Finding a home that is suitable and affordable is a major challenge for families and single renters across the province.
Settlement and Integration
BC Settlement & Language Service Providers’ Provincial Meeting 2017
IRCC funded AMSSA to convene a meeting of provincial representatives from settlement and language service provider organizations across the province.
Newcomers as Volunteers; Issue 42
Statistics Canada describes volunteers as “people who have provided a service, without monetary compensation, for a group or organization at
Newcomer Seniors: Supports and Challenges; Issue 40
Although the term “newcomer senior” could refer to any older person who is an immigrant or refugee, the term is
E-Symposium: Newcomer Women – Barriers, Challenges & Supports
Women often face multiple barriers when accessing settlement and language programming. It can be difficult to find appropriate transportation, childcare,
Virtual Learning Exchange: February 22, 2017
During this 2017 Virtual Learning Exchange, participants were able to connect with community stakeholders involved in the settlement & integration
E-Symposium: Using Physical & Social Activities as Opportunities for Newcomer Integration
Participating in physical and social activities are various ways how newcomers can become integrated into a community. Many of these
Settlement in Smaller Centres
Settlement in Smaller Centres highlights the challenges and strengths of newcomers settling in smaller communities. In 2003, 10% of newcomers
Virtual Learning Exchange: Francophone Settlement Services | Échange virtuel de connaissances: Services d’établissement destinés aux francophones
This Virtual Learning Exchange on Francophone Settlement Services, held on December 6, 2016, consisted of three 45 minute webinars about
The Role of Libraries in Settlement; Issue 34
Public libraries are an important community resource for many community members—as a source of reading and viewing materials, reference information,
