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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nIn-Person Fridays \n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\nIn-Person Saturdays \n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-2/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T140000
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SUMMARY:Women's Group - Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Group aims to connect\, support\, and share experiences within Mandarin speaker’s women in the community\, creating a safety space to feel seen\, heard and included.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-group-mandarin/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminstet\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nIn-Person Saturdays \n\nSeptember 13 to December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\nContact:  604.554.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org \n\n\n\nSee poster for details:  https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/English-CC-NW.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-4/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
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/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250915T150000
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UID:10010436-1757941200-1757948400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility:  Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen:  \n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere:  \n\nONLINE using Teams meeting \n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org \n\n\n\nSee poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Monday-CC-NW.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003380-1758103200-1758110400@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/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
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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/2025-09-17/
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:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T153000
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CREATED:20250818T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213043Z
UID:10008917-1758204000-1758209400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Arabic\, Farsi\, Eritrean\, Rohingiya \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us for a short series of health information sessions at ISSofBC. \n\nThis will help you know more about healthy living and how to connect with health services in Canada. \n\nTopics like introduction to health\, accessing health services\, health coverage\, immunization\, chronic diseases\, and stress management will be included. \n\nAttendees will be able to better understand their rights as patients in Canada. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nEvery Thursday – August 21 to September 25\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\nWhere:  In-person and online \n\n2610 Victoria Drive \n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact \n\nMazhar Iqbal at mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org \n\nOr Call at 778.372.6580 \n\n\n\nSee poster for full details:  View Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-series-for-newcomers-in-canada/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T200000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:جلسات اموزشی آمادگی امتحان شهروندی کانادا | آنلاین \n\nFarsi/English  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting Ready for the 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 in Farsi. Each session will review of the Citizenship Knowledge book and practice citizenship exam questions Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nSessions are held online via MS TEAMS in Farsi every Thursday starting September 04th running till October 09th\, 2025. Come connect\, learn\, and grow your confidence as you prepare for the Citizenship Test! \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires and registration: Send an email to [abdul.samim@issbc.org] or call [604-684-7944] \n\n\n\nبرای آزمون شهروندی آماده می شوید؟ \n\nاین مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۴ سپتامبر تا ۹ اکتبر ۲۰۲۵، هر پنجشنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید! \n\n[604-684-7944] [abdul.samim@issbc.org]  جهت استعلام و ثبت نام: ارسال ایمیل به
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250822T164208Z
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UID:10008945-1758220200-1758227400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:2025 Financial Planning & Investment Strategies for Korean Immigrants | Online
DESCRIPTION:2025 한인영주권자들을 위한 실전 재무 관리 및 투자 전략 무료 웨비나 \n\nKorean/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free online seminar is specifically tailored for Korean permanent residents living in Canada who wish to gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate their financial life with confidence. \n\nWhether you are planning for retirement\, saving for your children’s education\, buying your first home\, or simply looking to make smarter financial decisions\, this session will provide you with essential knowledge to help you make informed choices. The seminar offers a comprehensive overview of Canada’s financial landscape\, with practical insights into how to align your financial goals with available tools\, benefits\, and strategies that suit your life stage and immigration background. \n\nThe following topics will be covered in the session: \n\n❑ Canadian Financial Literacy & Public Pension Plans – TFSA\, RRSP\, RESP\, RDSP\, FHSA & CPP\, OAS\, GIS\, etc.❑ Comparing Financial Products & Managing Investment Risks❑ Essential Considerations for Investment Decision: Return & Tax-efficiency & Flexibility\, etc.❑ Estate Planning: Key differences between Canada and Korea & Tax Saving Tips \n\nThis session will be presented Online via MS TEAMS. \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 Reiteration and Inquiries: Send an email to [isabel.lee@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6550] \n\n\n\n이 온라인 무료 강좌는 캐나다에 거주하는 한인 영주권자들이 보다 체계적이고 실질적인 재무 지식을 쌓고\, 각자의 삶에 맞는 재정 전략을 수립할 수 있도록 돕기 위해 마련되었습니다. \n\n은퇴 준비\, 자녀 교육 자금 마련\, 주택 구입\, 혹은 전반적인 자산관리에 관심이 있는 분들을 위해 캐나다의 금융 환경을 폭넓게 소개하고\, 각종 금융 도구와 제도를 어떻게 활용하면 좋은지에 대해 실질적인 인사이트를 제공합니다. 이민자의 삶의 단계에 맞춘 맞춤형 재무 설계와 현명한 투자 전략 수립에 필요한 핵심 정보를 이해하기 쉽게 안내합니다. \n\n본 강의에서는 다음과 같은 주제를 다룰 예정입니다: \n\n❑ 캐나다 금융 제도 및 공적 연금에 대한 이해 – TFSA\, RRSP\, RESP\, RDSP\, FHSA 및 CPP\, OAS\, GIS 등 \n\n❑ 금융기관 및 투자상품 비교\, 투자 리스크 관리 전략 \n\n❑ 투자 전략의 핵심 고려 요소: 수익률\, 세금 효율성\, 유연성 등 \n\n❑ 캐나다와 한국의 상속/증여 제도 비교 및 절세 전략 \n\n참가 자격: 영주권자 또는 난민보호 대상자 \n\n등록 요청: isabel.lee@issbc.org 또는 778-372-6550으로 요청
URL:https://issbc.org/event/2025-financial-planning-investment-strategies-for-korean-immigrants-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T113000
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UID:10005433-1758276000-1758281400@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-2/2025-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250912T215936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T213211Z
UID:10009472-1758279600-1758285000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Health Services in BC
DESCRIPTION:Information Sessions for Newcomers \n\nJoin us for a helpful series of information sessions to better understand health coverage and services in British Columbia. \n\nTopics will include: \n\n– MSP and IFH coverage \n\n– How to find a family doctor \n\n– Using walk-in clinics \n\n– Emergency vs. non-emergency care \n\n– Pharmacare and medication coverage and more \n\nThese sessions will help you learn how to access healthcare\, understand your rights\, and connect with services in BC. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nEvery Friday – September 19 to October 17 \n\n11:00am to 12:30pm \n\nWhere:  In-person and online \n\nISSofBC \n\n280 – 610 Sixth Street\, \n\nNew Westminster BC V3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\nFor registration please contact: \n\nNesreen Nassleh \n\nEmail: nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall: 778-372-5848 \n\nSee poster for full details:  View Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-health-services-in-bc/2025-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20251006T183525Z
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UID:10010298-1758286800-1758294000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nIn-Person Fridays \n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\nIn-Person Saturdays \n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T150000
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UID:10010354-1758286800-1758294000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nIn-Person Fridays \n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\nIn-Person Saturdays \n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-2/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250717T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T220430Z
UID:10007865-1758290400-1758297600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Women's Group - Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Group aims to connect\, support\, and share experiences within Mandarin speaker’s women in the community\, creating a safety space to feel seen\, heard and included.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-group-mandarin/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminstet\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003327-1758535200-1758542400@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/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181320Z
UID:10010437-1758546000-1758553200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility:  Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen:  \n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere:  \n\nONLINE using Teams meeting \n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org \n\n\n\nSee poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Monday-CC-NW.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250721T192811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T192812Z
UID:10007866-1758564000-1758569400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:BC Cancer Screening & Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Farsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that cancer screening is meant for when you’re feeling healthy with no symptoms? Join BC Cancer’s health promotion team for an interactive online session on cancer screening and prevention. Learn about British Columbia’s four free screening programs (breast\, cervix\, colon\, and lung) and access cancer prevention resources. Whether for yourself or to support loved ones\, this is a great opportunity to take charge of your health. \n\nPresentation learning goals: \n\n➢ How to reduce cancer risk through modifiable lifestyle changes;➢ Why cancer screening is important for overall health➢ The four free screening programs offered in BC (breast\, cervix\, colon\, and lung);➢ Who is eligible to get breast\, cervix\, colon\, and/or lung screening\, and how to book an appointment. \n\nEligibility to join this orientation session: \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\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [farzaneh.naderi@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6559]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/bc-cancer-screening-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003381-1758708000-1758715200@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/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003438-1758709800-1758715200@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/2025-09-24/
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:20250924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250912T185558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185600Z
UID:10009417-1758727800-1758733200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:School System in BC\, Canada | Online
DESCRIPTION:آشنایی با سیستم آموزشی مدارس در استان بی سی کانادا \n\nFarsi/English  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew to BC? Wondering How the School System Works?If you’re new to Canada and trying to understand how the school system works in British Columbia\, join Our Free Online Workshop for Farsi-Speaking Newcomers and Immigrants. We’ll explore key topics such as how the BC school system is structured\, what students need to graduate from high school\, and the steps required for admission to universities in BC. \n\nThis session will be presented in Farsi and is ideal for parents\, students\, and newcomers who want to better support their educational journey or that of their children. Our guest speaker\, Soheila Soudy from School District #43 – SWIS\, will share valuable insights and answer your questions. The workshop will be held online via Microsoft Teams\, making it easy to join from anywhere. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) ❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquiry and Registration: Send an email to [mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6544] \n\n\n\nتازه‌وارد به بریتیش کلمبیا هستید؟ نمی‌دانید سیستم آموزشی اینجا چگونه کار می‌کند؟ \n\nاگر به‌تازگی به کانادا مهاجرت کرده‌اید و در تلاش هستید تا سیستم آموزشی بریتیش کلمبیا را بهتر درک کنید، در این کارگاه آموزشی آنلاین رایگان ویژه فارسی‌زبانان تازه‌وارد شرکت کنید. در این جلسه، به موضوعاتی کلیدی مانند ساختار سیستم آموزشی بریتیش کلمبیا، شرایط لازم برای فارغ‌التحصیلی از دبیرستان، و مراحل مورد نیاز برای پذیرش در دانشگاه‌های این استان خواهیم پرداخت \n\nاین جلسه به زبان فارسی ارائه خواهد شد و برای والدین، دانش‌آموزان و تازه واردانی که می‌خواهند از مسیر تحصیلی خود یا فرزندانشان بهتر حمایت کنند، ایده‌آل است. سخنران مهمان ما، سهیلا سودی از منطقه آموزشی شماره ۴۳ – بینش‌های ارزشمندی را به اشتراک خواهد گذاشت و به سوالات شما پاسخ خواهد داد. این کارگاه به صورت آنلاین برگزار می‌شود و شرکت در آن از هر مکانی آسان است \n\n:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها \n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – \n\n[778-372-6544] یا تماس بگیری [mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به
URL:https://issbc.org/event/school-system-in-bc-canada-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250818T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213043Z
UID:10008918-1758808800-1758814200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Arabic\, Farsi\, Eritrean\, Rohingiya \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us for a short series of health information sessions at ISSofBC. \n\nThis will help you know more about healthy living and how to connect with health services in Canada. \n\nTopics like introduction to health\, accessing health services\, health coverage\, immunization\, chronic diseases\, and stress management will be included. \n\nAttendees will be able to better understand their rights as patients in Canada. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nEvery Thursday – August 21 to September 25\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\nWhere:  In-person and online \n\n2610 Victoria Drive \n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact \n\nMazhar Iqbal at mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org \n\nOr Call at 778.372.6580 \n\n\n\nSee poster for full details:  View Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-series-for-newcomers-in-canada/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250828T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
UID:10009178-1758823200-1758830400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:جلسات اموزشی آمادگی امتحان شهروندی کانادا | آنلاین \n\nFarsi/English  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting Ready for the 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 in Farsi. Each session will review of the Citizenship Knowledge book and practice citizenship exam questions Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nSessions are held online via MS TEAMS in Farsi every Thursday starting September 04th running till October 09th\, 2025. Come connect\, learn\, and grow your confidence as you prepare for the Citizenship Test! \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires and registration: Send an email to [abdul.samim@issbc.org] or call [604-684-7944] \n\n\n\nبرای آزمون شهروندی آماده می شوید؟ \n\nاین مجموعه جلسات ۴ قسمتی که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، به زبان فارسی ارائه می‌دهد. هر جلسه به بررسی کتاب دانش شهروندی و تمرین سوالات آزمون شهروندی اختصاص دارد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروند شدن کانادا، به ما بپیوندید. \n\nجلسات از ۴ سپتامبر تا ۹ اکتبر ۲۰۲۵، هر پنجشنبه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و با ما در ارتباط باشید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را افزایش دهید تا برای آزمون شهروندی آماده شوید! \n\n[604-684-7944] [abdul.samim@issbc.org]  جهت استعلام و ثبت نام: ارسال ایمیل به
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005434-1758880800-1758886200@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-2/2025-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250912T215936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T213211Z
UID:10009473-1758884400-1758889800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Health Services in BC
DESCRIPTION:Information Sessions for Newcomers \n\nJoin us for a helpful series of information sessions to better understand health coverage and services in British Columbia. \n\nTopics will include: \n\n– MSP and IFH coverage \n\n– How to find a family doctor \n\n– Using walk-in clinics \n\n– Emergency vs. non-emergency care \n\n– Pharmacare and medication coverage and more \n\nThese sessions will help you learn how to access healthcare\, understand your rights\, and connect with services in BC. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nEvery Friday – September 19 to October 17 \n\n11:00am to 12:30pm \n\nWhere:  In-person and online \n\nISSofBC \n\n280 – 610 Sixth Street\, \n\nNew Westminster BC V3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\nFor registration please contact: \n\nNesreen Nassleh \n\nEmail: nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall: 778-372-5848 \n\nSee poster for full details:  View Poster
URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-health-services-in-bc/2025-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20251006T183525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T193546Z
UID:10010299-1758891600-1758898800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nIn-Person Fridays \n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\nIn-Person Saturdays \n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20251006T193633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T193635Z
UID:10010355-1758891600-1758898800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nIn-Person Fridays \n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\nIn-Person Saturdays \n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\nNew Westminster Public Library \n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-2/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003328-1759140000-1759147200@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/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113916
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SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility:  Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n	Improve your conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen:  \n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere:  \n\nONLINE using Teams meeting \n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org \n\n\n\nSee poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Monday-CC-NW.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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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/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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