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SUMMARY:Indigenous Local Herbs and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Plants – Lori Snyder May17 2021.pub \nIndigenous Local Herbs and Medicine Zoom Session\nMonday May 17th\, 2021 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.\nSpecial Guest: Lori Snyder\nIndigenous Metis Herbalist who shares knowledge on wild\, native and medicinal plants \nFor more information and registration\nContact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/indigenous-local-herbs-and-medicine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210518T150000
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UID:19091-1621332000-1621350000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MOSAIC’s 9th Annual Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:MOSAIC JF2021 Flyer-2021-05-18 (1) (1) (1) \nThis year\, MOSAIC’s 9th Annual Job Fair is going virtual! Register today for Vancouver’s most anticipated hiring event of the year\, happening TUESDAY\, MAY 18! Participants will have an opportunity to engage with over 50 leading employers to date from various industries looking to fill over 800 positions! The event is open to ALL job seekers! A rewarding career awaits\, meet your dream employer! HR teams from participating companies will be conducting on-the-spot interviews and chats. Please share widely as well\, your family\, friends and larger community will appreciate! \nTuesday\, May 18\, 2021\n10am – 3pm\nRegistration at: www.mosaicbc.org/jobfair2021
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/mosaics-9th-annual-job-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210522T130000
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UID:19172-1621688400-1621695600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Empower Me - Helping Families in Canada Save Money on their Energy Bills
DESCRIPTION:Empower Me Energy Savings eWorkshop May 22 2021 in English \nThink about your home\, and your energy bills. Have you ever thought about where the money you spend on energy goes? Learning where you spend on energy in your home can go a long way to help you understand how to save both energy and money. \nSaturday May 22\, 01:00 PM Pacific Time\nRegister via: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcumvpz0uGNOf_3h1j5ElfnbzYRJUvxng
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/empower-me-helping-families-in-canada-save-money-on-their-energy-bills/
ORGANIZER;CN="South Vancouver Neighbourhood House":MAILTO:receptionatsvnh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210525T173138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T173200Z
UID:19211-1622196000-1622203200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:PICS Information Session: Workplace Language Culture Training for Newcomer Jobseekers
DESCRIPTION:Information Session on May 28 flyer \nLooking for Work? Get some tips from an expert and leads from an employer.\nPICS Settlement Services invites you to join a FREE Online Zoom Information Session: Workplace Language Culture Training for Newcomer Jobseekers \nDate: Friday May 28\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nTo register contact Daljit 604-596-7722 Ext. 122\nor CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/pics-information-session-workplace-language-culture-training-for-newcomer-jobseekers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210601T133000
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CREATED:20210521T195028Z
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UID:19191-1622554200-1622559600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CRA & Service Canada- Newcomers Benefits and Credits Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on the benefits and credits to which you may be entitled. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Canada child benefit\, Disability tax credit\, Child disability benefit\, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit\, and the Canada Workers Benefit. Overview of what Service Canada does. Tips on getting the most from your interactions with Service Canada. How to find benefits you may be entitled to. What paperwork should you keep for future benefits. \nJune 1\, 2021 from 1:30PM – 3:00PM Pacific Daylight Time\nYou can register for the event here: https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php?MTID=e761b69d7e4327629025adfc035896997
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/cra-service-canada-newcomers-benefits-and-credits-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210525T173542Z
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UID:19214-1623232800-1623238200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar: Strengthening Family Relationships  for Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on better understanding the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers and their families and how they affect their family systems. By examining various coping mechanisms\, healthy preventative and protective measures to strengthen family relationships will be discussed\, along with promising practices for migrant worker programs and resources.  \nDate: Wednesday June 9\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PST)\nLocation: Online\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-webinar-strengthening-family-relationships-for-migrant-workers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210610T223257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T223257Z
UID:19465-1623322800-1623328200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BLACK UNDERREPRESENTATION IN ART HISTORY
DESCRIPTION:The University Of British Columbia is organizing an event: \nDr. Nelson and Mr. Watkins will shed light on the issue based on their experiences as a faculty member and student perspectives. \nDate and Time: June 10\, 2021. 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT. \nPlease Register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/black-underrepresentation-in-art-history/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210601T223650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T223929Z
UID:19288-1623330000-1623337200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar: The Art of Working Remotely
DESCRIPTION:Every manager is responsible for nurturing “the employee experience” at work. But there’s a lot that goes into fostering a positive employee experience and building a culture where employees feel supported\, heard\, and valued. This interactive session is designed to assist settlement and integration service providers with the challenges and opportunities found in working remotely. This webinar will explore: \n• Best practices relating to remote management including remote delegation\, managing expectations\, and one-to-one meetings.\n• Concrete tips on how to battle the fatigue of working from home on virtual platforms.\n• Specific ways that settlement and integration service providers can enhance their support of each other in the workplace while adapting to the continuing challenges of working from home. \nThe session will combine a lecture format with interactive feedback and will include the participation of 2 settlement sector representatives from diverse regions of BC who will share their experiences with working remotely. To conclude\, the floor will be opened for a general “Q and A” session with the facilitator where participants will be invited to pose questions and solidify their understanding of the topics presented. \nDate: Thursday June 10\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Pacific Time)\nPlease register HERE.\nSend an email to njavaher@amssa.org or call 604-718-2780
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-webinar-the-art-of-working-remotely/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210603T222255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T222422Z
UID:19345-1623420000-1623425400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:ISSofBC Hiring Fair
DESCRIPTION:2021-6-11 Conagra Poster Final \nISSofBC is hosting a hiring fair with Conagra. \nWhen: June 11th from 2 pm to 3:30 pm\nPlease register HERE or\nCall: 604-684-3599
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/issofbc-hiring-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210611T153000
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CREATED:20210604T182945Z
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UID:19382-1623420000-1623425400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Industry Talk: Build a Career in Food Manufacturing: CONAGRA BRANDS
DESCRIPTION:2021-6-11 Conagra Poster Final \nISSofBC is organizing an industry talk. \nInterested in building a career at one of North America’s leading food companies? Conagra is one of North America’s leading branded food companies with an established presence in Canada. \nMeet with guest speaker from Conagra Brands: Mher Mardoyan – Associate Human Resources Generalist will cover the different manufacturing positions\, company’s culture\, career opportunities\, and hiring process. \nPositions:\n• Warehouse Associate\n• Production Planner\n• Inventory Coordinator\n• Quality Assurance\n• More positions on Conagra Brands website: Conagra Brands \nDate & Time: Friday\, June 11\, 2021\, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm\nWhere: Online webinar via Zoom\nPlease Register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/industry-talk-build-a-career-in-food-manufacturing-conagra-brands/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210604T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T184906Z
UID:19385-1623762000-1623767400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Canadian Workplace Culture & Employer Expectations
DESCRIPTION:Canadian-Workplace-Culture-Employer-Expectations-15Jun21-ka-1\nISSofBC is organizing a workshop. \nDo you know what Canadian employers expect of staff?\n• Understand how conflicting cultural expectations at work can result in misunderstandings and lost opportunities.\n• Discuss how culture plays an important role in the way people interact and understand others.\n• Based on feedback from employers\, learn several reasons why immigrants sometimes struggle to adjust to workplace culture. \nDate & Time: Tuesday\, June 15\, 2021\, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm\nWhere: Online webinar via Zoom\nRegistration: Please contact Kim Abram at kim.abram@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/workshop-canadian-workplace-culture-employer-expectations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210603T223900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T223900Z
UID:19350-1623762000-1623769200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MAP’s WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2021
DESCRIPTION:Updated WRD Poster \nJune 15 at 1pm: Looking for Home – a Roundtable Discussion about housing options for refugee claimants. Open to claimants past or present\, housing providers and housing settlement workers. \nfind out more and register: mapbc.org/events
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/maps-world-refugee-day-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210610T215247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T215421Z
UID:19452-1623920400-1623938400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Migrant Worker Support Network Pilot Project Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:AMSSA’s Migrant Worker Hub would like to invite you to register for the Migrant Worker Support Network Pilot Project Virtual Forum. Join us to learn about updates\, successes and highlights from the past two years of the Migrant Worker Network Support Pilot Project. \nDate: Thursday\, June 17\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PST\nLocation: Zoom | You will receive more details & the web link via e-mail after registering \nPlease register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/migrant-worker-support-network-pilot-project-virtual-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T222214Z
UID:19457-1623934800-1623940200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:ISS of BC Amazon Hiring Event June 17
DESCRIPTION:June 17 2021 Amazon Industry Talk \nISSofBC is organizing an Industry Talk:\nAttend this session to learn about:\n• the hiring process of Amazon and gain tips on online application process\n• current positions within the company\n• how to build your career with Amazon \nWhen:\nWednesday – June 17\, 2021\n1:00 pm to 2:30 pm\nLocations\nTsawwassen\, New Westminster\, Delta\, Vancouver and Surrey.\nFor more information or registration please contact: jose.duarte@issbc.org.\nPlease Register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/iss-of-bc-amazon-hiring-event-june-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210603T224042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T224119Z
UID:19354-1623956400-1623963600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MAP’s WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2021
DESCRIPTION:Updated WRD Poster \nJune 17 at 7pm: The Power of Stories – a conversation about refugees and literature featuring Kim Thuy\, Samra Habib and Kamal Al-Solaylee and their award-winning books. In partnership with Vancouver Public Library the event will be preceded by the City of Vancouver Proclamation for World Refugee Day. \nfind out more and register: mapbc.org/events
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/maps-world-refugee-day-2021-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210623
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210604T191052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T191052Z
UID:19403-1623974400-1624406399@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Diversity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The City of Richmond is pleased to announce that the 2021 Virtual Diversity Symposium is happening on Monday\, October 18 to Friday\, October 22\, 2021. Mark your calendar!\nPlease click HERE for updates. Registration will open in September.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/diversity-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210604T173637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T173637Z
UID:19364-1624021200-1624028400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MAP’s WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2021
DESCRIPTION:Updated WRD Poster \nJune 18 at 1pm: a lunch hour of stories: Stories told and things left behind. Three refugee storytellers will share anecdotes about a plate of food\, a suitcase and a loom and the significance they represent in their lives. Followed by chats with their hosts and an opportunity for audience participation. Spanish interpretation provided. \nfind out more and register : https://mapbc.org/about/events/
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/maps-world-refugee-day-2021-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210604T174539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T175109Z
UID:19372-1624096800-1624129200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MAP’s WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2021
DESCRIPTION:Updated WRD Poster \nJune 19 at 10am: a half day creative writing workshop for aspiring refugee writers and storytellers provided by the Shoe Project. Limited registration to those newcomers with intermediate to advanced written English please. \nJune 19 at 7pm: World Premiere of the film ‘After Arrival’ that documents the lives of three refugee claimants as they settle into BC\, Canada. After the film there will be a panel discussion with Kristi\, Norma and Dennis; and the event will close with an amazing music video by Diamotims: ‘Freedom’.   \nfind out more and register: mapbc.org/events
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/maps-world-refugee-day-2021-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210604T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T175445Z
UID:19379-1624197600-1624204800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MAP’s WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2021
DESCRIPTION:Updated WRD Poster \nJune 20 at 2pm: MAP’s now traditional concert is titled UNITED: an afternoon concert of music and poetry will have something for all art and culture lovers. Poetry from Syria and Persia\, music from Syria (now Victoria) and Malawi – and a surprise interview with a newly published  \nfind out more and register : mapbc.org/events
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/maps-world-refugee-day-2021-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210622T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210519T135003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T135003Z
UID:19144-1624357800-1624363200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Longitudinal Immigration Database (IMDB) Workshop Series for Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) in Western Canada
DESCRIPTION:The Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) is partnering with SPO umbrellas – AAISA\, AMSSA\, MANSO\, and SAISIA – to offer an interactive workshop to build the capacity of SPOs to access data in the Longitudinal Immigration Databse (IMDB). The workshop will be facilitated by CYRRC researchers Yoko Yoshida and Jonathan Amoyaw who have extensive experience working with the IMDB and other complex datasets. \nParticipants will learn to: \nProduce tables and charts based on publicly available IMDB data\nAnalyze data in the context of program planning and evaluation\nUnderstand limitations of the database and know who to contact for additional support.\nThe workshop will take place in two sessions; participants may register for both or only one: \nJune 22\, 2021 – Retention measures for refugees\nJune 24\, 2021 – Economic outcomes of refugees \nLocal times: \nB.C.: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm\nAlberta: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Alberta\nManitoba & Saskatchewan: 12:30 – 2:00 pm\nEach workshop will draw examples from issues faced by SPOs in Western Provinces (BC\, AB\, SK\, and MB)\, and will include interactive\, hands-on learning opportunities.  \nExamples and case studies in the workshops will focus specifically on refugee resettlement; however\, following the workshops\, participants will be able to apply the same methods and skills to explore broader immigration issues. \nSpace is limited\, so register now!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/longitudinal-immigration-database-imdb-workshop-series-for-service-provider-organizations-spos-in-western-canada/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210610T224452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T224647Z
UID:19472-1624440600-1624446000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BLACK WOMEN IN THE ACADEMY
DESCRIPTION:The University Of British Columbia is organizing an event: \nDr. Fynn Bruey and Dr. Daniel will speak from their journey and rich experiences in the academy\, offer their insights about the challenges\, and share their wisdom on the important topic. \nDate and Time: June 23\, 2021. 09:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PDT. \nPlease Register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/black-women-in-the-academy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210519T135119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T135119Z
UID:19147-1624530600-1624536000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Longitudinal Immigration Database (IMDB) Workshop Series for Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) in Western Canada
DESCRIPTION:The Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) is partnering with SPO umbrellas – AAISA\, AMSSA\, MANSO\, and SAISIA – to offer an interactive workshop to build the capacity of SPOs to access data in the Longitudinal Immigration Databse (IMDB). The workshop will be facilitated by CYRRC researchers Yoko Yoshida and Jonathan Amoyaw who have extensive experience working with the IMDB and other complex datasets. \nParticipants will learn to: \nProduce tables and charts based on publicly available IMDB data\nAnalyze data in the context of program planning and evaluation\nUnderstand limitations of the database and know who to contact for additional support.\nThe workshop will take place in two sessions; participants may register for both or only one: \nJune 22\, 2021 – Retention measures for refugees\nJune 24\, 2021 – Economic outcomes of refugees \nLocal times: \nB.C.: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm\nAlberta: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Alberta\nManitoba & Saskatchewan: 12:30 – 2:00 pm\nEach workshop will draw examples from issues faced by SPOs in Western Provinces (BC\, AB\, SK\, and MB)\, and will include interactive\, hands-on learning opportunities.  \nExamples and case studies in the workshops will focus specifically on refugee resettlement; however\, following the workshops\, participants will be able to apply the same methods and skills to explore broader immigration issues. \nSpace is limited\, so register now!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/longitudinal-immigration-database-imdb-workshop-series-for-service-provider-organizations-spos-in-western-canada-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210604T184225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T222241Z
UID:19389-1624539600-1624545000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Industry Talk: Career with Purdys Chocolatier
DESCRIPTION:2021-6-24 Purdys Industry Talk \nISSofBC is organizing an Industry Talk. \nDo you know there are production roles in a chocolate factory?\nPurdys Chocolatier is a famous Canadian chocolatier and confectionery manufacturer based in Vancouver\, with retail stores across Canada. Join us to learn about:\n• how to join the production teams at their factory and warehouse\n• current openings; employee perks and benefits\n• how to grow your career with Purdys \nDate & Time: Thursday\, June 24\, 2021\, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm\nWhere: Online webinar via Zoom\nPlease Register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/industry-talk-career-with-purdys-chocolatier/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210521T195159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T195159Z
UID:19194-1624541400-1624546800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CRA & Service Canada- International Students Presentation
DESCRIPTION:International students\, if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes\, there are benefit and credit payments you could get! Are you a resident of Canada for income tax purposes? Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit\, the tuition tax credit\, the Disability tax credit\, the Canada child benefit\, and the Child disability benefit. Overview of what Service Canada does. Tips on getting the most from your interactions with Service Canada. How to find benefits you may be entitled to. What paperwork should you keep for future benefits. My Service Canada Account and how an online account can help you. \nJune 24\, 2021 from 1:30PM – 3:00PM Pacific Daylight Time\nYou can register for the event here: https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php?MTID=e73abb90784c54a4709effc7bba7c9b41
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/cra-service-canada-international-students-presentation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210617T195222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T200401Z
UID:19526-1624563000-1624566600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Renting a Place in BC
DESCRIPTION:Burnaby Neighborhood House is organizing a Workshop on Renting in BC for Chinese newcomers. \nDate: June 24\,2021\nTime: 19:30\nService in Mandarin: 236-877-2616\nFor registration and more information\, please contact Dali Qu\, our Settlement Case Manager Here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/renting-a-place-in-bc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210705T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210610T224200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T224200Z
UID:19470-1625482800-1625488200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BLACK FUTURES
DESCRIPTION:University of British Columbia is organizing an event: \nIn the final session of the series\, the speakers will draw from their rich and wide experiences and share their thoughts\, insights\, and advice on Black Futures. \nDate and Time:  July 05\, 2021. 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT. \nPlease Register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/black-futures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210706T182725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182819Z
UID:19744-1625662800-1625668200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Explore New Career Possibilities - Meet Bureau Veritas
DESCRIPTION:2021 July 7 Bureau Veritas Explore opportunities final version \nISSofBC is organizing session to learn about the company and their recruiting process. \nMultiple opportunities are available in laboratory operations & technicians \nDate: Wednesday – July 7\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm\nPlease Register HERE. \nFor more information or registration please contact: jose.duarte@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/explore-new-career-possibilities-meet-bureau-veritas/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210629T205630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T205758Z
UID:19687-1625738400-1625742000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Free Web Conference for IEP Engineers\, Technicians and Technologists.
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Immigrant and ACCES Employment proudly present a FREE one-stop web industry-specific virtual web conference series connecting newcomers with information and inspiration as you settle into your new home. \nDate: July 8\, 2021\nTime: 10:00 am to 11:00 am. \nPlease Register HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canadian-immigrant-web-conference-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210617T193232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T193232Z
UID:19522-1626181200-1626184800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:South Asian history in BC and Canada
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday July 13 2021 100 pm-200 pm For more information contact sasi@ufv.ca (1) \nSouth Asian Studies Institute is organizing a community discussion.\nDate and Time: Tuesday July 13\, 2021\, 1 :00 PM-2:00 PM \nFor more information please contact: SASI@UFV.CA \nThere is no registration. Please Join HERE.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/south-asian-history-in-bc-and-canada/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210715T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T144830
CREATED:20210624T195432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T184042Z
UID:19635-1626368400-1626372000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:Douglas College Training Group is inviting internationally educated nurses to attend a virtual information session. \nDate: Thursday\, July 15th\nTime: 5-6PM\nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPlease Register HERE. \nClick Here to download the poster.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants/
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