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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UBC REFUGEE SYMPOSIUM & OPERA Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
The UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues presents a multi-day symposium, Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage, alongside an opera and an art exhibit titled The Consul in order to stimulate discussion on the global refugee crisis. The Symposium is from Oct. 21st – Nov. 6th.
Most events are free and open to the public but registration is required. Tickets to The Consul can be purchased through UBC Opera.
Please see the website for details: http://liu.arts.ubc.ca/event/refugee-symposium/
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: UBC Campus (The Nest, Musqueam Post, Global Lounge, Old Auditorium)
Lunch and Campus Tour for youth and young adults from refugee families based in Metro Vancouver, organized by ISSofBC and hosted by UBC students and UBC WUSC Student Club.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: St. John’s College – Fairmont Social Lounge, UBC
Mobile Opera by UBC Opera Ensemble, discussion with graduate student residents studying refugee issues as a component of their studies.
Open to public, but space is limited. Please RSVP to sjc.events@ubc.ca. Light refreshments provided.
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
