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.

February 2019
MFBCS Annual Fundraising Dinner

February 23, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Royal King Palace 366 – 8158 128th Street, Surrey, BC, Canada

Event Details Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm Location: Royal King Palace - 8158 128 St, Surrey
Webinar: The Other Side of Trauma: Supporting Newcomers through Healing and Resiliency Centred

February 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

online

This is the second part of a two-part webinar series on community based training for working with newcomers with trauma.
March 2019
International Women’s Day afternoon tea

March 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Welcome Centre - ISSofBC 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
Get Hired! An ISSofBC Job Fair

March 15, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

ISSofBC Vancouver 501-333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
It is not ME or YOU | It is US: An educational forum on discrimination and racism

March 20, 2019 @ 8:45 am - 12:45 pm

Ismaili Centre Burnaby, Social Hall 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada
AMSSA Webinar: Recognizing and Assisting Victims of Labour Trafficking

March 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Online

Migrant workers contribute to the Canadian labour market and economy. However, some migrant workers may be vulnerable to human trafficking
AMSSA Webinar: Reflections on Belonging, Relationships, and Responsibilities in Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Lands

March 29, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

online

In this lunch and learn webinar, cultural planner Kamala Todd will share her experience as a Metis-Cree living and working
April 2019
AMSSA Online Broadcast: “Indigenous-Newcomers Relationships”: An Organizational Dialogue on Unsettling Practices

April 5, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Online

The Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA), the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) Indigenous Initiatives
“The Caregiver Program”

April 7, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Seminar Room, School Gym, St. Mary's Parish 5239 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join ISSofBC for an interactive discussion and learn about your options for permanent residence in regard to the Caregiver Program.
Safety Talk – About Scams (Chinese)

April 15, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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

PICS Society Workshop – How to Prepare for Your Interview

February 2019

March 2019

April 2019

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