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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Immigrant Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the Inspirational Speakers of 3rd Annual Immigrant Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair on October 24\, 2018 \n  \nJoin us for an evening of networking opportunities and community resources with knowledgeable business professionals\, entrepreneurs and small business owners as they share their challenges\, triumphs\, and words of inspiration to start and grow a business in Canada. \nEmcee: Farah Kotadia\, MBA\, CPHR \, Program Director at AMSSA \nThe Inspirational Speakers \n\n\n\n  \nAna María Zúniga\, \nPresident\,  \nAZ World Translation and Interpretation Inc. \n \n  \nMai Eilia\,  \nOwner & Project Manager\, \nMagnum Construction Services Inc.\n  \nGurman Thind\, \nFounder of Berigo\n\n\n\nIn addition to great community resources providers as exhibitors\, we also have 16 amazing immigrant entrepreneurs who will showcase their businesses. \nCome exchange business ideas and inspire your own! \nVisit our website at www.surreyimmigrantentrepreneur.ca for more details. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/3rd-annual-immigrant-entrepreneur-small-business-fair/
LOCATION:Surrey City Hall\, 13450 104 Ave\, Surrey\, BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
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SUMMARY:The Unique Lived Experiences of Refugees in Metro Vancouver\, a Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Liu Institue for Global Issues for a free\, public forum that will highlight the contributions and unique lived experiences of people who came to Metro Vancouver as refugees. In particular\, you will hear from people living with disabilities and those from the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Two-Spirit\, Transgender\, Queer and Intersex communities. \nDate: Saturday\, October 27th\nTime: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nVenue: MOSAIC\, 5575 Boundary Rd\, Vancouver\, BC V5R 2P9 \nPlease RSVP HERE.\n\nAlternatively\, reserve your seat by contacting lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca or 604-822-1672.\n \nRefreshments will be provided throughout the day\, including Starbucks coffee. \n\nLunch will be provided by Calabash Bistro\, with vegetarian and Halal and Kosher friendly options.\n\nChildminding and art facilitation to be provided by the Children’s Art Society.\n \nPublic transit tickets will be offered to newcomers who wish to attend. Please see a MOSAIC staff person for details upon arrival. \nThe program consists of heartfelt\, informative\, and engaging stories by keynote speakers and panelists who will share the ups & downs of their journeys settling in Metro Vancouver. Our moderated and small group discussions provide a chance for you\, our guests\, to explore what you heard\, the theme of intersectionality and the benefits that diversity brings to our communities. \nEnjoy a film screening and live music\, create art with us\, interact with students on their migration research\, network over lunch backed by DJ beats\, and much more. Meet new people\, gain new resources on refugee resettlement\, including the WUSC program at UBC and settlement providers in your community\, and feel inspired to contribute in your own way! \nModerated by: Saleem Spindari\, Manager of Refugees and Migrant Workers Programs\, MOSAIC \nOur Speakers include: \n\nMarissa Nahanee\, Maykw Cha7em of Squamish & Nisga’a Nations\nJana Hussenni\nZdravko Cimbaljevic\nDanny Ramadan\nPatience Magagula\nWith more to be added!\n\nCo-hosted by: MOSAIC\, Vancouver Area Survivors of Torture (VAST)\, AMSSA\, Options Community Services Society\, Vancouver Immigration Partnership with the City of Vancouver\, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs\, UBC Migration Research Excellence Cluster\, and UBC International Student Development\, with support from UBC Community Engagement. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/the-unique-lived-experiences-of-refugees-in-metro-vancouver-a-public-forum/
LOCATION:MOSAIC\, 5575 Boundary Rd\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5R 2P9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181015T201815Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s education summit is ‘Diversity – Changing Your Perspective’. We will celebrate diversity\, unpack old perspectives in an honest and non-judgemental environment\, walk in other people’s shoes\, and open ourselves to new ways of leading high performing\, inclusive teams. \nSummit attendees will leave with takeaways and practical advice about how to be their best selves in their professional and personal interactions. This is an ideal event for leaders in diversity\, security\, healthcare\, social work\, law enforcement\, HR and those dedicated to lifelong learning! \nWe have speakers from Vancouver Police\, Fraser Health\, Providence Alaska Medical Centre\, Paladin Security Group\, Correctional Service of Canada and many more. \nWe would love to see you and your team there! You can book tickets here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/7th-annual-education-summit/
LOCATION:Cordula & Guënter Paetzold HEC Auditorium\, Jim Pattison Pavilion\, Vancouver General Hospital\, 899 W 12th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 1M9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181106T185027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T185027Z
UID:12168-1541669400-1541673000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Community Based Training for Working with Immigrants and Refugees - A Trauma-Informed Approach
DESCRIPTION:Community Based Training for Working with Immigrants and Refugees – A Trauma-Informed Approach \nEvent Description: \nLanguage is an essential part of our individual and community lives. Newcomers to Canada learn English to contribute to their capacity to interact with other cultures and participate in the social and economic life in Canada.  We as teachers\, support many students as they begin to weave into the Canadian social fabric.  We teach not only English but life skills\, social cohesion\, and community connections. We celebrate our students’ perseverance and resilience every day they show up in our classes to learn and engage with us in their new community.   \nThis webinar will help educators and other practitioners in the settlement sector to understand how trauma affects learning and how trauma can be a common barrier for students in the classroom.  Participants in the webinar will learn some practical tools to address trauma\, along with some important guidelines for self-care.   \nDetails: \nWhen: November 8\, 2018\nTime: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (PST) \nTo register\, click here. \nWebinar Presenter: \nDiana Jeffries specializes in working with practitioners who work with refugees. She is the training manager at Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) where she facilitates training workshops on trauma-informed practice in the settlement sector. Diana has written three resources on trauma and teaching along with curriculum development for refugee women and refugee youth.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-community-based-training-for-working-with-immigrants-and-refugees-a-trauma-informed-approach/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181024T172619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T183558Z
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SUMMARY:ISSofBC Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Get Hired Nov 8 Job Fair
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/issofbc-job-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181109T012232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T012232Z
UID:12205-1542103200-1542124800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Immigrant Fair
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Canada? Then you’re invited to Canada’s\nultimate tradeshow and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants\,\nnewcomers\, international students and other new Canadians. \n  \nLocation: Convention Centre East 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver \nDate: November 13\, 2018 \nTime: 10am – 4pm  \n  \nFree Admission! \nClick here to find out more! \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canadian-immigrant-fair/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre East\, 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181117T082311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T082311Z
UID:12268-1542448800-1542463200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Innovation in Child Welfare: Introducing the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Details: \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 21\, 2018\nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST\nPresenters: Liz Okai and Danielle Ungara\, Team Leader\, Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence\nClick here to register \nThis webinar will explore the intersection between immigration and child welfare. It will highlight the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence\, held at Peel Children’s Aid Society. \nLiz Okai has been an employee of Peel CAS for 13 years and part of Peel CAS’s management team for the last 8 years. She has managed Peel CAS’s Immigration team for the last 7 years and in this role\, she has worked to strengthen partnerships between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)\, Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)\, Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) and other relevant agencies in the work with unaccompanied Minors. As part of her role\, Liz has facilitated joint training sessions and presentations with CBSA\, IRCC\, and the OCL\, about Peel CAS’s role in the work with unaccompanied minors. Currently\, Liz is one of the Team Leaders of the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence. \nDanielle has held various social work positions in child welfare\, pediatric healthcare and academia over the last 15 years. Danielle previously provided strategic direction to organizations through her work on the Board of Directors of Canadian Mental Health Association\, Peel Branch\, and as part of the intensive care management team in pediatric healthcare. A member of Peel CAS’ leadership team since 2012\, Danielle played a role in the agency-wide implementation of the provincial Child Protection Information Network system. As one of two Team Leaders in the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE)\, Danielle’s team provides outreach\, consultation and service across the province of Ontario.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-innovation-in-child-welfare-introducing-the-child-welfare-immigration-centre-of-excellence/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181102T083027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T083027Z
UID:12161-1542546000-1542553200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Tenancy Law and Tenant's Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join ISSofBC and the St. Mary’s Migrant Ministry for the Tenancy Law and Tenant’s Rights. \nWhen: Sunday\, November 18 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nWhere: Seminar Room\, School Gym\, St. Mary’s Parish\, 5239 Joyce St. Vancouver\, BC V5R 4G8  \nTo register\, please contact Lenn Castro at stmarysmigrant@gmail.com or Resochita Arma at resochita.arma@issbc.org\, 604-684-7498 ext. 1666
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/tenancy-law-and-tenants-rights/
LOCATION:Seminar Room\, School Gym\, St. Mary’s Parish\, 5239 Joyce Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 4G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181109T011802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T011802Z
UID:12202-1542646800-1542657600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Men in Society - International Men's Day
DESCRIPTION:The Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is inviting people to attend a gathering for International Men’s Day: Discussing Men’s Role in Community and Society using Theatre \nLocation: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House  800 East Broadway Street.  \nDate: November 19\, 2018 \nTime: 5pm – 8pm  \nTo register email: lkassama@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208\ \n  \nClick here to find out more!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/men-in-society-international-mens-day/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181109T013308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T013308Z
UID:12209-1542808800-1542819600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Explore Your Roots - Researching Indigenous Geneaology Event
DESCRIPTION:Learn about resources\, related to indigenous genealogy\, held in Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) vast collection! This workshop will provide you with a greater understanding of LAC’s holdings\, how to use LAC’s website and genealogy resources\, as well as tips and tricks to help you delve into your indigenous genealogy. Beginners welcome. \n  \nLocation: Mount Pleasant Branch Library\, 1 Kingsway\, Vancouver \nDate: November 21st\, 2018 \nTime: 2pm  \n  \nFree! Click here to find out more!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/explore-your-roots-researching-indigenous-geneaology-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181109T001538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T001538Z
UID:12197-1543492800-1543500000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Seniors' Christmas Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Carvell Gardens invites seniors 55+ from the Mt. Pleasant community for an x-mas lunch. \nLocation:  Kingsgate Mall \nDate: Thursday Nov. 29th \nTime: Noon- 2pm  \n  \nPlease register before Nov. 16th by calling: 604-209-2634  (call between 10am-2pm) Click here for more info!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/seniors-christmas-lunch/
LOCATION:Kingsgate Mall\, 370 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181124T034638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181124T034638Z
UID:12307-1543500000-1543507200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Residential Tenancy Workshop - Information for Newcomers to BC
DESCRIPTION:Workshop #1: Information for Newcomers to BC (Basic Tenancy Information) \nDATE: – Thursday\, November 29th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  \nWHERE:  DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society\, 13455 76 Ave\, Surrey\, BC V3W 2W3 \nContact Jenny Moss\, Executive Coordinator of the Multi-Agency Partnership at 778-835-3760 or info@mapbc.org for more information.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/residential-tenancy-workshop-information-for-newcomers-to-bc/
LOCATION:DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society\, 13455 76 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, V3W 2W3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181102T083635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T083635Z
UID:12164-1543512600-1543518000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Yoga tools for Families!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for Yoga tools for families. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 29\, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM\nRSVP by contacting Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208 ext. 202
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/yoga-tools-for-families/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181122T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T200154Z
UID:12277-1543579200-1543586400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Social Media for Job Search
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC and Fraser Valley Regional Library present Social Media for Job Search. \nThe interactive workshop will help you use social media to: \n\nfind “hidden” opportunities in the job market\ncreate a great online impression\nkeep up-to-date in your sector\nhelp job recruiters find you\n\nWhen: \nFriday\, November 30 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; or\nMonday\, December 3 from 6:30 Pm – 8:30 PM \nWhere: \nPitt Meadows Library\, 12099 Harris Road\, Pitt Meadows \nTo Register:  call 778-372-6567 (ext. 1278) or e-mail kim.abram@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/social-media-job-search/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library\, 12099 Harris Road\, Pitt Meadows\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181201T062455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T062555Z
UID:12370-1543647600-1543658400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Food Hamper Distribution program
DESCRIPTION:The Muslim Food Bank and Community Services presents the Food Hamper Distribution program. \nThe Food Hamper Distribution program involves the preparation and distribution of food hampers that are catered to specific dietary needs (vegan and religious dietary restrictions) for low-income residents of British Columbia. For those who don’t have dietary restrictions\, we refer them to the local food banks in their areas for example residents who live in Surrey are referred to our partners\, the Surrey Food Bank. Currently we serve clients in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. \nThere are three different sized hampers which are distributed in relation to the client’s household size. Each food hamper includes rice\, flour\, oil\, sugar\, cereal\, an assortment of canned foods\, pasta\, tea and meat (all food items are halal). When we receive additional donations we are also able to provide clients with food items such cookies\, spices\, drinks and other miscellaneous items. \nThe food hampers are distributed to approximately 600 families every month\, around 3\,000 people. Donate a hamper to assist with the food expenses for a family over the month.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/food-hamper-distribution-program/
LOCATION:Muslim Food Bank and Community Services\, 101 - 12941 115 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Food Bank and Community Services":MAILTO:contact@muslimfoodbank.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181201T002026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T002822Z
UID:12350-1543660200-1543683600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Trauma and Case Management Training - ASPIRE Case Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Muslim Food Bank and Community Services presents ASPIRE Case Management Training \nTo register e-mail volunteer@muslimfoodbank.com
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/trauma-and-case-management-training/
LOCATION:Surrey City Centre Library\, 10350 University Drive\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Food Bank and Community Services":MAILTO:contact@muslimfoodbank.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181117T083552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T083724Z
UID:12271-1543662000-1543672800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Career Fair - Options Community Services
DESCRIPTION:Join Options Community Services for their Career Fair Event on December 1st. \nEvent Details: \nTime: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nWhere: Whalley WorkBC Service Centre\, #160 – 10362 King George Blvd.\, Surrey\, BC\, VeT 2W5 \nRegister at https://options-career-fair.eventbrite.ca or call Jenny @ 604-584-0003 Ext. 1440\, e-mail jennyl@options.bc.ca
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-fair-options-community-services/
LOCATION:Whalley Work BC Service Centre\, 10362 King George Blvd.\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181201T003510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T062201Z
UID:12364-1543676400-1543681800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:MFB Soccer Training
DESCRIPTION:Muslim Food Bank and Community Services presents MFB Soccer Training at Forsyth Road Elementary School \nTo register\, contact Kabir at kabir@muslimfoodbank.com
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/mfb-soccer-training/
LOCATION:Forsyth Road Elementary School\, 10730 139 Street\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Food Bank and Community Services":MAILTO:contact@muslimfoodbank.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181201T002226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T002655Z
UID:12355-1543756500-1543770000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Case Management - ASPIRE Case Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Muslim Food Bank and Community Services presents ASPIRE Case Management Training \nTo register e-mail volunteer@muslimfoodbank.com.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/case-management/
LOCATION:Surrey City Centre Library\, 10350 University Drive\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Food Bank and Community Services":MAILTO:contact@muslimfoodbank.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181122T200239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T200239Z
UID:12282-1543861800-1543869000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Social Media for Job Search
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC and Fraser Valley Regional Library present Social Media for Job Search. \nThe interactive workshop will help you use social media to: \n\nfind “hidden” opportunities in the job market\ncreate a great online impression\nkeep up-to-date in your sector\nhelp job recruiters find you\n\nWhen: \nFriday\, November 30 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; or\nMonday\, December 3 from 6:30 Pm – 8:30 PM \nWhere: \nPitt Meadows Library\, 12099 Harris Road\, Pitt Meadows \nTo Register:  call 778-372-6567 (ext. 1278) or e-mail kim.abram@issbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/social-media-for-job-search/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library\, 12099 Harris Road\, Pitt Meadows\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181201T002416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T003057Z
UID:12357-1543861800-1543869000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Resources - ASPIRE Case Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Muslim Food Bank and Community Services presents ASPIRE Case Management Training \nRegister at volunteer@muslimfoodbank.com
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/resources-case-management-training/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Food Bank and Community Services":MAILTO:contact@muslimfoodbank.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181204T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181124T035022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181124T035022Z
UID:12310-1543919400-1543966200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar: Innovative Outreach Strategies to Reach Newcomers to BC
DESCRIPTION:Not all newcomers arriving to BC access the services available to them. Helping newcomers and those around them become more aware of these services exist and their value is important. This webinar will outline and provide suggestions on how service providers can better work to promote their services to newcomers arriving in their community. \nThis webinar will provide settlement staff and LINC instructors with greater knowledge of: \n\nThe information practices of newcomers\, including their use of technology in migration and settlement\nThe role of community engagement in outreach\nExplore ways of finding and effectively outreaching to newcomers\nCreative outreach strategies that work\, including emerging digital trends\nHow to develop an outreach toolkit that includes technology such as social media & more\nHow to create a digital outreach plan\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, December 4\, 2018\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST\n\nThe deadline for registration for this event is Monday\, December 3\, 2018 \nTo register\, click here. \nPresenter Biography: \nMarco Campana \nMarco does freelance communications work with organizations that serve immigrants\, refugees and promote diversity. He’s worked in a variety of non-profit sectors\, including newcomer settlement\, employment services\, information and referral and on various community-based technology projects. As past Content Coordinator of Settlement.Org for 5 years and Online Capacity Development Coordinator for Settlement AtWork\, he’s keenly aware of the sector and its technology needs.  \nHe provides strategic communications support to help social service organizations think about how they can move their services online. He’s very interested in broad nonprofit communications\, especially how social media\, messaging apps\, technology use in client service and digital strategy can be used to enhance human service work\, impact and influence.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-webinar-innovative-outreach-strategies-to-reach-newcomers-to-bc/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181130T025416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T025416Z
UID:12341-1544176800-1544185800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Northeast Hiring Fair
DESCRIPTION:MOSAIC – WorkBC is pleased to host another hiring fair with leading companies: Angus One\, Home Instead\, MGR Construction\, Merlin Plastics\, Safeway  and SanMar  \nWHEN: Friday\, Dec 7\, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nWHERE: Vancouver Northeast (MOSAIC) WorkBC – Unit 312 – 2555 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver V5N 4C1 (across the Commercial – Broadway SkyTrain Station) \nAngus One is looking for: \nTemporary opportunities:  \nExecutive assistant\, Exhibition Hosts\, Actors\, Models and Calligraphers\, Receptionists\, Administration Assistants and Confidential Assistants\, Intermediate/Senior Accounting\, Recruiter\, Temporary with Temporary to Permanent Growth Opportunity\, Accountants\, Accounting Assistants and Clerks\, Forklift Operators\, General Labour/ Warehouse staff\, Dishwashers\, Cleaners\, Customer Service\, Food Prep\, and Bakers \nPermanent Opportunities:  \nCustomer Care Representative/ Administrative Assistant\, Inside Sales/ Marketing Coordinator\, Legal Assistant\, Senior AP Clerk\, Customer Service Representative ( call center)\, Sales Administrative Assistant\, Technical Inside Sales Representative\, Customer Care/ Inside Sales Specialist\, Receptionist\, and Junior Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant \nHome Instead is looking for: Caregivers \nMGR Construction is looking for: construction labourers\, sheet metal workers\, carpenters\, traffic control people and skilled labourers (handypeople) \nMerlin Plastics is looking for: Production workers\, Machine operators\, shipper and receiver\, shift supervisors\, Warehouse Cleaner\, General Labour\, Warehouse Lead/ Supervisor\,  Maintenance Millwright/ Mechanic\, Yard Worker\, Forklift Driver & General Labour\, Parts/Tool Person and Painter \nSafeway is looking for:  TBA \nSanMar is looking for: Warehouse Machine Operator/Putaway\, Warehouse Order Checker\, Warehouse Shipper/Picker\, and Warehouse Worker/Quality Control Support \n2 ways to PRE-REGISTER through our Eventbrite link or Email: \n\nhttps://workbchiringfair.eventbrite.ca/\n              Email: employer@mosaicbc.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/vancouver-northeast-hiring-fair/
LOCATION:MOSAIC WorkBC\, Unit 312 - 2555 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5N4C1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181212T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181208T013009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T013009Z
UID:12408-1544607000-1544653800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:We Speak Translate Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The We Speak Translate project is a first of its kind collaboration between Google Translate and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA)\, BC\, Canada\, which uses the Google Translate app to aid in refugee resettlement and newcomer inclusion in communities. The We Speak Translate project address the number on barrier to new immigrant integration – language – by re-purposing technology as a tool and symbol for welcoming communities – which value diversity and inclusion. \nThe project involves training community stakeholders\, organizations and institutions in the Google Translate app. Upon completion of the free\, 50-minute training\, participants receive a We Speak Translate decal\, a visible symbol of inclusion and commitment to promoting diversity and communication across language barriers. Familiarity with the Google Translate app establishes a common platform for communication while newcomers develop their English language skills. \nSince the project launched in April 2017\, over 2500 community members and stakeholders have received Google Translate training through the We Speak Translate project. \nGoogle is humbled and excited to be supporting this project with the goal of helping new Canadians make the often challenging transition to life in Canada through language and engagement – Roque Silva\, Interaction Designer\, Google Translate\nTraining Goals & Benefits: \n\nEncourage welcoming communities that value diversity\, inclusion and integration.\nBecome familiar with the Google Translate app (free\, downloadable app for smartphones and tablets).\nEstablish a common platform for communication with newcomers while English language skills develop.\n\nWorkshop Format: \n\nIntroduction and overview of project/objective\nGoogle Translate training presentation\nExplore the capacity of the Google Translate app\nLearn how to effectively use the Google Translate app\nInteract with the app\n\nUpon completion of the training the We Speak Translate decals can be mailed to webinar participants. \nWe Speak Translate Training Facilitator: \nKate Longpre\, M.A. is the Community Integration Coordinator at ICA. Kate works strategically across sectors to ensure that resettled refugees entering the Greater Victoria area are successfully integrated into welcoming communities. Kate approached Google Translate in September 2016 with the idea for the We Speak Translate project. In April 2017 the project launched in Victoria\, BC\, the first location worldwide to initiate the project.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/we-speak-translate-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181205T182740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T183258Z
UID:12379-1544695200-1544702400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA E-Symposium: Newcomer Men's Integration: Challenges and Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:As “gender” becomes more politicized than ever before\, newcomer men have multiple hurdles in their settlement journeys. A lot hinges on their cultural intelligence and ability to navigate various social situations and social relations. Men with cultural gender norms that are very different from Canadian ones may encounter challenges in personal relationships\, parenting\, finding and retaining employment\, continued education and language learning as well as in building community connection. The E-Symposium presenters will address some of the unique and complex challenges that newcomer men face and will then engage in an interactive\, live-recorded discussion to frame best practices and suggest supports for settlement service providers. \nThis E-Symposium topic will be complemented by a Migration Matters Info Sheet and video in a three-part series supporting newcomer men. \nSpeakers:  \n\nMeheret Bisrat\, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society\nRyan Avola\, Kiwassa Neighbourhood House\nSean Mullen\, ISSofBC\n\nEvent Details & Registration \n\nDate: Thursday\, December 13\, 2018\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)\n\nThe registration deadline is Wednesday\, December 12\, 2018 at 3:00 PM PST.  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-e-symposium-newcomer-mens-integration-challenges-and-perspectives/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181130T025030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T025044Z
UID:12336-1545127200-1545139800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Canadian Citizenship - Free Workshop for Arabic-speaking Permanent Residents
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday & Wednesday\, December 18 & 19\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM\nWhere: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House\, 2425 Oxford Street\, Vancouver \nREGISTRATION IN ADVANCE REQUIRED\nFor registration please provide your PR card number before the workshop. \nRegistration please contact :\nTeresa or Nour (604) 254 5401 Ext. 276 settlementprograms@kiwassa.ca \nFree Workshop series. Light snacks and \nBus ticket support provided to eligible participants. Childminding during workshop is available with advance registration. \nThe sessions will cover: \n\nThe changes to Canadian citizenship requirements\nCitizenship requirements: residence\, language\, Knowledge and others\nThe application process\nCitizenship test preparation\n\nFor more information\, please visit   www.kiwassa.ca
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/preparing-for-canadian-citizenship-free-workshop-for-arabic-speaking-permanent-residents/
LOCATION:Kiwassa Neighbourhood House\, 2425 Oxford Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181130T025155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T025155Z
UID:12339-1545213600-1545226200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Canadian Citizenship - Free Workshop for Arabic-speaking Permanent Residents
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday & Wednesday\, December 18 & 19\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM\nWhere: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House\, 2425 Oxford Street\, Vancouver \nREGISTRATION IN ADVANCE REQUIRED\nFor registration please provide your PR card number before the workshop. \nRegistration please contact :\nTeresa or Nour (604) 254 5401 Ext. 276 settlementprograms@kiwassa.ca \nFree Workshop series. Light snacks and \nBus ticket support provided to eligible participants. Childminding during workshop is available with advance registration. \nThe sessions will cover: \n\nThe changes to Canadian citizenship requirements\nCitizenship requirements: residence\, language\, Knowledge and others\nThe application process\nCitizenship test preparation\n\nFor more information\, please visit   www.kiwassa.ca
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/preparing-for-canadian-citizenship-free-workshop-for-arabic-speaking-permanent-residents-2/
LOCATION:Kiwassa Neighbourhood House\, 2425 Oxford Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181130T025920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T025948Z
UID:12344-1545670800-1545681600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BCFED Annual Labour Free Community Christmas Dinner
DESCRIPTION:When: December 4\, 2018\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nWhere:  \nMaritime Labour Centre\n1880 Triumph St.\nVancouver \nUpper Auditorium\nWhalley Legion\n13525-106th Avenue\nSurrey \nThis dinner is for those in the community who are less fortunate. They are served a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings\, music\, carol sing-a-longs\, gifts from Santa for every child and teenager\, a visit to the boutique\, and a food hamper. Reservations are not necessary\, so you can come anytime between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. \nRegular transit service is available Christmas Eve\, but we also provide free rides on our Santa Express – in Vancouver leaving from the Carnigie Hall. We hope you will come out and enjoy dinner and warm company on Christmas Eve. If you need a place to go\, you’re definitely welcome here. \nTo volunteer or learn more about the event please call Marisha Zuckerman at 604-306-4156 or email at labourxmasdinner@hotmail.ca.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcfed-annual-labour-free-community-christmas-dinner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20190103T012949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T013350Z
UID:12455-1547546400-1547550000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar: Unpacking LINC Placement\, Delivery and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will educate settlement and LINC staff on the roles of LINC assessors and the Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) in LINC service delivery. The webinar will identify and extrapolate on the sequence of: \n\nPlacement assessment (CLBPT) in different regions\nLINC classroom formative assessment\nSummative assessment (PBLA) and\nOfficial language testing for citizenship purposes.\n\nThe webinar will also distinguish the CLBPT from other IRCC testing methods including the Literacy Placement Tool Assessments (CLB-LPT\, NCLC-OCA). \nEvent Details: \nDate: Tuesday\, January 15\, 2019\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PST) \nRegister by clicking here. *Please note\, the registration deadline is January 14\, 2019. \nPresenters: \nKrista Walsh-Murray has been working as a project manager with the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) since 2012. Primarily\, she oversees the Centre’s projects related to the development and implementation of CLB assessment tools and training. These include the CLBPT\, CLBPT Remote\, Literacy Placement Test and Milestones test. As part of CCLB’s collaboration with The Centre for Education and Training (TCET) on the new CLBPA placement test\, she is currently overseeing the reading and writing development. Krista holds a Master of Education\, TESL certification and has over 10 years of experience in the fields of ESL\, settlement and employment services. \nVasso Vahlas has been operating the Surrey Language Assessment Centre since 2005. She was the LINC assessor for Northern BC from 1993 until her relocation to the Lower Mainland in 2000. As a partner in Anne Jeffrey and Associates in Prince George\, Vasso worked on Canadian Job Strategies projects\, targeting immigrant and mainstream displaced workers and developed the curriculum for employment search programs. She also took part in the production of Detailed Training Design for underemployed immigrants in Northern BC including the designing and development of the career exploration center. She is currently serving on the Settlement Language Working Group and the City of Surrey’s immigrant and refugee advisory committees.  \nMarie Irving has close to two decades of teaching experience. Before moving to Vancouver Island\, Marie worked at Langara College in Vancouver as an instructor in an academic English language program.  After moving to the Comox Valley\, she was employed as a LINC instructor at North Island College and then hired in 2017 by the Immigrant Welcome Centre in North Vancouver Island to assist in creating their first-ever\, newly funded LINC offering. Marie is the LINC Coordinator and Instructor for the Comox Valley branch\, Lead Teacher for the organization\, a certified CLBPT Assessor\, and Team Manager and Community Liaison for the Comox Valley Branch.  Marie assesses approximately 30 newcomers per year. \nWes Schroeder has been an ESL instructor\, coordinator and assessment specialist since 1979\, having spent a number of years at the University of British Columbia English Language Institute and Vancouver Community College (VCC). He managed the first LINC assessment centre in Canada while at VCC and established Western ESL Services (LINC Assessment and Referral Centre) in 1992. Since then he has been responsible for eligibility determination\, assessment and referral for approximately 200\,000 LINC clients. He is certified by the CCLB as the national master and regional trainer for the CLBPT and for the speaking assessment of the Milestones Test.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-webinar-unpacking-linc-placement-delivery-and-assessment/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T020638
CREATED:20181208T013105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T013105Z
UID:12411-1547803800-1547807400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:We Speak Translate Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The We Speak Translate project is a first of its kind collaboration between Google Translate and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA)\, BC\, Canada\, which uses the Google Translate app to aid in refugee resettlement and newcomer inclusion in communities. The We Speak Translate project address the number on barrier to new immigrant integration – language – by re-purposing technology as a tool and symbol for welcoming communities – which value diversity and inclusion. \nThe project involves training community stakeholders\, organizations and institutions in the Google Translate app. Upon completion of the free\, 50-minute training\, participants receive a We Speak Translate decal\, a visible symbol of inclusion and commitment to promoting diversity and communication across language barriers. Familiarity with the Google Translate app establishes a common platform for communication while newcomers develop their English language skills. \nSince the project launched in April 2017\, over 2500 community members and stakeholders have received Google Translate training through the We Speak Translate project. \nGoogle is humbled and excited to be supporting this project with the goal of helping new Canadians make the often challenging transition to life in Canada through language and engagement – Roque Silva\, Interaction Designer\, Google Translate\nTraining Goals & Benefits: \n\nEncourage welcoming communities that value diversity\, inclusion and integration.\nBecome familiar with the Google Translate app (free\, downloadable app for smartphones and tablets).\nEstablish a common platform for communication with newcomers while English language skills develop.\n\nWorkshop Format: \n\nIntroduction and overview of project/objective\nGoogle Translate training presentation\nExplore the capacity of the Google Translate app\nLearn how to effectively use the Google Translate app\nInteract with the app\n\nUpon completion of the training the We Speak Translate decals can be mailed to webinar participants. \nWe Speak Translate Training Facilitator: \nKate Longpre\, M.A. is the Community Integration Coordinator at ICA. Kate works strategically across sectors to ensure that resettled refugees entering the Greater Victoria area are successfully integrated into welcoming communities. Kate approached Google Translate in September 2016 with the idea for the We Speak Translate project. In April 2017 the project launched in Victoria\, BC\, the first location worldwide to initiate the project.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/we-speak-translate-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
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