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.

October 2017
Panel: How are we doing? Refugee Private Sponsorship in Canada

October 16, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Simon KY Lee Global Lounge, UBC 2205 Lower Mall, Building 1, Vancouver, BC, BC, Canada

Monday, Oct. 16 Panel: How are we doing? Refugee Private Sponsorship in Canada VENUE: Global Lounge, UBC TIME: 5:30 pm
A facilitated conversation on “Seeking a New Life in Canada”: Media Representations of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Forced Migrants

October 17, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tuesday, Oct. 17 A Facilitated Conversation on “Seeking a New Life in Canada”: Media Representations of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and
Introduction to TransLink Service – Free Community Workshop in Chinese

October 18, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House presents a free community workshop in Chinese: Introduction to TransLink Service Introduction to TransLink Service Compass Card &
Panel: Community Approaches to Healing Trauma

October 18, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Wednesday, Oct. 18 Panel: Community Approaches to Healing Trauma VENUE: UBC Robson Square TIME: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Light refreshments
Film Screening – Constance on the Edge

October 18, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Pacific Cinematique Theatre 1131 Howe Street, #200, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Film Screening – Constance on the Edge VENUE: Pacific Cinematheque theatre DATE: October 18, 2017 TIME: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Panel: Economic Contributions of Refugees, Immigrants and Newcomers

October 19, 2017 @ 5:35 pm - 7:30 pm

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Thursday, Oct. 19 Panel: Economic Contributions of Refugees, Immigrants, and Newcomers VENUE: UBC Robson Square TIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30
MOSAIC: Immigrant Professionals Conference

October 21, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Hilton Vancouver Metrotownn 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Take Control of Your Career — Join MOSAIC on October 21, 2017! Learn how to succeed from sector-specific experts Get advice
Autumn Fair

October 21, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kitsilano Neighbourhood house 2305 West 7th , Vancouver, BC, Canada

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents its 7th Annual Autumn Fair! When: October 21, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where:
Multicultural Art Celebration

October 21, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kitsilano Neighbourhood house 2305 West 7th , Vancouver, BC, Canada

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents the Multicultural Art Celebration Celebrate diversity in your community with: cultural live performances arts and crafts
Basic Financial Literacy Workshops for Permanent Residents

October 23, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Welcome Centre - ISSofBC 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada

This workshop will help newcomers in Greater Vancouver to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in money management and take

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

Webinar – The Significance of Anti-Racism in Smaller Centres: Fostering Equitable and Inclusive Environments

October 2017

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