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SUMMARY:AMSSA Forum: Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Initiatives - Supporting the Integration of Refugees in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:This timely forum will be a combined in-person and online training opportunity bringing together community organizers and experts in the anti-racism and anti-hate sector. Presenters will share best promising practices\, resources\, and tools for settlement\, language and community service providers to navigate the challenges of combating hate and discrimination. This forum will address the challenges that Syrian refugee clients face in their communities and how service providers and community stakeholders can address these challenges. \nThis event is funded by Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). \nEvent Details & Registration: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 15\, 2017\nTime: 10:15 am – 12:00 pm\n\nTech-testing for online participants: 9:45 am – 10:00 am (PST)\n\n\nLocation: Online or In-Person\n\nVenue: Council Chambers\, Surrey City Hall\, 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\n\n\nIn-person participation: 4 in-person attendees per agency\nOnline participation: Unlimited number of online connections per agency\nCost: Free\nTo Register\, click here.\n\nDeadline to register is February 7\, 2017\n\n\n\nContact us at events@amssa.org for more information.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-forum-anti-racism-anti-hate-initiatives-supporting-the-integration-of-refugees-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Council Chambers – Surrey City Hall\, 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170128T012337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T012337Z
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SUMMARY:CCR Virtual Meeting - Toolkit on Private Sponsorship of Refugees
DESCRIPTION:To launch the toolkit\, and to explore opportunities for networking among sponsors\, we will be holding a virtual meeting\, open to all\, on Tuesday 7 February. Please consider joining us\, or pass this invitation on to others who might be interested. \nPrivate sponsorship networking: Join us for a virtual meeting\nOn Tuesday 7 February\, 2017 at 11am Pacific\, 12 noon Mountain \nSign up at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2307957750324027907 \nYou will receive an email with a unique link to use to join the meeting. \nThe virtual meeting is designed for people involved in\, or hoping to be involved in the private sponsorship of refugees\, especially those who want to learn about opportunities for networking. We will introduce the CCR’s new PSR toolkit\, present key resources available to sponsors\, and discuss needs and opportunities for networking\, information and advocacy.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ccr-virtual-meeting-toolkit-on-private-sponsorship-of-refugees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170127T231557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T231707Z
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SUMMARY:AMSSA E-Symposium: Using Physical and Social Activities as Integration Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Participating in physical and social activities are ways in which newcomers can become integrated into a community. Many of these activities can be low-barriered and inclusionary upon design\, when the focus is on connecting people based on commonalities\, e.g. common interest in dance\, food and music. Connections made within a community and social activities are often centred on sport or social activities. How can a newcomer to Canada use these activities as integration opportunities to Canada if there is no understanding of the value of these activities or if the vocabulary in an official language is not existent? \nAttendees of this e-symposium will learn:\n1. How physical and social activities could be used as a tool for integration into the community\n2. How this can be taught in a LINC classroom\n3. How these activities can be used as integration tools during settlement orientation sessions and workshops. \nEvent Details & Registration: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 7\, 2017\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (PST)\nLocation: Online\nRegistration Deadline is Monday\, February 6\, 2017\nTo Register: Click here\nCost: $10 for AMSSA Members & Safe Harbour Affiliates/ $20 for Non-Members\n\nIf your organization receives funding from Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) please contact Sabrina at sziegler@amssa.org as your organization may receive further discounts.\n\n\n\nAbout the format: E-Symposia feature a panel of expert speakers and round-table discussion. They are a 2-hour\, online interactive learning events on key sector issues. \nPanelists: \nAdrienne Bale\, Program Facilitator and Coordinator with Immigrant Services of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver \nAugusta Avram\, Burnaby Community and Continuing Education\, Burnaby School District 41 \nKat Cureton\, Course Instructor\, UBC School of Kinesiology & Engagement Strategist\, UBC Community Engagement \nVive Wong\, Director of Youth Services\, Collingwood Neighbourhood House \nCase Study Panelists: \nMichelle Redfern\, Settlement Coordinator\, Cowichan Intercultural Society \nJacqueline Bernier\, English Language & Multicultural Services\, Smithers Community Services Association
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/e-symposium-using-physical-and-social-activities-as-integration-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170202T113000
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CREATED:20170119T213830Z
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SUMMARY:Active Start Soccer
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House’s Active Start Soccer program! \nMeet new friends\, play new games\, and learn new movement skills while playing the game of soccer! \nWhen: February 2 – March 9\, 2017 (Thursdays)\nTime: 10:30 – 11:30 AM\nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E Broadway\, Vancouver BC\nWho: Children 2 -5 years old \nTo register\, contact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org\, or 604-879-8208 ext 202 \nView the poster by clicking here
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/active-start-soccer/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen":MAILTO:ccontreras@mpnh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170119T020639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T020639Z
UID:8102-1485972000-1485979200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Art and Songs
DESCRIPTION:Explore children’s creative self through arts and crafts\, songs and stories with Family Services of Greater Vancouver \nWhen: January 25 and February 1\, 2017\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Early Years Centre at QayQayt Elementary\, 85 Merivale Street\, New Westminster\nCost: Free\nRegister: call 604-525-9144 ext\, 3636 or e-mail ceds-nw@fsgv.ca \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/art-and-songs/
LOCATION:Family Services of Greater Vancouver\, 201 - 1638 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170131T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170131T154500
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CREATED:20170130T235556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T213150Z
UID:8233-1485869400-1485877500@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:It takes a village... Children's Health & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for the Children’s Health and Resource Fair \nWhen: Tuesday\, January 31\, 2017 from 1:30 – 3:45 pm\nWhere: Creekside Community Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\nEvent Details: \n\nCommunity resources\nStory time at 2:15 pm with Vancouver Public Library\nFree open gym\nChildren’s activities\nConnect with other families\n\nNo registration required. \nFor more information\, contact Carmen or Carolyn at 604-879-8208
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/it-takes-a-village-childrens-health-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Creekside Community Recreation Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen":MAILTO:ccontreras@mpnh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170130T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170121T003646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170121T003956Z
UID:8134-1485800100-1485806400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BC TEAL Wellness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator and presenter Diana Jefferies will be offering an opportunity for reflection and renewal. Explore what well-being means to you and learn some positive and practical steps for cultivating resilience. \nTime: 6: 15 -8:00 pm\nVenue: Kaplan International\, 755 Burrard St.\, Vancouver BC\nFree for Members and non-members \nTo RSVP click here. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bc-teal-wellness-workshop/
LOCATION:Kaplan International\, 755 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="BC TEAL":MAILTO:admin@bcteal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170119T020408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T020605Z
UID:8101-1485367200-1485374400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Art and Songs
DESCRIPTION:Explore children’s creative self through arts and crafts\, songs and stories with Family Services of Greater Vancouver \nWhen: January 25 and February 1\, 2017\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Early Years Centre at QayQayt Elementary\, 85 Merivale Street\, New Westminster\nCost: Free\nRegister: call 604-525-9144 ext\, 3636 or e-mail ceds-nw@fsgv.ca \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/arts-and-song/
LOCATION:Family Services of Greater Vancouver\, 201 - 1638 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170114T014221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170114T014407Z
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SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar: Creating and Maintaining Ethical Boundaries in Client Relationships
DESCRIPTION:The Creating and Maintaining Ethical Boundaries in Client Relationships webinar will provide participants with an overview of various professional boundaries that are important when doing ethical\, caring work as Settlement Workers and Settlement Language Instructors. This webinar will also highlight the importance of boundaries and provide approaches to create\, implement and maintain them in your client relationships. \nThe following topics will be included in this webinar: \n\nDefine professional ethics and boundaries\nExplore various types of professional boundaries\nIdentify the purpose and benefits of setting ethical boundaries in client relationships\nLearn some of the common boundary issues or challenges that can lead to ethical dilemmas when serving clients (for example\, personal disclosure\, client-staff relationships\, dual relationships\, gift-giving/receiving\, physical contact\, etc.)\nReflect on unique boundary challenges when supporting clients in smaller and/or rural communities\nUnderstand the role of personal and professional values on creating ethical  boundaries\nConsider various approaches to creating\, implementing and maintaining ethical boundaries\n\nWebinar Details & Registration: \n\nWebinar: Creating and Maintaining Ethical Boundaries in Client Relationships\nDate: January 24\, 2017\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)\nLocation: Online – a link will be sent out after registration for the event is closed\nCost: $10.00 for AMSSA Members or Safe Harbour Affiliates / $20.00 for Non-Members\n\nNote: If your organization receives funding from Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada\, contact Sabrina at sziegler@amssa.org you may be eligible to receive further discounts.\n\n\nTo Register: Click here to Register\nNote: Registration deadline is January 23\, 2017 at 3:00 pm\n\nPresenters: \nLynda Monk\, MSW\, RSW\, CPCC\nLynda Monk is a Registered Social Worker\, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and founder of both Creative Wellness\, as well as Thrive Training and Coaching. Lynda has over 25 years of combined experience as a social worker\, trainer\, speaker and consultant in the areas of care for caregivers\, burnout prevention\, vicarious trauma\, compassion fatigue\, balance and resilience within healthcare\, social services\, government and non-profit sectors. \nLynda is an experienced facilitator having trained thousands of professionals in various jurisdictions in Canada over the past fifteen years. She has written courses on Personal and Professional Values\, and supports professionals with understanding the importance of boundaries to ensure quality\, ethical work with clients as well as professional well-being. She is passionate about supporting the learning and growth needs of individuals and organizations who make a difference. She lives with her family on Salt Spring Island\, BC.\nKatelin Mitchell\nImmigrant Services & Operations Manager\, Kelowna Community Resources \nKatelin Mitchell\, BA\, CPHR\, Immigrant Services & Operations Manager for Kelowna Community Resources\, has over 11 years of experience providing extensive settlement and employment services to Immigrants. Her personal experience of having gone through the sponsorship process and having lived and worked abroad adds to her depth of knowledge. \nSasa Loggin\nExecutive and Project Director\, Skeena Diversity Society \nSasa Loggin came to Canada from the Czech Republic in 1991. After her arrival in NW BC\, she came to experience the joys and challenges of an immigrant life while raising her family. \nShe joined Skeena Diversity Society in 2000\, volunteered as a board member\, worked as its coordinator and got tasked with expending Skeena Diversity in 2009 implementing new programs. The organization has grown since then with its Skeena Diversity Centre downtown location which has become a meeting place for many newcomers living in Terrace and area. Sasa is the current Executive and Project Director for Skeena Diversity Society. Sasa has a degree in system analysis from the Prague School of Economics.\nTahira Saeed\nProgram Manager\, South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services (SOICS) \nTahira joined the South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services (SOICS) in 2008 as a settlement Coordinator. Today she leads a team of 17 employees between two office locations.\nAfter completing her Masters in Public Administration\, Tahira and her husband immigrated to Canada in 2007 and spent their first year and half in Toronto. She completed her Certification of International Development with UBC and immediately joined Rotary to assist the club in their International projects. \nOriginally from Pakistan\, Tahira began travelling at the age of four when her father was posted in the Embassy of Pakistan – Jakarta (Indonesia)\, High Commission of Pakistan – Dhaka (Bangladesh)\, and Embassy of Pakistan – Tokyo (Japan). She is fluent in 5 languages but argues with her husband only in English. \n  \nHave Questions about the event? E-mail us Sabrina at sziegler@amssa.org.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-webinar-creating-and-maintaining-ethical-boundaries-in-client-relationships/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170119T012855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T012920Z
UID:8095-1484812800-1484845200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Parenting Matters at MPNH
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for the second part of their Parenting Matters program: Talking about Bodies\, Relationships & Sex with your Child\nWhen: Thursday\, January 26\, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 East Broadway \nTo Register\, contact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208 ext. 202 \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/parenting-matters-at-mpnh-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20170119T015401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T015456Z
UID:8100-1484042400-1484049600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:ESL Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Services of Greater Vancouver for ESL Cooking! \nWho: For parents with children ages 0 – 5 years old\nWhen: January 10 – March 7 (Tuesdays) Childminding is available\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Early Years Centre at QayQayt Elementary\, 85 Merival Street\, New Westminster\nCost: No Cost\nRegister: Call 604-525-9144 ext. 3636 or e-mail ceds-nw@fsgv.ca \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/esl-cooking/
LOCATION:Family Services of Greater Vancouver\, 201 - 1638 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161217T011253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161217T011253Z
UID:7956-1481967000-1481976000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland and Pancake Breakfast
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URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/winter-wonderland-and-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161215T020257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161215T020354Z
UID:7910-1481364000-1481374800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Resource Management Training
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URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/resource-management-training/
LOCATION:MCC\, #107 - 14727 108 Avenue \, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161206T121500
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161123T195938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T200114Z
UID:7771-1481016600-1481026500@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Learning Exchange: Francophone Settlement Services  Échange virtuel de connaissances: Services d'établissement destinés aux francophones
DESCRIPTION:Description de l’événement / Event Description: \nLa date limite d’inscription a été fixée au 5 décembre 2016\, à 15 h. Vous avez des questions? Envoyez-les par courriel à jcummins@amssa.org. \nL’événement sera présenté en français et en anglais. \nL’événement Échange virtuel de connaissances – Services d’établissement destinés aux francophones comporte trois webinaires de 45 minutes chacun portant sur les organisations suivantes : \nWebinaire 1 (de 9 h 30 à 10 h 15) \nLe programme d’immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique\nLe programme d’immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique est une initiative de la Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique visant à accroitre l’immigration francophone en Colombie-Britannique. Le programme comprend l’offre des services d’établissement\, d’intégration et d’aide à l’emploi aux immigrants francophones qui s’installent en Colombie-Britannique. Les services sont disponibles pour les résidents permanents\, les résidents temporaires (travailleurs temporaires et étudiants étrangers)\, les réfugiés et les citoyens canadiens nés à l’étranger. Le programme comprend aussi les activités de planification et concertation à travers le Réseau en immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique. \nWebinaire 2 (de 10 h 30 à 11 h 15) \nLes services des Travailleurs en Établissement des Familles Immigrantes dans les Écoles (TÉFIÉ) \nLes services des Travailleurs en Établissement des Familles Immigrantes dans les Écoles (TÉFIÉ) accueillent et orientent les nouvelles familles immigrantes dans les écoles du Conseil scolaire francophone depuis 2007. Le Conseil scolaire est un district scolaire public et provincial. Les services d’accueil sont offerts aux 7 écoles régionales du grand Vancouver. La diversité au sein du conseil scolaire francophone et tout à fait remarquable\, les familles viennent de partout au monde. Le service TÉFIÉ facilite l’établissement de la famille\, dirige les familles vers les services communautaires et offre un service personnalisé. \nWebinaire 3 (de 11 h 30 à 12 h 15) \nOASIS (orientation et assistance aux services d’integration francophone à Surrey) \nDIVERSEcity Community Resources Society fournit des services d’établissement de services linguistiques aux nouveaux arrivants francophones depuis 2007 dans le Surrey\, le Delta-Nord et les régions avoisinantes. En novembre 2014\, DIVERSEcity\, en partenariat avec le Collège Éducacentre\, a lancé\, dans le cadre de ce nouveau financement renforcé\, un nouveau programme d’établissement français appelé OASIS (orientation et assistance aux services d’intégration francophone à Surrey). OASIS offre des ateliers d’information et d’orientation\, des liens communautaires et des activités de sensibilisation au sein de de la région de Surrey\, Delta\, et Langley aux nouveaux arrivants francophones (personnes ayant le français comme première langue ou qui identifient le français comme étant celle-ci en adoptant une approche culturellement sensible et inclusive. \nOASIS vise à réunir les différentes cultures des nouveaux arrivants francophones afin de faciliter et d’établir une communauté francophone plus forte tout en aidant les nouveaux immigrants à s’intégrer dans la société canadienne. Bien que parler français représente un grand avantage pour les nouveaux arrivants francophones\, trouver du travail et s’établir pose encore de grands défis\, étant donné que la langue de l’économie en Colombie-Britannique est principalement l’anglais. \n\nRegistration deadline is December 5th\, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Have questions? E-mail them to jcummins@amssa.org. \nThis event will be delivered in both French and English.\nThe Virtual Learning Exchange – Francophone Settlement Services will consist of three 45 minute webinars about the following organizations: \nWebinar 1 (9:30 am – 10:15 am) \nThe British Columbia Francophone Immigration Program \nThe British Columbia Francophone Immigration Program is an initiative of the Francophone Federation of British Columbia (La Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique) to increase Francophone immigration to British Columbia. The program includes the provision of settlement\, integration and employment assistance to Francophone immigrants settling in British Columbia. Services are available to permanent residents\, temporary residents (temporary workers and foreign students)\, refugees and Canadian citizens born abroad. The program also includes planning and consultation activities through the Francophone Immigration Network of British Columbia (Réseau en immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique) \nWebinar 2 (10:30 am – 11:15 am) \nThe Francophone Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program \nThe Francophone Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program provides support for newcomer children and their families in the Francophone school district in the Lower Mainland of BC. The Francophone district is a provincial school board and seven schools receive the SWIS program in the region of Metro Vancouver. Newcomer families come from all corners of the globe. SWIS workers meet newcomer families where they are at\, and help facilitate their settlement and integration into Canadian society. Francophone SWIS workers deliver services in French\, and help to guide\, inform\, and strengthen the Francophone newcomer community. \nWebinar 3 (11:30 am – 12:15 pm) \nOASIS (orientation et assistance aux services d’integration francophone à Surrey)\n\nDIVERSEcity Community Resources Society has provided first language settlement services to francophone newcomers since 2007 in the Surrey\, North Delta and surrounding areas. In November of 2014\, DIVERSEcity\, in partnership with Le Collège Éducacentre\, under this new enhanced funding\, started delivering a new French settlement program called OASIS (orientation et assistance aux services d’integration francophone à Surrey). \nOASIS offers information and orientation workshops\, community connections and outreach within Surrey\, Delta\, Langley and region to French speaking newcomers (first language and for those who identify French as their preferred official language) using a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach. OASIS aims to bring the diverse cultures of French speaking newcomers together to facilitate and establish a stronger French speaking community\, while helping new immigrants in their integration into the wider Canadian society. \n\nRenseignements sur l’événement et inscription / Event Details & Registration \nÉvénement: Échange virtuel de connaissances – Services d’établissement destinés aux francophones\nDate: le 6 décembre 2016\nHeure: de 9 h 30 à 12 h 15 (heure avancée du Pacifique)\nEndroit: en ligne – Un lien vers l’événement sera transmis à la fin de la période d’inscription. \nDate limite d’inscription: Pour la participation en ligne: le 5 décembre 2016 à 15 h  \nCliquer ici pour l’inscription \n\nEvent: Virtual Learning Exchange – Francophone Settlement Services\nDate: December 6th\, 2016\nTime: 9:30 pm – 12:15 pm (PST)\nLocation: Online – a link will be sent out for the event after registration is closed \nRegistration deadlines: For Online Participation: December 5th\, 2016 at 3:00 pm   \nClick here to register \n\nPrésentateurs / Presenters:  \nPascaline Nsekera\nGestionnaire de programme\nLa Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique \nPascaline Nsekera est la gestionnaire du Programme d’immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique de la Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB)\, un programme regroupant plusieurs projets et activités visant à soutenir l’immigration francophone en Colombie-Britannique\, et qui est rendu possible grâce à l’appui d’IRCC et de la province de C.-B. \nDans son rôle\, Mme Nsekera veille à l’implémentation des activités du programme qui comprend l’offre des services d’établissement avant et après l’arrivée aux immigrants francophones de la C.-B. (les résidents permanents\, les résidents temporaires et les citoyens naturalisés) sur trois points de services situés à Vancouver\, New Westminster et Victoria\, et les activités de planification et de concertation à travers le Réseau en immigration francophone de la C.-B. ou RIFCB  (équivalent provincial du Partenariat local en immigration ou PLI). \nMme Nsekera possède plus de sept ans d’expérience comme coordonnatrice provinciale des initiatives pour encourager l’immigration francophone en Colombie-Britannique et plus de douze ans d’expérience dans le service aux immigrants\, dans divers rôles et capacités.   Elle est diplômée de l’Université de Colombie-Britannique. \nPatricia Garvey\nAssistante des services TÉFIÉ (Tr  availleur en Établissement des Familles Immigrantes dans les Écoles )   \nPatricia Garvey est passionnée de travailler dans le secteur de l’établissement des nouveaux arrivants au Conseil Scolaire Francophone CSF. Après avoir immigrée de la France en 1987\, Patricia a travaillé en éducation spécialisée pendant plus de 15 ans. Elle a rejoint le CSF en 2001 et le secteur de l’établissement des nouveaux arrivants en 2008. \nPatricia a aussi été impliquée dix ans dans la communauté francophone\, Dans un premier temps\, en tant que présidente du conseil d’administration de l’Association des parents de l’école de ses enfants et par la suite en tant que conseillère du grand Vancouver sur le conseil d’administration de la Fédération des parents francophones de la Colombie-Britannique. \nPatricia est devenue l’assistante des services TÉFIÉ au CSF en 2013. \nMichel Ndiom\nGestionnaire des Programmes communautaires et communautaires de DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society \nNé au Cameroun\, Michel Ndiom a obtenu un baccalauréat en littérature anglaise et française avec un mineur en traduction de l’Université de Buea. Il a une passion pour l’apprentissage de nouvelles cultures\, nouvelles langues et se trouve très épanouie dans un environnement où les cultures se rencontrent. Michel est un volontaire engage\, il a fait du bénévole pour Inland Refugees Society\, Settlement Orientation Service\, Canadian Red Cross and the REAC. \nAprès avoir travaillé pendant quelques années comme agent d’établissement d’expression française pour DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society\, Michel a choisi de forger ses armes en s’inscrivant à Trinity Western University où il a obtenu un baccalauréat en leadership. Michel Ndiom est le gestionnaire des Programmes communautaires et communautaires de DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society. \n\nPascaline Nsekera\nProgram Manager\nLa Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique \nPascaline Nsekera is the Manager of the British Columbia Francophone Immigration Program of La Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (British Columbia Francophone Federation)\, a program that combines several projects and activities to foster Francophone immigration to British Columbia\, and which is made possible through the support of IRCC and the Province of BC. \nIn her role\, Ms. Nsekera oversees the implementation of program activities that include the provision of pre- and post-arrival settlement services to BC Francophone immigrants (permanent residents\, temporary residents\, and naturalized citizens) at three locations\, in Vancouver\, New Westminster and Victoria\, and planning and consultation activities through Le Réseau en immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique or BC Francophone Immigration Network (provincial equivalent of the Local Immigration Partnership or PLI).\nMs. Nsekera has over seven years of experience as a provincial coordinator of initiatives to encourage Francophone immigration to British Columbia and more than twelve years of experience in serving immigrants in various roles and capacities. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia. \nPatricia Garvey\nSupervisor of the SWIS team at CSF / district 93 Francophone school board \nPatricia Garvey is passionate about Settlement and thoroughly enjoys her role as supervisor of the SWIS team in the francophone district. After immigrating from France in 1987\, she worked in special education for more than 15 years. Patricia joined the Francophone School Board in 2001 and became part of the settlement sector in 2008.\nPatricia was as well involved in the francophone community for more than 10 years\, first as president of the board of directors of the PAC at her children’s school\, and 4 years as an advisor to the board of directors for the Federation of Francophone Parents in BC.\nPatricia became supervisor of the SWIS team in 2013 for the CSF. \nMichel Ndiom\nManager of Francophone Settlement and Community Programs at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society \nBorn in Cameroon\, Michel Ndiom received a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from the University of Buea with a minor in translation.\n\nHe has a passion for learning new cultures\, new languages and find its uttermost fulfilling in working where cultures blends. Michel is an avid volunteer\, he volunteers for Inland Refugees Society\, Settlement Orientation Service\, Canadian Red Cross and the REAC. After working for a few years as a French settlement worker with DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society\, Michel embarked simultaneously into another academic journey with Trinity Western University where he obtained a Bachelor of Leadership useful in his current position. Michel Ndiom is the Manager of Francophone Settlement and Community Programs at DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/virtual-learning-exchange-francophone-settlement-services-echange-virtuel-de-connaissances-services-detablissement-destines-aux-francophones/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161205T173000
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SUMMARY:Fresh Voices Forum 2016 | Vancouver Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Foundation’s Fresh Voices presents A FREE 2-day Event made by & for Immigrant and Refugee Youth in B.C. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER: NOVEMBER 25TH \nREGISTER by clicking here.\nWHAT\nThe Fresh Voices Forum is a unique opportunity for young people to speak directly to diverse stakeholders including government officials\, service providers\, community leaders and most importantly\, other young people! The goal of the forum is to bring newcomer young people\, adults and decision-makers together in a respectful environment of listening and learning from each other.\nIn other words \n\nDo you want to make a difference in the lives of immigrant and refugee communities?\nDo you think it’s important for immigrant and refugee youth to have a say in the decisions that impact our diverse communities?\nDo you want to influence how government leaders\, people in positions of power\, community workers and teachers think and act when it comes to your ideas and concerns?If you said yes\, then register for the Fresh Voices Forum!\n\nWHEN\nSunday\, December 4th and Monday\, December 5th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.\nOptional – Evening Social Reception. Youth are also invited to attend the social evening on Sunday December 4th.\n** If you are an adult who will not be accompanying youth to the event\, please indicate your interest in attending on Monday by contacting us at freshvoices@vancouverfoundation.ca** \nWHERE\n1400 Segal Room – Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre.\n515 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 5K3 \nThe event is free and we provide: \n\nLunch and snacks throughout both days\nLetters to school and family seeking permission to attend and be excused from classes for Monday\nAn amazing learning and leadership opportunity\nAn opportunity to meet other leaders\, activists\, and artists.\nFun\, Prizes and meeting new friends.\n\nEVERYONE IS WELCOME \nif capacity is reached priority will be given to: \n\nRacialized* immigrant and refugee youth\nThose who can make a commitment to attend the full event (both days)\nImmigrant & refugee youth from across BC\, aged 16 – 25 years\nPeople supporting youth to attend (for example\, youth workers and settlement workers)\n\nIf you have questions\, call at 604.688.2204 ext. 176 or email freshvoices@vancouverfoundation.ca\nRemember\, the deadline to apply is November 25th.\nBecause we have limited space\, those who have been selected will be notified by November 29th\, and also receive permission letters to notify their school and family of their participation. \nIMPORTANT TO KNOW\nWe’re not looking for youth with the best grades or the best public speaking skills. We want youth with diverse backgrounds and opinions\, who want to make a difference in their communities\, and who want to meet other youth and adults who share common interests and concerns. \nWE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING FROM YOUR EXPERIENCES! \nABOUT FRESH VOICES\nThe Fresh Voices from Long Journeys is an initiative within the Youth Engagement team of the Grants & Community Initiatives Department at Vancouver Foundation. The initiative works closely with partners and their programs that provide services or leadership opportunities for immigrant and refugee youth. In order to achieve its goals\, the initiative engages diverse young people from racialized migrant communities\, and their allies\, and collaborates with policy makers and diverse stakeholders. Fresh Voices offers a way for immigrant and refugee youth from across B.C. to engage in dialogue and action to identify and remove barriers to their success.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/fresh-voices-forum-2016-vancouver-foundation/
LOCATION:Simon Fraser University – Harbour Centre\, 515 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161111T000717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161111T000717Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the winter season with South Vancouver Neighbourhood House! \nEvent Details: \nWhen: Saturday\, December 3\, 2016\nTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\nLocation: 6470 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\nCost: $1 per person for admission\, free for children under 2 years \nRegistration Deadline: December 1\, 2016\, register by calling 604-324-6212
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/winter-festival/
LOCATION:South Vancouver Neighbourhood House\, 6470 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="South Vancouver Neighbourhood House":MAILTO:receptionatsvnh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161011T165032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161011T165032Z
UID:7397-1480492800-1480698000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Prosperity 2016 National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Pathways to Prosperity 2016 National Conference – Shaping Immigration to Canada: Learning from the past and a vision for the future \nThe Pathways to Prosperity Partnership will hold its fourth annual conference at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa starting at 8:30 AM on December 1\, 2016 and finishing at 5:00 PM on December 2\, 2016. On November 30 we will be hosting a full-day workshop for the Local Immigration Partnerships and the Réseaux en immigration francophone. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is Shaping Immigration to Canada: Learning from the Past and a Vision for the Future. This is a timely theme given the revitalized immigration program being developed by the current government in consultation with stakeholders across the country. \nOn Thursday December 1\, the conference will open with an address by the Hon. John McCallum\, Minister for Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship\, setting the tone for our discussions of the future of Immigration to Canada. \nThe Conference will include plenary sessions\, workshops\, roundtables\, poster presentations\, and opportunities to network with colleagues. Topics to be covered in the plenary sessions will include: \n\nThe Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly: What Works and What Doesn’t in Canada’s Immigration Policy\nCanada’s Role in Refugee Resettlement: A Vision for the Future\nA Vision for Settlement and Service Provision\nA Vision for the Economic Integration of Immigrants\nCreating Welcoming Communities and Combating Racism and Discrimination\nThe full-day preconference on November 30\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\, will focus on issues of central concern to the Local Immigration Partnerships and the Réseaux en immigration francophone\, based on a survey of stakeholder priorities.\n\nWho Should Attend\nAttendees will include researchers\, settlement agency representatives\, LIP and RIF coordinators\, graduate students\, policy and program officials from the three orders of government\, and others working in the area of immigration. \nLearn more about the conference and how to register by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/pathways-to-prosperity-2016-national-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161116T190316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161116T190406Z
UID:7741-1480435200-1480440600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Lifting the Burden: Perspectives on Immigration Loan Program Reform
DESCRIPTION:At STAND Canada’s rountable join two guest speakers for a discussion on Canada’s Immigration Loan Program\, its impact on refugees\, and the path towards a just refugee resettlement program. Speaking at the roundtable will be Sabrina Ziegler\, AMSSA’s Settlement Coordinator; and Nathalie Lozano Neira\, a community organizer and researcher who has worked with refugee and immigrant communities for over 10 years. \nEvent Details:\nWhen: November 29 at 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nWhere: Online \nRSVP for the roundtable here: http://ow.ly/JA8i305QnTP
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/lifting-the-burden-perspectives-on-immigration-loan-program-reform/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161119T010327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161119T010327Z
UID:7764-1479992400-1479999600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Employment: Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Where:  MOSAIC\, 7134 King George Boulevard\, Surrey\, BC\nDate: Thursday\, November 24th\, 2016 at 1 pm \nPlease bring proof of your status in Canada. \nPathways to Employment is a free 11-week program designed for newcomers who are interested in working in retail or office occupations. Participants will learn effective job search strategies and workplace communication skills\, gain training related to the retail or office field and have an opportunity for a 4-week work experience placement. Please see attached flyer for more information. \nFor more information\, contact pathwaystoemployment@mosaicbc.org. Click here for a flyer.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/pathways-to-employment-info-session-2/
LOCATION:MOSAIC Surrey\, 7134 King George Boulevard\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161119T005802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161119T005948Z
UID:7761-1479808800-1479816000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Employment: Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Where:  MOSAIC\, 5902 Kingsway Burnaby\, BC\nDate: Tuesday\, November 22nd\, 2016 at 10 am \nPlease bring proof of your status in Canada. \nPathways to Employment is a free 11-week program designed for newcomers who are interested in working in retail or office occupations. Participants will learn effective job search strategies and workplace communication skills\, gain training related to the retail or office field and have an opportunity for a 4-week work experience placement. Please see attached flyer for more information. \nFor more information\, contact pathwaystoemployment@mosaicbc.org. Click here for a flyer.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/pathways-to-employment-info-session/
LOCATION:MOSAIC Burnaby\, 5902 Kingway \, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161011T163559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161011T163559Z
UID:7392-1479456000-1479486600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:City of Richmond Diversity Symposium 2016
DESCRIPTION:The City of Richmond presents the Diversity Symposium – Our Cities Our Communities: Building Community\, Facilitating Intercultural Neighbourhoods. \nWhen: Friday\, November 18\, 2016\nTime: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nWhere: Richmond City Hall\, 6911 No. 3 Road\, Richmond BC \nWho is the Symposium for? \nThe Symposium is aimed at people who work in the field of diversity. Municipal workers\, community leaders and those working in community agencies are particularly encouraged to attend. It is not aimed at the general public. \nThe Symposium Objectives are to: \n\nInform staff working in the field of diversity of best and emerging practices in the area of community and neighbourhood building.\nShare information and resources and facilitate discussion between agencies involved in diversity and social inclusion work\, particularly as it relates to community building.\nExplore and facilitate shared actions and agendas between agencies and across municipalities in relation to neighbourhood and community building.\n\nThe deadline for registration is Thursday\, November 10\, 2016. For more information visit the City of Richmond’s website by clicking here\, or contact Alan Hill\, Cultural Diversity Coordinator at communityservices@richmond.ca.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/city-of-richmond-diversity-symposium-2016/
LOCATION:Richmond City Hall\, 6911 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 2C1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161116T111500
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161020T185313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T185313Z
UID:7496-1479290400-1479294900@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing your return on inclusion: Onboarding refugees - free webinar
DESCRIPTION:MAXIMIZING YOUR RETURN ON INCLUSION: ONBOARDING REFUGEES – FREE WEBINAR\nWEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 16\, 2016\n10:00 am – 11:15 am PST\nIEC-BC in conversation with Christian Codrington\, Principal of HCM Forum \nBefore they were refugees\, they were teachers\, engineers\, and nurses. Canada has given them a chance for a new life\, and they are eager to give back – their resilience\, skills and unique perspectives – and contribute to Canada’s economic prosperity. Join us online for an engaging conversation on how to tap into this talent pool and create a diverse\, inclusive\, and productive workforce. \nWebinar participants will be provided with easy-to-use tools and resources to help them with their onboarding initiatives. This is part one of a webinar series on onboarding refugees hosted by IEC-BC. \nLearn how to: \n\nprepare your workforce to welcome refugees\ncreate a welcoming and safe environment\nsupport refugees in the workplace\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER: Christian has an extensive and varied human resources background working with organizations in a number of sectors. These include the Human Resources Management Association\, Starbucks Coffee Canada\, Best Buy Canada\, Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of BC and Service Canada\, formerly Employment and Immigration Canada. In his previous roles\, he has been part of teams that developed a variety of solutions to a number of human resources challenges – ranging from international as well a mass recruitment\, coaching leaders and staff\, negotiating collective agreements to creating and delivering a number of learning and development initiatives. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/maximizing-your-return-on-inclusion-onboarding-refugees-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161024T223124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T230040Z
UID:7558-1479290400-1479294000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Multilingual Mental Health and Substance Use Resources for Professionals  Working with Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Mental Health Association’s BC Division and Centre for Addictions Research of BC\, University of Victoria invite you to help us explore possibilities around supports (e.g.\, resources\, training needs) for professionals like you who have close connections with those whose primary language is not English. \nEarlier this year\, we spoke with a diverse group of individuals from the multicultural and settlement sectors—from program managers and settlement workers to mental health clinicians and primary care practitioners—about the needs of people who face cultural and linguistic barriers when seeking mental health and substance use resources and materials. \nPlease join us for a follow-up information-sharing and consultation webinar so we can share what we learned in our consultation and to get more of your feedback around your preferred formats and future topics. Help us to help you in your role as key people supporting mental well-being for immigrant and refugee newcomers to BC. \nWe are leading this work on behalf of a group of provincial mental health and addictions non-profit agencies called the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information \nEvent Details: \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 16\, 2016\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 am PST\nCost: Free\, but please RSVP to receive the webinar link and dial-in number\nRSVP: E-mail Bette Reimer at betterei@uvic.ca \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-multilingual-mental-health-and-substance-use-resources-for-professionals-working-with-newcomers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161024T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T173139Z
UID:7535-1479216600-1479222000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar: Innovative Practices in Employment Language Training for Low Level English Learners
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description \nEmployment is a key aspect of settlement and integration for newcomers to Canada; however\, a lack of language skills often serves as a barrier to gaining meaningful employment in a relevant field. This issue has become even more pronounced given the recent influx of refugees with low levels of English proficiency in British Columbia. With the changing demographic in language training classrooms\, it is an opportune time to discuss best practices in employment and language training for low level English speakers to better support this emerging client base. \nThe purpose of this webinar is to showcase current innovative models of employment language training in BC\, and answer three questions related to low level English speakers\, specifically for the BC context: \n\nWhat are the primary concerns and issues that need to be addressed in employment language training for low level English speakers?\nWhat are the key drivers for success in current program delivery models in BC?\nWhat are best practices in employment training for low level English speakers?\n\nThis webinar is intended for instructors and staff from settlement and language organizations wanting to explore different models of employment language programming in the province of BC. The webinar will include information about how to structure and implement low level employment language training courses effectively\, as well as practical tips and suggestions from experienced instructors. \nWebinar and Registration Details \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 15\, 2016\nTime: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (PST)\nLocation: Online – a link will be sent out in advance to the webinar to all registrants\nCost:  $20.00 for non-AMSSA members; $10.00 for AMSSA members and Safe Harbour Affiliates\nIf your organization is funded by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada you may be eligible for a further discounted rate\, please contact us at 604-718-2779.\nRegistration deadline: November 14\, 2016 at 3:00 pm\nRegister by clicking here.\n \nPresenters \nKatie Stevenson\nLead Teacher and Settlement Services Coordinator\, Dawson Creek Literacy Society \nKatie Stevenson is passionate about Settlement and Language\, and thoroughly enjoys her role as Lead Teacher and Settlement Services Coordinator at the Dawson Creek Literacy Society. After earning her BEd at the University of Alberta in 2004 she worked overseas teaching a variety of subjects. She returned to Canada in 2006 and settled in the Dawson Creek area where she now resides with her family. In 2013 she completed her MA in Adult Education and Equity Studies and completed her TESOL certificate from Acadia University in 2015. She has one course left in the Essential Skills Practitioner Certificate from Douglas College and has found it extremely helpful in her teaching practice. She currently teaches the English Language for the Workplace class\, as well as Beginner and Intermediate ESL at the Literacy Society. \nCarole Taylor\nInstructor and Coordinator for Essential Skill Programs\, Dawson Creek Literacy Society \nCarole Taylor has worked with the Ministry of Children & Family Services as a Financial Worker\, with the local Dawson Creek School District coordinating the Secondary School Apprenticeship program\, and for the past fifteen years with Northern Lights College in the capacity of Instructor and Coordinator for Essential Skill Programs. Carole retired from the college in June and is now working part-time for Dawson Creek Literacy Society coordinating the Essential Skills and Adult Dogwood programs. She is experienced in Essential Skills\, TOWES assessments\, and was also the primary coordinator and instructor on a variety of funded projects for Northern Lights College\, such as the Work Essential Skills Inventory Profile\, the Pre-employment Workplace Essential Skills program\, the SkillsPlus Project Phase 1 – Workplace Essential Skills program\, and the Workplace Training Program for Retail and Tourism. \nCarole was born and raised in London\, England and moved to Canada at 20 years old. She has been a resident of Dawson Creek for the past 28 years. \nBrian Campbell\nFacilitator/Coordinator\, BCFED Health and Safety Centre \nThe BCFED Health & Safety Centre was first established in 2001 to help train workers and workplace representatives so they could act with confidence and competence on their considerable legal rights and responsibilities as provided by occupational health and safety law. For over 15 years now the BCFED Health and Safety Centre has supported the efforts of workplace representatives in their pursuit of hazard-free workplaces. This support has ranged from the development and delivery of occupational health and safety training to answering health and safety concerns posed over the phone. \nCompletely funded by the BC WCB\, the BCFED Health & Safety Centre has evolved into a Centre of Excellence for Occupational Health and Safety training in British Columbia. They are now the largest Health and Safety education provider in Western Canada. In its efforts to remove traditional barriers to Health and Safety education\, the Centre has developed programs for Occupational Health & Safety Committees\, Young Workers\, Immigrant Workers (ESL) and Migrant Workers. \nBrian Campbell has worked at the BCFED Health and Safety Centre for 7 years. In that time he has trained thousands of joint health and safety committee members as well as overseeing the English as an Additional Language and Migrant Worker portfolios. Originally from Brandon\, Manitoba Brian has been a proud member of the United Steelworkers for a very long time and worked for the Manitoba Federation of Labour and SAFE Workers of Tomorrow before coming to the west coast. He lives in New Westminster with his wife and two children. \n  \nHave any questions about the event? Contact Jennifer at 604-718-2780.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-innovative-practices-in-employment-language-training-for-low-level-english-learners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161025T205418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T205418Z
UID:7571-1478941200-1478952000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Internationally Trained Professionals Networking Fair
DESCRIPTION:DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society’s Internationally Trained Professionals Networking Fair will feature: \n\nMap out a career path for credential upgrading and pre-arrival occupations\nGet information for credential evaluation\nPanelists from the Engineering\, Accounting and Nursing sectors\nExhibitors showcasing bridging programs as well as potential employers\nLearn from top industry leaders & employers\n\nEvent Details: \nWhen: November 12\, 2016\nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Kwantlen Polytechnic University\, 12666 72 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC \nClick here to view the poster. Register by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/internationally-trained-professionals-networking-fair/
LOCATION:Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Surrey\, 12666 72 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, V3W 2M8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161017T182716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T182716Z
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SUMMARY:UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
DESCRIPTION:The UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues presents a multi-day symposium\, Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage\, alongside an opera and an art exhibit titled The Consul in order to stimulate discussion on the global refugee crisis.  The Symposium is from Oct. 21st – Nov. 6th. \nMost events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera. \nPlease see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/ \nSUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 6th\n2:00 PM\nOld Auditorium\, 6344 Memorial Road\, UBC\nFinal Opera Performance\nPurchase Your Opera Tickets
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ubc-refugee-symposium-opera-breaking-the-cycle-canadas-refugee-record-on-the-global-stage-8/
LOCATION:See Details Above
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161017T182623Z
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UID:7456-1478365200-1478383200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
DESCRIPTION:The UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues presents a multi-day symposium\, Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage\, alongside an opera and an art exhibit titled The Consul in order to stimulate discussion on the global refugee crisis.  The Symposium is from Oct. 21st – Nov. 6th. \nMost events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera. \nPlease see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/ \nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 5th\nPanel at 5:00 PM followed by the Opera at 7:30 PM\nVenue: Multipurpose Room – Liu Institute for Global Issues\, 6476 NW Marine Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z2\nPanel Discussion: Public Opinion on Migration\nModerator: Rima Wilkes\, Professor\, Sociology\, UBC\nPanelists:\nRima Wilkes\, Professor\, Sociology\, UBC\nZdravko Cimbaljevic\, LGBT refugee and activist from Montenegro\nDr. Shayna Plaut\, Research and Project Manager of the Global Reporting Centre\, Liu Scholar Alumna \nRSVP for Saturday’s Panel Discussion\nLight refreshments will be provided. \n7:30 PM\nVenue: Old Auditorium\, 6344 Memorial Road\, UBC\nOpera Performance\nPurchase Your Opera Tickets
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ubc-refugee-symposium-opera-breaking-the-cycle-canadas-refugee-record-on-the-global-stage-7/
LOCATION:See Details Above
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161007T235810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161008T000216Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Professionals Conference
DESCRIPTION:MOSAIC presents the Immigrant Professionals Conference: Strategies for Career Success \n\nLearn how other professionals succeed\nYour choice of 8 workshops to advance your career\nNetwork with local professionals\nExpert career panels to answer your questions\nKeynore: Karimah Es Sabar\, CEO & Partner at Quark Venture Inc.\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 5\, 2016 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nWhere: Sheraton Guildford Hotel\, 15269 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC \nFor the full program and to register\, go to: www.ipc.mosaicbc.org \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/immigrant-professionals-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Guildford Hotel\, 15269 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161103T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161017T182427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T182427Z
UID:7455-1478192400-1478210400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
DESCRIPTION:The UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues presents a multi-day symposium\, Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage\, alongside an opera and an art exhibit titled The Consul in order to stimulate discussion on the global refugee crisis.  The Symposium is from Oct. 21st – Nov. 6th. \nMost events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera. \nPlease see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/ \nTHURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 3rd\nPanel at 5:00 PM followed by the Opera at 7:30 PM\nVenue: Multipurpose Room – Liu Institute for Global Issues\, 6476 NW Marine Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z2\nPanel Discussion: Finding Refuge: Refugee Resettlement\, UBC Student Engagement and the Benefits of Generosity\nModerator: Deb Zehr\, Director\, Community Engagement\, UBC External Relations\nPanelists:\nKatie Rosenberger\, Executive Director\, the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies (AMSSA)\nElizabeth Dunn\, Associate Professor\, Psychology\, UBC\nLisa Brunner\, PhD Student\, Education Studies; Lead\, UBC Migration Network\nKuol Deng Biong\, UBC Undergraduate Student\, World University Service of Canada (WUSC) – UBC Club Ambassador; Arrived in Canada as a refugee\nSarah Cameron\, International Transition Advisor\, International Student Development\, Simon K.Y. Lee Global Lounge & Resource Centre\, UBC \nRSVP for Thursday’s Panel Discussion\nLight refreshments will be provided. \n7:30 PM\nVenue: Old Auditorium\, 6344 Memorial Road\, UBC\nOpera Opening Night Performance\nPurchase Your Opera Tickets
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ubc-refugee-symposium-opera-breaking-the-cycle-canadas-refugee-record-on-the-global-stage-5/
LOCATION:See Details Above
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T053923
CREATED:20161017T180133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T181312Z
UID:7451-1478111400-1478118600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
DESCRIPTION:The UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues presents a multi-day symposium\, Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage\, alongside an opera and an art exhibit titled The Consul in order to stimulate discussion on the global refugee crisis.  The Symposium is from Oct. 21st – Nov. 6th. \nMost events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera. \nPlease see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/ \nWEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 2nd\n6:30 PM\nVenue: Old Auditorium\, 6344 Memorial Road\, UBC. Link to UBC Map\nOpening Event: Refugee Journeys\nTraditional Musqueam Welcome\nKeynote Speaker\nPanel Discussion: Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage\nModerator: Moura Quayle\, Professor\, Strategic Design; Director\, Liu Institute for Global Issues\, UBC\nPanelists:\nRobbie Waisman\, Holocaust survivor speaker\nTima Kurdi\, Aunt to Alan and Ghalib Kurdi and refugee advocate\nCatherine Dauvergne\, Dean\, Peter A. Allard School of Law\nChris Friesen\, Director of Settlement Services\, Immigrant Services Society of BC \nRSVP for Wednesday’s Opening Event\nLight refreshments will be provided. \n*‘The Consul’ art exhibit will be displayed in Room 100 of the Old Auditorium. Visit the 45 works of Judith Foster.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ubc-refugee-symposium-opera-breaking-the-cycle-canadas-refugee-record-on-the-global-stage-4/
LOCATION:See Details Above
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