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SUMMARY:BC TEAL Annual Provincial Conference ‘Celebration’
DESCRIPTION:To highlight BC TEAL’s 50th anniversary\, our conference theme is celebration with plenary speakers Jill Hadfield\, Andy Curtis and Penny Ur. Also on offer is a pre-conference institute with morning and afternoon 3-hour workshops as well as an evening celebratory carnival. \nLearn more about the conference by clicking here. \nHave a proposal for the conference? Conference proposals are due Wednesday\, March 1\, click here to submit.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/annual-provincial-conference-celebration/
LOCATION:Vancouver Community College\, 1155 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="BC TEAL":MAILTO:admin@bcteal.org
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SUMMARY:Seniors Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:South Granville Seniors Centre presents its annual\, all-ages celebration of diversity and multiculturalism the Seniors Multicultural Festival! \nWhen: May 4\, 2017\nTime: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm\nFree admission \n\n10:30-2:00: Enjoy lively performances by over 25 multicultural seniors’\ngroups\n11:30-1:00: Sample delicious food at our low-cost international food fair\n2:30-3:30: Join us for an intercultural dialogue connecting First Nations and immigrant communities\n\nInterested in performing\, contributing a dish to the food fair\, or volunteering your time for the event? Contact Clemencia Gomez at cgomez@southgranvilleseniors.ca or at 604-732-0812.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/seniors-multicultural-festival/
LOCATION:South Granville Seniors Centre\, 1420 W 12th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Clemencia Gomez":MAILTO:cgomez@southgranvilleseniors.ca
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SUMMARY:Retail Connections - Youth Employment and Skills Program
DESCRIPTION:RETAIL CONNECTIONS \nImmigrant Youth Retail Employment Training Program \nStart date: Monday\, May 8th\, 2017 \nThe Retail Connections Program is an employment and skills training program that helps unemployed and underemployed immigrant youth and young adults to gain the skills and experience needed to find employment in the retail and customer service industry. We also have a limited number of seats available for non-immigrant clients. \nWhat does it include? \nJob Readiness Training: \n\n4-week daily full-time classroom-based training including:\n\nJob search and Retail specific workshops\nPersonality and Career Assessment\n\n\n8-week one-on-one coaching and follow up support\n\nSkills Development: \n\nEssential Skills Assessment and Training\nRetail specific training in Customer Service and Sales\, Inventory Management\,\n\nMerchandising and Displaying and Occupational Health and Safety. \n\nWorldHost Customer Service Training and Certificate\nEmergency First Aid Training and Certificate\nFood Safe Training Certificate\nCareer Coaching\n\nJob Retention Support: \n\nPost-employment follow-up support\nPersonal management skills training\nConnections to community services\nWorkplace orientation\n\nWe welcome jobseekers who are: \n\nUnemployed or underemployed working less than 20 hours/week\nNon-EI eligible\n18-30 years old\nPermanent Residence\, Canadian Citizen or Protected Person\nIntermediate conversational English skills\nAble to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks of full-time training (Mon-Fri\, 10am-3pm)\nNot participating in another Canada Job Fund Employment Services & Support program\nResidents of the Lower Mainland\n\nProgram end date: June 2nd\, 2017 \nLocation: YWCA WorkBC Employment Services Centre \n106-980 West 1st Street\, \nNorth Vancouver BC V7P 3N4 \nPlease contact NSMS directly for further questions or clarifications at retailconnections@nsms.ca or 778-927-2931.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/retail-connections-2/
LOCATION:YWCA WorkBC\, Employment Services Centre\, 106\, 980 West 1st Street\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7P 3N4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Back in Motion’s 3rd Annual Diversity Conference: Creating Strength through Differences
DESCRIPTION:Back in Motion’s 3rd Annual Diversity Conference: Creating Strength through Differences \nTuesday\, May 9th\, 2017 \nLast year’s conference sold out\, so make sure you act now! We have more presentations this year including: \n\nThe Impact of Human Rights on Diversity & Inclusion\nShining the Light on Youth Empowerment\n Mental Health Challenges Faced by Refugees and New Immigrants to Canada: What to Expect and How to Help\nIntroduction to Queer Competency\nPower and Diversity\nNavigating Mental Illness at Work\nEmployer Panel: Opportunities and Challenges When Hiring a Diverse Workforce\nMoving Towards Cultural Safety\nTake the Mic: Storytelling of Lived Experiences\nand others…\n\nWhere: Executive Plaza Hotel\, 405 North Rd\, Coquitlam\, BC V3K 3V9 (close to Lougheed Skytrain Station) \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 9th\, 2017 Time: 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM (registration and breakfast starts at 7:30 AM) \nCost: $80 Early Bird Price (until April 25th) includes admission to the one day conference\, continental breakfast\, and a delicious lunch \nWhat’s happening this year?  Over 10 exciting presentations to choose from as well as an employer panel. We will have booths again and of course\, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT during lunch! \nWhy should YOU attend? \n\nBreakout sessions for more discussion on workplace specific scenarios\nGain practical tools to improve client service and to create a diverse and inclusive workplace\nWe will have booths for information and resources related to diversity and inclusion\nYou’ll receive a Certificate of Attendance to submit to your respective associations for education credits (e.g. BCCDA\, HRMA\, VRA\, and others)\nGreat door prizes!\n\nHere is what people said about last year’s conference: \n“I enjoyed the variety of speakers and their different approaches to their presentations. The keynote was more academic and that set a good tone for the day\, the others were more practical and gave some nice “hands on” tips for working with diversity that I really appreciated…excellent choice in speakers and brilliant job in the order of the day.” \n  \n“I do not exaggerate when I say that this has been by far one of the most interesting and informative conferences I have attended.” \n  \n“Very well organized\, interesting topics\, very inspiring keynote speaker\, everyone in attendance was positive and open minded” \n  \nHow do I register? If you are interested in attending\, then please click on the link: www.diversityconference2017.eventbrite.ca \nFor questions\, please email diversity@backinmotion.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/back-in-motions-3rd-annual-diversity-conference-creating-strength-through-differences/
LOCATION:Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam\, 405 North Road\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 3V9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Connecting Refugee Private Sponsor Groups with Settlement  Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:Settlement organizations play an important role in refugee resettlement. Also of importance\, is the growing role of the private sponsor. This webinar will discuss best practices of how settlement serving organizations can better connect and support private sponsor groups to address the following: \n\nProvide examples of how frontline workers can support privately sponsored refugees during their initial settlement in BC\nClarify the role of sponsors and the roles of settlement organizations to have a better understanding of how to support refugees during their initial settlement in BC\nHow settlement organizations can best connect to private sponsor groups\nA mutual understanding between settlement organizations and private sponsors on roles and responsibilities\, managing expectations\, cultural awareness\, and ethical considerations\n\nThis webinar is designed to equip managers\, instructors of LINC and frontline staff with information on how to support privately sponsored refugees and how to work collaboratively with the sponsoring group. \nEvent Details & Registration \n\nDate: Wednesday\, May 24\, 2017\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (PDT)\nLocation: Online\nRegister by Tuesday\, May 23\, 2017\n\nClick here to Register \nPresenters \nBrian Dyck\nMigration and Resettlement Program Coordinator\, MCC Canada \nEkaterina Pak\nRegional Manager\, Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)\, administered by Catholic Crosscultural Services \nSaleem Spindari\nManager of Refugee Settlement Support Projects\, MOSAIC
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/connecting-refugee-private-sponsor-groups-with-settlement-service-providers/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Prism Education Series - Transgender Inclusion 101
DESCRIPTION:Trans Inclusion 101- With Nikki Zawadzki and Kelendria Nation \nThis session will focus on developing skills to welcome and support trans and gender diverse individuals in a variety of social service and\nhealthcare settings. The goal of this session is to increase safety and access to services for trans and gender diverse individuals\, in order to promote health and wellness. \nTarget audience: Nurses\, physicians\, social workers\, counsellors\, mental health and addiction workers\, housing workers\, outreach teams\, shelter staff\, etc. In addition\, we strongly encourage managers\, supervisors\, directors and administrative/support staff to attend. Students and volunteers working in the health and social service field are also welcome. \n*This session is free of charge\, but registration is required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend as we have a wait list. \nThis session will cover: \n\nthe difference between gender identity and sexual orientation\nlanguage & key concepts relating to trans people\nwhat transition may involve & issues unique to trans individuals\nintersectionality\, colonization and marginalized identities\nsocietal discrimination and family rejection\nreview of current health literature\nallyship for non-LGBT2Q+ folks\ncreating more inclusive environments\ngender –affirming policy and practice recommendations\navailable resources\n\nRegister by clicking here. \nAccessibility: \nThe Eye Care Centre is a fragrance free space; please refrain from wearing perfume\, cologne or other scented products. \nThe Eye Care Centre is wheelchair accessible. \nIf you require ASL\, or other accomodations\, please email prism@vch.ca \nAlso\, there is absolutely no food or drink permitted in the auditorium. There is a snack shop on the 2nd floor of the building that you may access during the break.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/prism-education-series-transgender-inclusion-101/
LOCATION:Eye Care Centre – Vancouver General Hospital\, 2550 Willow Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 3N9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Prism Services%2C Vancouver Coastal Health":MAILTO:prism@vch.ca
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