AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees. Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar.

January 2017
Parenting Matters at MPNH

January 19, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for the second part of their Parenting Matters program: Talking about Bodies, Relationships & Sex
AMSSA Webinar: Creating and Maintaining Ethical Boundaries in Client Relationships

January 24, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Online

The Creating and Maintaining Ethical Boundaries in Client Relationships webinar will provide participants with an overview of various professional boundaries that
Art and Songs

January 25, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Family Services of Greater Vancouver 201 - 1638 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Explore children's creative self through arts and crafts, songs and stories with Family Services of Greater Vancouver When: January 25
BC TEAL Wellness Workshop

January 30, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Kaplan International 755 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Facilitator and presenter Diana Jefferies will be offering an opportunity for reflection and renewal. Explore what well-being means to you
It takes a village… Children’s Health & Resource Fair

January 31, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for the Children's Health and Resource Fair When: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 1:30 -
February 2017
Art and Songs

February 1, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Family Services of Greater Vancouver 201 - 1638 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Explore children's creative self through arts and crafts, songs and stories with Family Services of Greater Vancouver When: January 25
Active Start Soccer

February 2, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House's Active Start Soccer program! Meet new friends, play new games, and learn new movement skills
AMSSA E-Symposium: Using Physical and Social Activities as Integration Opportunities

February 7, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Online

Participating in physical and social activities are ways in which newcomers can become integrated into a community. Many of these
CCR Virtual Meeting – Toolkit on Private Sponsorship of Refugees

February 7, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Online

To launch the toolkit, and to explore opportunities for networking among sponsors, we will be holding a virtual meeting, open
AMSSA Forum: Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Initiatives – Supporting the Integration of Refugees in Our Communities

February 15, 2017 @ 9:45 am - 12:00 pm

Council Chambers - Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada

This timely forum will be a combined in-person and online training opportunity bringing together community organizers and experts in the

Ongoing Community Events/Programs

English Upgrading Classes for Adults
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:40 – 2:40 p.m.
September 2025 – January 2026

Free LINC classes for adults
September 2025 – January 2026

Sexual Harassment in Migrant Worker Communities

January 2017

February 2017

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