UN Ambassadors get first-hand look at ISSofBC Welcome Centre
November 14, 2017
United Nations Ambassadors from 11 countries including Canadian Ambassador Marc‐André Blanchard visited ISSofBC Welcome Centre this morning to learn about...
Read MoreLINC student and survivor of Hiroshima tells her story in Squamish
October 25, 2017
One-time ISSofBC LINC student Sachi Rummel recounted her personal experience of surviving the Hiroshima atomic bomb and delivered a message...
Read MoreStart2Sew graduates guaranteed employment at premier clothing and sporting goods company
October 18, 2017
ISSofBC celebrated the first graduation ceremony of the Start2Sew training and employment program which included employment offers for graduates at...
Read MoreIRCC Minister visits Welcome Centre to announce changes to Citizenship Act
October 17, 2017
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Ahmed Hussen announced new requirements to obtaining Canadian Citizenship allowing for more flexibility to...
Read MoreISSofBC Welcome Centre receives 2017 AMSSA diversity award
October 5, 2017
ISSofBC Welcome Centre was selected by AMSSA (Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC) to receive this year’s...
Read MoreSeven bursaries awarded in 2017 AGM
September 28, 2017
Seven bursaries were awarded to ISSofBC clients at the September 21st Annual General Meeting held at the ISSofBC Welcome Centre....
Read MoreISSofBC joins Walk for Reconciliation with desire for unity and healing
September 25, 2017
Tens of thousands joined together for a two-kilometre walk Sunday, September 24 with the desire to move closer to a...
Read MoreISSofBC awarded grant to support diversity initiatives in Tri-Cities
September 13, 2017
ISSofBC was awarded the 8th Annual Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Grant last Saturday during opening ceremonies of the Coquitlam Crunch Challenge....
Read MoreVancouver Art Gallery connects young immigrants and refugees to world of art
August 24, 2017
Newcomer youth expressed their creativity with pastels using the inspiration of renowned artist Emily Carr during a tour and workshop...
Read MoreNewcomers discover joy of cycling
August 4, 2017
The first project of its kind in Vancouver, the ISSofBC and Hub Cycling Newcomer Bike Host program, helps newcomers get...
Read MoreVPL provides first connection to community programs
July 28, 2017
The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) information table at ISSofBC Welcome Centre is more than a place to check out books,...
Read MoreISSofBC joins 150th Canada Day festivities-view celebration photos
July 12, 2017
Multicultural parades, picnics, new Canadian presentations and an O Canada sing along —ISSofBC celebrated in numerous events across Metro Vancouver....
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day honours the spirit and courage of millions of refugees worldwide
June 21, 2017
ISSofBC participated in several World Refugee Day events to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and what the public...
Read MoreISSofBC Report – Syrian refugees destined outside Metro Vancouver
June 6, 2017
Did you know 251 Syrian Government-Assisted Refugees settled in five communities outside of Metro Vancouver in 2016? Learn more about...
Read MoreBuilding a Reggio-inspired Program for Newcomer Children
June 2, 2017
Inspiration and knowledge can come from anywhere. This is especially true at the ISSofBC Preschool at Welcome Centre, where each...
Read MoreCEO Woroch receives 2017 YWCA Women of Distinction Award
May 30, 2017
Patricia Woroch, CEO of ISSofBC, received the 2017 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Non-Profit category at ceremonies held...
Read MoreSix 25-year service awardees among 84 honoured at all-staff meeting
May 12, 2017
Six ISSofBC employees at various levels of the organization were recognized for completing 25 years of service to the organization,...
Read MoreBurnaby LINC moves to Lougheed Hwy
May 11, 2017
ISSofBC LINC in Burnaby is now open at a new location near Gilmore and Brentwood Town Centre. The facility offers...
Read MoreISSofBC report maps out refugee settlement patterns
May 3, 2017
Where did the Syrian Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) who arrived in Metro Vancouver as part of the largest refugee resettlement initiative...
Read MoreCity of Vancouver boosts funding to help asylum seekers
April 27, 2017
The “voice of the asylum seeker” was heard this morning when representatives from four organizations serving refugee claimants released the...
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