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.

 

  • Family & Friend Caregivers Forum

    South Vancouver Neighbourhood House 6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    If you are a person caring for a family member, friend or neighbour, this free workshop is for you! When:

  • Youth Action Gathering

    UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The Youth Action Gathering brings together young refugees and immigrants to share, learn and network on common challenges and on

  • Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program

    Kitsilano Neighbourhood house 2305 West 7th , Vancouver, BC, Canada

    A parenting program for parents with children 0 to 6 years old. The program provides parents with the: opportunity to

  • Parenting in the Canadian Context

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

    Free settlement program for newcomer parents / immigrants with permanent resident or government assisted refugee status When: Tuesdays, October 6

  • Autumn Celebration!

    Queen Alexandra Garden project presents Autumn Celebration! Events will occur throughout the day on October 7, 2015: What: Harvest Where:

  • Overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees

    MOSAIC Vancouver 1720 Grant Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    A free infosession organized by MOSAIC and partnering organizations in response to the call for action to support Syrian refugees.

  • Are you Listening? The Heart of Effective Discipline

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

    In this workshop presented by the BC Council for Families and hosted by Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood house, participants will learn:

  • Family Drop-In with children birth to 6 years old

    West Village Children's Centre 131 West 2nd, 7th Floor, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    What: Children and parents/caregivers will have an opportunity to socialize, play, and participate in art/craft activities. When: Saturdays starting October

  • Lift off with 1-2-3 JUMP!

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

    Playing physical games for active kids! Who: Families with children ages 2-4 Where: 800 East Broadway Vancouver (West Hall Room)

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