBC\, 2610 Victoria Drive \, Vancouver \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171008T075419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171008T075419Z
UID:9843-1508580000-1508598000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Art Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents the Multicultural Art Celebration \nCelebrate diversity in your community with: \n\ncultural live performances\narts and crafts booth\nspices showcase\nimmigration organization booth\nprizes to win and more!\n\nWhen: October 21\, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM\nWhere: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House\, Community Hall\, 2305 West 7th Aveneu \nContact Kitsilano Neighbourhood House at 604-736-3588\, and click here for the poster.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/multicultural-art-celebration/
LOCATION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood house\, 2305 West 7th \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T025538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T025538Z
UID:9814-1508580000-1508598000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Fair
DESCRIPTION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents its 7th Annual Autumn Fair! \nWhen: October 21\, 2017\nTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nWhere: 2305 West 7th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC \nThis is one of our most popular annual events\, bringing people of all ages together to meet their neighbours\, have fun and celebrate the season. The Autumn Fair fills an entire city block with street vendors\, food trucks\, pancake breakfast\, bouncy castle and carnival games\, pumpkin patch\, local musicians\, farmer’s market…and the fun doesn’t stop there! The festivities carry on inside the Kits House where we have live entertainment\, a haunted house\, tea room\, craft market and more! \nLearn more by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/autumn-fair-2/
LOCATION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood house\, 2305 West 7th \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T025259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T025259Z
UID:9812-1508576400-1508599800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MOSAIC: Immigrant Professionals Conference
DESCRIPTION:Take Control of Your Career — Join MOSAIC on October 21\, 2017! \n\nLearn how to succeed from sector-specific experts\nGet advice from Canadian professionals\nBe inspired by successful immigrants and their stories\nNetwork with other professionals in your field of work\n\nHusband and Wife Keynote Speakers: Manu and Ria Chopra \nManu Chopra will share insights regarding his remarkable journey from being a top international ad agency executive to his current success in Canada writing and producing Hollywood movies!\n\nRia Chopra – owner/operator of a bakery which caters to Vancouver’s television industry – will recount struggles the couple faced starting over in Canada\, along with advice on how to make it work! \nRegister on Eventbrite by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/mosaic-immigrant-professionals-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Vancouver Metrotownn\, 6083 McKay Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 2W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171019T173500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T024928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T024928Z
UID:9811-1508434500-1508441400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Panel: Economic Contributions of Refugees\, Immigrants and Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Oct. 19\nPanel: Economic Contributions of Refugees\, Immigrants\, and Newcomers\nVENUE: UBC Robson Square\nTIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLight dinner offered.\nJoin us for a series of panel presentations that will illustrate the various important contributions that government-assisted refugees\, refugee claimants\, immigrants and other newcomers make to our communities. Students\, faculty members\, employers\, settlement sector representatives\, and community members are all welcome to attend! \nPlease RSVP on EventBrite. \n\n  \nThis event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA\, MOSAIC\, ISSofBC\, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, the Vancouver Immigration Partnership\, UBC Community Engagement\, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC International Student Development\, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network\, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. \nFind more details on symposium events between October 11 – October 19\, 2017 here. \nDisclaimer: Please note that by using this service\, your information will be stored on the Eventbrite server\, which is located outside Canada. If you do not wish to use this service\, please email lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca directly to register. Thank you. \n\n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/panel-economic-contributions-of-refugees-immigrants-and-newcomers/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T024806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T024806Z
UID:9809-1508355000-1508362200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening - Constance on the Edge
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening – Constance on the Edge\nVENUE: Pacific Cinematheque theatre\nDATE: October 18\, 2017\nTIME: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm\nJoin us for the Vancouver premier of Constance On the Edge: One family. Two wars. Three countries. What does it take to forge a new life far from home? The film highlights the important role communities play in encouraging a sense of belonging and enabling participation for everyone.  Watch the film and stay for the post film discussion. Buy tickets here. Tickets are also available at the door. \n\nThis event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA\, MOSAIC\, ISSofBC\, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, the Vancouver Immigration Partnership\, UBC Community Engagement\, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC International Student Development\, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network\, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. \nFind more details on symposium events between October 11 – October 19\, 2017 here. \nDisclaimer: Please note that by using this service\, your information will be stored on the Eventbrite server\, which is located outside Canada. If you do not wish to use this service\, please email lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca directly to register. Thank you.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/film-screening-constance-on-the-edge/
LOCATION:Pacific Cinematique Theatre\, 1131 Howe Street\, #200\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2L7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T024535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T024535Z
UID:9808-1508338800-1508346000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Panel: Community Approaches to Healing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Oct. 18\nPanel: Community Approaches to Healing Trauma\nVENUE: UBC Robson Square\nTIME:  3:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nLight refreshments offered. \nCommunity can also provide long-term support and healing for refugees who have experienced trauma. Accordingly\, this panel brings together a wide variety of perspectives and practitioners\, and will engage the audience in learning about how different community organizations develop trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive activities and connections to complement the trauma-focused work they may be doing with therapists and in groups. \nThis session is open to students\, faculty\, people who arrived as refugees\, claimants and immigrants\, settlement sector providers\, and anyone interested in community approaches to healing trauma faced by refugees and refugee claimants. \nPlease RSVP on Eventbrite \n\nThis event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA\, MOSAIC\, ISSofBC\, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, the Vancouver Immigration Partnership\, UBC Community Engagement\, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC International Student Development\, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network\, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. \nFind more details on symposium events between October 11 – October 19\, 2017 here. \nDisclaimer: Please note that by using this service\, your information will be stored on the Eventbrite server\, which is located outside Canada. If you do not wish to use this service\, please email lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca directly to register. Thank you. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/panel-community-approaches-to-healing-trauma/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171018T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T072911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T072911Z
UID:9835-1508326200-1508333400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to TransLink Service - Free Community Workshop in Chinese
DESCRIPTION:Kiwassa Neighbourhood House presents a free community workshop in Chinese: Introduction to TransLink Service  \n\nIntroduction to TransLink Service\nCompass Card & Service\nSafety & Securty\nGetting assistance\n\nDate: October 18\, 2107 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House\nSenior Room\, 2nd Floor\, 2425 Oxford Street\, Vancouver\, BC\nContact Teresa at 604-254-5401 Ext. 249 for more information. \nClick here for the poster.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/introduction-to-translink-service-free-community-workshop-in-chinese/
LOCATION:Kiwassa Neighbourhood House\, 2425 Oxford Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T024328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T024328Z
UID:9807-1508261400-1508268600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:A facilitated conversation on "Seeking a New Life in Canada": Media Representations of Refugees\, Asylum Seekers and Forced Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Oct. 17\nA Facilitated Conversation on “Seeking a New Life in Canada”: Media Representations of Refugees\, Asylum Seekers and Forced Migrants\nVENUE: Liu Institute Multipurpose Room\, UBC\nTIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nRefreshments offered.\nThis session is open to students\, faculty\, people who arrived as refugees\, claimants and immigrants\, settlement sector providers\, and anyone interested in media representations of newcomers to Canada.\nPlease RSVP on EventBrite. \n\nThis event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA\, MOSAIC\, ISSofBC\, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, the Vancouver Immigration Partnership\, UBC Community Engagement\, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC International Student Development\, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network\, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. \nFind more details on symposium events between October 11 – October 19\, 2017 here. \nDisclaimer: Please note that by using this service\, your information will be stored on the Eventbrite server\, which is located outside Canada. If you do not wish to use this service\, please email lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca directly to register. Thank you. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/a-facilitated-conversation-on-seeking-a-new-life-in-canada-media-representations-of-refugees-asylum-seekers-and-forced-migrants/
LOCATION:Liu Institute for Global Issues\, UBC\, 6476 NW Marine Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T024025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T024136Z
UID:9804-1508175000-1508182200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Panel: How are we doing? Refugee Private Sponsorship in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Oct. 16\nPanel: How are we doing? Refugee Private Sponsorship in Canada\nVENUE: Global Lounge\, UBC\nTIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLight dinner offered. \nPanelists will talk about the current private sponsorship program\, the work of the Sponsorship Agreement Holder Council\, Canadian Council for Refugees and the international attention that the program is receiving. The panel will also highlight the WUSC program to sponsor refugee students and the Journey Home Community Association’s program to sponsor refugee claimants. \nThis session is open to students\, faculty\, volunteers\, people who arrived as refugees\, claimants and immigrants\, settlement sector providers\, and anyone interested in the private sponsorship of refugees.\nPlease RSVP on EventBrite. \n\nThis event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA\, MOSAIC\, ISSofBC\, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, the Vancouver Immigration Partnership\, UBC Community Engagement\, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC International Student Development\, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network\, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. \nFind more details on symposium events between October 11 – October 19\, 2017 here. \nDisclaimer: Please note that by using this service\, your information will be stored on the Eventbrite server\, which is located outside Canada. If you do not wish to use this service\, please email lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca directly to register. Thank you.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/9804/
LOCATION:Simon KY Lee Global Lounge\, UBC\, 2205 Lower Mall\, Building 1\, Vancouver\, BC\, BC\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T065222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T072352Z
UID:9833-1508072400-1508079600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Depression Part 2
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC’s Settlement Program in collaboration with St. Mary’s Migrant Ministry presents “Understanding Depression Part 2” \nJoin ISSofBC in a Free interactive discussion and learn about: \n\nsigns and possible causes of depression – a review\nways to prevent depression\nhow to deal with stress and low mood\nhow to manage or work with depression\nresources available\n\nWhen: Sunday\, October 15\, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\nWhere: Seminar Room\, School Gym St. Mary’s Parish\, 5239 Joyce Street Vancouver\, BC V5$ 4G8\nSpeaker: Francois Botha\, PhD\, Registered Psychologist \nTo register or to get more information\, please contact Lenn Castro at stmarysmigrant@gmail.com or Resochita Arma at resochita.arma@issbc.org or 604-684-7498 ext. 1666. \nTo view the poster\, click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/understanding-depression-part-2/
LOCATION:Seminar Room\, School Gym\, St. Mary’s Parish\, 5239 Joyce Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171014T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171014T164500
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T064632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T064632Z
UID:9831-1507977000-1507999500@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Speaking & Listening to Connect: An Introduction to Compassionate Communication
DESCRIPTION:The Muslim Food Bank Community Services and ASPIRE presents a one-day workshop: Speaking and Listening to Connect: An Introduction to Compassionate Communication \nWhen: Saturday\, October 14\, 2017\, 10:30 am – 4:45 pm\nWhere: Room 401\, Surrey City Centre Library\nFee: Pay what you can\, suggest general admission is $50.00\nFor Muslim Food Bank Volunteers\, seniors and students $25.00 (smaller and larger amounts welcome) \nIn this fun and lively workshop\, participants will learn the basics of compassion communication. You will learn how to listen and speak with intention to ourselves and others\, so we can understand\, be understood\, and connect to each other. \nLearn more by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/speaking-listening-to-connect-an-introduction-to-compassionate-communication/
LOCATION:City Centre Library\, 10350 University Drive\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Food Bank and Community Services":MAILTO:contact@muslimfoodbank.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20170930T000843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T000843Z
UID:9769-1507975200-1507993200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Food and Health Fair (VIRCS)
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society presents the Multicultural Food and Health Fair \nWhen: Saturday\, October 14\, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nWhere: CDI College\, 950 Kings Road\, Victoria\, BC\nWhat: 30 exhibitors\, cultural performances\, free food samples\, interactive food and health displays\, children’s zone\, door prizes\, silent auction\, draws and more! \nCall VIRCS for more information: 250-361-9433 ext. 209
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/multicultural-food-and-health-fair-vircs/
LOCATION:CDI College\, 950 Kings Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T023814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T025031Z
UID:9803-1507829400-1507836600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Responsible Research with the Settlement Sector
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Oct. 12\nWorkshop: Responsible Research with the Settlement Sector\nVENUE: ISSofBC Welcome Centre\nTIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLight dinner offered.\nStudents\, researchers\, and faculty\, join us for a workshop and dialogue sessions with UBC researchers and immigrant/refugee settlement sector representatives that will showcase responsible\, community engaged research practices. This session will examine the benefits and challenges of community-university research collaborations and share recent examples of successful collaborations from both academic and community perspectives. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in practical discussions about how to engage the settlement sector in research initiatives. \nThis session is designed especially for graduate students\, researchers\, and faculty with experience in this area to engage in dialogue.\nPlease RSVP on EventBrite. \n\n  \nThis event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA\, MOSAIC\, ISSofBC\, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, the Vancouver Immigration Partnership\, UBC Community Engagement\, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC International Student Development\, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network\, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. \nFind more details on symposium events between October 11 – October 19\, 2017 here. \nDisclaimer: Please note that by using this service\, your information will be stored on the Eventbrite server\, which is located outside Canada. If you do not wish to use this service\, please email lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca directly to register. Thank you.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/workshop-responsible-research-with-the-settlement-sector/
LOCATION:Welcome Centre – ISSofBC\, 2610 Victoria Drive \, Vancouver \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20170930T001201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T001201Z
UID:9772-1507802400-1507820400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Connect to the Future: Careers in BC Cleantech
DESCRIPTION:Cleantech needs engineering\, IT and technical professionals for jobs that\noften have above-average salaries. The industry also needs entrepreneurs.\nYour expertise and skills may be what BC cleantech requires.\nJoin this free conference to learn more from cleantech CEOs and\nstart-up experts. Gain insight into an industry leveraging renewable\nmaterials and energy\, decreasing natural resources use\, and reducing\nemissions and waste.\nSeats are limited; register in advance to secure yours. \nWHERE: Alice MacKay Room\, Vancouver Public Library\n350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver \nWHEN: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:00 a.m.)\nThursday\, Oct. 12\, 2017 \nREGISTER: Visit bit.ly/careersincleantech \nParticipating employers include: • Acuva Technologies • Awesense Wireless • Axine Water Technologies • BC Public Service Agency • ChopValue Manufacturing • Delta-Q Technologies • Ecotagious • Evok Innovations • Loop Energy • Pangaea Ventures
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/connect-to-the-future-careers-in-bc-cleantech/
LOCATION:Alice MacKay Room\, Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20171007T023651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T023651Z
UID:9801-1507743000-1507750200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Career Exploration Evening: Careers in the Settlement Sector
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Oct. 11\nCareer Exploration Evening: Careers in the Settlement Sector\nVENUE: Global Lounge\, UBC\nTIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLight dinner offered. \nStudents\, are you looking to make an impact in the lives of refugees and immigrants? Join us to explore career and volunteer opportunities in the settlement sector and gain advice from early career professionals! \nThis networking event connects current students interested in building a career supporting refugees and other newcomers with early-career professionals in the settlement sector to learn about their own paths\, successes and advice. Professionals from AMSSA\, ISSofBC\, MOSAIC\, PIRS\, WUSC\, SUCCESS\, and others will be participating. This session is designed especially for early career professionals in the settlement sector and students. \nUBC students\, please register for this event using CareersOnline. Other students\, please RSVP directly with Sarah Cameron\, International Transition Advisor\, at sarah.cameron@ubc.ca \nLearn more by clicking here. \n\n  \nThis event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA\, MOSAIC\, ISSofBC\, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, the Vancouver Immigration Partnership\, UBC Community Engagement\, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC International Student Development\, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network\, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office. \nFind more details on symposium events between October 11th – October 19th here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-exploration-evening-careers-in-the-settlement-sector/
LOCATION:Simon KY Lee Global Lounge\, UBC\, 2205 Lower Mall\, Building 1\, Vancouver\, BC\, BC\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20171005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20171005T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20170930T000317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T000326Z
UID:9768-1507197600-1507246200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program Webinar \nCareer Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a new program that launched in early 2017 to replace the Skills Connect program. Come and learn from Ministry staff and Career Path’s service providers how this program can help the skilled immigrants you serve so that you can make an informed referral. Career Paths offers customized career counselling\, training supports and occupation specific language training* for skilled immigrant job seekers for up to 22 months. \n* OSLT is for select occupations \nEvent Details: \nWhen: Thursday\, October 5\, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT)\nRegistration: Click here to register \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-introduction-to-the-career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-program/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20170811T212808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T212808Z
UID:9417-1506245400-1506258000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Walk for Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Walk for Reconciliation\nJoin the 2017 Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver! The Walk for Reconciliation is a positive movement to build better relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. This bold vision calls on everyone of all ages\, all backgrounds\, all cultures and all faiths to come together as communities and as individuals. \nNow is the time to transform and renew relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. The act of walking and sharing our stories joins us in a commitment to create a new way forward for reconciliation. \nJoin and support the spirit of ‘Namwayut – We are all one. \nTogether\, let’s walk for reconciliation on September 24\, 2017 \nSunday\, September 24th\n9:30am – Marshalling at Queen Elizabeth outdoor plaza\n10:15am – Walk begins \nLearn more and register by clicking here. \nReconciliation Expo\nGather at Strathcona Park for a series of Indigenous and multi-cultural performances and a keynote speech.\nOpens at 11:00am.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/walk-for-reconciliation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170922T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20170731T231734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T001007Z
UID:9354-1506094200-1506106800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA's Annual General Meeting & 40th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AMSSA’s 40th Annual General Meeting! \nEvent Details: \n\nWhere: Room MP4\, Creekside Community Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, BC\nWhen: Friday\, September 22\, 2017 from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm\n\nRegistration: \nPlease RSVP by September 18. Contact us at communications@amssa.org. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nIndigenous Welcome\nSpecial screening of the AMSSA’s 40th Anniversary video\n2017 Diversity Awards sponsored by Eclipse Awards\nAppetizers and beverages by the Friendship Catering Service\nPhotobooth by Imagecube\n\nEvent Sponsors: \n\nEclipse Awards\nDaniel’s Chocolates\nBakery Sate\n\nMore details to come soon
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssas-annual-general-meeting-40th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Creekside Community Recreation Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170921T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T205009
CREATED:20170901T233309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T233309Z
UID:9563-1505973600-1506103200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:In-TAC 3rd Virtual Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:In-TAC 3rd Virtual Career Expo is an initiative of International Talent Acquisition Centre (In-TAC)\, the employment services division of the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSC). In-TAC Pre-Arrival Services for new immigrants is a national program managed by In-TAC\, in partnership with Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)\, Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) and Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSC). The program is funded by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). \nThe Virtual Career Expo is open to all job seekers legally eligible to work in Canada\, including permanent residents\, refugees\, pre-arrival immigrants to Canada\, work permit holders\, and Canadian citizens. Job seekers are encouraged to pre-register for this free online event at https://www.in-tac-expo.com. Registration will be open until September 20\, 2017.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/in-tac-3rd-virtual-career-expo/
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