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/
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
6:30 PM
Venue: Old Auditorium, 6344 Memorial Road, UBC. Link to UBC Map
Opening Event: Refugee Journeys
Traditional Musqueam Welcome
Keynote Speaker
Panel Discussion: Breaking the Cycle: Canada’s Refugee Record on the Global Stage
Moderator: Moura Quayle, Professor, Strategic Design; Director, Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC
Panelists:
Robbie Waisman, Holocaust survivor speaker
Tima Kurdi, Aunt to Alan and Ghalib Kurdi and refugee advocate
Catherine Dauvergne, Dean, Peter A. Allard School of Law
Chris Friesen, Director of Settlement Services, Immigrant Services Society of BC
RSVP for Wednesday’s Opening Event
Light refreshments will be provided.
*‘The Consul’ art exhibit will be displayed in Room 100 of the Old Auditorium. Visit the 45 works of Judith Foster.
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
