AMSSA

My Tween and Me - Online Safety
2016-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Kitsilano Neighbourhood house, 2305 West 7th , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents My Tween and Me – Parenting workshops for parents with children aged 7 – 12.
Join Kitsilano Neighbourhood House for 2 workshops:

Online safety
Making sense of anxiety and cultivating resilience

When: Saturdays, October 8 & 15, 2016 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost (with Kits House Membership):

$10 for one workshop
$15 for two workshops

Where: Kits House, 2305 West 7th and Vine
For more information, please contact patriciap@kitshouse.org or 604-736-3588
View the poster by clicking here.

Free Facilitation Training
2016-10-13 09:00 - 14:30 | ISSofBC – Burnaby, 207 - 7355 Canada Way, Burnaby, Canada
ISSofBC presents Free Facilitation Training
The Training is for you if:

You are a permanent resident woman interested in helping other newcomer women adjust to life in Canada;
You want to learn more about facilitation, leadership skills and peer support;
You are interested in sharing your experiences and stories with other women.

When: Mondays and Tuesdays, October 13 – December 12, 2016 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Where: ISSofBC office, Burnaby #207 – 7355 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC
Application deadline: September 18, 2016
To view the poster click here. For more information, contact Ana Maria at 604-395-8000 ext. 1706 or at anamaria.bustamante@issbc.org

Effective Parenting Series
2016-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents the Effective Parenting Series: A Program for Parents/Caregivers of children aged 6-12 years old.
The program will discuss ways to foster your child’s self-esteem and improve relationships. Topics include:

Setting reasonable limits
Giving clear messages
Inspiring cooperation
Teaching children decision making and problem-solving skills
Positive discipline

When: October 13, 20, 27
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free. Childminding available.
Register: Space is limited. Contact Carmen at 604-879-9208 ext. 202 / ccontreras@mpnh.org.
View the poster by clicking here.

Festival MOSAIC
2016-10-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2W3, Canada
Festival MOSAIC — the organization’s annual fundraiser — is a magical evening of dance, activity and food. You will walk into the room to the sounds of Middle Eastern and Western rhythms fused together with finesse to create contemporary experimental music. If the sounds alone don’t mesmerize you check out the roaming circus entertainers, try the delectable treats, or explore the silent auction items!
Details
Date: October 14, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Roundhouse Community Arts Centre
Address: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
This year’s vibrant event will showcase DJBFAD, Katari Taiko Drum Group, Kiss of Africa, Circus West, and the Eagle Song Dancers and local musicians. Guests will enjoy hands on activities, from creating poetry to filling in a rangoli, to experiencing first hand the journey of a refugee. There is something for everyone! To complement this evening of art and entertainment will be delicious samplings of food inspired by Italian, Latin American, and Asian flavours.
MOSAIC will also be celebrating its 40th anniversary of serving new immigrants and refugees at Festival MOSAIC!
Join the celebration – Purchase your tickets or table by clicking here.
Single tickets = $50.00 + $3.35 Fee
VIP Table (5 tickets, includes table and bar service) = $300.00 + $17.10 Fee

My Tween and Me - Making sense of anxiety
2016-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Kitsilano Neighbourhood house, 2305 West 7th , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents My Tween and Me – Parenting workshops for parents with children aged 7 – 12.
Join Kitsilano Neighbourhood House for a workshop:

Making sense of anxiety and cultivating resilience

When: Saturdays, October 15, 2016 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost (with Kits House Membership):

$10 for one workshop

Where: Kits House, 2305 West 7th and Vine
For more information, please contact patriciap@kitshouse.org or 604-736-3588
View the poster by clicking here.

Nobody's Perfect for Dads!
2016-10-17 18:00 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents Nobody’s Perfect for dads!

Meet with other parents of young children (0-5 years old)
Share your questions, concerns, and ideas about parenting and kids
Learn about child development, health and behaviour
Discuss real-life parenting situations
Discover positive ways of parenting

When: Mondays, October 17 – November 21, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway
To register and for more information contact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208
View the poster by clicking here.

Food Skills for Families
2016-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents Food Skills for Families.
Participants will:

Learn about food safety and nutrition-related knowledge and skills
Change or validate their eating habits to promote good nutrition
Discover ways to modify recipes to make them healthier
Learn to make healthier choices (buying and preparing) within a budget

When: Tuesdays, October 18 – November 29, 2016 (No session on November 15)
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E Broadway, Vancouver BC
Due to limited space, registration is required. To register, please e-mail Lina at larias@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208 ext. 202.
Childcare available.
View the poster by clicking here.

UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
2016-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Welcome Centre – ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
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.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th
12:00 PM
Venue: Welcome Centre, Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
Mobile Opera by UBC Opera Ensemble
Audience: Refugee families staying at the Welcome Centre

Immigrant Entrepreneur and Small Business Fair
2016-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Simon Fraser University – Surrey Campus, 250 - 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 0A3, Canada
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society and the Surrey Board of Trade are hosting the Immigrant Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair at the SFU Surrey campus on October 19, 2016 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This free event brings together knowledgeable business professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners as they share their challenges, triumphs and tips of starting a business in Canada. Join us and participate in the featured dialogue to gain valuable feedback on business growth, trends in the economy and keys to success as an immigrant business owner.
Event Details:
When: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Surrey Campus, Simon Fraser University, 13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC
Registration is free! Learn more about the event and register by clicking here.

Social Benefits Workshop
2016-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Progressive Intercultural Community Services, #205 - 12725 80th Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada
The Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society presents the Social Benefits Workshop.
Learn about Employment Insurance Benefits namely – Sickness, layoff, maternity, compassionate care etc. and its corresponding eligibility criteria.
***Temporary Foreign Workers, Provincial Nominees, Post Secondary International Students, Naturalized Canadian Citizens and PR Card Holders Only.
When: Thursday, October 20, 2016
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: #205 – 12725 80th Avenue, Surrey, BC
Cost: Free. Registration Required.
To register contact Maninder Sanghera at 604-596-7722 ext. 120.
View the poster by clicking here.

Lift Off with 1-2-3 Jump!
2016-10-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents Lift Off with 1-2-3 Jump for families with children aged 2-4 years.
Play and move around with a 1-2-3 jump instructor in a fun setting. Families are asked to participate along with children as they build fundamental movement skills through games and imagination.
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway
When: Thursdays from October 20 – November 24, 2016
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Limited Space. Please register by contacting Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208.
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Hiring Fair
2016-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Public Library – Brighouse Branch, 100 - 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond , BC, Canada
Richmond Multicultural Community Services presents the Hiring Fair
When: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 , 2016| 1– 4 PM
Where: Brighouse Branch, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC
Registration required.
For more details, visit www.rmcs.bc.ca or yourlibrary.ca/events, call 604.248.0433 or 604.231.6413
Get hired before the Christmas season!
Everyone is welcome! Free Admission Please Bring Your PR Card!

UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
2016-10-21 12:00 - 17:00 | See Details Above
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.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: UBC Campus (The Nest, Musqueam Post, Global Lounge, Old Auditorium)
Lunch and Campus Tour for youth and young adults from refugee families based in Metro Vancouver, organized by ISSofBC and hosted by UBC students and UBC WUSC Student Club.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: St. John’s College – Fairmont Social Lounge, UBC
Mobile Opera by UBC Opera Ensemble, discussion with graduate student residents studying refugee issues as a component of their studies.
Open to public, but space is limited. Please RSVP to sjc.events@ubc.ca. Light refreshments provided.

Newcomer Welcome Home Party
2016-10-21 17:00 - 20:00 | See Details Above
Richmond Multicultural Community Services presents the Newcomer Welcome Home Party!
Date: Friday October 21, 2016
Time: 5pm- 8pm at
Location: #340- 7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond , BC
For more details, visit www.rmcs.bc.ca call 604.248.0433 or 604.279-7160
Please come and get connected to other newcomers and Richmond community. Bring Your Family for mingling and to learn more about Canadian culture.
Refreshments provided. Activities for Children
Everyone is welcome! Please Bring Your PR Card!

Kits House Autumn Fair 2016
2016-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Kitsilano Neighbourhood house, 2305 West 7th , Vancouver, BC, Canada

Zumba for Health! at MPNH
2016-10-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents Zumba for Health!

When: Wednesdays, October 26 – November 30, 2016 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm
For more information, contact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208

Retail Connections - Immigrant Youth Retail Employment Program
2016-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | YWCA WorkBC, Employment Services Centre, 106, 980 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3N4, Canada
North Shore Multicultural Society presents Retail Connections.
For young adults actively looking for employment.
This program offers:

2 weeks of daily full-time group-training sessions including:

Resume, cover letter, interview and job search skill
Retail specific training

Industry recognized short term training certificates:

WorldHost Customer Service
Food Safe Level 1

One-to-one coaching and job-search support post program

For more information and to register, please contact: RetailConnections@nsms.ca or 778-927-2931
This program is government funded and free of charge.
Eligibility:

For immigrant youth and young adults ages 30 and younger
Must be Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen or a Protected Person
Intermediate English language skills
Unemployed, non EI eligible
Actively seeking employment

Program Details:
Location: YWCA WorkBC Employment Services, 980 West 1st Street, #109, North Vancouver, BC
Start Date: November 1, 2016 (2 week, full-time program)
View the poster by clicking here.

UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
2016-11-01 17:00 - 18:30 | See Details Above
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.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, followed by dinner. Dinner tickets are available with advanced registration at 604-822-9012 or kitchen@gcdining.ca. Please bring $20 cash.
Venue: Piano Lounge, Green College, UBC
No registration required.
Mobile Opera by UBC Opera Ensemble
The Refugee Crisis in Global Perspective: Challenges in Canada and Abroad
Asha Kaushal, Assistant Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law in conversation with Kirby Huminuik, Liu Scholar and PhD Candidate in Counselling Psychology

AMSSA Virtual Training: The Benefits of Media Relations
2016-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
AMSSA Virtual Training: The Benefits of Media Relations
The Benefits of Media Relations will introduce the principles of communicating with mass media and how to engage a larger audience in your organization’s mission.
Some of what we will cover includes:

Importance of Media Relations
Preparing to Speak to Reporters
How to Manage Difficult Questions
Crafting Your Message
How to Increase Your Profile & Credibility in the Community

Event Details & Registration:
When: November 2, 2016
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Online – link will be provided to all registrants in advance to the event
Cost: $20.00 for non-AMSSA members; $10.00 for AMSSA members and Safe Harbour Affiliates
If your organization is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada you may be eligible for a further discounted rate, please contact us at events@amssa.org.
Register: Click here to register
About the Presenter:
Andrea Keen, Keen Media
Andrea Keen is the founder of Keen Media, a consulting company she established in 2003 to provide strategic communications and public relations advice and counsel to executives in government, nonprofit and and private sector organizations. She has nearly 20 years of experience developing programs and managing alliances to meet communications and public affairs objectives. Past clients include provincial and local governments, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, leading industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations.
Prior to finding Keen Media, Andrea was account manager at a boutique PR agency, where she oversaw media and PR for national and international clients. She also served as communications manager at Coast Mental Health, a leading nonprofit organization in Vancouver, where she led the rebranding of Coast Foundation Society to Coast Mental Health. Her political experience includes leadership in civic, provincial and federal election campaigns and serving as constituency assistant to the Speaker of the BC Legislature. She is a graduate from Kwantlen University College, Simon Fraser University, and Royal Roads University where she completed the Communications and PR Management program.
Have questions about the event? Contact Sabrina at events@amssa.org or 604-718-2780.

UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
2016-11-02 18:30 - 20:30 | See Details Above
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.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
6:30 PM
Venue: Old Auditorium, 6344 Memorial Road, UBC. Link to UBC Map
Opening Event: Refugee Journeys
Traditional Musqueam Welcome
Keynote Speaker
Panel Discussion: Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
Moderator: Moura Quayle, Professor, Strategic Design; Director, Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC
Panelists:
Robbie Waisman, Holocaust survivor speaker
Tima Kurdi, Aunt to Alan and Ghalib Kurdi and refugee advocate
Catherine Dauvergne, Dean, Peter A. Allard School of Law
Chris Friesen, Director of Settlement Services, Immigrant Services Society of BC
RSVP for Wednesday’s Opening Event
Light refreshments will be provided.
*‘The Consul’ art exhibit will be displayed in Room 100 of the Old Auditorium. Visit the 45 works of Judith Foster.

UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
2016-11-03 17:00 - 22:00 | See Details Above
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.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
Panel at 5:00 PM followed by the Opera at 7:30 PM
Venue: Multipurpose Room – Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Panel Discussion: Finding Refuge: Refugee Resettlement, UBC Student Engagement and the Benefits of Generosity
Moderator: Deb Zehr, Director, Community Engagement, UBC External Relations
Panelists:
Katie Rosenberger, Executive Director, the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies (AMSSA)
Elizabeth Dunn, Associate Professor, Psychology, UBC
Lisa Brunner, PhD Student, Education Studies; Lead, UBC Migration Network
Kuol Deng Biong, UBC Undergraduate Student, World University Service of Canada (WUSC) – UBC Club Ambassador; Arrived in Canada as a refugee
Sarah Cameron, International Transition Advisor, International Student Development, Simon K.Y. Lee Global Lounge & Resource Centre, UBC
RSVP for Thursday’s Panel Discussion
Light refreshments will be provided.
7:30 PM
Venue: Old Auditorium, 6344 Memorial Road, UBC
Opera Opening Night Performance
Purchase Your Opera Tickets

Immigrant Professionals Conference
2016-11-05 08:30 - 16:30 | 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 to advance your career
Network with local professionals
Expert career panels to answer your questions
Keynore: Karimah Es Sabar, CEO & Partner at Quark Venture Inc.

When: Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC
For the full program and to register, go to: www.ipc.mosaicbc.org
View the poster by clicking here.

UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
2016-11-05 17:00 - 22:00 | See Details Above
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.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
Panel at 5:00 PM followed by the Opera at 7:30 PM
Venue: Multipurpose Room – Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Panel Discussion: Public Opinion on Migration
Moderator: Rima Wilkes, Professor, Sociology, UBC
Panelists:
Rima Wilkes, Professor, Sociology, UBC
Zdravko Cimbaljevic, LGBT refugee and activist from Montenegro
Dr. Shayna Plaut, Research and Project Manager of the Global Reporting Centre, Liu Scholar Alumna
RSVP for Saturday’s Panel Discussion
Light refreshments will be provided.
7:30 PM
Venue: Old Auditorium, 6344 Memorial Road, UBC
Opera Performance
Purchase Your Opera Tickets

UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
2016-11-06 14:00 - 17:00 | See Details Above
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.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
2:00 PM
Old Auditorium, 6344 Memorial Road, UBC
Final Opera Performance
Purchase Your Opera Tickets

Internationally Trained Professionals Networking Fair
2016-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Surrey, 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2M8, Canada
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society’s Internationally Trained Professionals Networking Fair will feature:

Map out a career path for credential upgrading and pre-arrival occupations
Get information for credential evaluation
Panelists from the Engineering, Accounting and Nursing sectors
Exhibitors showcasing bridging programs as well as potential employers
Learn from top industry leaders & employers

Event Details:
When: November 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Click here to view the poster. Register by clicking here.

AMSSA Webinar: Innovative Practices in Employment Language Training for Low Level English Learners
2016-11-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Webinar Description
Employment 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.
The 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:

What are the primary concerns and issues that need to be addressed in employment language training for low level English speakers?
What are the key drivers for success in current program delivery models in BC?
What are best practices in employment training for low level English speakers?

This 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.
Webinar and Registration Details
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (PST)
Location: Online – a link will be sent out in advance to the webinar to all registrants
Cost: $20.00 for non-AMSSA members; $10.00 for AMSSA members and Safe Harbour Affiliates
If 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.
Registration deadline: November 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Register by clicking here.

Presenters
Katie Stevenson
Lead Teacher and Settlement Services Coordinator, Dawson Creek Literacy Society
Katie 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.
Carole Taylor
Instructor and Coordinator for Essential Skill Programs, Dawson Creek Literacy Society
Carole 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.
Carole 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.
Brian Campbell
Facilitator/Coordinator, BCFED Health and Safety Centre
The 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.
Completely 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.
Brian 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.

Have any questions about the event? Contact Jennifer at 604-718-2780.

Webinar: Multilingual Mental Health and Substance Use Resources for Professionals Working with Newcomers
2016-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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.
Earlier 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.
Please 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.
We 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
Event Details:
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am PST
Cost: Free, but please RSVP to receive the webinar link and dial-in number
RSVP: E-mail Bette Reimer at betterei@uvic.ca
View the poster by clicking here.

Maximizing your return on inclusion: Onboarding refugees - free webinar
2016-11-16 10:00 - 11:15 | Online
MAXIMIZING YOUR RETURN ON INCLUSION: ONBOARDING REFUGEES – FREE WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016
10:00 am – 11:15 am PST
IEC-BC in conversation with Christian Codrington, Principal of HCM Forum
Before 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.
Webinar 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.
Learn how to:

prepare your workforce to welcome refugees
create a welcoming and safe environment
support refugees in the workplace

ABOUT 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.
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City of Richmond Diversity Symposium 2016
2016-11-18 08:00 - 16:30 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
The City of Richmond presents the Diversity Symposium – Our Cities Our Communities: Building Community, Facilitating Intercultural Neighbourhoods.
When: Friday, November 18, 2016
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond BC
Who is the Symposium for?
The 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.
The Symposium Objectives are to:

Inform staff working in the field of diversity of best and emerging practices in the area of community and neighbourhood building.
Share information and resources and facilitate discussion between agencies involved in diversity and social inclusion work, particularly as it relates to community building.
Explore and facilitate shared actions and agendas between agencies and across municipalities in relation to neighbourhood and community building.

The 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.

Pathways to Employment: Info Session
2016-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | MOSAIC Burnaby, 5902 Kingway , Burnaby, BC, Canada
Where: MOSAIC, 5902 Kingsway Burnaby, BC
Date: Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 at 10 am
Please bring proof of your status in Canada.
Pathways 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.
For more information, contact pathwaystoemployment@mosaicbc.org. Click here for a flyer.
