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, OCTOBER 19th
12:00 PM
Venue: Welcome Centre, Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
Mobile Opera by UBC Opera Ensemble
Audience: Refugee families staying at the Welcome Centre
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
