Resource Fair for Refugee Claimants
2018-03-10 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Surrey Central Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC, Canada
Options, UNHCR and MOSAIC present a Resource Fair for Refugee claimants.
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Venue: Surrey Central Library, 10350 University Drive in Surrey
This free event will provide an opportunity for refugee claimants to:

Learn more about government and community services,
Meet representatives of Refugee Claimant Serving Organizations
Attend presentations on settlement, employment, refugee appeals and more.
Connect with other refugee claimants

Language support in Arabic, Kurdish, and Spanish will be provided during the event. Refreshments and light lunch will also be provided.
Everyone is encouraged to RSVP as space is limited.
The organizers greatly appreciate the financial support provided by Vancity and BC Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology. Venue is provided by Surrey Libraries.

Resumes and the Hidden Job Market
2018-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 | ISSofBC Coquitlam, Cottonwood, 201 - 504 Cottonwood Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Join ISSofBC for a free workshop “Resumes and the Hidden Job Market”
Learn about:

Canadian resume styles and how to target your resume
How to introduce yourself and present your skills
Accessing more opportunities through the hidden job market

When: Monday, March 12, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: ISSofBC Cottonwood, #200 – 504 Cottonwood Ave., Coquitlam, BC V3J 2R5
To Register, please contact: Sarah Rolling, 778-383-1438 ext. 1912 or sarah.rolling@issbc.org

Faces of Humanity Exhibit
2018-03-13 12:00 - 20:00 | Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4E4, Canada
Imagine leaving your home, able to take only what you can carry, and walking for as many as 14 days to reach safety. This is the journey many of those who have fled violence in Myanmar have taken.
Since August 25, 2017, over 688,000 displaced people have arrived in Bangladesh. They are living in overcrowded, makeshift settlements, and the majority of them are women and children.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including the Canadian Red Cross, was quick to respond to this crisis, providing much-needed food, clean drinking water, shelter and healthcare.
Join the Canadian Red Cross for Faces of Humanity 2018, a multimedia exhibit that will immerse you into the current crisis in Bangladesh. Faces of Humanity tells the story of Canadian Red Cross aid workers and their international partners, from all walks of life. Hear from doctors, nurses, engineers, electricians, administrators and social workers who provide assistance to the most vulnerable people.
Take a journey into a disaster response with the Red Cross, and experience the power of humanity.
When: March 13, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
For more information, please email: joanne.abshire@redcross.ca

Virtual Career Fair
2018-03-15 09:00 - 2018-03-16 16:00 | Online
Immigrant Services in Calgary is hosting a virtual career fair for newcomers on March 15 and 16, 2018.
Details are as follows:
March 15 and 16, 2018
MDT 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
Explore 1000+ jobs with 30+ Canadian companies across Western Canada from the comfort of your home. Take part in interviews, information sessions on a variety of industries.
Register online now at http://vcf.settlementcalgary.com

How to Protect Yourself & Your Family Online
2018-03-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Welcome Centre – ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
Join ISSofBC and learn more about:

How cyber criminals can use your identity (your online footprint)
How to spot malicious emails
How to protect your children online
How newcomers can be a target for cyber-stalkers
Other information: best practices, passwords, social media and more.

When: Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Where: Welcome Centre, Room 101 – 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC
Space is limited! Pre-registration is required.
To register or to get more information, please contact: Dorcas Mendez at volunteer@issbc.org or call 604-684-7498 ext. 1632.

How to Prepare for a Job Fair
2018-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6B1, Canada
Vancouver Public Library presents “How to prepare for a job fair.”
Job fairs provide the opportunity to make a positive impression in person and to network with employers face-to-face. Attend our interactive workshop to learn how to prepare for a job fair, network effectively and impress potential employers!
Event Details:
March 20, 2018
10 am – 12 pm
Central Library
Alma vanDusen and Peter Kaye Rooms
Registration: 604-331-3653
Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Coming Together First Nations and South Asian Culture - Indian Classical Dance, Music and Poetry!
2018-03-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Alice MacKay Room, Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Free event!
Coming together First Nations and South Asian Culture – Indian Classical Dance, Music and Poetry!
When: Sunday, May 27 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Vancouver Public Library, Alice Mackay Room
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

iCON Chinese Health Forum
2018-03-24 10:30 - 16:00 | Jewish Community Centre, 950 W 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2N7, Canada
Healthy @ Home – Living Well with Chronic Conditions
The forum will bring together patients, families, health professionals, and community organizations to share information, self-management best practices, and community resources. Delivered in Cantonese with simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin and English, the forum will be available live online at www.iconproject.org, making this interactive education accessible to communities, patients and families across the province.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 10:30am to 4:00pm

10:30am – 12:00pm Open House featuring health information booths, demonstrations, community resources and programs
12:00pm – 4:00pm Health Forum featuring panel discussions with community health experts

Where: Jewish Community Centre, 950 W 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2N7
Language: Presented in Cantonese with simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin and English
Cost: Free to the public
Light refreshments will be served.
Visit www.iconproject.org for more details.

Parenting Matters: Rainbow Families
2018-03-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Parenting Matters: Rainbow Families
Same Same but Different
Open to everyone, this workshop will focus on raising awareness around the issues that LGBTQ parents encounter when parenting: identity bias, beliefs and assumptions.
Event Details:
Tuesday, March 27 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territory

Get Hired! Advice from Recruitment Experts
2018-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6B1, Canada
Vancouver Public Library presents Get Hired! Advice from Recruitment Experts.
Hear from recruitment experts about the soft and hard skills required to get hired in today’s job market. Practice networking and make new contacts. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Event Details:
March 27, 2018
6 pm – 8 pm
Central Library
Alice MacKay Room
Registration: 604-331-3653

Build a 30 Second Knockout Elevator Pitch!
2018-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6B1, Canada
Learn the steps to building the perfect pitch that summarizes who you are, what you do and why you are the right candidate. You will be ready to reel off your elevator pitch at any time in a job fair, interview, even a cocktail party conversation with someone who might be able to help you land a job! Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Event Details:
April 5, 2018
2 pm – 4 pm
Central Library
Alma vanDusen and Peter Kaye Rooms
Registration: 604-331-3653

MOSAIC's 7th Annual Career and Job Fair
2018-04-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4E4, Canada
MOSAIC’s 7th Annual Career & Job Fair
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC
Free Admission
Recruiters want to meet you! Meet with over 70 employers
For more information and updates on the fair visit: mosaicbc.org/careerfair
Download the poster by clicking here.

AMSSA Webinar: Accessing Support Services for International Students
2018-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
AMSSA invites you to a webinar presentation on our research on support services for post-secondary international students in BC. The research is funded by the Ministry of Jobs, Trade, and Technology (JTT) and focuses on the support services that post-secondary institutions (PSIs) and service provider organizations (SPOs) that receive BC Settlement and Integration Services (BC-SIS) funding offer to international students.
Nicole Armos and Ismaël Traoré will share key findings from the research, including an outline of the support services international students need, an analysis of the barriers and challenges to delivering and accessing support services, and trends in support service delivery and coordination between PSIs and SPOs.
Additionally, they will share recommendations to enhance cross-sector collaboration between SPOs and PSIs, and introduce a series of tools AMSSA developed to build capacity for collaboration. Towards the end of the webinar, there will be an opportunity for Questions and Answers about the research.
When: April 12, 2018 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Click here to register

Learn about Careers at Vancity
2018-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
Options Community Services presents Learn about Careers at Vancity.
Are you new to Canada?
Looking for work in the banking industry?
Learn about careers at Vancity:

hiring process
application process
job search
interview tips

When: April 13, 2018 from 10:00 Am – 12:00 PM
Where: Room 160 – 10362 King George Blvd. Surrey, BC
Come prepared, please bring your PR card.
To register, contact Malou at 604-954-0483

In-TAC 4th Virtual Career Expo
2018-04-19 09:00 - 2018-04-20 17:00 | Online
Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) is a proud co-sponsor of the In-TAC 4th Virtual Career Expo
When: Thursday, April 19 (6:00 am) to Friday, April 20 (6:00 pm), 2018 PDT Vancouver time.
The Virtual Career Expo is an amazing opportunity for pre- and post-arrival immigrants to connect with Recruiters and Human Resources/Hiring Managers representing over 30 employer exhibitors across Canada from a wide range of industry sectors, including Finance & Accounting, Engineering, IT, Human Resources, Retail, Administration and more…
All job seekers (including Permanent Residents, refugees, citizens, international students, pre-arrival clients) are welcome and encouraged to pre-register for this free online event at https://www.in-tac-expo.com/en/
Attendees will be able to take advantage of the 3-D virtual platform to browse exhibitors’ job booths, view and apply for jobs, and engage in real time live chat with recruiters.
Spaces are limited so register today! Please contact Jason Li ( Jason.li@issbc.org ) if you need more information.

Invitation à un webinaire pour les nouveaux arrivants
2018-05-01 08:00 - 09:30 | Online
Webinaire en français
Le mardi 1er mai 2018, à 11 h, heure de l’Est
Webinaire en anglais
Le mardi 1er mai 2018, à 14 h, heure de l’Est
Durée
Environ 45 minutes
L’Agence du revenu du Canada organisera un webinaire interactif en direct pour fournir aux nouveaux arrivants au Canada des renseignements sur les prestations et les crédits. Certains des sujets qui seront abordés :

divers prestations et crédits
comment en faire la demande
comment continuer à recevoir vos versements

Les participants auront la possibilité de poser des questions et d’obtenir des réponses tout au long du webinaire.
Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant!

Canada Revenue Agency Webinar for Newcomers
2018-05-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
English Session
When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM ET or 11:00 PM PT
About 45 minutes
The Canada Revenue Agency will host a live and interactive webinar for newcomers to Canada on benefits and credits. Some of the topics that will be covered:

various benefits and credits
how to apply for them
how to continue getting your payments

Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and get answers throughout the webinar.
To register, click here.
Please note, the webinar will be offered in French on May 1, 2918 at 11:00 AM ET or 8:00 AM PT.

Parenting Matters: Legal Workshop for Single Mothers
2018-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Presented by Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC and Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House in collaboration with Women in Positive Power*
When: Tuesday May 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. (Registration at 3:30 p.m.)
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House 800 East Broadway, Vancouver Unceded Coast Salish Territory, www.mpnh.org
Family Lawyer Zahra Jimale presents in this interactive workshop on current family law issues including custody/parenting, self representation and other areas of family law.
Seats are limited so pre-registration is required. Childcare (limited) and snacks provided.
For more information and registration, please contact Carmen, Family Resource Programs Coordinator: ccontreras@mpnh.org, 604.879.8208 ext 202
About the speaker: Ms. Jimale is a family law lawyer, mediator educator and the Director of Law Reform at West Coast LEAF. Zahra is dedicated to the improvement of equality, social justice, and access to justice for all. Zahra is completing her Masters in Law in Alternative Dispute Resolution at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Open House & Free BBQ Celebrating Neighbourhood House Week
2018-05-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open House & Free BBQ Celebrating Neighbourhood House Week
Wednesday, May 2, 3-7 p.m.
Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood for their annual celebration of Neighbourhood House Week!
Arts & Crafts Free BBQ Cake & Refreshments Live Music & Dancing
3-7 p.m. Free Activities
Arts & crafts for kids and families, music by the Chinese seniors choir, and
intergenerational stress ball and slime-making for youth and seniors. All are welcome!
4-6 p.m. Free BBQ. Burgers, sausages, salad and cake
6-6:30 p.m. Free Entertainment by Aztec Mexican Dance Group Casa
Meshiko Vancouver, and Roots Peruvian Folklore Dance
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House 800 East Broadway, Vancouver Unceded Coast Salish Territory
No registration required. For event details, please contact Jenny van Enckevort: 604.879.8208 ext 102, jvanenckevort@mpnh.org

Aspire Case Management Training
2018-05-04 | BC
The Muslim Food Bank and Community Services presents Aspire Case Management Training
Free training sessions for Ages 18+
Workshop 1: Trauma
Friday, May 4, 2018
Venue: Tommy Douglas Library
Workshop 2: Case Management
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Venue: Surrey City Centre Library, Room 401
Workshop 3: Conflict and Resources
Monday, May 7, 2018
Venue: MFB Richmond Office, 220 – 13911 Maycrest Way, Richmond
Get more information and register at contact@muslimfoodbank.com or call 1-866-248-3868 ext. 203

Nobody's Perfect
2018-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Welcome Centre – ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
ISSofBC presents Nobody’s Perfect
When: Fridays, May 4 – June 8, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Where: Room 101, ISSofBC Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive
Parenting can be hard, but you don’t have to do it alone!

MEET with other parents of young children (0-5 yrs. 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

To register please contact:
Ana Delgado ISSofBC Preschool
604-684-2561 EXT:1175

Seats are limited
Childcare provided

EI and CPP Benefits
2018-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Seminar Room, School Gym, St. Mary’s Parish, 5239 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 4G8, Canada
ISSofBC’s Settlement Program and St. Mary’s Migrant Ministry present EI and CPP Benefits Workshop.
When: Friday, May 4 at 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Seminar Room, School Gym, St. Mary’s Parish, 5239 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC, V5R 4G8 (Close to Joyce Skytrain Station)
Join in a free interactive discussion and learn about:

Purpose and Importance of EI & CPP benefits
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Appeal process, if denied

With guest speaker: Dianne Stoesz, Citizen Services Specialist, Service Canada
To register, please contact Lenn Castro at: stmarysmigrant@gmail.com and Resochita Arma at resochita.arma@issbc.org or 604-684-7498 ext. 1666

Spring Open House - South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
2018-05-05 10:00 - 13:00 | South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House presents their Spring Open House
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10:00 – 1:00 PM
Where: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Event details:

Free event
Entertainment
Craft
Activities
Prizes
Refreshments

For more information contact 604-324-6212 or svnh@southvan.org

Special Needs and Different Ability (Focus Group)
2018-05-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107A Ave, Surrey, BC, V3T 0G4, Canada
ASPIRE and the Muslim Food Bank Community Services presents Special Needs and Different Ability (Focus Group).
The focus group intends to gather caregivers of children/youth with Special Needs so that they can collaborate to create inclusive communities through awareness and education of different abilities. The program will also be translated into Arabic, Urdu, Somali, and Farsi languages.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Where: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre at 13458 107A Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 0G4
Register: aisha@muslimfoodbank.com or call 1-866-248-3868 Ext. 206
Childcare will be available at this FREE event and light refreshments will be served.

Burnaby Festival of Learning
2018-05-06 - 2018-05-12 | BC
The Burnaby Festival of Learning celebrates lifelong learning in unconventional ways, featuring a week-long series of free events that will inform, engage and spark creative conversations between diverse audiences. The Festival will showcase a variety of events including performances, lectures, discussions, tours, and more!
The Festival is co-presented by Simon Fraser University and the City of Burnaby with participation with many local Burnaby organizations. There are events every day for everyone including children, families, young adults and seniors. Events and activities will happen across many civic spaces and institutions, including libraries, museums, galleries, parks, community centres, and more in Burnaby.
Click here for details on the events from May 6 – May 12, 2018

Celebrate! 10th Anniversary - READY TOURS
2018-05-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Welcome Centre – ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
You are invited to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the READY TOURS – a valuable orientation for refugee claimants.
When: May 24, 2018 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Where: Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive (2nd Floor)
RSVP to fran@kinbrace.ca by Monday, May 21

Positive and Practical Approaches to Anti-Islamaphobia
2018-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Ismaili Centre Burnaby, Social Hall, 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1G8, Canada
This event will focus on practical and positive actions we can take to dispel hate crimes, exploring approaches and best practices used for individuals who have been impacted by Islamophobia. The discussion will be led by experienced professionals who engage in combating Islamophobia on a daily basis, as well as discuss the success of the Islamophobia hotline. The evening will also include a moderated panel discussion as well as opportunity for Q&A. All members of the community are welcome.
Free (registration required)
Date: May 10, 2018
Location: Ismaili Centre Burnaby, Social Hall
4010 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G8
Time: 6:30pm (Doors Open) | 7:00pm (Event)
Register here: https://iicanada.org/ismaili-centre-burnaby/forms/positive-and-practical-approaches-islamophobia

WorkBC Employment Services Centre - Vancouver Northeast Hiring Fair
2018-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | WorkBC Vancouver Northeast, Unit 312 - 2555 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N4C1, Canada
Join the WorkBC Employment Services Centre Vancouver Northeast Hiring Fair presented by MOSAIC.
When: May 18, 2018 from 10:00AM – 12:30PM
Where: 312 – 2555 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
PRE-REGISTER VIA employer@mosaicbc.org on or before May 17, 2018
https://workbchiringfair.eventbrite.ca
Please bring your resume and Dress business casual
*For Applicants Only / No recruiters
www.employmentworks.ca

Culture, Context: A Conversation
2018-05-26 14:30 - 17:00 | Sitka Square, 1082 Sitka Square, Vancouver, BC, Canada
SIETAR BC presents Culture, Context: A Conversation
When: Saturday, May 26 at 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM PT
Where: 1082 Sitka Sq, Vancouver BC, V6H 3P7
This event is taking place on the unceded territories of the first peoples that lived in the land.
Details:
What does the word ‘culture’ mean to you? How do we understand its many meanings and uses in our time and place?
Please Join us for a rich and stimulating conversation about culture, society & the current moment at this SIETAR BC Networking Event. We welcome the community to a safe, open space to hold these discussions. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Learn more and register for the event by clicking here.

Coming Together - Blending Indian and Indigenous Culture
2018-05-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6B1, Canada
Indian classical dancer Koyali Burman and Cree poet Wanda John-Kehewin present a unique blending of Indian and Indigenous culture, highlighting elements of the Medicine Wheel.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m.
Location: Alice MacKay Room, Central Library
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
The event hosted in partnership with World Poetry Canada, International, explorASIAN and Vancouver Central Library.
The initiative conceived and launched by Koyali Burman.
For more information contact bkoyali@yahoo.com.
