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SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about our free training program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you passionate about the helping other women?  Do you want to gain new skills and experience in Canada?  Join our certificate program to become a facilitator and make a difference in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining on group facilitation\, Canadian systems\, and community resources\n\n\n\nHands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.\n\n\n\nA Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion\, plus ongoings support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigrant women aged 21 or older\n\n\n\nPermanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)\n\n\n\nEnglish Level: CLB Level 4\n\n\n\nAble to commit to a 10-week training and 12-week practicum\n\n\n\nStrong desire to help other women\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply by January 12\, 2026 \n\nContact Fiorella for more information \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n(778) 372-6528
URL:https://issbc.org/event/free-training-womens-facilitation-leadership-training/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Immigration Pathways to Permanent Residency
DESCRIPTION:مسیرهای مهاجرتی برای اقامت دائم\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Immigration Levels Plan 2026 – 2028\n\n	Different immigrant categories\n\n	Updates to the BC Provincial Nominee Program\n\n	Latest trends in the Federal Express Entry Intake Management System\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm to 3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish / Persian (Farsi)\n\n\n\n\n\nmaryam.keshtkar@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/immigration-pathways-to-permanent-residency/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T140000
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SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP\, English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the health program for refugee claimants and residents of BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: February 24\, 2026 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration: please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-farsi-and-dari-2/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T192727Z
CREATED:20260115T192726Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Make new friends?\n\n\n\n\n\n	Practice English?\n\n\n\n	Learn about Canada? \n\n\n\n	Create something fun together? \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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-in-person/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T120000
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SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP\, English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the health program for refugee claimants and residents of BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: February 25\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n208 – 7355 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC. \n\nFor registration: please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-and-spanish-2/
LOCATION:208-7355 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC\, 208-7355 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC\, V3N 4Z6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260214T002326Z
CREATED:20260214T002231Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Application
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-application-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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UID:10011759-1772042400-1772049600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Application
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-application-3/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T091500
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SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Practice English?\n\n\n\n	Learn New Words?\n\n\n\n	Talk About Culture\n\n\n\n	Know About Your Neighborhood?\n\n\n\n	Make Friends and Enjoy Conversation!\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person-3/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T143000
DTSTAMP:20251204T002142Z
CREATED:20251204T000356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T002142Z
UID:10011083-1772098200-1772116200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about our free training program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you passionate about the helping other women?  Do you want to gain new skills and experience in Canada?  Join our certificate program to become a facilitator and make a difference in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining on group facilitation\, Canadian systems\, and community resources\n\n\n\nHands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.\n\n\n\nA Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion\, plus ongoings support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigrant women aged 21 or older\n\n\n\nPermanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)\n\n\n\nEnglish Level: CLB Level 4\n\n\n\nAble to commit to a 10-week training and 12-week practicum\n\n\n\nStrong desire to help other women\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply by January 12\, 2026 \n\nContact Fiorella for more information \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n(778) 372-6528
URL:https://issbc.org/event/free-training-womens-facilitation-leadership-training/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T201101Z
CREATED:20260127T200317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201101Z
UID:10011563-1772100000-1772107200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP\, English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the health program for refugee claimants and residents of BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: February 26\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration: please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260219T232349Z
CREATED:20260219T221838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T232349Z
UID:10011766-1772112600-1772116200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Discussion Groups
DESCRIPTION:Thursday – Feb 26\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 5\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 12\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 19\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 26\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMakda O\n\n778 372 6580
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-discussion-groups/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260115T200307Z
CREATED:20260115T200306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T200307Z
UID:10011520-1772184600-1772190000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to: \n\n\n\n	Explore new topics together?\n\n\n\n	Share your ideas and experience?\n\n\n\n	Learn something new? \n\n\n\n	Have Fun!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle via MS TEAMS! 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/friday-conversation-circle-online-3/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260127T222802Z
CREATED:20260127T222339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T222802Z
UID:10011576-1772197200-1772204400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Friday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility:  Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n	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\nIn-person Fridays\, February 6 to March 20\, 2026 \n\n1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3
URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-friday-conversation-circle/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260203T190746Z
CREATED:20260203T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190746Z
UID:10011643-1772197200-1772204400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Saturday 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\nIn-person Saturday\, February 7 to March 21\, 2026 \n\n10:30 pm to 12:300 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3
URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-saturday-conversation-circle/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260130T173215Z
CREATED:20260130T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T173215Z
UID:10011597-1772200800-1772204400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Designed to support newcomer families in raising healthy\, thriving kids.  Featuring professional guest speakers and practical tips for family well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Learn how to care for your mental health and find balance during settlement and transition. \n\n– Understanding Childhood Immunizations \n\n\n\n– Simple nutrition\, hydration\, sleep and movement habits for a balanced live \n\n\n\n\n\n– Explore simple and practical ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle in your new environment. \n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6 to 27\, 2026 \n\n2:00 PM tp 3:00PM \n\n\n\n\n\n#610 6th Street\, New Westminster BC \n\nV3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/new-beginnings/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T191543Z
CREATED:20260115T191507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T191543Z
UID:10011407-1772445600-1772452800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Practice English?\n\n\n\n	Learn New Words?\n\n\n\n	Talk About Culture \n\n\n\n	Know About Your Neighbourhood?\n\n\n\n	Make Friends and Enjoy Conversation!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle-in-person/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T150000
DTSTAMP:20251204T184643Z
CREATED:20251204T184642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T184643Z
UID:10011126-1772456400-1772463600@issbc.org
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\nWhen: \n\n\n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee poster for details:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle-2/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260127T222802Z
CREATED:20260127T222339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T222802Z
UID:10011571-1772456400-1772463600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Friday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility:  Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n	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\nIn-person Fridays\, February 6 to March 20\, 2026 \n\n1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3
URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-friday-conversation-circle/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260203T190746Z
CREATED:20260203T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190746Z
UID:10011644-1772456400-1772463600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Saturday 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\nIn-person Saturday\, February 7 to March 21\, 2026 \n\n10:30 pm to 12:300 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3
URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-saturday-conversation-circle/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T143000
DTSTAMP:20251204T002142Z
CREATED:20251204T000356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T002142Z
UID:10011084-1772530200-1772548200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about our free training program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you passionate about the helping other women?  Do you want to gain new skills and experience in Canada?  Join our certificate program to become a facilitator and make a difference in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining on group facilitation\, Canadian systems\, and community resources\n\n\n\nHands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.\n\n\n\nA Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion\, plus ongoings support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigrant women aged 21 or older\n\n\n\nPermanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)\n\n\n\nEnglish Level: CLB Level 4\n\n\n\nAble to commit to a 10-week training and 12-week practicum\n\n\n\nStrong desire to help other women\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply by January 12\, 2026 \n\nContact Fiorella for more information \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n(778) 372-6528
URL:https://issbc.org/event/free-training-womens-facilitation-leadership-training/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T192727Z
CREATED:20260115T192726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192727Z
UID:10011445-1772618400-1772625600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Make new friends?\n\n\n\n\n\n	Practice English?\n\n\n\n	Learn about Canada? \n\n\n\n	Create something fun together? \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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-in-person/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260214T002326Z
CREATED:20260214T002231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T002326Z
UID:10011528-1772647200-1772654400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Application
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-application-2/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260214T002743Z
CREATED:20260214T002438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T002743Z
UID:10011760-1772647200-1772654400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Application
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-application-3/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260115T194248Z
CREATED:20260115T193904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T194248Z
UID:10011484-1772702100-1772706600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Practice English?\n\n\n\n	Learn New Words?\n\n\n\n	Talk About Culture\n\n\n\n	Know About Your Neighborhood?\n\n\n\n	Make Friends and Enjoy Conversation!\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person-3/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T143000
DTSTAMP:20251204T002142Z
CREATED:20251204T000356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T002142Z
UID:10011085-1772703000-1772721000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about our free training program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you passionate about the helping other women?  Do you want to gain new skills and experience in Canada?  Join our certificate program to become a facilitator and make a difference in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining on group facilitation\, Canadian systems\, and community resources\n\n\n\nHands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.\n\n\n\nA Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion\, plus ongoings support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigrant women aged 21 or older\n\n\n\nPermanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)\n\n\n\nEnglish Level: CLB Level 4\n\n\n\nAble to commit to a 10-week training and 12-week practicum\n\n\n\nStrong desire to help other women\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply by January 12\, 2026 \n\nContact Fiorella for more information \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n(778) 372-6528
URL:https://issbc.org/event/free-training-womens-facilitation-leadership-training/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T143000
DTSTAMP:20260219T232349Z
CREATED:20260219T221838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T232349Z
UID:10011767-1772717400-1772721000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Discussion Groups
DESCRIPTION:Thursday – Feb 26\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 5\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 12\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 19\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday – March 26\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMakda O\n\n778 372 6580
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-discussion-groups/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260115T200307Z
CREATED:20260115T200306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T200307Z
UID:10011521-1772789400-1772794800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to: \n\n\n\n	Explore new topics together?\n\n\n\n	Share your ideas and experience?\n\n\n\n	Learn something new? \n\n\n\n	Have Fun!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle via MS TEAMS! 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/friday-conversation-circle-online-3/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260127T222802Z
CREATED:20260127T222339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T222802Z
UID:10011577-1772802000-1772809200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Friday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility:  Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n	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\nIn-person Fridays\, February 6 to March 20\, 2026 \n\n1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3
URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-friday-conversation-circle/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260203T190746Z
CREATED:20260203T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190746Z
UID:10011645-1772802000-1772809200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Saturday 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\nIn-person Saturday\, February 7 to March 21\, 2026 \n\n10:30 pm to 12:300 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3
URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-saturday-conversation-circle/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T191543Z
CREATED:20260115T191507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T191543Z
UID:10011408-1773050400-1773057600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Practice English?\n\n\n\n	Learn New Words?\n\n\n\n	Talk About Culture \n\n\n\n	Know About Your Neighbourhood?\n\n\n\n	Make Friends and Enjoy Conversation!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle-in-person/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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