BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://issbc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260323T203159Z CREATED:20260323T175919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T203159Z UID:10011943-1782374400-1782666000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Resume Clinic - BC NSP & SAFE HEAVEN DESCRIPTION:Need Help with Your Resume orCover Letter?Join the Resume Clinic! Getexpert help to make your jobapplication stand out. \n\nYou will have \n\nOne-on-one guidance \n\nResume writing coach \n\nCover letter tips \n\nAll experience levels welcome! \n\nWhether you are searching jobs\,switching careers\, or just want topolish your documents — we’rehere to help! \n\nNo registration needed — dropin and get support!Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\nEligibility Requirements: \n\nBC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. \n\nWork permit holders \n\nStudy permit holders: You are an international post-secondary student with a valid study permit and cannot access similar services at your institution. \n\nNaturalized Canadian citizens: You have language barriers and need culturally appropriate services. \n\nOther immigration statuses: \n\nRefugee claimants: You have submitted a refugee claim and received any of the following documents: Confirmation of Referral letter (CoRL)\, Acknowledgement of Claim (AOC)\, Refugee Protection Claim Document (RPCD)\, or Client Application Summary. \n\nCanada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders (until end March 2025). URL:https://issbc.org/event/resume-clinic-bc-nsp-safe-heaven/2026-06-25/ LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library\, Computer Lab 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, BC V3Y 0E5 CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Resume-Clinic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC –%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T191517Z CREATED:20260618T191018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191517Z UID:10012926-1782468000-1782473400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Financial Foundations for Newcomers - TechTime Series DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with RBC\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to Canada? Want to learn and feel more confident managing your finances?\n\nJoin ISSofBC and RBC for an exciting 8-week financial literacy series designed to help newcomers better understand Canada’s banking and financial systems. \n\nThrough weekly 1.5-hour workshops led by RBC experts\, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to help them make informed financial decisions\, protect themselves from scams\, plan for the future\, and build financial confidence in Canada. \n\nTopics include:• Basic Banking in Canada• Canadian Banking and Building Credit• Budgeting\, Savings and Investing• Fraud\, Scam & Cyber Fraud • Online Banking and Mobile Banking• Home Buying for Newcomers• What to consider when planning for your retirement• Government Grants & Bonds\, Investment Options & Tax Benefits \n\nRegister today and take the next step toward building your financial future in Canada! \n\nEligibility: Permanent Residents and Protected Persons \n\nWhen:Every Friday\, starting June 26th\, 202610:00am – 11:30pm \n\nWhere:Online\, Microsoft Teams \n\nClick here to register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2SkJK6pMXxtHsf48Vo3nkTRUQzlTMFhETEZDV040NzU3NVhKQU1PWFVWQS4u&route=shorturl URL:https://issbc.org/event/financial-foundations-for-newcomers-techtime-series/2026-06-26/ CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TechTime-series-pic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T203359Z CREATED:20260619T203357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z UID:10013043-1782478800-1782482400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568] URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-26/ CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CC-Spring.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T170221Z CREATED:20260526T170219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T170221Z UID:10012761-1782478800-1782486000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Interview Skills Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven DESCRIPTION:Join our Interview Skills Workshop\, where we’ll help you build confidence and prepare for success in the Canadian job market. Learn key interview strategies\, tips for answering common questions\, and how to present yourself professionally. Whether you’re just starting your job search or want to polish your skills\, this workshop will give you the tools to stand out. Don’t miss out – register today and take the first step toward your new career!” \n\nEligibility Requirements: \n\n\n Work permit holders\n\n Study permit holders: You are an international post-secondary student with a valid study permit and cannot access similar services at your institution.\n\n Naturalized Canadian citizens: You have language barriers and need culturally appropriate services.\n\n Other immigration statuses:\n Refugee claimants: You have submitted a refugee claim and received any of the following documents: Confirmation of Referral letter (CoRL)\, Acknowledgement of Claim (AOC)\, Refugee Protection Claim Document (RPCD)\, or Client Application Summary.\n\n Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders.\n\n BC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. URL:https://issbc.org/event/interview-skills-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-4/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Interview-Skills-Workshop-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC –%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T201858Z CREATED:20260616T201856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201858Z UID:10012923-1782482400-1782489600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Preparation Series DESCRIPTION:Are you preparing for your citizenship test in Canada? \n\nSeeking information about the topics and resources to prepare for your test?​ Need to practice test questions and learn about the online test format?​ If yes\, we at ISSofBC\, are holding an online series of 6 sessions to help people prepare for the citizenship test.​ \n\n​These 6 Sessions are held online via MS Teams starting Monday Jun 22\, 2026 until the following Monday Jun 29\, 2026. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. Come connect\, learn\, and grow your confidence as you prepare for the Citizenship Test! \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires: Send an email to [mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6580] URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-preparation-series-2/2026-06-26/ CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-27-095727.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T173000 DTSTAMP:20260511T171254Z CREATED:20260511T171252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T171254Z UID:10012612-1782487800-1782495000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Art Based Parenting Workshops DESCRIPTION:艺术亲子工作坊 \n\nMandarin/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your Child Closer to Art \n\nMandarin Parenting Workshop Series \n\nWelcome to our three in-person session art and parenting workshop\, designed especially for newcomer immigrant parents. \n\nTopics include: \n\n\n Fostering creativity and innovative thinking\n\n\n\n Developing interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills\n\n\n\n Managing stress and enhancing physical and mental well-being\n\n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires: Send an email to [theresa.yu@issbc.org] URL:https://issbc.org/event/art-based-parenting-workshops/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Tri-cities LINC Office\, 136 3030 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shutterstock_11420160051.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR