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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:20160206T100000
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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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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/Vancouver:20160217T183000
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CREATED:20151223T000859Z
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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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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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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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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:20160223T083000
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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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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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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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