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SUMMARY:Basics of Legal System in Canada
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URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/basics-of-law-system-in-canada/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Income Tax Return
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URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/income-tax-return-2/
LOCATION:258-3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC V3B 6B4\, 258-3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Gov't Funded Employment Programs
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URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/govt-funded-employment-programs/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Library\, Coquitlam Library- City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Way Coquitlam - Room 136\, Coquitlam\, BC
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SUMMARY:Organizational Approaches to Anti-Racism: From Self to Systems Change
DESCRIPTION:ANTI-RACISM WEBINAR: REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION \nAs a sector that serves many vulnerable and racialized populations and is also mainly comprised of racialized frontline workers\, anti-racism is an intrinsic part of the settlement sector. Yet often we are challenged by a lack of resources and time\, the systemic and entrenched nature of racism\, and limited guidance around evidence-based practices that translate good intentions into meaningful systemic change. Although there are a range of anti-racist actions that are often looked to as tools to start this work—policies\, trainings\, employee resource groups\, hiring practices\, audits\, etc.—it can be difficult to discern what approaches will translate into material changes rather than act as surface-level distractions from the root issues.   \nThis two-part webinar will focus on providing organizations with tools and resources that they can apply to their anti-racism work\, with an opportunity to discuss how to implement impactful initiatives\, develop more meaningful and systematic evaluation\, and create long-term plans that meet the unique needs of the settlement sector. \nPart 1 will start by situating the conversation about anti-racism within the experiences of frontline staff navigating their day-to-day work with clients. Recognizing that it is often difficult for frontline staff to support themselves and their clients without organizational support\, this webinar will explore how to shift individual approaches to anti-racist work towards more collaborative\, systems-focused change. \nDate: February 18\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00pm PT  \nLocation: Zoom \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSPEAKER \nSharon Nyangweso is the Founder and CEO of QuakeLab\, she specializes in a radical new approach to problem solving with an equity lens that is measurable\, strategic\, and based on a strong foundation of design thinking. An immigrant from Kenya\, she has worked across sectors with organizations in 11 countries. Sharon is a TEDx Speaker\, a Globe & Mail Report on Business Magazine 2022 Changemakers Recipient\, 2022 Black Entrepreneur nominee and Ottawa Consulting Agency of the Year 2023. \nQUESTIONS? \nSend an email to enguyen@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/organizational-approaches-to-anti-racism-from-self-to-systems-change/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Incorporating Art in the Work with Children – Expressive Arts Therapy to Support Neurodivergent Newcomer Children
DESCRIPTION:Expressive arts therapy has shown benefits for children across various developmental stages\, as well as neurodiverse children who may struggle with traditional classroom settings and communication barriers. It allows for self-expression without the need for words\, reduces overstimulation\, and soothes the nervous systems\, encourages creativity and collaboration\, and provides a calming and structured activity that empowers children to utilize their creativity and build on their strengths.   \nThis workshop will examine the advantages of expressive arts therapy that can be applied to newcomer children from early years to school age\, who face unique challenges due to the complex emotions that may arise during their journey of settling into a new community or school. It will be an opportunity for those who work with newcomer children in the settlement sector to learn about how incorporating art and concepts of expressive arts therapy can support their work.  \nAs there will be experiential pieces in this workshop\, we invite you to prepare the following basic art materials if you wish to participate in the activities:  \n\nPaper for writing or a journal  \nPens/pencils for writing   \nBasic art materials (paper\, pastels\, markers\, pencil crayons) \n\nEVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION \nWorkshop: Incorporating Art in the Work with Children – Expressive Arts Therapy to Support Neurodivergent Newcomer Children   \nDate: February 24\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \nLocation:  Zoom - Event details will be emailed immediately after registration    \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSPEAKERS \nChelsea Angeles is a Certified Expressive Arts Therapist and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with over 12 years of experience working with children in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings. Throughout her career\, Chelsea has worked with diverse populations\, including children who are neurodiverse\, have histories of trauma and emotional challenges\, offering both individual and group sessions tailored to each child’s unique needs. Her roles have included being an education assistant\, a literacy mentor\, and an Orton-Gillingham Remedial Practitioner helping children with learning differences\, particularly in reading and writing. \nChelsea is dedicated to empowering children by expanding their range of play and fostering resilience through creativity by integrating therapeutic expressive arts approaches to promote emotional well-being\, support development\, and self-expression.   \nAs an artist and formally trained dancer\, Chelsea has a rich background in the performing arts\, including experience in theatre\, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry. Currently\, she fosters her own self-expression through her connection with movement and dance. Chelsea’s work with children has been a beautiful reminder of the importance of engaging with imagination and play in her everyday life. \nQUESTIONS? \nSend an email to qchao@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/workshop-incorporating-art-in-the-work-with-children-expressive-arts-therapy-to-support-neurodivergent-newcomer-children/
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Change Management for the B.C. Settlement Sector
DESCRIPTION:AMSSA would like to invite you to register for our upcoming webinar on the fundamentals of change management!  \nThis webinar will go over key principles of change management\, “the process that helps organizations navigate change\, from the initial planning stages to implementation and resolution”\, applying it to the experiences of non-profit\, settlement sector organizations.  \nAs the B.C. sector will be transitioning into a new funding cycle\, coupled with changing immigration levels plan and public perceptions around immigration\, this webinar will support the sector through navigating this transition and changes. \nEVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION \nDate: February 26\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST \nLocation: Zoom Webinars     \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nPRESENTER \nGrace McKeown is a highly experienced professional offering 25+ years of experience\, in planning\, project and change management. She has a proven ability to work in complexity and work at all levels in the organization in planning and implementing strategic and system change. Following her retirement from the Fraser Health Authority\, Grace began volunteering with Vantage Point as a Knowledge Philanthropist providing change management strategic planning\, and board fundamental workshops to non-profit organizations. She also provides change management workshops on a contract basis to a variety of organizations.  Grace is currently an instructor with the UBC Change Management certificate program.  She has served on the Board of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) Vancouver Chapter as President and Treasurer. Grace is currently on the Board of Directors with the Crossroads Hospice Society. \nQUESTIONS? \nSend an email to ssehic@amssa.org \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/fundamentals-of-change-management-for-the-b-c-settlement-sector/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Capacity Roundtable - Moving from Management to Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Many settlement service providers find themselves concentrating on the delivery of services while meeting multiple output and deliverable targets.  To ensure that service quality is maintained\, targets reached\, and timelines met\, it is understandable that supervisors dedicate much of their attention to managing staff and program logistics. While management skills are important to make sure the tasks are accomplished\, leadership skills are essential to strengthen and inspire staff on the journey to achieve these goals. By developing staff as both leaders and managers\, this will result in stronger teams and organizations delivering settlement services.  \nThis session will provide an understanding of the key similarities and differences between leadership and management and the distinctive actions and skills that define each\, demonstrating the importance of developing staff as both leaders and managers. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and self-development\, as well as how their organizations can shift their people development strategy to develop staff as leaders.  \nThe session is targeted to staff in management positions\, HR staff\, and staff who are in a supervisory capacity.   \nEVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION \nDate: Friday\, February 28\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PST \nLocation: Zoom - Event details will be emailed immediately after registration \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nPRESENTER \nZahra Emsail (she/her) \nVantage Point Staff Facilitator \nZahra is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Vantage Point. She has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 15 years with experience in international development\, housing and homelessness\, community development\, youth entrepreneurship\, fundraising\, and microfinance.  \nPrior to joining Vantage Point\, she was the Executive Director of South Vancouver Neighbourhood House for five and a half years\, and was the first Executive Director of the Marpole Neighbourhood House which opened under her leadership in 2019. Zahra has a Masters in Globalization and International Development from the University of Ottawa\, a Bachelors in History from UBC\, and an Associate Certificate in Fundraising Management from BCIT. She is an active member of the Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee\, an independent committee that advises government on policy developments related to poverty reduction and prevention. \nShe is member on the board of Lookout Foundation as well as a member of the Honorary Governor’s Council of Vancouver Foundation. She is also a mentor with Dress for Success’s Professional Women’s Group and sits on a number of City of Vancouver advisory panels and working groups. Zahra was recognized as one of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 in 2019. \nQUESTIONS? \nSend an email to jlee@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/fr/amssa-events/human-resources-capacity-roundtable-moving-from-management-to-leadership/
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