Vancouver 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...
Read MoreISSofBC launches Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
April 5, 2017
Yesterday marked the launch of ISSofBC’s newest employment program to bridge immigrant professionals to careers in BC. The rollout of...
Read MoreISSofBC hosts citizenship ceremony for new Canadians
March 30, 2017
It’s an occasion 30 new Canadians will likely never forget when they took their oath of citizenship with two federal...
Read MoreOne last visit to ISSofBC Welcome House
March 4, 2017
ISSofBC staff, clients, friends and family shared their favourite memories of living and working over three decades at Welcome House...
Read MoreISSofBC recognized for dedication in helping newcomers
March 2, 2017
ISSofBC received the Mayor’s Achievement Award Tuesday during the annual Vancouver Awards of Excellence recognizing outstanding achievements made by individuals...
Read MoreISSofBC Vancouver celebrates dedication of volunteers
February 18, 2017
ISSofBC celebrated the dedication of its 1,600 volunteers in Vancouver and Richmond yesterday with an authentic Syrian dinner prepared by...
Read MoreISSofBC welcomes new year in Chinatown parade
January 31, 2017
“WELCOME” in bold signs and sounds was the message proclaimed by the ISSofBC contingent at this year’s Chinatown Spring Festival...
Read MoreNewcomers receive toys for first Christmas in Canada
December 22, 2016
Puzzles, cars, teddy bears, board games and more! ISSofBC received 150 gifts for newcomer children this week thanks to the...
Read MoreRefugee settlement experience – one year in
December 9, 2016
A year after they arrived as part of the largest resettlement initiative in Canadian history, Syrian government-assisted refugees (GARs) shared...
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