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
Webinar: Introduction to the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program

October 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Online

Introduction to the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program Webinar Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a new program that
Career Exploration Evening: Careers in the Settlement Sector

October 11, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

Wednesday, Oct. 11 Career Exploration Evening: Careers in the Settlement Sector VENUE: Global Lounge, UBC TIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30
Connect to the Future: Careers in BC Cleantech

October 12, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Alice MacKay Room, Vancouver Public Library 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Cleantech needs engineering, IT and technical professionals for jobs that often have above-average salaries. The industry also needs entrepreneurs. Your
Workshop: Responsible Research with the Settlement Sector

October 12, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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

Thursday, Oct. 12 Workshop: Responsible Research with the Settlement Sector VENUE: ISSofBC Welcome Centre TIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Light
Multicultural Food and Health Fair (VIRCS)

October 14, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

CDI College 950 Kings Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society presents the Multicultural Food and Health Fair When: Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00
Speaking & Listening to Connect: An Introduction to Compassionate Communication

October 14, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 4:45 pm

City Centre Library 10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC, Canada

The Muslim Food Bank Community Services and ASPIRE presents a one-day workshop: Speaking and Listening to Connect: An Introduction to
Understanding Depression Part 2

October 15, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Seminar Room, School Gym, St. Mary's Parish 5239 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

ISSofBC's Settlement Program in collaboration with St. Mary's Migrant Ministry presents "Understanding Depression Part 2" Join ISSofBC in a Free
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 &

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

Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Fundraising Dinner

October 2017

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