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.
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The life of a preschooler can be pretty busy: making mug cakes, doing yoga, identifying a favourite author, listening to...
Read MoreOctober 8, 2020
ISSofBC is raising the importance of the BC Election and parliamentary democracy through the newly developed BC Elections Education Project...
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Celebrations took place virtually this year for the nine recipients of ISSofBC’s Bursary Awards during the first online Annual General...
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ISSofBC Welcome Centre couldn’t have asked for a better neighbour when it set up shop on Victoria Drive in Vancouver...
Read MoreAugust 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 MoreAugust 18, 2020
ISSofBC is ready to welcome our staff and clients back safely as we slowly reopen our in-person services across our...
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
Newcomers in Langley can now expect more convenient access to service with ISSofBC Langley’s move to its new location last...
Read MoreJuly 14, 2020
ISSofBC is reopening limited in-person services on an appointment-only basis in most ISSofBC offices and locations soon. Settlement services –...
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ISSofBC today formally launched Welcome to our Homelands video in celebration of National Indigenous Day. This engaging seven-minute video, accompanied...
Read MoreMay 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...
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In this unprecedented time of COVID-19 it is more apparent than ever how necessary digital literacy is for newcomers to...
Read MoreMarch 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 MoreMarch 11, 2020
Newcomers needing legal help can soon seek support from the ISSofBC Immigrant and Refugee Legal Clinic at the ISSofBC Welcome...
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2020
Jack Wong describes his volunteer work with ISSofBC as “an honour” because of ISSofBC’s work providing support and services to...
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The ISS Language & Career College of BC (LCC), ISSofBC’s social enterprise initiative, celebrated 25 years of successful operations with...
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Welcome to our Homelands, a seven-minute video featuring six Indigenous individuals extending a welcoming message to newcomers to Canada, has...
Read MoreDecember 24, 2019
How to make traditional Syrian meat pies (Lahem Ajeen) just got easier for families wanting a taste from home with...
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ISSofBC’s Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills (ALES) in the Workplace was honoured with the ALES Outstanding Site Award for creating...
Read MoreNovember 29, 2019
Dynamic panel discussions on elevator pitches, networking as an introvert, mentoring for youth, and more were part of ISSofBC’s Technology...
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