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SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \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 \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Taxation System in Canada workshop online - in person - English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to process your taxes in Canada and British Columbia. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nThu – Aug 21\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic \n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact: \n\nIngrid Mutter \n\n778-372-6530 Ingrid.mutter@issbc.org \n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/taxation-system-in-canada-workshop-online-in-person-3/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250821T140000
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SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Arabic\, Farsi\, Eritrean\, Rohingiya \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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\nEvery Thursday – August 21 to September 25\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\nWhere:  In-person and online \n\n2610 Victoria Drive \n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact \n\nMazhar Iqbal at mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org \n\nOr Call at 778.372.6580 \n\n\n\nSee poster for full details:  View Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-series-for-newcomers-in-canada/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250822T113000
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UID:10005427-1755856800-1755862200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our Online 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote:  Registration is required to receive the Teams link. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future-fridays/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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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/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminstet\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250823T193000
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CREATED:20250806T200019Z
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UID:10008717-1755972000-1755977400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:"Protecting Yourself Online" Settlement Program in Collaboration with St. Mary's Migrant Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Staying safe online is crucial because Canada and other countries face numerous online scams that can result in fraud and financial theft. \n\nThis webinar is designed to help you learn how to stay online and on the phone to avoid scams and people trying to steal your money. This event is organized in partnership with St Mary’s Migrant Ministry and Next Infosec. \n\nIf you are a Permanent Resident\, join us in a free webinar and learn:▪ How to outsmart the scammers: learn how to identify unsafe links\, unsafe emails & attachments▪ How to build a wall against fraud▪ How to secure your story and prevent Identity theft▪ What to do if you are a victim of an internet scam \n\nSpeaker:Misgun TeklehaimanotCybersecurity ExpertNext Infosec\,Information Security Solutions \n\nWhen:Saturday – August 23\, 20256:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\nWhere: Online Webinar \n\nTo register\, please contact:resochita.arma@issbc.orgor call: 778-372-6507 \n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Protecting-Yourself-Online-Flyer-August-23-2025-1.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/protecting-yourself-online-settlement-program-in-collaboration-with-st-marys-migrant-ministry-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250825T120000
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CREATED:20250612T234200Z
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UID:10003324-1756116000-1756123200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge!  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 \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250806T214424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T172838Z
UID:10008735-1756202400-1756209600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver workshop online - in person - English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how use the transportation system in Metro Vancouver: \n\n•Transit zones\, \n\n•Payment Methods\, \n\n•Where to buy a COMPASS card\, \n\n•Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nTuesday 26\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00  pm \n\nWorkshop offered in English and Spanish  \n\nOnline and In Person \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration please contact: \n\nIngrid Mutter \n\n778-372-6530 Ingrid.mutter@issbc.org \n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver-workshop-online-in-person-3/
LOCATION:ISS of BC Vancouver\, ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Center 2610 Victoria Dr\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2\, Vancouver\, BC\, BC V5N 4L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250814T180308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T180309Z
UID:10008816-1756220400-1756224000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Arabic\, Farsi\, Eritrean\, Rohingiya \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that trauma is a well-known cause of stress and mental health challenges?Do you need to learn more about stress caused by trauma and its effects on health?Do you know that there are many resources available to support people with mental health issues? \n\nJoin us in-person or online to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: In-person and online258-3020\, Lincoln Ave Coquitlam BC V3B 6B4Contact Mazhar Iqbal:mazhar.Iqbal@issbc.orgPhone: 778-372-6580 \n\n\n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Poster-Trauma-Informed-Care-for-Newcomers.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/trauma-informed-care-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003377-1756288800-1756296000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250612T233419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180139Z
UID:10003233-1756288800-1756299600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003434-1756290600-1756296000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \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 \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-08-27/
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:20250827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250811T210719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T190724Z
UID:10008675-1756303200-1756310400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver workshop online - in person - English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how use the transportation system in Metro Vancouver: \n\n•Transit zones\, \n\n•Payment Methods\, \n\n•Where to buy a COMPASS card\, \n\n•Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nWed – Aug 27\, 2025 \n\n2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari \n\nOnline and In Person \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration please contact: \n\nIngrid Mutter \n\n778-372-6530 Ingrid.mutter@issbc.org \n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver-workshop-online-in-person-5/
LOCATION:ISS of BC Vancouver\, ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Center 2610 Victoria Dr\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2\, Vancouver\, BC\, BC V5N 4L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250730T223908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T191113Z
UID:10008703-1756375200-1756382400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver workshop online - in person - English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how use the transportation system in Metro Vancouver: \n\n•Transit zones\, \n\n•Payment Methods\, \n\n•Where to buy a COMPASS card\, \n\n•Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nThu – Aug 28\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic \n\nOnline and In Person \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration please contact: \n\nIngrid Mutter \n\n778-372-6530 Ingrid.mutter@issbc.org \n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver-workshop-online-in-person/
LOCATION:ISS of BC Vancouver\, ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Center 2610 Victoria Dr\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2\, Vancouver\, BC\, BC V5N 4L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250818T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213043Z
UID:10008914-1756389600-1756395000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Arabic\, Farsi\, Eritrean\, Rohingiya \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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\nEvery Thursday – August 21 to September 25\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\nWhere:  In-person and online \n\n2610 Victoria Drive \n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact \n\nMazhar Iqbal at mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org \n\nOr Call at 778.372.6580 \n\n\n\nSee poster for full details:  View Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-series-for-newcomers-in-canada/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T231524Z
UID:10005821-1756405800-1756413000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Launching Your Second Career Through BC Public Colleges | Online
DESCRIPTION:BC 컬리지 진학으로 여는 제2의 진로 탐색 무료 웨비나 \n\nKorean/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you looking to build a new career and start a second chapter of your life in Canada? \n\nIn today’s world\, a four-year university degree no longer guarantees employment. To help navigate this new reality\, we invite permanent residents to a free online session featuring an experienced advisor who has worked closely with admissions officers from various public colleges in BC. The session will cover promising programs\, admission procedures\, and co-op opportunities leading to employment. Secondary school students and their parents who are looking to make practical and informed decisions about future career paths are also welcome. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity! \n\nThe following topics will be covered in the session: \n\n❑ How to Choose the Right Program for You – Based on Passion\, Skills\, and Job Market Trends❑ Finding the Right College for Your Career Path – Comparing Top BC Public Colleges❑ From Admission to Co-op: Step-by-Step Guide to Getting In and Succeeding❑ Beyond Graduation – How to Secure a Job After College \n\nThis session will be presented Online via MS TEAMS. \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 Reiteration and  Inquiries: Send an email to [isabel.lee@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6550] \n\n\n\n캐나다에서 새로운 커리어로 제2의 인생을 설계하기 원하십니까? \n\n4년제 학위만으로는 취업이 보장되지 않는 시대입니다. 이에 따라 BC주의 여러 공립 컬리지에서 제공하는 유망 전공\, 입학 절차\, 코업 후 취업까지의 과정을 다년간 다양한 컬리지 입학 사정관들과의 경험이 풍부한 전문가와 함께 온라인으로 알아보는 시간을 마련했습니다. 캐나다 영주권자분들을 위한 이번 설명회는 무료로 진행되며\, 자녀의 진로를 합리적으로 설계하고자 하는 학부모님과 고등학생의 참여도 환영합니다. 이번 기회를 놓치지 마세요! \n\n강좌 내용: \n\n❑ 내게 맞는 전공\, 어떻게 찾을까?❑ 내 진로에 맞는 컬리지는 어디일까?❑ 입학부터 코업까지\, 준비는 이렇게!❑ 졸업이 끝이 아니다 – 취업이 시작이다! \n\n참가자격: 영주권자 또는 난민보호 대상자 \n\n등록 및 참석: isabel.lee@issbc.org 또는 778-372-6550으로 요청
URL:https://issbc.org/event/launching-your-second-career-through-bc-public-colleges-online/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005428-1756461600-1756467000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our Online 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote:  Registration is required to receive the Teams link. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180035Z
UID:10005410-1756461600-1756472400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays)\, Farsi\, Dari\, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays) \n\n \n\nA program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n \n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\n \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future-fridays/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250717T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T220430Z
UID:10007862-1756476000-1756483200@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/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminstet\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250822T174259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T174300Z
UID:10008995-1756490400-1756497600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Primary and Secondary Education in Canada - Online
DESCRIPTION:التعليم الابتدائي والثانوي في كندا -افتراضي \n\nArabic/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow Does the School System Work in Canada? \n\nJoin us for an informative workshop that breaks down primary and secondary education in Canada. Learn about different types of schools\, the school year structure\, how to register your child\, and the support available through settlement workers in schools. Whether you’re new to the country or just new to the school system\, this session will help you navigate it with confidence. \n\nFor registration and Inquiry\, please send an email to: huda.bolow@issbc.org \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\nكيف يعمل نظام التعليم المدرسي في كندا؟ \n\nهل أنت جديد في كندا ولديك أطفال في سن الدراسة؟ هذه الورشة مخصصة لمساعدتك على فهم نظام التعليم الابتدائي والثانوي في كندا. سنتحدث عن أنواع المدارس، متى يبدأ وينتهي العام الدراسي، كيفية تسجيل الأطفال، ودور عمال الاستقرار الموجودين داخل المدارس لمساعدتك أنت وأطفالك. انضم إلينا لتتعرف على الخطوات المهمة وتبدأ رحلة تعليمية ناجحة لعائلتك. \n\n huda.bolow@issbc.org :للتسجيل والاستفسار يرجى ارسال ايميل الى
URL:https://issbc.org/event/primary-and-secondary-education-in-canada-online/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250904T155209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155211Z
UID:10009284-1756857600-1756900800@issbc.org
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\nWhen: \n\nWed – Sept 3\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish\, and Spanish  \n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration please contact: \n\nIngrid Mutter \n\n778-372-6530 Ingrid.mutter@issbc.org \n\n\n\nView Poster
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003378-1756893600-1756900800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003435-1756895400-1756900800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \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 \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-09-03/
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:20250904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250818T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213043Z
UID:10008915-1756994400-1756999800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Arabic\, Farsi\, Eritrean\, Rohingiya \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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\nEvery Thursday – August 21 to September 25\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\nWhere:  In-person and online \n\n2610 Victoria Drive \n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact \n\nMazhar Iqbal at mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org \n\nOr Call at 778.372.6580 \n\n\n\nSee poster for full details:  View Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-series-for-newcomers-in-canada/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250828T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
UID:10009175-1757008800-1757016000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:جلسات اموزشی آمادگی امتحان شهروندی کانادا | آنلاین \n\nFarsi/English  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting Ready for the Citizenship Test? \n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship in Farsi. Each session will review of the Citizenship Knowledge book and practice citizenship exam questions Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nSessions are held online via MS TEAMS in Farsi every Thursday starting September 04th running till October 09th\, 2025. Come connect\, learn\, and grow your confidence as you prepare for the Citizenship Test! \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires and registration: Send an email to [abdul.samim@issbc.org] or call [604-684-7944] \n\n\n\nبرای آزمون شهروندی آماده می شوید؟ \n\nاین 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! \n\n[604-684-7944] [abdul.samim@issbc.org]  جهت استعلام و ثبت نام: ارسال ایمیل به
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005431-1757066400-1757071800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our Online 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. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote:  Registration is required to receive the Teams link. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250613T212600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T170708Z
UID:10005645-1757077200-1757084400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Immigration and Youth\, Between two worlds | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 05)
DESCRIPTION:مهاجرت و نوجوانی، فرزند پروری در محیط دو فرهنگی – آنلاین (جلسه پنجم) \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParenting Workshop Series in Farsi – Online \n\nFridays\, June 27 – September 12\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\nAre 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\nSessions are held online in Farsi every Friday via MS TEAMS from June 27 to September 12\, 2025. Come connect\, learn\, and grow with other parents on the same journey. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires: Send an email to [zohreh.kondori@issbc.org] \n\nمجموعه کلاس های فرزند پروری برای مهاجرین \n\nجمعه‌ها، ۲۷ ژوئن تا۱۲  سپتامبر ۲۰۲۵ | ۱۲:۰۰ ظهر تا ۲:۰۰ بعد از ظهرu \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:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها \n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – \n\n[zohreh.kondori@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به \n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/immigration-and-youth-between-two-worlds-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073809
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/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminstet\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
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:20260404T073809
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you!  \n\nJoin our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge!  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 \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
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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