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.

November 2023
HIPPY Open House (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)

November 29, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Online

This event is hosted by Mothers Matter Centre (MMC), Canada's proud home of the HIPPY program. MMC, a national organization
December 2023
Employment Forum Field Trip

December 2, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lincoln Office 258 - 3020 Lincoln Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

A day at Coquitlam City Hall for Job Seekers! Mentorship: Learn from mentors, mentees and HR professionals. Networking: Join professionals
PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENTS

December 6, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

online

In this Virtual Information Session, BCSIS settlement staff will gain a clear understanding of current pathways to permanent residency for
CRA Benefits and Credits for General- Modest income

December 7, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Canada Revenue Agency is pleased to continue to host live monthly webinars on MS Teams. We wanted to send a
Responding to Crisis: Naloxone Training and Overdose Awareness Workshop

December 11, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DIVERSEcity Community Campus 13455 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada

We will conduct workshops (November 2023 – February 2024) covering essential topics such as harm reduction education, naloxone training, and understanding the
The Racial Equity Project: Increasing Access to Social Services

December 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Online

Monday, December 11th 2023, The Racial Equity Project: Increasing Access to Social Services event. This is an event and focus
Responding to Crisis: Naloxone Training and Overdose Awareness Workshop

December 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Sources Community Resource Centre 882 Maple Street, White Rock, BC, Canada

We will conduct workshops (November 2023 – February 2024) covering essential topics such as harm reduction education, naloxone training, and understanding the
Responding to Crisis: Naloxone Training and Substance Use Awareness

December 19, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Surrey Community Campus

We will conduct workshops (November 2023 – February 2024) covering essential topics such as harm reduction education, naloxone training, and understanding the
INFORMATION SESSION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA

December 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting a presentation to share information on: - Benefits and Credits for which you
CRA Benefits and Credits for Newcomers

December 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Canada Revenue Agency is pleased to continue to host live monthly webinars on MS Teams. We wanted to send a

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

Enhancing collaboration to address Gender-Based Violence for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee communities.

November 2023

December 2023

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