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UID:10011273-1769076000-1769083200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renting in BC and BC Housing_English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to rent a place in BC and BC Housing. \n\n\n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 22\, 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/renting-in-bc-and-bc-housing_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:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20251223T194009Z
CREATED:20251223T180826Z
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UID:10011272-1768989600-1768996800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renting in BC and BC Housing_English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to rent a place in BC and BC Housing. \n\n\n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 21\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n# 108 – 7355 Canada Way\, Burnaby\, BC\, V3N4Z6 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renting-in-bc-and-bc-housing_english-and-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20251223T194135Z
CREATED:20251223T175808Z
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UID:10011271-1768917600-1768924800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renting in BC and BC Housing_English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to rent a place in BC and BC Housing. \n\n\n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 20\, 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/taxation-system-in-canada_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:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20251015T175430Z
CREATED:20251015T175429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T175430Z
UID:10010569-1768816800-1768824000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for 10 sessions!\n\nFREE! Registration Open\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Mondays 10am – 12pm\n\nNovember 3rd – January 19th\n\n\n\n❑ GET CONNECTED:  Meet other women and make new friends in a safe space.  Share your experience in Canda and learn from other women in your community. \n\n❑ LEARN: Learn about free resources\, benefits and programs in your community to support you in many areas such as employment\, English learning\, women’s health\, financial assistance\, housing\, mental health and more! \n\n❑ RECEIVE SUPPORT: Receive weekly group and get connected. \n\n❑ PRACTICE: Practice your English skills in a fun and supportive environment.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group/2026-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20251223T194259Z
CREATED:20251223T175052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T194259Z
UID:10011270-1768471200-1768478400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Taxation System in Canada_English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to process your taxes in Canada and British Columbia \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 14\, 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/taxation-system-in-canada_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:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20251223T194450Z
CREATED:20251223T174845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T194450Z
UID:10011269-1768384800-1768392000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Taxation System in Canada_English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to process your taxes in Canada and British Columbia \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 14\, 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/taxation-system-in-canada_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:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T205304Z
CREATED:20251010T163424Z
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UID:10010521-1768384800-1768392000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:한국어 무료강좌 여성지원 프로그램
DESCRIPTION:다른 여성들과 연결하기: 캐나다에서의 생활경험을 나누고\, 서로에게서 배우며 자기 돌봄을 실천하세요\n\n	새로운 기회 발견하기: 지역사회의 무료 자원과 프로그램에 대해 알아보세요 (교육\, 취업\,주거\, 여성건강\, 정신건강\, 재정 지원 등)\n\n	참가Certificate을 수여해 드립니다\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n10:00am to 12:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 29\, 2025 to January 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiorella Di Liberto \n\n778-372.6528 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	Connect with other women:  Share your experiences living in Canada\, learn from others\, and practice self-care\n\n	Discover new opportunities:  Learn about free resources and program in your community (e.g. education\, employment\, housing\, women’s health\, mental health\, financial assistance)\n\n	Receive a certificate of participation
URL:https://issbc.org/event/%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad%ec%96%b4-%eb%ac%b4%eb%a3%8c%ea%b0%95%ec%a2%8c-%ec%97%ac%ec%84%b1%ec%a7%80%ec%9b%90-%ed%94%84%eb%a1%9c%ea%b7%b8%eb%9e%a8/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="FIORELLA DI LIBERTO":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20251223T194550Z
CREATED:20251223T173815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T194550Z
UID:10011268-1768312800-1768320000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Taxation System in Canada_English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to process your taxes in Canada and British Columbia \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: January 13\, 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/taxation-system-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:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20251217T195236Z
CREATED:20251217T195217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T195236Z
UID:10011267-1768212000-1768219200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Canadian Tax System
DESCRIPTION:Farsi \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Do You Need to Know About Taxes in Canada? \n\nIn this online workshop\, you will receive clear\, practical information about the Canadian tax system and have your questions answered. We will cover individual and business income tax\, helping you understand your responsibilities and key filing requirements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)
URL:https://issbc.org/event/navigating-the-canadian-tax-system-2/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003451-1766572200-1766577600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! Connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003394-1766570400-1766577600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251220T190000
DTSTAMP:20251128T224328Z
CREATED:20251128T224327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T224328Z
UID:10011038-1766251800-1766257200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Taxation For 2025 - Online Session
DESCRIPTION:This session will guide you through the steps needed to prepare your tax return and explain why filing a simple return is important. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this informative opportunity to gain clarity and confidence for the upcoming tax season!! \n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nانضموا إلينا في ورشة عمل مجانية عبر الإنترنت عبر مايكروسوفت تيمز يوم السبت 20 ديسمبر 2025، لتتعلموا كيفية تقديم إقراركم الضريبي البسيط لعام 2025. سترشدكم هذه الجلسة بالخطوات اللازمة لإعداد إقراركم الضريبي، وتشرح أهمية تقديمه. \n\nسيشرح خبير ضرائب ناطق باللغة العربية العملية الكاملة لتقديم إقرار ضريبي بسيط لعام 2025، مما يُسهّل عليكم متابعته وتطبيق المعلومات على وضعكم. لا تفوتوا هذه الفرصة القيّمة لاكتساب المزيد من الوضوح والثقة لموسم الضرائب القادم \n\n:من يستطيع حضور هذه الحصص التعليمية \n\nالمقيمين الدائمين ❑ \n\nشخص محمي، وفقًا للمادة 95 من قانون الهجرة وحماية اللاجئين الكندي ❑
URL:https://issbc.org/event/taxation-for-2025-online-session/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251219T190000
DTSTAMP:20251128T222518Z
CREATED:20251128T222517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T222518Z
UID:10010995-1766165400-1766170800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Disability Benefit - Online Session
DESCRIPTION:يسرنا دعوتكم للانضمام إلينا في ورشة عمل مجانية عبر الإنترنت للتعرف على إعانات الإعاقة المتاحة لكم. ستُعقد هذه الجلسة عبر الإنترنت عبر مايكروسوفت تيمز، وستُقدم باللغة العربية يوم الجمعة، 19 ديسمبر 2025 \n\n ستغطي الورشة إعانات الإعاقة الفيدرالية والإقليمية، وتشرح شروط الأهلية، وتشرح لكم عملية التقديم \n\nسواء كنت تتقدم بطلبك للمرة الأولى أو تبحث عن توضيحات بشأن خياراتك، فإن هذه الجلسة ستوفر لك إرشادات ودعمًا قيمًا \n\n\n\nالمقيمين الدائمين ❑ \n\nشخص محمي، وفقًا للمادة 95 من قانون الهجرة وحماية اللاجئين الكندي ❑
URL:https://issbc.org/event/disability-benefit-online-session/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20251121T191007Z
CREATED:20251121T191007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T191007Z
UID:10010922-1766080800-1766088000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Settlement Support Services for International Students
DESCRIPTION:❑ Study Permit Holders and International Students.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/settlement-support-services-for-international-students/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20251126T185102Z
CREATED:20251126T185101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185102Z
UID:10010934-1766052000-1766059200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver_English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how use the transportation system in Metro Vancouver: \n\n•Transit zones\, \n\n•Payment Methods\, \n\n•Where to buy a COMPASS card\, Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 18\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10 am pm 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/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver_english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T143000
DTSTAMP:20251120T235337Z
CREATED:20251120T235336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T235337Z
UID:10010877-1766023200-1766068200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Thursdays Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/thursdays-conversation-circle-online/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T160000
DTSTAMP:20251126T184834Z
CREATED:20251126T183853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T184834Z
UID:10010933-1765980000-1765987200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver_English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how use the transportation system in Metro Vancouver: \n\n•Transit zones\, \n\n•Payment Methods\, \n\n•Where to buy a COMPASS card\, Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 17\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2 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/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver_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:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T210239Z
CREATED:20260917T210237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T210239Z
UID:10014122-1765976400-1765980000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:FREE TRAINING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PROGRAM \n\nAre you passionate about the helping other women?  Do you want to gain new skills and experience in Canada?  Join our certificate program to become a facilitator and make a difference in your community. \n\n\n\nWhat will you receive?\n\n\n\nTraining on group facilitation\, Canadian systems\, and community resources\n\n\n\nHands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.\n\n\n\nA Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion\, plus ongoings support.\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility:\n\n\n\nImmigrant women ages 19+\n\n\n\nPermanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)\n\n\n\nEnglish Level: CLB Level 4\n\n\n\nStrong desire to help other women\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Dates\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions: \n\n\n\nOctober 6 – November 12\n\n\n\nTuesdays\, Wednesdays and Thursdays\n\n\n\n10:00am to 2:00pm\n\n\n\nRegister\n\nhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2Sl3R1SrLHFBrs2r858Xf5JUMFA4RkdFT1UwMTZRQTRLWURaNllDRFA5MS4u&route=shorturl \n\nApply by September 10\, 2026 \n\nContact us for more information: \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n(778) 372-6528
URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-facilitation-leadership-training/2025-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T140000
DTSTAMP:20251203T224327Z
CREATED:20250613T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T224327Z
UID:10011056-1765976400-1765980000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about the helping other women?  Do you want to gain new skills and experience in Canada?  Join our certificate program to become a facilitator and make a difference in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining on group facilitation\, Canadian systems\, and community resources\n\n\n\nHands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.\n\n\n\nA Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion\, plus ongoings support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigrant women aged 21 or older\n\n\n\nPermanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)\n\n\n\nEnglish Level: CLB Level 4\n\n\n\nAble to commit to a 10-week training and 12-week practicum\n\n\n\nStrong desire to help other women\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/volunteer-facilitators-needed/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T160000
DTSTAMP:20251215T182551Z
CREATED:20251126T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T182551Z
UID:10010932-1765893600-1765900800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:The Transit System in Metro Vancouver_English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how use the transportation system in Metro Vancouver: \n\n•Transit zones\, \n\n•Payment Methods\, \n\n•Where to buy a COMPASS card\, Skytrain lines\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 16\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish  \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/the-transit-system-in-metro-vancouver_english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T181320Z
CREATED:20251007T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181320Z
UID:10010448-1765803600-1765810800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 15 – December 15\, 2025 \n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\nContact: 604.544.1169\, \n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle/2025-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20251208T191220Z
CREATED:20251118T211150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191220Z
UID:10010818-1765618200-1765641600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Youth Circle (Lite) Enhanced Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-youth-circle-lite-enhanced-training/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20251126T172126Z
CREATED:20251126T172125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T172126Z
UID:10010929-1765447200-1765454400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 11\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic  \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-responsibilities-_-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20251126T172533Z
CREATED:20251126T172532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T172533Z
UID:10010930-1765360800-1765368000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 10\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish   \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n7355 Canada Way Burnaby BC V3N 4Z6 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-responsibilities-_-english-and-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20251127T223828Z
CREATED:20251127T222444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T223828Z
UID:10010879-1765288800-1765296000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Subsidized Housing In British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nبرای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر در مورد گزینه‌های مسکن یارانه‌ای موجود در بریتیش کلمبیا، در یک جلسه آنلاین به ما بپیوندید. این جلسه مروری بر سوالات کلیدی بسیاری از افراد، از جمله اینکه چه کسی واجد شرایط مسکن یارانه‌ای است، چگونه اولویت تعیین می‌شود و چه مراحلی در فرآیند درخواست وجود دارد، ارائه می‌دهد. ما همچنین برنامه‌های کمک اجاره موجود در بریتیش کلمبیا، مانند برنامه کمک اجاره و برنامه سالمندان را معرفی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک اینکه چه حمایتی ممکن است برای شما در دسترس باشد، کمک کنیم \n\nاین جلسه روز سه‌شنبه، ۹ دسامبر ۲۰۲۵، به صورت آنلاین برگزار خواهد شد. این جلسه به زبان فارسی ارائه خواهد شد تا از اعضای جامعه که اطلاعات را به آن زبان ترجیح می‌دهند، پشتیبانی شود \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/subsidized-housing-in-british-columbia/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20251126T171923Z
CREATED:20251126T171808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T171923Z
UID:10010928-1765288800-1765296000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenant and Landlord Rights & Responsibilities _ English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 9\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari  \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-responsibilities-_-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T193000
DTSTAMP:20251128T193454Z
CREATED:20251128T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T193454Z
UID:10010949-1764955800-1764963000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous History & Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to learn\, listen\, and grow with us as we take part in this important conversation. \n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR)  \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nنرحب بكم للتعلم والاستماع والنمو معنا بينما نشارك في هذه المحادثة المهمة \n\n\n\nالمقيمين الدائمين ❑ \n\nشخص محمي، وفقًا للمادة 95 من قانون الهجرة وحماية اللاجئين الكندي ❑
URL:https://issbc.org/event/indigenous-history-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T160000
DTSTAMP:20251126T170823Z
CREATED:20251126T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T170823Z
UID:10010927-1764856800-1764864000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada _ English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about banking in Canada: opening accounts\, managing debit and credit cards\, credit history\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 4\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 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/banking-in-canada-_-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20251121T175452Z
CREATED:20251121T175451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T175452Z
UID:10010878-1764784800-1764792000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nاین کارگاه که توسط برنامه خدمات اسکان ارائه می‌شود، اطلاعات ضروری را به زبان فارسی برای کسانی که برای شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، ارائه می‌دهد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر شهروندی کانادا، به ما بپیوندید \n\nاین جلسه به صورت آنلاین و به زبان فارسی در روز چهارشنبه، ۳ دسامبر ۲۰۲۵ برگزار می‌شود. بیایید و ارتباط برقرار کنید، یاد بگیرید و اعتماد به نفس خود را برای آمادگی در آزمون شهروندی تقویت کنید \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/how-to-apply-for-canadian-citizenship/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20251126T170509Z
CREATED:20251126T170508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T170509Z
UID:10010926-1764770400-1764777600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada _ English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about banking in Canada: opening accounts\, managing debit and credit cards\, credit history\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: Dec 3\, 2025 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari   \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530
URL:https://issbc.org/event/banking-in-canada-_-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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