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.

 

  • Burnaby Festival of Learning

    The Burnaby Festival of Learning celebrates lifelong learning in unconventional ways, featuring a week-long series of free events that will

  • Celebrate! 10th Anniversary – READY TOURS

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

    You are invited to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the READY TOURS - a valuable orientation for refugee claimants. When:

  • Positive and Practical Approaches to Anti-Islamaphobia

    Ismaili Centre Burnaby, Social Hall 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    This event will focus on practical and positive actions we can take to dispel hate crimes, exploring approaches and best

  • Culture, Context: A Conversation

    Sitka Square 1082 Sitka Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    SIETAR BC presents Culture, Context: A Conversation When: Saturday, May 26 at 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM PT Where: 1082

  • Coming Together – Blending Indian and Indigenous Culture

    Vancouver Public Library, Central Library 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Indian classical dancer Koyali Burman and Cree poet Wanda John-Kehewin present a unique blending of Indian and Indigenous culture, highlighting

  • The Employment Readiness Program

    MFBCS Introduces the Employment Readiness Program Listen, interact and ask questions of other successful members of the Syrian community on

  • Family Sponsorshop

    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 Family Sponsorship. Join in a free interactive discussion and

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