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.
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Parenting Matters: Legal Workshop for Single Mothers
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.
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
