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SUMMARY:Renting in BC and BC Housing - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to rent in BC and about BC Housing. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWed – Sept 3\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renting-in-bc-and-bc-housing-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T103000
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DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003435-1756895400-1756900800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T153000
DTSTAMP:20250818T213043Z
CREATED:20250818T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213043Z
UID:10008915-1756994400-1756999800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us for a short series of health information sessions at ISSofBC. \n\nThis will help you know more about healthy living and how to connect with health services in Canada. \n\nTopics like introduction to health\, accessing health services\, health coverage\, immunization\, chronic diseases\, and stress management will be included. \n\nAttendees will be able to better understand their rights as patients in Canada. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-series-for-newcomers-in-canada/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T170027Z
CREATED:20250828T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
UID:10009175-1757008800-1757016000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:این مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۴ سپتامبر تا ۹ اکتبر ۲۰۲۵، هر پنجشنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005431-1757066400-1757071800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T130000
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SUMMARY:Immigration and Youth\, Between two worlds | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 05)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer to Canada navigating parenting in a new culture? Join our free\, supportive workshop series designed specifically for newcomers immigrants. Each week\, we’ll explore key topics to help you better understand your children\, manage stress\, and strengthen family connections during this time of transition. \n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nآیا شما یک تازه وارد به کانادا هستید که در حال گذراندن مراحل فرزندپروری در یک فرهنگ جدید هستید؟ به مجموعه کارگاه‌های رایگان و حمایتی ما که مخصوص مهاجران تازه وارد طراحی شده است، بپیوندید. هر هفته، ما موضوعات کلیدی را بررسی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک بهتر فرزندانتان، مدیریت استرس و تقویت ارتباطات خانوادگی در این دوران گذار کمک کنیم \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/immigration-and-youth-between-two-worlds-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-05/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T160000
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CREATED:20250717T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T220430Z
UID:10007863-1757080800-1757088000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Group - Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Group aims to connect\, support\, and share experiences within Mandarin speaker’s women in the community\, creating a safety space to feel seen\, heard and included.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-group-mandarin/2025-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250908T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
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UID:10003325-1757325600-1757332800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T161442Z
CREATED:20250904T161324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T161442Z
UID:10014058-1757412000-1757419200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renting in BC and BC Housing - English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to rent in BC and about BC Housing. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTue 9\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renting-in-bc-and-bc-housing-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T160000
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UID:10009158-1757426400-1757433600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Exploitation & Scams
DESCRIPTION:Identify common scams and exploit\n\n	How to recognize red flags and protect your personal information\n\n	Know what to do if you have been scammed or exploited\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm \n\n\n\nOnline on MS Teams \n\nEnglish / Persian (Farsi \n\n\n\n778-372-6536 \n\nmaryam.keshtkar@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/exploitation-scams/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T180000
DTSTAMP:20250905T202715Z
CREATED:20250902T191535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T202715Z
UID:10009228-1757437200-1757440800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Settlement Guide in BC In Partnership with Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver | Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Permanent Resident or Protected Person living in Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, or Port Moody? ISSofBC is here to support your journey of settling and thriving in Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n¿Eres residente permanente o persona protegida y vives en Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam o Port Moody? ISSofBC está aquí para apoyarte en tu proceso de asentamiento y para que puedas prosperar en Canadá.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/webinar-settlement-guide-in-bc-in-partnership-with-consulate-of-mexico-in-vancouver-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003379-1757498400-1757505600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T194905Z
UID:10009230-1757498400-1757505600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renewal and Replacement of Permanent Resident Card: Process and Application Form
DESCRIPTION:Únete a nosotros en una sesión paso a paso sobre cómo renovar o reemplazar tu Tarjeta de Residente Permanente. Ya sea que tu tarjeta esté vencida\, perdida o dañada\, te guiaremos durante todo el proceso. Aprende cómo llenar correctamente el formulario de solicitud\, qué documentos necesitas presentar y cómo evitar errores comunes. Esta sesión está diseñada para que el proceso sea sencillo y sin estrés.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renewal-and-replacement-pf-permanent-resident-card-process-and-application-form-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003436-1757500200-1757505600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T163522Z
CREATED:20250904T163521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T163522Z
UID:10014059-1757584800-1757592000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada - English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how the banking system in Canada works. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThu – Sept 11\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/banking-in-canada-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T153000
DTSTAMP:20250818T213043Z
CREATED:20250818T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213043Z
UID:10008916-1757599200-1757604600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join us for a short series of health information sessions at ISSofBC. \n\nThis will help you know more about healthy living and how to connect with health services in Canada. \n\nTopics like introduction to health\, accessing health services\, health coverage\, immunization\, chronic diseases\, and stress management will be included. \n\nAttendees will be able to better understand their rights as patients in Canada. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-series-for-newcomers-in-canada/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T170027Z
CREATED:20250828T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
UID:10009176-1757613600-1757620800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:این مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۴ سپتامبر تا ۹ اکتبر ۲۰۲۵، هر پنجشنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005432-1757671200-1757676600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20250722T170045Z
CREATED:20250613T213425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T170045Z
UID:10005646-1757682000-1757689200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Emotional parenting in the digital world | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 06)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer to Canada navigating parenting in a new culture? Join our free\, supportive workshop series designed specifically for newcomers immigrants. Each week\, we’ll explore key topics to help you better understand your children\, manage stress\, and strengthen family connections during this time of transition. \n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nآیا شما یک تازه وارد به کانادا هستید که در حال گذراندن مراحل فرزندپروری در یک فرهنگ جدید هستید؟ به مجموعه کارگاه‌های رایگان و حمایتی ما که مخصوص مهاجران تازه وارد طراحی شده است، بپیوندید. هر هفته، ما موضوعات کلیدی را بررسی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک بهتر فرزندانتان، مدیریت استرس و تقویت ارتباطات خانوادگی در این دوران گذار کمک کنیم \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/emotional-parenting-in-the-digital-world-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-06/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle/2025-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T130000
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-2/2025-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T160000
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SUMMARY:Women's Group - Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Group aims to connect\, support\, and share experiences within Mandarin speaker’s women in the community\, creating a safety space to feel seen\, heard and included.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-group-mandarin/2025-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T123000
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Saturdays \n\nSeptember 13 to December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-4/2025-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003326-1757930400-1757937600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T160000
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UID:10014060-1758031200-1758038400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada - English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how the banking system in Canada works. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTue Sept 26\, 2025 \n\n2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/banking-in-canada-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
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SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20250904T164356Z
CREATED:20250904T164354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T164356Z
UID:10014061-1758117600-1758124800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada - English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how the banking system in Canada works. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTue Sept 26\, 2025 \n\n2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/banking-in-canada-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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