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SUMMARY:Kids Health Matters: A Parent Education Series
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\n	Understanding Childhood Immunizations\n\n	Common Childhood Illnesses\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	– Supporting Kids with ADHD\n\n	Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags\n\n	Building Emotional Resilience\n\n	The Parents Role in Kids Mental Health\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	Hydration and Sugar Awareness\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMay 1st to June 5th\, 2026 \n\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-health-matters-a-parent-education-series-2/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T180000
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UID:10012514-1778263200-1778270400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Farsi Speaking Women's Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Sharing your experience
URL:https://issbc.org/event/farsi-speaking-womens-peer-support-group/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T110000
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SUMMARY:Kids Health Matters: A Parent Education Series
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\n	Understanding Childhood Immunizations\n\n	Common Childhood Illnesses\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	– Supporting Kids with ADHD\n\n	Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags\n\n	Building Emotional Resilience\n\n	The Parents Role in Kids Mental Health\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	Hydration and Sugar Awareness\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMay 1st to June 5th\, 2026 \n\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-health-matters-a-parent-education-series-2/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T172000Z
CREATED:20260427T220243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T172000Z
UID:10012515-1778868000-1778875200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Farsi Speaking Women's Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Sharing your experience
URL:https://issbc.org/event/farsi-speaking-womens-peer-support-group/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T110000
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SUMMARY:My Circle Lite (Leadership Training)
DESCRIPTION:Unlock your potential as a leader! \n\nCurious about our leadership training and peer support group? Come to our info session to learn how immigrant youth (ages 15-30 ) can develop leadership skills\, share experiences\, make new friends\, and connect with community resources. Plus\, earn volunteer hours and a certificate when you finish the training! \n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n10:00 am to 11:00 am \n\nWhere: \n\nOnline via Teams
URL:https://issbc.org/event/my-circle-lite-leadership-training-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T163435Z
CREATED:20260414T163255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T163435Z
UID:10012484-1779447600-1779451200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Kids Health Matters: A Parent Education Series
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\n	Understanding Childhood Immunizations\n\n	Common Childhood Illnesses\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	– Supporting Kids with ADHD\n\n	Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags\n\n	Building Emotional Resilience\n\n	The Parents Role in Kids Mental Health\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	Hydration and Sugar Awareness\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMay 1st to June 5th\, 2026 \n\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-health-matters-a-parent-education-series-2/2026-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T172000Z
CREATED:20260427T220243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T172000Z
UID:10012516-1779472800-1779480000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Farsi Speaking Women's Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Sharing your experience
URL:https://issbc.org/event/farsi-speaking-womens-peer-support-group/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T110000
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SUMMARY:Kids Health Matters: A Parent Education Series
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\n	Understanding Childhood Immunizations\n\n	Common Childhood Illnesses\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	– Supporting Kids with ADHD\n\n	Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags\n\n	Building Emotional Resilience\n\n	The Parents Role in Kids Mental Health\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	Hydration and Sugar Awareness\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMay 1st to June 5th\, 2026 \n\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-health-matters-a-parent-education-series-2/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T172000Z
CREATED:20260427T220243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T172000Z
UID:10012517-1780077600-1780084800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Farsi Speaking Women's Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Sharing your experience
URL:https://issbc.org/event/farsi-speaking-womens-peer-support-group/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T201428Z
CREATED:20260512T201427Z
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Online Application Webinar for Korean Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:We will guide you through the essential documents and application process for adult applicants\, minors applying independently\, and minors applying with a parent\, using clear online examples. Even if you aren’t planning to apply immediately\, we invite all Korean permanent residents to our Canadian Citizenship Online Application Webinar. This session is scheduled for the evening to accommodate working professionals. Join us to receive the essential information you need! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Applying for Minors: Parental Sponsorship vs. Independent Application (Subsection 5(2) vs. 5(1))\n\n\n\n	Step-by-step: How to fill out online application forms with samples\n\n\n\n	Next Steps: Processing your application after submission\n\n\n\n	Important Documents to keep while living in Canada.\n\n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Residents (PRs) who obtained their status within the past six years are classified as economic class permanent residents. \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n성인 신청자\, 미성년자 단독 신청자\, 미성년자 동반 신청자를 위한 필수 서류 및 신청 절차를 명확한 온라인 샘플들을 통해 안내해 드립니다. 당장 신청할 계획이 없더라도 모든 한인 영주권자 여러분을 캐나다 시민권 온라인 신청 웨비나에 초대합니다. 직장인들을 위해 저녁 시간에 진행되는 이번 웨비나에 꼭 참여하셔서 필요한 정보를 얻으세요! \n\n\n\n18세 이상 성인 신청 자격 및 증빙 서류 \n\n\n	부모 동반 신청 vs 미성년 단독 신청 차이점 및 준비 사항\n\n\n\n	실제 샘플을 통한 정확한 입력 방법 안내\n\n\n\n	서류 제출 이후의 프로세스 및 진행 단계 안내\n\n\n\n	캐나다 생활 중 꼭 챙겨야 할 중요 서류 및 내용\n\n\n참가자격: 강좌일 기준 영주권 취득한지 6년이내 영주권자 (경제 이민의 경우) 또는 난민보호 대상자
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-online-application-webinar-for-korean-immigrants-2/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T163435Z
CREATED:20260414T163255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T163435Z
UID:10012486-1780657200-1780660800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Kids Health Matters: A Parent Education Series
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\n	Understanding Childhood Immunizations\n\n	Common Childhood Illnesses\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	– Supporting Kids with ADHD\n\n	Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags\n\n	Building Emotional Resilience\n\n	The Parents Role in Kids Mental Health\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	Hydration and Sugar Awareness\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMay 1st to June 5th\, 2026 \n\n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-health-matters-a-parent-education-series-2/2026-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T184052Z
CREATED:20260520T184006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184052Z
UID:10012724-1780999200-1781006400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group-2/2026-06-09/
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:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T205315Z
CREATED:20260601T205313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T205315Z
UID:10012851-1781186400-1781193600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver_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\, Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: June 11\, 2026 \n\nTime: 2 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 Mojgan Aghevli at mojgan.aghevli@issbc.org or 778-372-6586.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver_english-farsi-and-dari-2/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T175539Z
CREATED:20260511T175537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T175539Z
UID:10012699-1781262000-1781267400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Federal & Provincial Benefits for Seniors 65+
DESCRIPTION:How OAS (Old Age Security) is calculated\n\n	How GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) works\n\n	Eligibility requirements for seniors aged 65+\n\n	Other federal and provincial benefits available to seniors\n\n\nWhether you are approaching retirement\, already receiving benefits\, or helping a family member navigate the system\, this session will provide practical and easy-to-understand information to help you make informed decisions.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/federal-provincial-benefits-for-seniors-65/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T205941Z
CREATED:20260601T205940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T205941Z
UID:10012852-1781272800-1781280000@issbc.org
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: June 12\, 2026 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n261o Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-and-spanish-3/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T215807Z
CREATED:20260605T215600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T215807Z
UID:10012854-1781517600-1781524800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renting in BC and BC Housing_English and Farsi
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to rent a place in BC and BC Housing. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: June 15\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Farsi \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Shabnam Sadeqi at shabnam.sadeqi@issbc.org or 778-372-6584
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renting-in-bc-and-bc-housing_english-farsi-and-dari-2/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T193635Z
CREATED:20260619T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193635Z
UID:10012951-1781517600-1781524800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201330Z
CREATED:20260619T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201330Z
UID:10012997-1781546400-1781550000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T184052Z
CREATED:20260520T184006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184052Z
UID:10012725-1781604000-1781611200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T203359Z
CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013039-1781776800-1781780400@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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-18/1/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T203359Z
CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013040-1781787600-1781791200@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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-18/2/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T221204Z
CREATED:20260616T221114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T221204Z
UID:10012925-1781863200-1781872200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day!
DESCRIPTION:There will be cultural performances\, physical activities\, arts and crafts\, Indigenous vendors\, and storytelling. Participants will also enjoy Coast Salish drumming and singing\, Powwow performances\, Big Drum singing\, and hoop dancing. \n\nThere will also be an Indigenous market! \n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to learn\, celebrate\, and deepen your understanding of the First Peoples of Canada.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/celebrate-national-indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:Moody Park\, 600 - 8th Street\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 3S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T203359Z
CREATED:20260619T203357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T203359Z
UID:10013041-1781874000-1781877600@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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T193635Z
CREATED:20260619T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T193635Z
UID:10012968-1782122400-1782129600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T192354Z
CREATED:20260601T192206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T192354Z
UID:10012850-1782126000-1782133200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada - English and Arabic - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about banking in Canada: opening accounts\, managing debit and credit cards\, credit history\, etc \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: June 22\, 2026 \n\nTime: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n#101 – 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Maher Kutieleh at maher.kutieleh@issbc.org or 778-372-5852
URL:https://issbc.org/event/banking-in-canada-english-and-arabic-in-person-and-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201330Z
CREATED:20260619T192008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201330Z
UID:10012998-1782151200-1782154800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Explore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T202038Z
CREATED:20260619T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202038Z
UID:10013019-1782208800-1782212400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-3-4-online/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T184052Z
CREATED:20260520T184006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184052Z
UID:10012726-1782208800-1782216000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group-2/2026-06-23/
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:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T220900Z
CREATED:20260528T220856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T220900Z
UID:10012839-1782223200-1782230400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Newcomer Women's Support Group 45+
DESCRIPTION:Certificate of participation and bus tickets included.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n778-372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-newcomer-womens-support-group-45/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC NW location":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T201037Z
CREATED:20260619T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201037Z
UID:10012986-1782383400-1782388800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
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!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-in-person/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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