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SUMMARY:PR Card Renewal Application - Online
DESCRIPTION:Korean/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed Help Navigating the PR Card Renewal Process?\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this free online workshop is designed to support Korean immigrants with the PR card renewal process. This informative session provides essential guidance on completing the application form\, understanding urgent case procedures\, meeting residency obligations\, applying for a PR travel document\, and considering voluntary renunciation of permanent residency. Whether your PR card is expiring soon or you’re unsure about your residency requirements\, join us to get the information and support you need to maintain your status in Canada. \n\nThis session will include the following topics:  \n\n\n	How to complete the application form\n\n\n\n	Urgent Case\n\n	Residency Obligation\n\n	PR Travel Document\n\n	Voluntary Renunciation of PR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry:  \n\nSend an email to miyoung.suh@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pr-card-renewal-application-online/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Old Age Security in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop \n\n免費中文講座 \n\n•聯邦退休金 \n\n•聯邦養老金 \n\n•聯邦長者低收入補助金 \n\n•Canada Pension Plan (CPP) \n\n•Old Age Security (OAS) \n\n•Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) \n\n主辦單位 \n\nISSofBC- BC省移民服務會 \n\nWhen: \n\n星期四 Thurs – 6月12日\, 2025 \n\n早上10:00 am – 中午12:00pm \n\nWhere: \n\n線上會議 Online \n\nTo Register Please Contact Amy Lin \n\n報名請聯絡 Amy Lin 778-372-5869 \n\namy.lin@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/old-age-security-in-canada-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T100000
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SUMMARY:Obtaining Citizenship for Adult &Minor (Session-01) - Online
DESCRIPTION:الحصول على الجنسية الكندية للبالغين السن القانوني و القاصرين: الجلسة الأولى (جلسة افتراضية) \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Apply for Canadian Citizenship? Get Informed First!\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. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis session particularly will provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements for the Canadian citizenship application process. It will cover the essential information\, required documents\, and associated fees. \n\n  \n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كنديين في هذه الجلسة على وجه الخصوص سنقدّم نظرة شاملة على متطلبات عملية التقديم للحصول على الجنسية الكندية، وستغطي أيضًا المعلومات الأساسية، الوثائق المطلوبة، والرسوم المتعلقة بذلك \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry:  \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/obtaining-citizenship-for-adult-minor-session-01-online/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T120000
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CREATED:20250612T234200Z
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UID:10003315-1750068000-1750075200@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/2025-06-16/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T180000
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SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
DESCRIPTION:CRA اداره مالیات و درآمد کانادا \n\nEnglish/Farsi \n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Better Understand and Use Your CRA Account? \n\nOn this online workshop\, you will learn about the Importance of CRA accounts that administer tax\, benefits\, and related programs for the Government of Canada including; \n\n\n	How and when you could have an account​\n\n	Updating your personal information​\n\n	Application and benefits are available through the CRA account.\n\n\nThis workshop is offered through the BC Newcomer Services Program (BC-NSP) and is available to eligible newcomers residing in British Columbia. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Work Permit holders❑Study Permit holders (Post-secondary students who cannot access similar services at their educational institution)​❑ Naturalized Citizens❑ Refugee claimants \n\nView Poster \n\nدر این کارگاه آنلاین، شما در مورد اهمیت حساب کاربری ای که مالیات، مزایا و برنامه‌های مرتبط با دولت کانادا را مدیریت می‌کند خواهید آموخت؛ از جمله \n\nچگونه و چه زمانی می‌توانید یک حساب کاربری داشته باشید -​​ \n\nبه‌روزرسانی اطلاعات شخصی شما -​ \n\nدرخواست و تمام مزایا از طریق حساب کاربری در دسترس هستند – \n\nاین کارگاه از طریق برنامه خدمات تازه‌واردان بریتیش کلمبیا ارائه می‌شود و برای تازه‌واردان واجد شرایط که در استان بریتیش کلمبیا اقامت دارند، در دسترس است. معیارهای واجد شرایط بودن شامل موارد زیر است​ \n\nدارندگان مجوز کارموقت-​​ \n\nدارندگان ویزای دانشجویی-​ \n\nشهروندان دارای تابعیت کانادایی- ​​ \n\nمتقاضیان پناهندگی- \n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to farzaneh.Naderi@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canada-revenue-agency-cra/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T222837Z
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SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
DESCRIPTION:Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm \n\nDe Junio 17\, 2025 al 26 de Agosto\, 2025 \n\nDónde?820 6th St\, New Westminster\, BC V3L 3C8 \n\nÚnete a nosotras para compartir\, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras\, vistas e incluidas. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\nPara registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\nO escaneael QR code \n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000
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UID:10003367-1750240800-1750248000@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/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140609
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003424-1750242600-1750248000@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/2025-06-18/
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:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140609
CREATED:20250618T211438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T211541Z
UID:10005705-1750356000-1750363200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Money and Finances in Canada - Online
DESCRIPTION:پول و امور مالی در کانادا – آنلاین \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Learn More About Finances in Canada?  \n\nManaging your finances is an important step toward building a stable and successful life in Canada. This workshop offers a broad introduction to the Canadian financial landscape\, helping you feel more confident with everyday money matters. Whether you’re new to the country or simply looking to strengthen your financial knowledge\, you’ll gain practical insights the Canadian money system. \n\nThe following topics will be covered in the session:❖ Glossary of banking Terms❖ Banking and currency in Canda❖ Building Credit\, international money transfer❖ Loan\, investment\, starting a business❖ Scam and Fraud Awareness\, and etc. \n\n\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 Inquiries: Send an email to [abdul.samim@issbc.org] or Call [604-684-7944] \n\nView Poster \n\nآیا می خواهید در مورد امور مالی در کانادا بیشتر بدانید؟ \n\nمدیریت امور مالی گامی مهم در جهت ایجاد یک زندگی پایدار و موفق در کانادا است. این کارگاه مقدمه‌ای جامع بر چشم‌انداز مالی کانادا ارائه می‌دهد و به شما کمک می‌کند تا در امور مالی روزمره اعتماد به نفس بیشتری داشته باشید. چه تازه به این کشور آمده باشید و چه صرفاً به دنبال تقویت دانش مالی خود باشید، بینش‌های عملی در مورد سیستم پولی کانادا کسب خواهید کرد \n\n   :موضوعات ذیل زیر پوشش قرارخواهد ګرفت \n\nواژه نامه اصطالحات بانکی – \n\nبانکداری در کانادا، واحد پول کانادا – \n\nایجاد اعتبار (کریدت) انتقال پول بین المللی – \n\nقرضه (وام)، سرمایه گذاری، آغاز یک تجارت – \n\nآگاهی در مورد کاله برداری و فریب – \n\nوغیره موارد – \n\n:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها \n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – \n\n[604-684-7944] یا تماس بگیری [abdul.samim@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به
URL:https://issbc.org/event/money-and-finances-in-canada-online/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140609
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005465-1750413600-1750419000@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-2/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140609
CREATED:20250528T230338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192821Z
UID:10001824-1750500000-1750507200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Online Application/Citizenship Portal (Session-02) - Online
DESCRIPTION:طلب الجنسية إلكترونيًا / منصة الجنسية (الجلسة الثانية) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManual or Online? Discover the Ways Available to Apply for Your Citizenship\n\n\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. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis session will focus exclusively on the online application process and how to create the citizenship portal account. \n\n \n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\n\n\nستركز هذه الجلسة حصريًا على عملية التقديم  إلكترونيًا وكيفية إنشاء حساب على منصة الجنسية \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry:  \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-online-application-citizenship-portal-session-02-online/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140609
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003316-1750672800-1750680000@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/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140609
CREATED:20250611T183826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T222837Z
UID:10002981-1750759200-1750766400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
DESCRIPTION:Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm \n\nDe Junio 17\, 2025 al 26 de Agosto\, 2025 \n\nDónde?820 6th St\, New Westminster\, BC V3L 3C8 \n\nÚnete a nosotras para compartir\, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras\, vistas e incluidas. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\nPara registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\nO escaneael QR code \n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140609
CREATED:20250618T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192056Z
UID:10005693-1750771800-1750779000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:نحوه درخواست شهروندی کانادا \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Apply for Canadian Citizenship? Get Informed First!  \n\nThis session provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Covering key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, and application steps\, and more. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian Citizen. \n\nThis session will be presented both Online via MS TEAMS and In-person at our ISSofBC Coquitlam location at Lincoln Ave\, Address is provided below. \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 Inquiries: Send an email to [helia.arefkia@issbc.org] or Call [778-372-6525] \n\nView Poster \n\nآماده درخواست شهروندی کانادا هستید؟ \n\nاین جلسه اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، ارائه می‌دهد. این جلسه موضوعات کلیدی مانند شرایط لازم، مدارک مورد نیاز، مراحل درخواست و موارد دیگر را پوشش می‌دهد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر تبدیل شدن به یک شهروند کانادایی، به ما بپیوندید \n\n:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها \n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – \n\n[778-372-6525] یا تماس بگیری [helia.arefkia@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به
URL:https://issbc.org/event/how-to-apply-for-canadian-citizenship-hybrid/
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:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003368-1750845600-1750852800@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/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003425-1750847400-1750852800@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/2025-06-25/
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:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005466-1751018400-1751023800@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-2/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T200834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T203454Z
UID:10005641-1751025600-1751032800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Kids Have Stress too | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 01)
DESCRIPTION:بچه ها هم استرس دارن – آنلاین (جلسه اول) \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParenting Workshop Series in Farsi – Online \n\nFridays\, June 27 – August 1\, 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 August 1\, 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 تا ۱ آگوست 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/kids-have-stress-too-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-01-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250610T184620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T175953Z
UID:10002692-1751032800-1751038200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenancy Rights and Responsibilities - Online             (قوانین و مسئولیتهای مالک و مستاجر)
DESCRIPTION:Join us online to learn about Tenancy Rights and Responsibilities including: \n\n▪ Damage deposits▪ How to end a tenancy▪ Repairs and maintenance▪ Tenancy agreement \n\nWhen:Friday – June 27\, 20252:00 pm to 3:30pm \n\nWhere:Virtual/TeamsEnglish/Persian (Farsi) \n\nContact us:778-372-6536Maryam.Keshtkar@issbc.org \n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenancy-rights-and-responsibilities-online-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%86%db%8c%d9%86-%d9%88-%d9%85%d8%b3%d9%88%d9%84%db%8c%d8%aa-%d9%87%d8%a7%db%8c-%d9%85%d8%a7%d9%84%da%a9-%d9%88-%d9%85%d8%b3/
LOCATION:Where:
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250528T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192854Z
UID:10001825-1751104800-1751112000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Effectively Tracking The Status of Your Citizenship Application (Session-03) - Online
DESCRIPTION:تتبُّع حالة طلب الحصول على الجنسية الكندية بشكل فعّال (الجلسة الثالثة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Track Your Citizenship Application with Ease?\n\n\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. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis Session will provide you with information on creating a citizenship application tracker\, allowing you to monitor the status of your citizenship application process. \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\n\n\nتهدف هذه الجلسة إلى تزويدك بالمعلومات اللازمة لإنشاء أداة لتتبع طلب الجنسية، مما يمكّنك من متابعة مراحل وإجراءات طلبك بكل سهولة \n\n\n\nundefined \n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry:  \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/effectively-tracking-the-status-of-your-citizenship-application-session-03-online/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003317-1751277600-1751284800@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/2025-06-30/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003369-1751450400-1751457600@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/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250612T233419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180139Z
UID:10003225-1751450400-1751461200@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/2025-07-02/
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:20250702T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003426-1751452200-1751457600@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/2025-07-02/
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:20250704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005467-1751623200-1751628600@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-2/2025-07-04/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180035Z
UID:10005402-1751623200-1751634000@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/2025-07-04/
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:20250704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140610
CREATED:20250613T203726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T214157Z
UID:10005642-1751630400-1751637600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Make the Connection | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 02)
DESCRIPTION:چگونه ارتباط برقرار کنیم – آنلاین (جلسه دوم) \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParenting Workshop Series in Farsi – Online \n\nFridays\, June 27 – August 1\, 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 August 1\, 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 تا ۱ آگوست 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/ups-and-downs-of-parenting-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Prepare for Your Canadian Citizenship Test (Session-04) - Online
DESCRIPTION:التحضير لاختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة الرابعة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre You Prepared to Pass the Canadian 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. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis session aims to provide a comprehensive and effective approach for reviewing the Discover Canada book in preparation for the citizenship test. \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\nتهدف هذه الجلسة خصيصاً إلى تقديم طريقة شاملة وفعالة لمراجعة كتاب “اكتشف كندا” استعدادًا لاختبار الجنسية. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry:  \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/prepare-for-your-canadian-citizenship-test-session-04-online/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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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/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
DESCRIPTION:Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm \n\nDe Junio 17\, 2025 al 26 de Agosto\, 2025 \n\nDónde?820 6th St\, New Westminster\, BC V3L 3C8 \n\nÚnete a nosotras para compartir\, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras\, vistas e incluidas. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\nPara registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\nO escaneael QR code \n\n\n\n\n			\n\n\n\n\nView Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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