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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The Unique Lived Experiences of Refugees in Metro Vancouver, a Public Forum
Join the Liu Institue for Global Issues for a free, public forum that will highlight the contributions and unique lived experiences of people who came to Metro Vancouver as refugees. In particular, you will hear from people living with disabilities and those from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Transgender, Queer and Intersex communities.
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Venue: MOSAIC, 5575 Boundary Rd, Vancouver, BC V5R 2P9
Please RSVP HERE.
Alternatively, reserve your seat by contacting lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca or 604-822-1672.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, including Starbucks coffee.
Lunch will be provided by Calabash Bistro, with vegetarian and Halal and Kosher friendly options.
Childminding and art facilitation to be provided by the Children’s Art Society.
Public transit tickets will be offered to newcomers who wish to attend. Please see a MOSAIC staff person for details upon arrival.
The program consists of heartfelt, informative, and engaging stories by keynote speakers and panelists who will share the ups & downs of their journeys settling in Metro Vancouver. Our moderated and small group discussions provide a chance for you, our guests, to explore what you heard, the theme of intersectionality and the benefits that diversity brings to our communities.
Enjoy a film screening and live music, create art with us, interact with students on their migration research, network over lunch backed by DJ beats, and much more. Meet new people, gain new resources on refugee resettlement, including the WUSC program at UBC and settlement providers in your community, and feel inspired to contribute in your own way!
Moderated by: Saleem Spindari, Manager of Refugees and Migrant Workers Programs, MOSAIC
Our Speakers include:
- Marissa Nahanee, Maykw Cha7em of Squamish & Nisga’a Nations
- Jana Hussenni
- Zdravko Cimbaljevic
- Danny Ramadan
- Patience Magagula
- With more to be added!
Co-hosted by: MOSAIC, Vancouver Area Survivors of Torture (VAST), AMSSA, Options Community Services Society, Vancouver Immigration Partnership with the City of Vancouver, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, UBC Migration Research Excellence Cluster, and UBC International Student Development, with support from UBC Community Engagement.
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
