Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

GRUPO DE APOYO PARA MUJERES (En espanol)
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | ISSofBC – New Westminster, 280 - 610 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L3C2, Canada
No estas sola, juntas somos mas fuertes!

Únete a nosotras y…

CONECTATE: Conoce a otras mujeres y forma parte de una comunidad segura donde podrás compartir y fortalecer tu experiencia en Canadá

APRENDE: Descubre recursos, beneficios, y programas gratuitos en Canadá que te ayudarán en una variedad de temas como con el aprendizaje de inglés, empleo, salud, vivienda, salud mental, asistencia financiera y mas!

RECIBE APOYO: Obtén apoyo grupal y orientaciónen personalizada en español para ti y tu familia durante tu proces so de adaptación

CRECE: Crece junto a otras mujeres, fortalece tu confianza y desc ubre nuevas oportunidades para tu futuro

Al final del programa recibirás un certificado de participación

10 SESIONES Todos los viernes de 10am a 12pm

INICIO: 7 DE NOVIEMBRE

#280 – 610 6th St., New Westminster (Royal City Centre – segundo piso del centro comercial)

También ofrecemos opción virtual!

REGISTRO: fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org; (778) 372-6528

❑ GET CONNECTED: Meet other women and share your experience in Canada in a safe space

❑ LEARN: Learn about free resources, benefits and programs in Canada on many different topics, including learning English, health, employment, housing, mental health, financial assistance, and more!

❑ RECEIVE SUPPORT: Receive support in a group as well as personalized support for you and your family as you adjust to life in Canada

❑ GROW: Grow next to other women, increase your confidence, and discover new opportunities for your future.

Consulta los carteles para más detalles: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Spanish-Womens-Support-Group-Combined-Version.pdf

FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | ISSofBC – New Westminster, 280 - 610 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L3C2, Canada
Join us to learn more about our free training program!

Click here to register for information session: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2Sl3R1SrLHFBrs2r858Xf5JUQkFSQk00SkVTNFRPVVg2QzJBRFYySlRGRy4u&route=shorturl

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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.

What will you receive?

Training on group facilitation, Canadian systems, and community resources

Hands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.

A Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion, plus ongoings support.

Eligibility:

Immigrant women aged 21 or older

Permanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)

English Level: CLB Level 4

Able to commit to a 10-week training and 12-week practicum

Strong desire to help other women

Info Sessions

Register for an info SESSION :https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2Sl3R1SrLHFBrs2r858Xf5JUQkFSQk00SkVTNFRPVVg2QzJBRFYySlRGRy4u&route=shorturl

Apply by January 12, 2026

Contact Fiorella for more information:

fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org

(778) 372-6528

See poster for details: View Poster

Empowering Seniors 50+ Learn, Connect, Thrive! The New "New Horizon" Program Is Starting!
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | ISSofBC Coquitlam office, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 6B4, Canada
English/Farsi/Mandarin

Ready to Try Something New This Fall?

Are you 50 or older and looking to gain new skills, meet new people, and stay active in your community? Join our free, 12-week in-person program, offered in both Farsi and Mandarin, designed specifically to support seniors in learning, connecting, and thriving. Running from October 1 to December 19, 2025, this engaging program meets once a week for a 3-hour session at our Coquitlam office. Each week features guest speakers, interactive activities, and exciting field trips that focus on health, creativity, and digital confidence.

Participants will explore a wide range of topics, including health and wellness sessions led by pharmacists, yoga instructors, and wellness experts; digital literacy training to help navigate online banking, avoid scams, and stay safe online; and creative workshops, such as art therapy and hands-on activities. The program also introduces seniors to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, including how to stay safe from AI-generated scams. Field trips to local libraries, banks, art walks, and community attractions help foster connection, confidence, and fun.

This is a unique opportunity to build friendships, learn in your preferred language, and explore the local community — all in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Resident (PR)❑ Protected Person, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)

This program will be running in-person at our Coquitlam location. Address and Map directions are provided below!

Spots are limited — register early to secure your place.

Registration Information:

For registration in Farsi click on Here or send an email to [zohreh.kondori@issbc.org]

For registration in Mandarin, click on Here or send an email to [hala.helmy@issbc.org]

If you don’t speak either languages and wish to participate in the program, click Here or send an email to [hala.helmy@issbc.org]

English Conversation Circle (In-Person Fridays)
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 2B3, Canada
Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE

Improve your English conversation skills

Learn more about Canadian culture

Build your speaking confidence

Make new connections

When:

In-Person Fridays

September 12 – December 12, 2025

1:00pm to 3:00pm

In-Person Saturdays

September 13 – December 13, 2025

10:30am to 12:30pm

Where:

New Westminster Public Library

716 6th Avenue

New Westminster, BC V3M 2B3

Contact: 604.544.1169,

elsie.decena@issbc.org

See poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/English-CC-NW.pdf

Indigenous History & Reconciliation
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
تاريخ الشعوب الأصلية ومسيرة المصالحة في كندا

Arabic/English

Indigenous History & Reconciliation: Why Should We Learn Together?

We would like to invite you!

Join us for a meaningful three-part online workshop series where we explore the rich histories, cultures, and stories of Indigenous communities—and reflect on why reconciliation matters in Canada today. These sessions are designed to deepen understanding, spark reflection, and encourage respectful learning.

Over the course of three online sessions on December 5, 6, and 13, held via MS Teams, we will explore key topics such as learning about Indigenous Peoples and the importance of land acknowledgement, gaining a deeper understanding of Indigenous communities and their stories, and examining Indigenous history along with the ongoing journey of reconciliation in Canada.

We welcome you to learn, listen, and grow with us as we take part in this important conversation.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Resident (PR)

❑ Protected Person, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)

For Registration and Inquiry: Send an email [huda.bolow@issbc.org] or [judy.kharmamorale@issbc.org] Call [778-372-5854]

تاريخ الشعوب الأصلية والمصالحة: لماذا نتعلم معًا؟

انضموا إلينا في سلسلة ورش عمل إلكترونية هادفة من ثلاثة أجزاء، نستكشف فيها التاريخ الغني والثقافات والقصص لمجتمعات الشعوب الأصلية، ونتأمل في أهمية المصالحة في كندا اليوم. صُممت هذه الجلسات لتعميق الفهم، تحفيز التفكير، وتشجيع التعلم القائم على الاحترام

على مدار ثلاث جلسات إلكترونية، تُعقد أيام 5 و6 و13 ديسمبر، عبر منصة مايكروسوفت تيمز، سنستكشف مواضيع رئيسية مثل التعرّف على الشعوب الأصلية وأهمية الاعتراف بالأرض، وتعميق فهم مجتمعات الشعوب الأصلية وقصصها، ودراسة تاريخها، إلى جانب رحلة المصالحة المستمرة في كندا

نرحب بكم للتعلم والاستماع والنمو معنا بينما نشارك في هذه المحادثة المهمة

:من يستطيع حضور هذه الحصص التعليمية

المقيمين الدائمين ❑

شخص محمي، وفقًا للمادة 95 من قانون الهجرة وحماية اللاجئين الكندي ❑

[778-372-5854] اتصل على [judy.kharmamorale@issbc.org] أو [huda.bolow@issbc.org] للتسجيل والاستفسار: أرسل بريدًا إلكترونيًا إلى

English Conversation Circle (In-Person Saturdays)
2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-13 10:30 - 12:30 | New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 2B3, Canada
Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE

Improve your English conversation skills

Learn more about Canadian culture

Build your speaking confidence

Make new connections

When:

In-Person Fridays

September 12 – December 12, 2025

1:00pm to 3:00pm

In-Person Saturdays

September 13 – December 13, 2025

10:30am to 12:30pm

New Westminster Public Library

716 6th Avenue

New Westminster, BC V3M 2B3

Contact: 604.544.1169,

elsie.decena@issbc.org

See poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/English-CC-NW.pdf

Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | ISSofBC Maple Ridge, 110-22638 119th Ave, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
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?

We are here to support you!

Join 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.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ 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.

Note: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Multicultural Women's Support Group
2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
Come join us for 10 sessions!

FREE! Registration Open

Online Mondays 10am – 12pm

November 3rd – January 19th

❑ 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.

❑ 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!

❑ RECEIVE SUPPORT: Receive weekly group and get connected.

❑ PRACTICE: Practice your English skills in a fun and supportive environment.

At the end of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Participation

See poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multicultural-Womens-Support-Group.pdf

Monday Conversation Circle
2025-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | BC
Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE

Eligibility: Permanent Resident Only

Improve your conversation skills

Learn more about Canadian culture

Build your speaking confidence

Make new connections

When:

Monday, September 15 – December 15, 2025

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:

ONLINE using Teams meeting

Must register to get the details

Contact: 604.544.1169,

elsie.decena@issbc.org

See poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Monday-CC-NW.pdf

Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English, Farsi and Dari
2025-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 2610 Victoria Drive, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4L2
Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C

Free childminding and bus tickets available.

When: Dec 9, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

English, Farsi and Dari

In person and online via Teams

Where:

2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2

For registration, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530

https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Poster-Vancouver-_-Tenant-and-Landlord-Rights-and-Responsibilities-DEC-2025-Copy.pdf

Subsidized Housing In British Columbia
2025-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | BC
خانه های به اجاره نازل در بی سی

Farsi/English

Looking for Affordable Housing in BC? Learn If You’re Eligible.

Join us for an online session to learn more about the subsidized housing options available in British Columbia. This session will provide an overview of the key questions many people have, including who is eligible for subsidized housing, how priority is determined, and what steps are involved in the application process. We will also introduce the rental assistance programs available in BC, such as the Rental Assistance Program and the SAFER program for seniors, to help you understand what support may be available to you.

The session will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, and will be held online through MS Teams. It will be delivered in Farsi to support community members who prefer information in that language.

Eligibility Criteria:

❑ Permanent Resident (PR)

❑ Protected Person, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)

For Inquiries: Send an email to [abdul.samim@issbc.org] or call [604-684-7944]

به دنبال مسکن مقرون‌به‌صرفه در بریتیش کلمبیا هستید؟ ببینید آیا واجد شرایط هستید یا نه.

برای 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

این 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

:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها

دارندگان اقامت دایم –

پناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –

[604-684-7944] [abdul.samim@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به

Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | ISSofBC Maple Ridge, 110-22638 119th Ave, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
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?

We are here to support you!

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.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ 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.

Note: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

한국어 무료강좌 여성지원 프로그램
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
Free Korean Women’s Support Group

10주 프로그램:

다른 여성들과 연결하기: 캐나다에서의 생활경험을 나누고, 서로에게서 배우며 자기 돌봄을 실천하세요

새로운 기회 발견하기: 지역사회의 무료 자원과 프로그램에 대해 알아보세요 (교육, 취업,주거, 여성건강, 정신건강, 재정 지원 등)

참가Certificate을 수여해 드립니다

세부:

10:00am to 12:00pm

매주 수요일:

October 29, 2025 to January 14, 2025

등록문의:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2Sl3R1SrLHFBrs2r858Xf5JUNFlKTzhVTzNHWTNYVUtOSkJCQ1FIOFhRQS4u&route=shorturl

Fiorella Di Liberto

778-372.6528

Connect with other women: Share your experiences living in Canada, learn from others, and practice self-care

Discover new opportunities: Learn about free resources and program in your community (e.g. education, employment, housing, women’s health, mental health, financial assistance)

Receive a certificate of participation

See poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Korean-Womens-Support-Group-Korean-Version-updated.pdf

Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English and Spanish
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby BC, 7355 Canada Way Burnaby BC, Burnaby, V3N 4Z6, Canada
Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C

Free childminding and bus tickets available.

When: Dec 10, 2025

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

English and Spanish

In person and online via Teams

Where:

7355 Canada Way Burnaby BC V3N 4Z6

For registration, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530

https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Poster-Burnaby-_-Tenant-and-Landlord-Rights-and-Responsibilities-DEC-2025.pdf

Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
2025-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor, 12099 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 0E5, Canada
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?

We are here to support you!

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.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ 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.

Note: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Thursdays Conversation Circle – Online
2025-12-11 02:00 - 14:30 | BC
Are you a Newcomer who would like to:

▪ Connect with others, make new friends, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence and have lots of fun?

If so, we’d love to welcome you to our online Conversation Circle on TEAMS, happening every Thursday until December 18—join us to connect, practice, and have fun!

Eligibility Criteria

❑ 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.

Note: Registration is required to receive the Teams link.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English and Arabic
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 2610 Victoria Drive, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4L2
Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C

Free childminding and bus tickets available.

When: Dec 11, 2025

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

English and Arabic

In person and online via Teams

Where:

2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2

For registration, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530

https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Poster-Vancouver-_-Tenant-and-Landlord-Rights-and-Responsibilities-DEC-2025-Copy.pdf

Friday Conversation Circle – Online
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 | BC
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?

We are here to support you!

Join 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.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ 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.

Note: Registration is required to receive the Teams link.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Multicultural Youth Circle (Lite) Enhanced Training
2025-12-13 09:30 - 16:00 | ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2L7, Canada
Multicultural Youth Circle(Lite): Enhanced Training

➢ Designed to provide specialized hands-on facilitation training andprepare you for facilitation positions.➢Receive a certificate of completion and gain 48 volunteer hours.➢Share your experiences with other newcomer youth.➢Make new connections and learn more about your community resources.

My Circle Lite is a dynamicleadership training supportgroup for newcomer youthaged 15-30!Refreshments provided

Eligibility Criteria:

Protected Persons, Permanent Residents (PR)For registration, please contact:+1 778-372-6511Sana.Sharifi@issbc.org

When:Saturdays:Nov. 29, 2025 – Jan. 17, 20269:30 am to 4:00 pmWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2

https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MYC-LITE-2025.2026-1.pdf
