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SUMMARY:Garden Workshop: Compost & Soil
DESCRIPTION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents the Queen Alexandra Garden project: Garden Workshop \nWhat: Compost & Soil Health with Earth Educator Matthew Kemshaw\nWhen: Thursday\, October 1\, 2:00 – 4:00 pm\nWhere: Queen Alexandra Elementary Garden\, 1300 Broadway\, Vancouver \nRegister with Sherry at ssmall@mpnh.org. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/garden-workshop-compost-soil/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T200239
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SUMMARY:English at Work
DESCRIPTION:What: Free workshop for Permanent Resident Card Holders or International educated professionals and skilled workers \nThe Project Based Language Training Program (PBLT) trains and prepares participants in: \n\nEnglish for the labour market;\nEnglish fluency;\nCanadian workplace communication and cultural;\nTrends in the labour market; and\nSafe Work practices and job search strategies.\n\nWhen: The program starts in October – November 2015 \nClick here to learn more and also\, contact Eva Touzard at 604-596-7722 Ext. 138 or eva.touzard@pics.bc.ca to register. \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/english-at-work/
LOCATION:Progressive Intercultural Community Services\, #205 - 12725 80th Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150929T200000
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SUMMARY:Healing after Separation
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Matters at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (MPNH) presents “Healing after Separation” \nWhile separation can be one of the most stressful life experiences\, it is also an opportunity to begin to embrace needed change. \nMPNH’s workshop will introduce participants to the tools need to transform “pain into clarity” and help to move participants to the the road of personal revitalization. For more information click here. \nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 East Broadway \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00pm \nTo register contact Carmen Contreras at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208 ext. 202
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/3239/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Carmen":MAILTO:ccontreras@mpnh.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150929T120000
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CREATED:20150917T225704Z
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SUMMARY:AMSSA E-Symposium: Supporting Mental Heath for BC's Most Vulnerable Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Good mental and physical health is a key outcome of successful settlement and integration. For many vulnerable immigrants\, the early years after resettlement are a difficult period. Resettlement stresses such as underemployment\, adapting to a new culture\, learning a new language and family separation/social isolation can lead to significant mental health challenges. In anticipation of new programming being established to serve vulnerable clients for the 2016-2019 contract period\, AMSSA and representatives from non-CIC and CIC-funded agencies will host an informative event for community stakeholders working collaboratively to support newcomers’ mental health. \nDate: September 29\, 2015\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (PST)\nWhere: Online Live Webcast or In-Person Attendance at Centre Stage – Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC V3T 1V8 (map)\nCost: \n\n$15.00 per connection for online participation\n$20.00 per in-person attendance\nMeet and Greet with the panelists for in-person attendees: Join us immediately after the presentations from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm for an opportunity to network with sector colleagues\n\nPanelists: \n\nMarc Larrivee\, MOSAIC\, member of the Vulnerable Immigrant Populations Program (VIPP) Alliance\nDylan Mazur\, Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST)\nDr. Sharon Koehn\, Simon Fraser University (SFU) Department of Gerontology and Research Associate at the Centre for Healthy Aging at Providence Health\n\nParticipation: \n\nOnline Attendance: There will be an opportunity to test your connection on the day of the event from 9:30 am – 10:00 am (PST)\nIn Person Attendance – There will be an opportunity for informal networking immediately after the presentations\, and refreshments will be served.\n\nRegistration \n\nRegistration / Cancellation Deadline: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2015 at 4:00 pm\nTo submit your registration\, please complete this registration form. AMSSA will send the event details and agenda to all event participants closer to the event date.\nClick here to register 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-e-symposium-supporting-mental-heath-for-bcs-most-vulnerable-newcomers/
LOCATION:Centre Stage – Surrey City Hall\, 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150926T180000
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SUMMARY:MetamorFest 2015
DESCRIPTION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House’s harvest fair fundraiser which includes: \n\nChildren’s games;\nMusic;\nEntertainment;\nSilent auction; and\nStreet fair.\n\nThis event raises funding for MPNH’s community-focused programs and activities. \nWhen: September 26\, 2015\, from 12 – 6pm \nWhere:  Prince Albert and Fraser Streets\, adjacent to East Broadway \nLearn more about MetamorFest 2015 by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/metamorfest-2015/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150925T120000
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Women Support Program
DESCRIPTION:Support program for newcomer women who: \n\nAre new to Canada\nWant to get involved and be a part of the community\nWant to meet new friends\nWhat to learn about Canadian culture and resources\n\n9 Sessions on Fridays from September 25 – November 20\, 2015 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/multicultural-women-support-program/
LOCATION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood house\, 2305 West 7th \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Paz":MAILTO:patriciap@kitshouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150924T193000
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SUMMARY:Little Food Explorers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Matters at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents the “Little Food Explorers Workshop” \nThis is a workshop for parents\, caregivers and early childhood educators. As a participant in this nutrition workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn how to support healthy eating;\nExplore learning activities you can use with children; and\nTake home a small cookbook and teaching resources.\n\nThis workshop is presented by a registered dietitian. Learn more by clicking here. \nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 East Broadway \nWhen: Thursday\, September 24\, 2015 from 5:30 – 7:30pm. \nTo register\, contact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208 ext. 202 \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/little-food-explorers-workshop/
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:20150923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150923T130000
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SUMMARY:Food Skills for Families
DESCRIPTION:Food Skills for Families Healthy Cooking\n6 sessions starting September 23 – October 28 from 10am – 1pm\nFree with $10 membership \nTo register contact Patricia Paz at patriciap@kitshouse.org \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/food-skills-for-families/
LOCATION:Kitsilano Neighbourhood house\, 2305 West 7th \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Paz":MAILTO:patriciap@kitshouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150921T210000
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CREATED:20150911T172849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T172913Z
UID:3233-1442862000-1442869200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Refugee Sponsorship Information Session - Nanaimo\, BC
DESCRIPTION:In response to a significant increase in requests for information on Refugee Sponsorship\, the Immigrant Welcome Centre in Nanaimo will host a REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION SESSION on September 21st\, 7:00 – 9:00 pm\, at the Beban Park Social Centre\, 2300 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, BC. \nGuest speakers will include representatives from a Sponsorship Agreement Holder and a Refugee Sponsorship Group. \nLearn more by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/refugee-sponsorship-information-session/
LOCATION:Beban Park Community Centre\, 2300 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo \, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T200239
CREATED:20150911T172201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T172947Z
UID:3229-1442759400-1442768400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Election 2015 Townhall - Vancouver\, BC
DESCRIPTION:S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs presents “Election 2015 Townhall” \nThis is your chance to talk to Conservative\, Liberal\, NDP and Green Party MP candidates on the following topics: \n\nImmigration;\nEmployment;\nSeniors’ care;\nSecurity;\nEconomy; and\nMore.\n\nLearn more about the Election 2015 Townhall by clicking here. \nWhen: Sunday\, September 20\, 2015 at 2:30pm \nWhere: Choi Hall\, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre\, 28 West Pender Street\, Vancouver\, BC \nHave a question you’d like to submit? e-mail vancouver@cija.ca with the subject line “Election 2015 Townhall Question.” \nFor inquiries about the event call 604-622-4240 (CIJA) or 604-408-7260 (S.U.C.C.E.S.S.)
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/election-2015-townhall/
LOCATION:Choi Hall\, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre\, 28 West Pender Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150916T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150904T180739Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Job Search & Job Prep Workshops - Orientation
DESCRIPTION:PICS Basic Job Search Strategies & Job Prep Workshops – Free Orientation Session \nWhen: September 16\, 2015 from 9:00am – 12:00pm \nWhere: #205 – 12725 80th Avenue\, Surrey BC \nPlease register with Eva Touzard or Tamam Hasan at 604-596-7722 \nEligibility: Permanent Residents of Canada \nView the event poster here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/basic-job-search-job-prep-workshops-orientation/
LOCATION:Progressive Intercultural Community Services\, #205 - 12725 80th Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150911T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T221431Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Health Awareness Month Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join free workshops and a nutrition tour for immigrant and refugee women at the Immigrant Women’s Peer Support Program. \nWhen: Fridays\, September 11 – 25\, 2015 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/womens-health-awareness-month-activities/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam\, Cottonwood\, 201 - 504 Cottonwood Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T200239
CREATED:20150827T233236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T220019Z
UID:3107-1441706400-1441711800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Sing and Grow
DESCRIPTION:A program for parents with children 0-12 months old.\nTuesdays\, September 8 – October 13\, 2015 from 10:00am – 11:30am.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/sing-and-grow/
LOCATION:Creekside Community Recreation Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150904T130000
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CREATED:20150828T220709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T220709Z
UID:3117-1441364400-1441371600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Impact Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:For newcomer men and women with professional foreign community and social service experience. \nYou will: \n\nLearn about Canadian community work and systems\nPractice workplace English\nHave access to networking opportunities\nMake connections with professional and institutions\nImprove access to work opportunities related to your interest and foreign training experience\n\nNext information session: \nSeptember 4th\, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/impact-mentorship-program/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E. Broadway \, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Lamin":MAILTO:lkassama@mpnh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150828T113000
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CREATED:20150827T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150827T232927Z
UID:3105-1440756000-1440761400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Play n' Sing at the Park
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URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/play-n-sing-at-the-park/
LOCATION:Robson Park\, BC\, Canada
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