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SUMMARY:FLIGHT
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition documenting arrival into Canada through the eyes of immigrants and refugees. See how Canada and life occurs to newcomers and learn what it looks like to start a new chapter in a foreign country. \nWhere: 434 Columbia Street\, Chinatown\, Vancouver\nWhen: 12:00pm – 10:00pm daily from April 1 – 7\, 2016\nCost: Free Admission \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/flight-2/
LOCATION:Art Space\, 434 Columbia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FLIGHT
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition documenting arrival into Canada through the eyes of immigrants and refugees. See how Canada and life occurs to newcomers and learn what it looks like to start a new chapter in a foreign country. \nWhere: 434 Columbia Street\, Chinatown\, Vancouver\nWhen: 12:00pm – 10:00pm daily from April 1 – 7\, 2016\nCost: Free Admission \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/flight/
LOCATION:Art Space\, 434 Columbia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160329T110000
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SUMMARY:Learn about Western Canada's pre-arrival immigrant services
DESCRIPTION:The Western Region Working Group presents the webinar: Learn about Western Canada’s pre-arrival immigrant services. \nThe presentation will include: \n1. Introducing pre-arrival immigrant services in the Canadian context\n2. Identification of the agencies providing pre-arrival services in Alberta\, British Columbia\, Manitoba and Saskatchewan\n3. Introducing the various forms of pre-arrival services provided in the Western Provinces\n4. Pre-arrival services delivery practices in the Western Provinces \nEvent details: \nWhen: Tuesday\, March 29\, 2016 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT\nWhere: Online (once registered\, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the event link)\nCost: Free \nTo register\, click here. \nBiography of the presenter: \nThe webinar will be presented by Dr. Mahmudur Rahman Bhuiyan. Dr. Bhuiyan is an affiliated researcher at Immigration Research West at the University of Manitoba. He received a PhD in Sociology from the University of Manitoba in 2016 with research focuses on social policy\, immigration\, and the welfare state. Dr. Bhuiyan has been involved in immigration research and consultancy services for the last eight years. He worked as a Research Consultant and Program Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant with N.E.E.D.S. Inc. (a Winnipeg based Settlement Service Agency) from 2008 to 2013. Dr. Bhuiyan has also worked with Dr. Lori Wilkinson at the University of Manitoba as Research Assistant under the Newcomer Children and Youth Study (NCCYS) and Negotiating Differences in Democracy (NDD) projects during his graduate programs.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/learn-about-western-canadas-pre-arrival-immigrant-services/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160322T200000
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Making Sense of Preschoolers: A video course and discussion group \nWhen: Six Tuesdays\, March 22 – April 26\, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00pm\nWhere: Creekside Community Recreation Centre (main floor)\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\nCost: $50 (individual fee) \nVideo course designed for all those involved with 2 – 5 year olds: parents\, grandparents\, day-care providers and early childhood educators. The course was developed by world renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld whose revolutionary approach turns parenting right-side up\, restoring natural intuition and putting parents back into the driver’s seat. \nFor more information or to register contact Carment at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208. \nView to poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/making-sense-of-preschoolers/
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:20160317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160317T160000
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SUMMARY:RMCS Hiring Fair
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Multicultural Community Services presents the Hiring Fair: \n\nDiscover – Explore new career opportunities\nConnect – Meet local employers\nGrow – Take control of your future\n\nEvent Details: \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 17 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nWhere:  220 – 4351 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC \nTo register\, contact amin@rmcs.bc.ca or mozhgan@rmcs.bc.ca / 604-248-0433  \nTo view the poster\, click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/rmcs-hiring-fair/
LOCATION:Richmond Multicultural Community Services\, 220 - 4351 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
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CREATED:20160129T195012Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Safe Harbour Champions Award Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a buffet breakfast and keynote address\, when we celebrate this year’s Safe Harbour Champion Award recipient. \nWe welcome keynote speaker Alden Habacon\, Senior Advisor of Intercultural Understanding at the University of British Columbia. \nEvent Details: \nWhen: Thursday\, March 10\, 2016 from 7:30am – 9:30am \nWhere: Executive Hotel Burnaby – 4201 Lougheed Hwy \nTickets: \n\nIndividual tickets: $40.00\nTable of 8: $300.00\n\nTickets are available online through Eventbrite\, click here to purchase a ticket! \nLearn more about the event and the Champions Award by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/7th-annual-safe-harbour-champions-award-breakfast/
LOCATION:Executive Hotel Burnaby\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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UID:4951-1457429400-1457438400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Breaking Isolation: Engaging and Empowering Older Women Against Violence and Abuse
DESCRIPTION:BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support and the North Shore Disability Resource Centre presents Breaking Isolation: Engaging and Empowering Older Women Against Violence and Abuse. \nInvitation for: \nOlder women of colour\, newcomers and women with disabilities to join to : \n\nmeet regularly with other women in a safe and supportive environment\nlearn about community resources and government benefits\nincrease awareness around issues of violence and abuse\nincrease financial literacy and enhance safety and security\nempower yourself and others.\n\nEvent Information: \n8 Sessions\, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am – 12:30pm\nMarch 8 – March 31\, 2016 at the North Shore Disability Resource Centre \nEach participant will receive a $10.00 honorarium each session. \nSeats are limited. To register or for more information contact Suzanne at 604-904-4088 or s.klassen@nsdrc.org. \nTo view the poster click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/breaking-isolation-engaging-and-empowering-older-women-against-violence-and-abuse/
LOCATION:North Shore Disability Resource Centre\, 3158 Mountain Hwy\, Lynn Valley\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:AMSSA E-Symposium - Collaborative Approaches to Promoting Newcomer Health
DESCRIPTION:Both settlement service providing organizations as well as organizations in the health care sector have an interest in supporting newcomers to successfully access health care and to achieve good health outcomes. To achieve this\, the two sectors must work together to bridge the gap between settlement and health. Newcomers need to be supported to navigate the health care system and to effectively engage in maintaining good health. \nThis E-Symposium will explore innovative approaches to health care and health promotion for newcomers\, focusing on collaboration and communication between the settlement service provider agencies\, the health sector and newcomers themselves. \nEvent Details and Registration: \nDate: March 7\, 2016\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)\nLocation: Online and/or at the Fletcher Challenge Theatre – Simon Fraser University (SFU) at Harbour Centre – 515 West Hastings St. Vancouver\, BC V6B 5K3\nRegistration Cost:  \n\n$15.00 per online connection\n$20.00 per in-person attendance\n\nRegistration deadlines: \n\nFor in-person participation: March 3 at 4:00pm\nFor online participation: March 4\n\nTo register\, click here. \n***Note: If you are from an IRCC-funded organization or an AMSSA member\, you may be eligible for discounted rates. Please e-mail AMSSA at events@amssa.org to learn more. \n  \nPanelists: \nAnn Pederson\, Director of Population Health Promotion\, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre \nAnn Pederson became the Director of Population Health Promotion at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre in April 2014. Prior to joining the hospital\, she worked at the BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health in a number of roles\, the last as Co-Director of the Centre. In 2013-14\, BC Women’s contracted with Ann and her team to conduct a project to understand the health needs and care experiences of newcomer immigrant women in British Columbia. That project resulted in the creation of fact sheets and videos to help newcomers navigate health services in BC and a mobile electronic resource to support health care providers to engage with diverse patients.  Ann has been active in health promotion research and practice for 30 years and has published several co-edited books\, most recently Making it Better: Gender-transformative health promotion and Women’s Health: Intersections of Policy\, Research and Practice\, both by Canadian Scholars Press. \nDr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer\, Staff Physician and Medical Coordinator\, Bridge Clinic in the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority \nDr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer is a staff physician and medical coordinator at the Bridge Clinic in the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Bridge Clinic provides a variety of primary and preventative health care for refugees in the lower mainland\, including screening and management of infectious diseases and parasites\, immunizations\, mental health\, primary care\, minimal pediatric and internal medicine services\, and referrals to community services and support groups. She completed medical school at McGill University\, and did a family medicine residency and fellowship in Women’s Health at the University of Toronto\, with a special concentration in refugee health. \nNaomi Armstrong\, Coordinator\, Language Services\, Fraser Health Diversity Services \nNaomi Armstrong works in Diversity Services at Fraser Health Authority in BC’s Lower Mainland\, one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions in Canada. She coordinates language services\, community engagement and policy development on issues related to diversity and health equity. Naomi holds a Master’s in Social Inequities in Health from Simon Fraser University and an Intercultural Studies Certificate from UBC. \n  \nFacilitator: \nCaitlin Johnston\, Ambulatory Program Manager\, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre \nCaitlin Johnston is an Ambulatory Program Manager at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. Caitlin’s manages programs and research related to women’s sexual and reproductive health including; contraception and abortion services\, pregnancy assessment and loss\, management of chronic pelvic pain\, reproductive healthcare for women with disabilities\, sexual assault examination and support services\, and community primary care clinics for women with limited access to health services\, including newcomers to Canada. Caitlin is also involved with several community based research and service projects in Canada and abroad. She co-founded\, U-Tena Arts and Education Society (U-Tena)\, registered in Kenya and Canada. U-Tena uses non-literature based methods to provide HIV education to communities with low levels of literacy and increased vulnerability to sexual health problems. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/e-symposium-collaborative-approach-to-promoting-newcomer-health/
LOCATION:Fletcher Challenge Theatre\, Simon Fraser University (SFU) Harbour Centre\, 515 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5K3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160301T233000
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SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar - Dynamic Workshops: The Fundamental of Curriculum Development
DESCRIPTION:For Settlement Workers who spend most of their time working one-to-one with clients\, the development of workshops to support groups of newcomers can be challenging. This webinar will provide a practical overview of curriculum and approaches\, the planning process and items to consider when developing a curriculum framework for settlement services delivery. We will explore needs assessment\, determining goals and objectives\, selecting and developing materials and activities\, organization of content and activities\, and evaluation. The aim is to provide settlement workers with a framework (or model) which they can use to regularly develop workshop content and activities appropriate to their own contexts and situations. \nEvent Details & Registration \n\nWebinar: Dynamic Workshops: The Fundamentals of Curriculum Development\nDate: March 1\, 2016\nTime: 10:00 am to 11:30 am (PST)\nLocation: Online – a link will be sent out once registration is confirmed\nRegistration Cost: $15.00 per connection\n\n**Are you an AMSSA member or an IRCC-Funded Organization? You may be eligible for discounted rates! Contact us at events@amssa.org. \nRegistration deadline: Monday\, February 29\, 2016 \nRegister for the webinar by clicking here. \nPresenter Biography: \nCarole Stretch\, BA Hons\, MA Linguistics (TESOL)\, Capilano University\nCarole Stretch is an Instructor\, Program Manager\, Program Developer with Capilano University\, Community Development & Outreach Department. An ESL professional\, who has taught in Thailand\, France\, Norway and the Philippines\, Carole is also an immigrant to Canada. Since 2008\, she has worked with immigrants in Whistler and Pemberton as Program Manager of the provincially-funded ESL Settlement Assistance Program\, Welcoming Communities projects\, and the Welcome Sea to Sky project funded by the SMART Fund\, Vancouver Coastal Health to develop coping\, advocacy and leadership skills in immigrants. Continuing under IRCC funding\, Carole is now Program Manager of Whistler Pemberton Immigrant Settlement Services\, supporting a team of settlement and outreach workers across the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast region. She also sits on the Board of the Community Foundation of Whistler as a champion of diversity in the local community. \nCase Study Presenter: \nLisa Herrera\, MA\, Education Administration & Leadership\, ISSofBC\nLisa Herrera taught in the LINC/ELSA program at ISSofBC for 15 years and for the last 8 years has been the Lead Instructional Coordinator for the program. She is also a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Lead Trainer\, and a Regional Coach for the national implementation of Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) in LINC. She has a Master of Educational Administration and Leadership degree from UBC. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-webinar-dynamic-workshops-the-fundamental-of-curriculum-development/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160225T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
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SUMMARY:Effective Parenting Series
DESCRIPTION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House and the Family Services of Greater Vancouver present Effective Parenting Series \nThe workshop will discuss ways to foster you child’s self-esteem and improve your relationship. \nTopics include: \n\nSetting reasonable limits\nGiving clear messages\nInspiring cooperation\nand more!\n\nWho is it for? Parents/Caregivers of children aged 0-6 years old \nWhen: Thursdays: February 25\, March 3\, March 10 \nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 East Broadway \nCost: Free \nLearn more and view the poster by clicking here. To register\, contact Carment at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/effective-parenting-series-2/
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:20160224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160220T011140Z
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SUMMARY:AMSSA Event: Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange
DESCRIPTION:AMSSA presents the Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange: An Interactive Day of Exchanging Knowledge\, Resources\, and Tool with the Settlement Sector. \nAbout the Event: \nDate: Wednesday\, February 24\, 2016\nLocation: Online\nEvent Time: 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PST) 7 Online Sessions\nEach session is 45 minutes (30 minute presentation\, 15 minute Q&A).\nParticipate in as many online sessions as you would like. \nParticipants will be able to connect with community stakeholders involved in the settlement & integration of immigrant and refugee populations. The intent of the virtual exchange is to provide training\, increase knowledge & awareness\, and have the audience leave with tools & resources on the topic area. \nThese interactive sessions are targeted to front line staff (Settlement Workers\, Career Facilitators\, Community Connections Workers\, LINC Instructors)\, Managers\, Supervisors\, and community stakeholders working with immigrants and refugees. \n**This Event is for AMSSA members\, and Western Region IRCC-funded Settlement Providing Organizations Only.**\n \nRegistration Cost: $10.00 *Note: If you are from an IRCC-funded organization you may be eligible of a discounted price!\nRegistration is limited. To register please contact us at events@amssa.org or 604-718-2780. \nEvent Schedule: \nThe Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange will be an all-day online series of interactive sessions\, with a variety of sector stakeholders engaging with the Western Region and B.C. Settlement Sector on the following 7 topics: \n\n8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.\nAMSSA Introduction & Technical Testing with Participants  \nPlease log on early to check your connections\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. \nThe Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program: How Do We Work Together for Better Settlement Outcomes? – Brian Dyck\, Mennonite Central Committee Canada\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. \nWelcoming Young Syrian Children and Their Families – Tricia Doyle\, CMAS\n11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. \nTrades Employment Options for Women – Matthew Stevenson\, BC Construction Association\n10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. \nSettlement Services in Western Canada: Results from 29 Rural & Small Centres  –  Dr. Miu Chung Yan\, University of British Columbia (UBC)\n2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. \nSupportive Services for Immigrant Older Adults – Dr. Sharon Koehn\, Simon Fraser University (SFU)\n3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. \nEngaging Employers in the Integration of Newcomers – Cathy Woodbeck\, Thunder Bay Multicultural Association (TBMA)\n4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.\nTo Build Bridges\, We Need Strong Foundations: Establishing Leadership Spaces for Immigrant and Refugee Youth – Jorge Salazar\, Fresh Voices Initiative – Vancouver Foundation
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-event-virtual-settlement-learning-exchange/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20150925T184943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151116T201855Z
UID:3319-1456216200-1456331400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CMHA's National Bottom Line Conference 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) annual National Bottom Line Conference brings together business leaders\, union representatives\, policy-makers\, researchers\, and workers to improve mental health in Canadian workplaces. \nThe 2016 National Bottom Line Conference is about heroes. The conference theme\, Heroes in the Workplace: Stories from the Champions of change\, celebrates the individuals and organizations who help to achieve psychological health and safety for all in their workplace. \nWhen: February 23 and 24\, 2016 \nWhere: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel \nLearn more about the conference by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/cmhas-national-bottom-line-conference-2016/
LOCATION:Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel\, 1128 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 4R5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160209T204509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T204509Z
UID:4687-1455985800-1455994800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Newcomer Welcoming Event
DESCRIPTION:South Vancouver Neighbourhood House Presents the Newcomer Welcoming Event \nWhen: Saturday\, February 20 from 4:30 – 7:00pm \nWhere: 6470 Victoria Dr.\, Vancouver\, BC \nLearn more about South Vancouver Neighbourhod House’s programs and other community resources. \nLearn more about the event by clicking here or by contacting South Vancouver Neighbourhood House at 604-324-6212.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/newcomer-welcoming-event/
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/Vancouver:20160220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20151223T001016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T001016Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations for Success: Staying Healthy
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by YMCA Connections \nNew to Canada? Build your English skills\, network and pick up tips on being successful in Canada. \nTrained facilitators will help you practice English through short presentations and discussions focused on different topics. \nFree for Permanent Residents \nStaying Healthy\nSaturdays\nFebruary 20 – March 12\, 2016\n10:00 am – noon \nTo register contact Fiona at connections@gv.ymca.ca or 604-673-6178 \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/conversations-for-success-staying-healthy-3/
LOCATION:Brentwood Community Resource Centre\, 2055 Rosser Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160209T204954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T204954Z
UID:4688-1455818400-1455825600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Parenting Matters: Mindfulness and the Family
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Matters at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents Mindfulness and the family. \nAt this workshop you can learn heart-centred and mindfulness-based practices to: \n\nExperience deeper presence with your child;\nLearn tools to support anxiety\, stress and difficult behaviours in your children; and\nLearn self-care strategies to create moments of calm and relaxation.\n\nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 East Broadway \nWhen: Thursday\, February 18\, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00pm \nCost: $5.00 Participant Fee \nTo Register\, contact Carmen at 604-879-8208 ext. 202 or ccontreras@mpnh.org. \nLearn more and view the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/parenting-matters-mindfulness-and-the-family/
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/Vancouver:20160217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20151223T000859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T000859Z
UID:4248-1455733800-1455741000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Conversations for Success: Labour Market
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by YMCA Connections \nNew to Canada? Build your English skills\, network and pick up tips on being successful in Canada. \nTrained facilitators will help you practice English through short presentations and discussions focused on different topics. \nFree for Permanent Residents \nLabour Market\nWednesdays\nFebruary 17 – March 9\, 2016\n6:30 – 8:30 pm \nStaying Healthy\nSaturdays\nFebruary 20 – March 12\, 2016\n10:00 am – noon \nTo register contact Fiona at connections@gv.ymca.ca or 604-673-6178 \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/conversations-for-success-labour-market-3/
LOCATION:Brentwood Community Resource Centre\, 2055 Rosser Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160129T202312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T202337Z
UID:4640-1455213600-1455220800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Career Options for Women
DESCRIPTION:A FREE workshop for immigrant and refugee women\, presented by the Immigrant Women’s Peer Support Program (IWPSP) \nWhen: February 11\, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nWhere: Room 612\, 333 Terminal Avenue\, Vancouver \nLearn form the experiences of our resource speakers as they answer questions like: \n\nWhat are my career options if I have children to take care of?\nIs self employment right for me?\nI want to run my own business but I don’t know how to start.\nHow can ISSofBC career practitioners help me?\nand more…\n\nSeats are limited. Please register with Liza at liza.delarosa@issbc.org or 604-684-3599. \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/exploring-career-options-for-women/
LOCATION:Immigrant Services Society of BC – Terminal\, 333 Terminal Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160129T201901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T201901Z
UID:4638-1454752800-1454760000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Parent's Guide to Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Little Mountain Neighbourhood House presents the Parent’s Guide to Social Media workshop. \n“This workshop is to help parents better understand how their kids are using social networking and to provide them with tips and tools they can use to help them minimize negative experiences and maximize the positive opportunities that social media has to offer.” (Retrieved from MediaSmarts.ca (Dec. 7\, 2015). \nWhen: Saturday\, February 6 from 10:00am- 12:00pm \nWhere: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House (3981 Main Street) \nContact: 604-879-7104 to register \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/parents-guide-to-social-media/
LOCATION:Little Mountain Neighbourhood House\, 3981 Main Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160108T211002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T211027Z
UID:4364-1454317200-1454338800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:2016 Vancouver Small Business Information Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Vancouver Small Business Information Expo is a FREE tradeshow that brings together various government departments and non-profit organizations that support small BC business. \nWhen: Monday\, February 1\, 2016 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \n Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver BC \nLearn more and register by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/2016-vancouver-small-business-information-expo/
LOCATION:Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160129T201211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T201211Z
UID:4632-1454259600-1454270400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Black History Month 2016 - Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:The National Congress of Black Women Foundation presents the Black History Month 2016 opening. This year’s theme is  Building Bridges. \nThe event will include special guests Sybil Thrasher and Scruffmouth as well as music by Sista ‘J’. Dinner\, silent auction\, and door prices will also be included. \nWhen: Sunday\, January 31\, 206 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nWhere: Burnaby Metrotown Community Resource Centre\, 3rd Floor\, 4460 Beresford Street \nTickets are: \n\nGeneral Admission: $30.00\nSeniors 60+: $25.00\n\nPurchase your tickets through Eventbrite by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/celebrate-black-history-month-2016-building-bridges/
LOCATION:Burnaby Metrotown Community Resource Centre\, 4460 Beresford Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160116T014947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T014947Z
UID:4480-1454072400-1454079600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Mom's Learning Support Circle
DESCRIPTION:MOSAIC presents the Mom’s Learning Support Circle: A space for newcomer moms to learn and discuss parenting skills across cultures and met new friends. \nIn this group\, moms will learn about: \n\nChildren songs\nParenting skills\nChildren benefits\nRelaxation Exercise\nCommunity resources for\nparents; and\nSupport each other\n\nSuitable for mothers with kids 0-6 \nOnsite childminding will be provided \nWhen: Every Friday\, January 29 – March 4\, 2016 \nVenue: MOSAIC Language Centre\, 304-2730 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver \nTo register\, contact Daisy at 604-254-9626 x 273 or e-mail daisyau@mosiacbc.ca \nView to poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/moms-learning-support-circle/
LOCATION:MOSAIC Language Centre\, 304 - 2730 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160116T014454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T014454Z
UID:4479-1453903200-1453910400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Renewing your PR Card and Maintaining your PR Status
DESCRIPTION:MOSAIC presents Renewing your PR Card and Maintaining you PR Status \nWhen: January 27\, 2016 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm \nWhere: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants (5902 Kingsway) \nTo register\, contact Solmaz at 604-438-8214 or smehrabani@mosaicbc.com. \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/renewing-your-pr-card-and-maintaining-your-pr-status/
LOCATION:MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants\, 5902 Kingsway\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160108T210622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T210622Z
UID:4361-1453885200-1453906800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Our Voices Against Violence Conference
DESCRIPTION:Chimo Community Services presents Our Voices Against Violence Conference \nExploring the social and cultural considerations when addressing violence against women \nWhen: Wednesday\, January 27\, 2016 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nWhere: The Executive Airport Plaza Hotel\, 7311 Westminster Highway\, Richmond\, BC\nCost: $45.00 \nRefreshments & hot lunch with be provided. Free parking is available but transit or carpooling is encouraged. \nLearn more and register for the event by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/our-voices-against-violence-conference/
LOCATION:The Executive Airport Plaza\, 7311 Westminster Highway\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Chimo Community Services":MAILTO:chimo@chimoservices.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160115T215101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T215237Z
UID:4437-1453802400-1453807800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar - Trauma Informed Practice: Supporting Clients Who Have Experienced Complex Trauma
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar: \nIndividuals who have experienced traumatic events may have challenges in various life domains. Complex trauma can result in elevated risks and increased service needs; typically crisis and emergency based services. To better understand our clients’ needs and provide them with the most effective care and intervention\, front line workers require an understanding of the impact of trauma. Through trauma awareness\, services and eventually larger social service systems can adapt the approach to fully meet the needs of clients. \nThis webinar will explore these issues and identify how immigrant serving agencies can offer services in a trauma-informed manner\, set policies\, and encourage interactions with clients that facilitate healing and growth. \nThis webinar will discuss the following: \n\nWhat is trauma?\nWhat is trauma in relation to the immigrant and refugee experience?\nWhy is it important that settlement serving agencies are aware of trauma?\nWhat impact does trauma have on our clients?\nHow can we practice being trauma aware/trauma informed?\nResources that currently exist for clients\n\nEvent Details & Registration:\nDate: January 26\, 2016\nTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PST)\nLocation: Online – a link will be sent to you once registration is confirmed\nRegistration Cost: $15.00 per connection \nDeadline to register Friday\, January 22\, 2016 at 4pm \nRegister to the by webinar clicking here.  \nAre you an AMSSA and/or Safe Harbour member? Or\, is your organization funded by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)? If so\, you are eligible to join our webinars at a discounted price\, please contact us at events@amssa.org to learn more. \nPresenters’ Biographies: \nCorina Carroll\, Manager of Counselling Services\nDIVERSEcity Community Resources Society \nCorina Carroll is the Manager of Counselling Services with DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society. Corina has a degree in Child and Youth Care with a citation in Co-Occurring Disorders. She has worked with children\, youth and families for 19 years. Her experience includes working with street entrenched youth in the downtown eastside\, youth with substance use issues\, children with complex psychiatric illnesses\, and primarily children and youth in the foster care system. She joined DIVERSEcity in May\, 2014 and has embraced the new experience working with Newcomers to Canada. \nAnil Baines\, M.A.\, R.C.C.\, Manager of Clinical Services\nDIVERSEcity Community Resources Society \nAnil Baines is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been working professionally with individuals\, couples and families for the past 15 years.  Anil is committed to facilitating healthy change in individuals\, couples and families. Anil has worked in private practice\, community settings\, and EAP (Employment Assistant Programs)\, both as a clinician and supervisor.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-webinar-trauma-informed-practice-supporting-clients-who-have-experienced-complex-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160116T004239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T004323Z
UID:4473-1453746600-1453753800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:I Belong: Free Counselling Support Group
DESCRIPTION:What is I Belong? A free program for LGBTQ immigrations\, refugees and newcomers. \nI Belong presents a Free Counselling Support Group:\nShare your experiences and explore opportunities to make positive changes to your life! Interpretation available. \nFirst meeting: Every last Monday of the month\, starting January 25\, 2016\, 6:30–8:30pm \nWhere: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants\, 5902 Kingsway \nPlease register with Darae: ibelong@mosaicbc.com or 604 254 9626 \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/i-belong-free-counselling-support-group/
LOCATION:MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants\, 5902 Kingsway\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160108T204227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T204227Z
UID:4359-1453744800-1453755600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pacific Immigrant Resources Society and the Family Services of Greater Vancouver\, Building Bridges is a women’s development program for immigrant women who have: \n\nfunctional competency in English (high intermediate level)\neffective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work with others in a helping role\nexperience in the settlement/integration process\, with a readiness to assist others in this process\nsome experience working in a group or community development setting (in Canada or overseas)\nthe ability to meet the time commitments and other requirements of the program\na commitment to using the skills and knowledge acquired in a group setting and/or at an organizational level\n\nIf you are interested in developing your facilitation skills and furthering or exploring your career opportunities in a community/network setting\, this program will be a great resource to you. Participants will gain knowledge\, skills\, and resources to enhance their employment possibilities. \nBuilding Bridges sessions will take place on a weekly basis. \nWhen: January 25 – May 30\, 2016 on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 9:00pm\n16 sessions in total. \nWhere:  Family Services of Greater Vancouver\, 201-1638 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC \nProgram Cost: $150 and a Career Assessment: $50 \nFor more information click here or please contact Vicky Li at vli@pirs.bc.ca or 778-316-5323 \nTo apply\, please forward your résumé and cover letter by January 25 to: \nAmea Wilber\, Manager of Programs at awilbur@pirs.bc.ca or fax to: 604-298-7115
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/building-bridges/
LOCATION:Family Services of Greater Vancouver\, 201 - 1638 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20151223T002155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151223T002155Z
UID:4250-1453572000-1453582800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:The Syrian Refugee Benefit Gala
DESCRIPTION:This formal black-tie event will be dedicated to raising funds for the MOSAIC Charity Refugee Program which will help integrate all incoming refugees into the Canadian community. \nWhen: January 23\, 2016\nWhere: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre \nHighlights include: \n\n3-course middle eastern inspired dinner\nmusical performances\nguest speakers\nphoto-booth\nraffle\n\nTicket prices: \n\nGeneral: $50.00\nStudent: $35.00\nTable:\n\nGroup of 8: $550.00\nGroup of 10: $650.00\n\n\n\nThis event has been put together by the Arab Students Association at UBC\, the International Relations Students Association (IRS)\, STAND UBC\, and the UBC Social Justice Centre. \nLearn more and purchase tickets to the event by clicking here. Please direct your inquiries to irsa.vpf@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/the-syrian-refugee-benefit-gala/
LOCATION:Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2W3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160116T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T010241Z
UID:4477-1453543200-1453543200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:My Tween and Me
DESCRIPTION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood House presents My Tween an Me: A Parenting Program for Parents with Children aged 7-12 \n\nLearn to build a strong relationship with your children as pre-teens\nGain the confidence and skills to guide your children into – and through – the risk-taking teen years\nGuest speakers about Bullying at School and Online Safety as well as one session for parents and children to have fun together!\n\nWhen: Saturdays\, January 23 – March 12\, 2016\nCost: $15 & $10 Individual Membership\nWhere: The Old Barn Community Centre (6308 Thunderbird Boulevard\, UBC) \nFor more information click here for the poster and  contact patriciap@kitshouse.org or 604-736-3588
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/my-tween-and-me/
LOCATION:Old Barn Community Centre\, 6308 Thunderbird Boulevard\, UBC\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Paz":MAILTO:patriciap@kitshouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20160118T204848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T205050Z
UID:4490-1453314600-1453320000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Surrey Community Forum on Refugees
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to assist refugees arriving in Surrey \nThis community forum is your chance to learn about what local agencies and governments are doing to assist with refugee settlement and how you can help welcome newcomers to the City of Surrey. Experts and agency spokespersons will be in attendance to provide info and answer questions. \nWhen: January 20\, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:00pm\nWhere: Fleetwood Park Secondary School (7940 156 Street\, Surrey\, BC) \nLearn more about the event by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/surrey-community-forum-on-refugees/
LOCATION:Fleetwood Park Secondary School\, 7940 156 Street\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160120T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T084955
CREATED:20151219T005347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151219T005418Z
UID:4238-1453293000-1453300200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Conversations for Success: Language Learning for Successful Parenting
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by YMCA Connections \nNew to Canada? Build your English skills\, network and pick up tips on being successful in Canada. \nTrained facilitators will help you practice English through short presentations and discussions focused on different topics. \nFree for Permanent Residents \nLanguage Learning for Successful Parenting\nWednesdays\nJanuary 20 – February 10\, 2016\n12:30 – 2:30 pm \nLabour Market\nWednesdays\nFebruary 17 – March 9\, 2016\n6:30 – 8:30 pm \nStaying Healthy\nSaturdays\nFebruary 20 – March 12\, 2016\n10:00 am – noon \nTo register contact Fiona at connections@gv.ymca.ca or 604-673-6178 \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/language-learning-for-successful-parenting/
LOCATION:Brentwood Community Resource Centre\, 2055 Rosser Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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