Donor leads Syrian refugee to bright future
November 30, 2020
Coming from darkness and into light is how Anas Schichmouse describes his life after fleeing Syria and being welcomed to Canada though ISSofBC’s Refugee Sponsorship Program.
Read MoreBC Tech conference provides boost to job seekers
November 20, 2020
From current BC tech trends to shifting job search strategies, ISSofBC – Vancouver Public Library Technology conference provided insights on advancing career growth.
Read MoreThe time for this courageous conversation is now
October 27, 2020
What does a courageous conversation about racism look like? This was the topic human rights educator Dr. Moussa Magassa challenged staff to reflect on during the ISSofBC All-Staff Meeting.
Read MoreOnline LINC Preschool stands out during COVID-19
October 21, 2020
The life of a preschooler can be pretty busy: making mug cakes, doing yoga, identifying a favourite author, listening to...
Read MoreBC Election education aimed at newcomers to Canada
October 8, 2020
ISSofBC is raising the importance of the BC Election and parliamentary democracy through the newly developed BC Elections Education Project...
Read MoreNine bursaries awarded in first online AGM
September 24, 2020
Celebrations took place virtually this year for the nine recipients of ISSofBC’s Bursary Awards during the first online Annual General...
Read MoreNeighbours acknowledged for spirit of giving
September 15, 2020
ISSofBC Welcome Centre couldn’t have asked for a better neighbour when it set up shop on Victoria Drive in Vancouver...
Read MoreAppointment-only employment services begin September 14
August 28, 2020
In-person employment services will reopen on a limited, appointment-only basis beginning September 14. No group services are planned at this...
Read MoreWelcoming staff and clients safely back to ISSofBC
August 18, 2020
ISSofBC is ready to welcome our staff and clients back safely as we slowly reopen our in-person services across our...
Read MoreNew Langley office improves client access to service
July 30, 2020
Newcomers in Langley can now expect more convenient access to service with ISSofBC Langley’s move to its new location last...
Read MoreISSofBC to begin appointment-only services July 27
July 14, 2020
ISSofBC is reopening limited in-person services on an appointment-only basis in most ISSofBC offices and locations soon. Settlement services –...
Read MoreIndigenous peoples greet newcomers in video
June 21, 2020
ISSofBC today formally launched Welcome to our Homelands video in celebration of National Indigenous Day. This engaging seven-minute video, accompanied...
Read MoreReach your career goals with ISSofBC Bursaries
June 1, 2020
If you are a current or former ISSofBC client, you have the opportunity to apply for up to nine bursaries of $1000 each to continue your academic pursuits.
Read MoreTech-based innovations help clients during COVID-19
May 25, 2020
“COVID-19 is a game-changer,” said ISSofBC Settlement Services Director Chris Friesen, surveying the service landscape and the impact that ISSofBC’s...
Read MoreISSofBC launches resources to help newcomers overcome digital literacy barriers
May 4, 2020
In this unprecedented time of COVID-19 it is more apparent than ever how necessary digital literacy is for newcomers to...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates
March 27, 2020
To help reduce the community spread of COVID-19, ISSofBC’s offices are closed but services continue. Continue to check this website for COVID-19-related updates.
Read MoreISSofBC legal clinic to offer support to newcomers
March 11, 2020
Newcomers needing legal help can soon seek support from the ISSofBC Immigrant and Refugee Legal Clinic at the ISSofBC Welcome...
Read MoreNew role means “giving back” to ISSofBC’s new president
January 28, 2020
Jack Wong describes his volunteer work with ISSofBC as “an honour” because of ISSofBC’s work providing support and services to...
Read MoreLCC’s 25th anniversary a proud milestone for ISSofBC
January 22, 2020
The ISS Language & Career College of BC (LCC), ISSofBC’s social enterprise initiative, celebrated 25 years of successful operations with...
Read MoreVideo to bolster dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers
January 6, 2020
Welcome to our Homelands, a seven-minute video featuring six Indigenous individuals extending a welcoming message to newcomers to Canada, has...
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