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SUMMARY:Indigenous History & Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to learn\, listen\, and grow with us as we take part in this important conversation. \n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nنرحب بكم للتعلم والاستماع والنمو معنا بينما نشارك في هذه المحادثة المهمة \n\n\n\nالمقيمين الدائمين ❑ \n\nشخص محمي، وفقًا للمادة 95 من قانون الهجرة وحماية اللاجئين الكندي ❑
URL:https://issbc.org/event/indigenous-history-reconciliation/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Indigenous History & Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to learn\, listen\, and grow with us as we take part in this important conversation. \n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nنرحب بكم للتعلم والاستماع والنمو معنا بينما نشارك في هذه المحادثة المهمة \n\n\n\nالمقيمين الدائمين ❑ \n\nشخص محمي، وفقًا للمادة 95 من قانون الهجرة وحماية اللاجئين الكندي ❑
URL:https://issbc.org/event/indigenous-history-reconciliation-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Saturdays)
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-in-person-saturdays/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T110000
DTSTAMP:20251203T224327Z
CREATED:20250613T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224327Z
UID:10011052-1765188000-1765191600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/volunteer-facilitators-needed/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T120000
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SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for 10 sessions!\n\nFREE! Registration Open\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Mondays 10am – 12pm\n\nNovember 3rd – January 19th\n\n\n\n❑ GET CONNECTED:  Meet other women and make new friends in a safe space.  Share your experience in Canda and learn from other women in your community. \n\n❑ LEARN: Learn about free resources\, benefits and programs in your community to support you in many areas such as employment\, English learning\, women’s health\, financial assistance\, housing\, mental health and more! \n\n❑ RECEIVE SUPPORT: Receive weekly group and get connected. \n\n❑ PRACTICE: Practice your English skills in a fun and supportive environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T130000
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DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
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UID:10010447-1765198800-1765206000@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\n\n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20251126T171923Z
CREATED:20251126T171808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T171923Z
UID:10010928-1765288800-1765296000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Dec 9\, 2025 \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/tenant-and-landlord-rights-responsibilities-_-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20251127T223828Z
CREATED:20251127T222444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T223828Z
UID:10010879-1765288800-1765296000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Subsidized Housing In British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nبرای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر در مورد گزینه‌های مسکن یارانه‌ای موجود در بریتیش کلمبیا، در یک جلسه آنلاین به ما بپیوندید. این جلسه مروری بر سوالات کلیدی بسیاری از افراد، از جمله اینکه چه کسی واجد شرایط مسکن یارانه‌ای است، چگونه اولویت تعیین می‌شود و چه مراحلی در فرآیند درخواست وجود دارد، ارائه می‌دهد. ما همچنین برنامه‌های کمک اجاره موجود در بریتیش کلمبیا، مانند برنامه کمک اجاره و برنامه سالمندان را معرفی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک اینکه چه حمایتی ممکن است برای شما در دسترس باشد، کمک کنیم \n\nاین جلسه روز سه‌شنبه، ۹ دسامبر ۲۰۲۵، به صورت آنلاین برگزار خواهد شد. این جلسه به زبان فارسی ارائه خواهد شد تا از اعضای جامعه که اطلاعات را به آن زبان ترجیح می‌دهند، پشتیبانی شود \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/subsidized-housing-in-british-columbia/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003392-1765360800-1765368000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T205304Z
CREATED:20251010T163424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T205304Z
UID:10010512-1765360800-1765368000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:한국어 무료강좌 여성지원 프로그램
DESCRIPTION:다른 여성들과 연결하기: 캐나다에서의 생활경험을 나누고\, 서로에게서 배우며 자기 돌봄을 실천하세요\n\n	새로운 기회 발견하기: 지역사회의 무료 자원과 프로그램에 대해 알아보세요 (교육\, 취업\,주거\, 여성건강\, 정신건강\, 재정 지원 등)\n\n	참가Certificate을 수여해 드립니다\n\n\n \n\n\n\n10:00am to 12:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 29\, 2025 to January 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiorella Di Liberto \n\n778-372.6528 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	Connect with other women:  Share your experiences living in Canada\, learn from others\, and practice self-care\n\n	Discover new opportunities:  Learn about free resources and program in your community (e.g. education\, employment\, housing\, women’s health\, mental health\, financial assistance)\n\n	Receive a certificate of participation
URL:https://issbc.org/event/%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad%ec%96%b4-%eb%ac%b4%eb%a3%8c%ea%b0%95%ec%a2%8c-%ec%97%ac%ec%84%b1%ec%a7%80%ec%9b%90-%ed%94%84%eb%a1%9c%ea%b7%b8%eb%9e%a8/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="FIORELLA DI LIBERTO":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20251126T172533Z
CREATED:20251126T172532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T172533Z
UID:10010930-1765360800-1765368000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Dec 10\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n7355 Canada Way Burnaby BC V3N 4Z6 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-responsibilities-_-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:Burnaby BC\, 7355 Canada Way Burnaby BC\, Burnaby\, V3N 4Z6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003449-1765362600-1765368000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! Connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-12-10/
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:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20251203T224327Z
CREATED:20250613T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224327Z
UID:10011053-1765371600-1765375200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/volunteer-facilitators-needed/2025-12-10/
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:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z
CREATED:20250915T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z
UID:10009525-1765371600-1765378800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting!
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T143000
DTSTAMP:20251120T235337Z
CREATED:20251120T235336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T235337Z
UID:10010876-1765418400-1765463400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Thursdays Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/thursdays-conversation-circle-online/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20251126T172126Z
CREATED:20251126T172125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T172126Z
UID:10010929-1765447200-1765454400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Dec 11\, 2025 \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/tenant-and-landlord-rights-responsibilities-_-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005445-1765533600-1765539000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20251010T230931Z
CREATED:20251010T223008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T230931Z
UID:10010545-1765533600-1765540800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:GRUPO DE APOYO PARA MUJERES (En espanol)
DESCRIPTION:No estas sola\, juntas somos mas fuertes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n#280 – 610 6th St.\, New Westminster (Royal City Centre – segundo piso del centro comercial)
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupode-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T140000
DTSTAMP:20251203T224327Z
CREATED:20250613T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224327Z
UID:10011054-1765544400-1765548000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/volunteer-facilitators-needed/2025-12-12/
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:20251212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T150000
DTSTAMP:20250915T171318Z
CREATED:20250915T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171318Z
UID:10009526-1765544400-1765551600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn\, Connect\, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting!
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique opportunity to build friendships\, learn in your preferred language\, and explore the local community — all in a supportive\, welcoming environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-50-learn-connect-thrive-the-new-new-horizon-program-is-starting-2/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T223424Z
CREATED:20251006T193937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T223424Z
UID:10010310-1765544400-1765551600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-3/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20251208T191220Z
CREATED:20251118T211150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191220Z
UID:10010818-1765618200-1765641600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Youth Circle (Lite) Enhanced Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-youth-circle-lite-enhanced-training/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20251128T200118Z
CREATED:20251128T194305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T200118Z
UID:10010994-1765620000-1765627200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous History & Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to learn\, listen\, and grow with us as we take part in this important conversation. \n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nنرحب بكم للتعلم والاستماع والنمو معنا بينما نشارك في هذه المحادثة المهمة \n\n\n\nالمقيمين الدائمين ❑ \n\nشخص محمي، وفقًا للمادة 95 من قانون الهجرة وحماية اللاجئين الكندي ❑
URL:https://issbc.org/event/indigenous-history-reconciliation-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T123000
DTSTAMP:20251007T153949Z
CREATED:20251007T153948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T153949Z
UID:10010401-1765621800-1765629000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle (In-Person Saturdays)
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-in-person-saturdays/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T110000
DTSTAMP:20251203T224327Z
CREATED:20250613T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224327Z
UID:10011055-1765792800-1765796400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/volunteer-facilitators-needed/2025-12-15/
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:20251215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003338-1765792800-1765800000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T120000
DTSTAMP:20251015T175430Z
CREATED:20251015T175429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T175430Z
UID:10010566-1765792800-1765800000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for 10 sessions!\n\nFREE! Registration Open\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Mondays 10am – 12pm\n\nNovember 3rd – January 19th\n\n\n\n❑ GET CONNECTED:  Meet other women and make new friends in a safe space.  Share your experience in Canda and learn from other women in your community. \n\n❑ LEARN: Learn about free resources\, benefits and programs in your community to support you in many areas such as employment\, English learning\, women’s health\, financial assistance\, housing\, mental health and more! \n\n❑ RECEIVE SUPPORT: Receive weekly group and get connected. \n\n❑ PRACTICE: Practice your English skills in a fun and supportive environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181320Z
UID:10010448-1765803600-1765810800@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\n\n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T160000
DTSTAMP:20251215T182551Z
CREATED:20251126T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T182551Z
UID:10010932-1765893600-1765900800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver_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\, Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: Dec 16\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish \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/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver_english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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