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Stories of hope and learning – Yasmin Khan

January 19, 2023

In this month’s story of hope and learning we are highlighting the work of one of ISSofBC’s longest serving staff...

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Strategic Plan 2022-2025

January 6, 2023

Our CEO, Jonathan Oldman, shares the future direction of ISSofBC by presenting our strategic plan for the next three years. Our simple, but...

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New Perspectives – Canada’s next immigration crisis: how will we respond to the era of climate migration?

December 15, 2022

For the second event of our New Perspectives series, we will be exploring the relationship between climate change and immigration. We’ve...

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ISSofBC response to IRCC’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025

November 3, 2022

Earlier this week Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, released Canada’s 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. The Government of...

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Change Can Happen, Profiles in Community Leadership: Chris Friesen

October 7, 2022

“Our collective impact is stronger when we work collaboratively with others including —governments, employers, neighbors, sector colleagues, and other members...

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To Thrive is to Listen Fundraising Event

October 3, 2022

On Saturday, October 8th, join the opening night of Thrive Refuge’s fundraising concert series. Funds raised will be used to...

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2021-2022 Annual Report

September 23, 2022

We are celebrating half a century of supporting newcomers. 2021-2022 brought a host of challenges but, as the Annual Report...

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New Perspectives Series

August 18, 2022

  To celebrate our 50th anniversary, ISSofBC, in partnership with the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver, has created the New Perspectives series that will feature...

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Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin 1st quarter Jan 01, 2022 – Mar 31, 2022

June 1, 2022

Download our Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin – bit.ly/issbcgarb Statistical Highlights 1st quarter Jan 01 – Mar 31, 2022

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Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program

March 22, 2022

“ISSofBC will use this funding for the ‘Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program,’ which supports newcomers in making cycling a regular form...

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The Catherine Ludgate Vancity Banking Centre

March 16, 2022

Catherine Ludgate and Chris Friesen, COO of the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) were the two driving forces behind...

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Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary

February 28, 2022

ISSofBC is celebrating our 50th year of serving newcomers this year – 1972-2022. We would love to hear from you...

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Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin 2021 Calendar Year

January 28, 2022

Download now the GAR Bulletin Jan 2022-v2 pdf.

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Canada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver

January 19, 2022

“Over the next few weeks, these refugees will receive support from the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSofBC), a...

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ISSofBC’s 50th Anniversary

January 11, 2022

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Bolstering dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers – The multilingual expansion of Welcome to our Homelands video and study guide

December 1, 2021

In 2020, ISSofBC launched Welcome to our Homelands, an engaging seven-minute video and accompanying study guide that targets newcomers and...

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Family reunited thanks to partnership with Vancity

October 26, 2021

Syrians Nour Ramadan, her husband Wael Alajjan and daughter Tala began their new lives in Canada Friday, October 15 after...

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September 30 an opportunity to reflect and learn

September 29, 2021

ISSofBC offices will be closed Thursday, September 30 in recognition and acknowledgment of the first National Day for Truth and...

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10 bursaries awarded at 2021 virtual AGM

September 21, 2021

A virtual celebration highlighting valuable bursary donor contributions and the impact the awards have on newcomer recipients and their educational...

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ISSofBC ramps up operations welcoming Afghan refugees

September 8, 2021

As part of our mission to serve those displaced by conflict, ISSofBC staff ramped up operations to welcome Afghan refugee...

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