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SUMMARY:Art and Songs
DESCRIPTION:Explore children’s creative self through arts and crafts\, songs and stories with Family Services of Greater Vancouver \nWhen: January 25 and February 1\, 2017\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Early Years Centre at QayQayt Elementary\, 85 Merivale Street\, New Westminster\nCost: Free\nRegister: call 604-525-9144 ext\, 3636 or e-mail ceds-nw@fsgv.ca \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/art-and-songs/
LOCATION:Family Services of Greater Vancouver\, 201 - 1638 E Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170119T213830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T213925Z
UID:8103-1486031400-1486035000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Active Start Soccer
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House’s Active Start Soccer program! \nMeet new friends\, play new games\, and learn new movement skills while playing the game of soccer! \nWhen: February 2 – March 9\, 2017 (Thursdays)\nTime: 10:30 – 11:30 AM\nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 E Broadway\, Vancouver BC\nWho: Children 2 -5 years old \nTo register\, contact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org\, or 604-879-8208 ext 202 \nView the poster by clicking here
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/active-start-soccer/
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/Denver:20170207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170127T231557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T231707Z
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SUMMARY:AMSSA E-Symposium: Using Physical and Social Activities as Integration Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Participating in physical and social activities are ways in which newcomers can become integrated into a community. Many of these activities can be low-barriered and inclusionary upon design\, when the focus is on connecting people based on commonalities\, e.g. common interest in dance\, food and music. Connections made within a community and social activities are often centred on sport or social activities. How can a newcomer to Canada use these activities as integration opportunities to Canada if there is no understanding of the value of these activities or if the vocabulary in an official language is not existent? \nAttendees of this e-symposium will learn:\n1. How physical and social activities could be used as a tool for integration into the community\n2. How this can be taught in a LINC classroom\n3. How these activities can be used as integration tools during settlement orientation sessions and workshops. \nEvent Details & Registration: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, February 7\, 2017\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (PST)\nLocation: Online\nRegistration Deadline is Monday\, February 6\, 2017\nTo Register: Click here\nCost: $10 for AMSSA Members & Safe Harbour Affiliates/ $20 for Non-Members\n\nIf your organization receives funding from Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) please contact Sabrina at sziegler@amssa.org as your organization may receive further discounts.\n\n\n\nAbout the format: E-Symposia feature a panel of expert speakers and round-table discussion. They are a 2-hour\, online interactive learning events on key sector issues. \nPanelists: \nAdrienne Bale\, Program Facilitator and Coordinator with Immigrant Services of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver \nAugusta Avram\, Burnaby Community and Continuing Education\, Burnaby School District 41 \nKat Cureton\, Course Instructor\, UBC School of Kinesiology & Engagement Strategist\, UBC Community Engagement \nVive Wong\, Director of Youth Services\, Collingwood Neighbourhood House \nCase Study Panelists: \nMichelle Redfern\, Settlement Coordinator\, Cowichan Intercultural Society \nJacqueline Bernier\, English Language & Multicultural Services\, Smithers Community Services Association
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/e-symposium-using-physical-and-social-activities-as-integration-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170128T012337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T012337Z
UID:8205-1486465200-1486472400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CCR Virtual Meeting - Toolkit on Private Sponsorship of Refugees
DESCRIPTION:To launch the toolkit\, and to explore opportunities for networking among sponsors\, we will be holding a virtual meeting\, open to all\, on Tuesday 7 February. Please consider joining us\, or pass this invitation on to others who might be interested. \nPrivate sponsorship networking: Join us for a virtual meeting\nOn Tuesday 7 February\, 2017 at 11am Pacific\, 12 noon Mountain \nSign up at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2307957750324027907 \nYou will receive an email with a unique link to use to join the meeting. \nThe virtual meeting is designed for people involved in\, or hoping to be involved in the private sponsorship of refugees\, especially those who want to learn about opportunities for networking. We will introduce the CCR’s new PSR toolkit\, present key resources available to sponsors\, and discuss needs and opportunities for networking\, information and advocacy.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ccr-virtual-meeting-toolkit-on-private-sponsorship-of-refugees/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170215T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170131T191323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T193213Z
UID:8237-1487151900-1487160000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Forum: Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Initiatives - Supporting the Integration of Refugees in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:This timely forum will be a combined in-person and online training opportunity bringing together community organizers and experts in the anti-racism and anti-hate sector. Presenters will share best promising practices\, resources\, and tools for settlement\, language and community service providers to navigate the challenges of combating hate and discrimination. This forum will address the challenges that Syrian refugee clients face in their communities and how service providers and community stakeholders can address these challenges. \nThis event is funded by Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). \nEvent Details & Registration: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 15\, 2017\nTime: 10:15 am – 12:00 pm\n\nTech-testing for online participants: 9:45 am – 10:00 am (PST)\n\n\nLocation: Online or In-Person\n\nVenue: Council Chambers\, Surrey City Hall\, 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\n\n\nIn-person participation: 4 in-person attendees per agency\nOnline participation: Unlimited number of online connections per agency\nCost: Free\nTo Register\, click here.\n\nDeadline to register is February 7\, 2017\n\n\n\nContact us at events@amssa.org for more information.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-forum-anti-racism-anti-hate-initiatives-supporting-the-integration-of-refugees-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Council Chambers – Surrey City Hall\, 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170216T130000
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CREATED:20170128T012905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T013446Z
UID:8206-1487242800-1487250000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CCR webinar: Solutions for separated families - Excluded family members: understanding the problem\, finding solutions
DESCRIPTION:16 February and 9 March: CCR webinar series on solutions for separated families \nExcluded family members: understanding the problem\, finding solutions (Part 1 of 2) \nThis webinar will provide practical information about Excluded Family Member cases. Section 117(9)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the “Excluded Family Member” provision) imposes a lifelong sponsorship ban on family members who were not declared or examined at the time of the sponsor’s immigration to Canada. The provision affects many vulnerable newcomers\, including many refugees\, preventing them from reuniting with spouses\, partners or children. \nAttend this webinar to learn about R.117(9)(d) and the recourses available. It is designed for front-line workers and anyone else who is supporting or may in the future need to support someone affected by R. 117(9)(d).\nCette session aura lieu en anglais\, mais les participants peuvent poser leurs questions en français. \nDate: 16 February 2017\, 2-3 pm (Eastern time) \nPanelists: \n\nJamie Liew\, University of Ottawa\nJennifer Stone\, Neighbourhood Legal Services\nNir Gepner\, Willowdale Community Legal Services\n\nTo Register and for more information click the following link: http://ccrweb.ca/en/excluded-family-members-webinar
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ccr-webinar-solutions-for-separated-families/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170215T183717Z
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UID:8300-1487253600-1487260800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Assisting Foreign Workers who Face Risks of Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Brief Description: \nThe Ministry of Jobs\, Tourism\, and Skills Training is holding a webinar on February 16\, 2017 for settlement agencies on how to assist clients who face risks of abuse by an employer. \nSummary: \nImmigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Province of BC have developed an expedited open work permit application process to protect vulnerable foreign workers and to regularize their status in Canada if they are at risk of abuse by an employer. Settlement agencies are authorized to assist clients through the process and to provide a written statement of support. \nThe Ministry of Jobs\, Tourism and Skills Training will be holding a 2-hour training webinar covering the following topics: \n\nAn overview of the expedited work permit process and what a settlement agency should pay attention to when assisting a client through this process.\nAn overview of employment standards and situations when a complaint can be made.\nThe employment standards complaint process and what a settlement agency should be aware of when assisting a client making a complaint.\nAn overview of human trafficking and the mandate of the Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP) and how settlement organizations can support affected clients.\n\nDate/Time:\nThursday\, February 16\, 2017\, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST) \nThis training webinar is targeted to Settlement Workers\, Career Facilitators and Employment Counsellors\, settlement and employment program Managers\, SWIS Workers and LINC Instructors. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-assisting-foreign-workers-who-face-risks-of-abuse/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170216T193000
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CREATED:20170131T213054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T213054Z
UID:8243-1487266200-1487273400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:My Tween and Me
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for the My Tween and Me parenting program. \nDiscover the full potential of your relationship with your pre-teen (7 – 12 years). \nDates: February 16 – March 30\, 2017 (8 sessions)\nWhen: Thursdays (and one Tuesday) from 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nWhere: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House\, 800 East Broadway\, Vancouver \nFor more information and to register\, contact Carmen at ccontreras@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/my-tween-and-me-3/
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/Denver:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170225T012716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170225T012716Z
UID:8428-1487412000-1487422800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Effective Self-Defence: How to be aware and avoid dangerous situations
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Vancouver Police Judo Volunteers\, receive classroom instruction and hands-on practice on effective self-defence. \nWhen: Saturday\, March 18\, 2017 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\nWhere: 2010 Glen Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\nTo register\, contact Joy at jjhocson@mosaicbc.org or 604-254-9626 ext 484 \n*Please present your PR card at registration \nTo view the poster\, click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/effective-self-defence-how-to-be-aware-and-avoid-dangerous-situations/
LOCATION:Vancouver Police Department\, 2010 Glen Drive\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170220T200000
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CREATED:20170211T015133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170211T015405Z
UID:8296-1487613600-1487620800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Tax System in BC
DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop!\nWhether you are new to Canada and need an overview of the Canadian tax system\, or you are looking for tips and advice on how to better file your taxes\, this workshop will provide you with the information you need\, including: \nA brief overview of the Canadian tax system\nThe general process for filing a tax return\nIndividual responsibilities for filing Canadian taxes\nEligible versus in-eligible tax deductions and credits\nTaxable and exempt income \nTime: 6:00 -8:00 pm\nVenue: JFSA Offices\, 201-475 East Broadway\, Vancouver BC
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/tax-system-in-bc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170222T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170131T192908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T014118Z
UID:8240-1487753100-1487782800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:AMSSA Webinar Series: Virtual Learning Exchange
DESCRIPTION:  \nAn Interactive Day of Exchanging Knowledge\, Resources\, and Tools with the Settlement and Language Sector \nABOUT THE EVENT \nDate: Wednesday\, February 22\, 2017 \nLocation: Online \nEvent Time: 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PST) 8 Online Sessions \nEach session is 60 minutes (45 minute presentation\, 15 minute Q&A). Participate 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 various topic areas. \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. \nEVENT SCHEDULE \nThe Virtual Learning Exchange will be an all-day online series of interactive sessions\, with a variety of stakeholders engaging with the B.C. Settlement and Language Sector on the following 8 topics: \n8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.\nAMSSA Introduction & Technical Testing with Participants\nPlease log on early to check your connections \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nSmall Business BC Resources\, Small Business BC– Laura Aveldo \n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nChallenges of Refugee & Immigrant Mental Health in Metro Vancouver\, Cross Cultural Psychiatry Program\, Vancouver Coastal Health – Dr. Soma Ganesan\, MD\, FRCPC \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nWhat are the Mental Health and Substance Use Information Needs of Newcomers and their Supporters? Findings from Recent Consultations with the BC Multicultural/Settlement Sector\, Canadian Mental Health Association\, BC Division – Sarah Hamid-Balma \n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nEnding a Fixed-Term Tenancy Under Special Circumstances\, Residential Tenancy Branch\, Audrey Panter \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nThe BC Childcare Subsidy\, Ministry of Children and Family Development – Lisa Maisonneuve \n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nCreating Informal Literacy and Language Opportunities within a Formal Learning Environment\, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society – Janice Bexson \n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nFresh Voices: Journeys\, Reflections and Learning\, Fresh Voices Initiative\, Vancouver Foundation – Alejandra Lopez \n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nIntegrating CLB Assessment into your ESL Classroom\, The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)  – Lisa Herrera and Sarah Schmuck \nREGISTRATION \nThis event is funded by Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is free for all service provider organizations (SPOs) funded by IRCC in the province of BC. Individuals from other organizations are welcome to attend for a small fee. Registration for AMSSA members and Safe Harbour Members costs $35 per connection and registration for organizations with no affiliation to AMSSA or Safe Harbour costs $75 per connection. \nTo Register\, click here. \nDeadline to register is February 21\, 2017 \nContact us at events@amssa.org for more information.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/virtual-learning-exchange/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170131T212148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T212316Z
UID:8241-1487757600-1487764800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Social Benefits Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society for the Social Benefits Workshop \nThe workshop covers social benefits available to Canadian residents such as Old Age Pension (OAS)\, Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)\, CPP Disability and income supplements available under OAS etc. \nThe workshop is for Temporary Foreign Workers\, Provincial Nominees\, Post Secondary International Students\, Naturalized Canadian Citizens & PR Card Holders Only \nWhen: February 22\, 2017 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: # 205 – 12725 80th Avenue Surrey\nCost: Free \nTo register\, contact Maninder Sanghera at 604-596-7722 ext. 120 \nView the poster by clicking here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/social-benefits-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Progressive Intercultural Community Services\, #205 - 12725 80th Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170119T215636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T224834Z
UID:8104-1487770200-1487784600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Our Communities\, Upholding Our Shared Values: A Community Forum on Immigration and Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:Join S.U.C.C.E.S.S. at their event: Safeguarding Our Communities\, Upholding Our Shared Values: A Community Forum on Immigration and Racial Discrimination \nWhen: February 22\, 2017 at 1:30 pm\nReception starts at 5:40 pm\nWhere: UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\nCost: $5.00\nRegistration: http://successforum.eventbrite.com \nLearn more about the Forum by clicking here
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/safeguarding-our-communities-upholding-our-shared-values-a-community-forum-on-immigration-and-racial-discrimination/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T120950
CREATED:20170121T004440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170121T004440Z
UID:8138-1488015000-1488038400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Victoria for an island conference that features plenary speaker Dr. Ryuko Kubota\, Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at UBC. Early bird pricing available until January 31st\, 2017. \nTime: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm\nVenue: Camosun College Victoria\, 3100 Foul Bay Road \nFor more details click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/vancouver-island-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Camosun College Victoria\, 3100 Foul Bay Road \, Victoria\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="BC TEAL":MAILTO:admin@bcteal.org
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