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.

November 2016
UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage

November 2, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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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
UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage

November 3, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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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
Immigrant Professionals Conference

November 5, 2016 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sheraton Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

MOSAIC presents the Immigrant Professionals Conference: Strategies for Career Success Learn how other professionals succeed Your choice of 8 workshops
UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage

November 5, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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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
UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage

November 6, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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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
Internationally Trained Professionals Networking Fair

November 12, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society's Internationally Trained Professionals Networking Fair will feature: Map out a career path for credential upgrading and
AMSSA Webinar: Innovative Practices in Employment Language Training for Low Level English Learners

November 15, 2016 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Online

Webinar Description Employment is a key aspect of settlement and integration for newcomers to Canada; however, a lack of language
Webinar: Multilingual Mental Health and Substance Use Resources for Professionals Working with Newcomers

November 16, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Online

The Canadian Mental Health Association’s BC Division and Centre for Addictions Research of BC, University of Victoria invite you to
Maximizing your return on inclusion: Onboarding refugees – free webinar

November 16, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Online

MAXIMIZING YOUR RETURN ON INCLUSION: ONBOARDING REFUGEES - FREE WEBINAR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 10:00 am – 11:15 am PST IEC-BC in
City of Richmond Diversity Symposium 2016

November 18, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada

The City of Richmond presents the Diversity Symposium - Our Cities Our Communities: Building Community, Facilitating Intercultural Neighbourhoods. When: Friday, November

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

Income Tax free online Workshop

November 2016

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