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UID:10011523-1773999000-1774004400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to: \n\n\n\n	Explore new topics together?\n\n\n\n	Share your ideas and experience?\n\n\n\n	Learn something new? \n\n\n\n	Have Fun!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our 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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-3/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260224T181808Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181808Z
UID:10011776-1773914400-1773921600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education in BC_English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the adult education options available in BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: March 19\, 2026 \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/adult-education-in-bc_english-farsi-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260224T181525Z
CREATED:20260224T181524Z
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UID:10011775-1773828000-1773835200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education in BC_English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the adult education options available in BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: March 18\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 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/adult-education-in-bc_english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260224T181242Z
CREATED:20260224T181240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181242Z
UID:10011774-1773756000-1773763200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education in BC_English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the adult education options available in BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: March 17\, 2026 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari  \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\n\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/adult-education-in-bc_english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260224T180729Z
CREATED:20260224T180727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T180729Z
UID:10011773-1773309600-1773316800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Education System K to 12\, English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the education system from kinder to grade 12. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: March 12\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\nEnglish and Arabic  \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\n\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/education-system-k-to-12-english-and-arabic-2/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260115T194248Z
CREATED:20260115T193904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T194248Z
UID:10011485-1773306900-1773311400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Practice English?\n\n\n\n	Learn New Words?\n\n\n\n	Talk About Culture\n\n\n\n	Know About Your Neighborhood?\n\n\n\n	Make Friends and Enjoy Conversation!\n\n\n\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
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person-3/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260214T002743Z
CREATED:20260214T002438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T002743Z
UID:10011761-1773252000-1773259200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Application
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-application-3/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260214T002326Z
CREATED:20260214T002231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T002326Z
UID:10011529-1773252000-1773259200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Application
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-application-2/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260224T180508Z
CREATED:20260224T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T180508Z
UID:10011772-1773223200-1773230400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Education System K to 12\, English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the education system from kinder to grade 12. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: March 11\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\nEnglish and Spanish     \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\n\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/education-system-k-to-12-english-and-spanish-2/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260224T180223Z
CREATED:20260224T180222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T180223Z
UID:10011771-1773151200-1773158400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Education System K to 12\, English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the education system from kinder to grade 12. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: March 10\, 2026 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari    \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\n\n\n\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/education-system-k-to-12-english-farsi-and-dari-2/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260130T173215Z
CREATED:20260130T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T173215Z
UID:10011597-1772200800-1772204400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:New Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Designed to support newcomer families in raising healthy\, thriving kids.  Featuring professional guest speakers and practical tips for family well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Learn how to care for your mental health and find balance during settlement and transition. \n\n– Understanding Childhood Immunizations \n\n\n\n– Simple nutrition\, hydration\, sleep and movement habits for a balanced live \n\n\n\n\n\n– Explore simple and practical ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle in your new environment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6 to 27\, 2026 \n\n2:00 PM tp 3:00PM \n\n\n\n\n\n#610 6th Street\, New Westminster BC \n\nV3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org  \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/new-beginnings/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T201101Z
CREATED:20260127T200317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201101Z
UID:10011563-1772100000-1772107200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP\, English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the health program for refugee claimants and residents of BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 26\, 2026 \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/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T201040Z
CREATED:20260127T200657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201040Z
UID:10011564-1772013600-1772020800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP\, English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the health program for refugee claimants and residents of BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 25\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\nEnglish and Spanish  \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n208 – 7355 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC.  \n\nFor registration: please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-and-spanish-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260127T201147Z
CREATED:20260127T201142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201147Z
UID:10011562-1771941600-1771948800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP\, English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:. \n\n\n\nFree workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby \n\nLearn about the health program for refugee claimants and residents of BC. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 24\, 2026 \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/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-farsi-and-dari-2/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260219T182218Z
CREATED:20260219T182216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182218Z
UID:10011763-1771941600-1771947000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Immigration Pathways to Permanent Residency
DESCRIPTION:مسیرهای مهاجرتی برای اقامت دائم\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Immigration Levels Plan 2026 – 2028\n\n	Different immigrant categories\n\n	Updates to the BC Provincial Nominee Program\n\n	Latest trends in the Federal Express Entry Intake Management System\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm to 3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nEnglish / Persian (Farsi)\n\n\n\n\n\nmaryam.keshtkar@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/immigration-pathways-to-permanent-residency/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20251113T193632Z
CREATED:20251113T193631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193632Z
UID:10010795-1771419600-1771423200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Health Matters: A Parent Education Series
DESCRIPTION:Designed to support newcomer families in raising healthy\, thriving kids.  Featuring professional guest speakers and practical tips for family well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Understanding Childhood Immunizations \n\n– Common Childhood Illnesses \n\n\n\n\n\n– Supporting Kids with ADHD \n\n– Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags \n\n– Building Emotional Resilience \n\n– The Parents’ Role in Kids’ Mental Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Hydrating and Sugar Awareness \n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14 to February 18\, 2026 \n\n1:00 PM to 2:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nISSofBC – 2610 Victoria Drive \n\nVancouver\,  BC V5N 4L2 \n\n\n\n\n\nNesren Nassleh \n\nEmail:  nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org  \n\nCall at 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-health-matters-a-parent-education-series/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T164736Z
CREATED:20260127T164735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T164736Z
UID:10011559-1771408800-1771416000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Awareness and Social Etiquette in Canada\, English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\n\n\nLearn about cultural awareness and social etiquette in Canada.  \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 18\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 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/cultural-awareness-and-social-etiquette-in-canada-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260127T165003Z
CREATED:20260127T164520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T165003Z
UID:10011558-1771336800-1771344000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Awareness and Social Etiquette in Canada\, English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about cultural awareness and social etiquette in Canada.  \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 17\, 2026 \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/cultural-awareness-and-social-etiquette-in-canada-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T210614Z
CREATED:20260108T210610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T210614Z
UID:10011376-1770921000-1770928200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Adapting to the Shifting Job Market: Career Transitions & AI-Powered Job Search Strategies for Korean Permanent Residents | Online
DESCRIPTION:Understand current Canadian job market trends and growing industries\n\n\n\n	Identify your skills and explore career options in a new job market\n\n\n\n	Use AI tools to strengthen resumes\, LinkedIn profiles\, and job applications\n\n\n\n	Improve networking strategies in today’s tech-driven hiring process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n	현대 채용 환경에 맞는 효과적인 네트워킹 전략
URL:https://issbc.org/event/adapting-to-the-shifting-job-market-career-transitions-ai-powered-job-search-strategies-for-korean-permanent-residents-online/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Find Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260105T230023Z
CREATED:20260105T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T230023Z
UID:10011300-1770915600-1770922800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Test/ Preparation Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in preparing for your citizenship test in Canada? \n\nDo you need information about the topics and materials to prepare for your test? \n\nDo you need to practice test questions and learn about the online test format? \n\nIf yes\, we at ISSofBC are holding an online series of 6 sessions to help people prepare for the citizenship test. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPh: 778-372 6580 (9 AM to 4 PM\, Mon to Fri) \n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Citizenship-Test-Prep.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-preparation-series/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260211T205508Z
CREATED:20260211T205507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T205508Z
UID:10011708-1770903000-1770906600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Child & Youth Mental Health and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:1:30pm to 2:30pm\n\n\n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\n\n778-372-6580
URL:https://issbc.org/event/supporting-child-youth-mental-health-and-well-being/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T162850Z
CREATED:20260127T162849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T162850Z
UID:10011557-1770890400-1770897600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights and 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 as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 12\, 2026 \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: \n\n please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-_-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T162535Z
CREATED:20260127T162534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T162535Z
UID:10011556-1770804000-1770811200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights and 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 as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 11\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 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: \n\n please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-_-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tenant-L-R-R-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260126T192301Z
CREATED:20260126T192300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T192301Z
UID:10011555-1770732000-1770739200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights and 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 as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: February 10\, 2026 \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-and-responsibilities-_-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tenant-L-R-R-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T192639Z
CREATED:20260106T192637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T192639Z
UID:10011332-1769851800-1769875200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Youth Circle
DESCRIPTION:(Lite): Leadership Training \n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\nProtected Persons \n\nPermanent Residents (PR)
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-youth-circle/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-06-100616.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T120000
DTSTAMP:20251010T230931Z
CREATED:20251010T223008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T230931Z
UID:10010549-1769767200-1769774400@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/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20251223T195204Z
CREATED:20251223T182453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T195204Z
UID:10011276-1769680800-1769688000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Avoid Frauds and Scams_English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to protect yourself from frauds and scams in Canada. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 29\, 2026 \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/how-to-avoid-frauds-and-scams_english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scam-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20251223T195133Z
CREATED:20251223T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T195133Z
UID:10011275-1769594400-1769601600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Avoid Frauds and Scams_English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to protect yourself from frauds and scams in Canada. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 28\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 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/how-to-avoid-frauds-and-scams_english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scam-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260106T185858Z
CREATED:20260106T185857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185858Z
UID:10011331-1769533200-1769540400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Preparation( Presented in English)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-preparation-presented-in-english/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Citizenship-preparation-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20251223T195050Z
CREATED:20251223T182026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T195050Z
UID:10011274-1769522400-1769529600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Avoid Frauds and Scams_English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to protect yourself from frauds and scams in Canada. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 27\, 2026 \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/how-to-avoid-frauds-and-scams_english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scam-.png
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END:VCALENDAR