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SUMMARY:Education System K to 12 - English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about the school system from K to 12 in BC: \n\n•Types of schools\, \n\n•How to choose the school for your child\, \n\n•School Districts/Catchments\, \n\n•How to Register Your Child in School\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: October 29. 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/education-system-k-to-12-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T113000
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Prep Workshop Series In Farsi | Online
DESCRIPTION:این 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 ۶ سپتامبر تا ۲۷ سپتامبر ۲۰۲۵، هر شنبه 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
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-prep-workshop-series-in-farsi-online/2025-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20251008T182513Z
CREATED:20251001T221131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T182513Z
UID:10009982-1761645600-1761652800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Education System K to 12 - English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about the school system from K to 12 in BC: \n\n•Types of schools\, \n\n•How to choose the school for your child\, \n\n•School Districts/Catchments\, \n\n•How to Register Your Child in School\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: October 28\, 2025 \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/education-system-k-to-12-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T123000
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UID:10009701-1761390000-1761395400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Wellness in Canada
DESCRIPTION:The topics include: \n\n\n	Navigating health systems in Canada\n\n	Emergency and non-emergency helplines\, services like 2-1-1 and other supports in BC\n\n	Registering for a family doctor online\, referrals to specialist care\n\n	Mental health and self-care\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery Saturday – Three sessions on October 11th\, 18th\, and 25th\, 2025 \n\n11 AM to 12:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail: mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org \n\nPhone: 778-372-6580 (calls only)
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pathways-to-wellness-in-canada/2025-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T120000
DTSTAMP:20251008T182601Z
CREATED:20251001T220843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T182601Z
UID:10009981-1761213600-1761220800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Education System K to 12 - English and Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about the school system from K to 12 in BC: \n\n•Types of schools\, \n\n•How to choose the school for your child\, \n\n•School Districts/Catchments\, \n\n•How to Register Your Child in School\, etc. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: October 23\, 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/education-system-k-to-12-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T123000
DTSTAMP:20250916T213211Z
CREATED:20250912T215936Z
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UID:10009476-1760698800-1760704200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Health Services in BC
DESCRIPTION:Join 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n11:00am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nISSofBC \n\n280 – 610 Sixth Street\,  \n\nNew Westminster BC V3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNesreen Nassleh \n\nEmail: nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall: 778-372-5848
URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-health-services-in-bc/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223244Z
CREATED:20251001T222815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223244Z
UID:10009984-1760536800-1760544000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP- English\, Farsi and Dari
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about the health programs for refugee claimants and BC residents: \n\n•Type of programs\, \n\n•How to apply\,  \n\n•What are the programs about\, etc.  \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: October 15\, 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/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-farsi-and-dari/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T170027Z
CREATED:20250828T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
UID:10009180-1760032800-1760040000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop Series | Online
DESCRIPTION:این 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!
URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-test-preparation-workshop-series-online/2025-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223427Z
CREATED:20250929T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223427Z
UID:10009704-1760004000-1760011200@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 what are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: October 9. 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\nEnglish and Arabic \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/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223450Z
CREATED:20250929T222440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223450Z
UID:10009703-1759932000-1759939200@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 what are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: October 8\, 2025 \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/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-english-farsi-and-dari/
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:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223135Z
CREATED:20251001T222036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223135Z
UID:10009983-1759831200-1759838400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness: IFHP & MSP- English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about the health programs for refugee claimants and BC residents: \n\n•Type of programs\, \n\n•How to apply\,  \n\n•What are the programs about\, etc.  \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\nWhen: October 7\, 2025 \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/health-and-wellness-ifhp-msp-english-and-spanish/
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:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20251001T223518Z
CREATED:20250929T221447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T223518Z
UID:10009702-1759312800-1759320000@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 what are your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: October 1\, 2025 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\nEnglish and Spanish \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/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-english-and-spanish/
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:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T153000
DTSTAMP:20250818T213043Z
CREATED:20250818T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213043Z
UID:10008918-1758808800-1758814200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Health and Wellness series for Newcomers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:We 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\n\n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4LS \n\n\n\nFor registration contact
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:20250924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185600Z
CREATED:20250912T185558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185600Z
UID:10009417-1758727800-1758733200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:School System in BC\, Canada | Online
DESCRIPTION:این 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\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/school-system-in-bc-canada-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250922T193000
DTSTAMP:20250721T192812Z
CREATED:20250721T192811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T192812Z
UID:10007866-1758564000-1758569400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:BC Cancer Screening & Prevention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/bc-cancer-screening-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20250717T220430Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Lopez":MAILTO:kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20250822T164210Z
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UID:10008945-1758220200-1758227400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:2025 Financial Planning & Investment Strategies for Korean Immigrants | Online
DESCRIPTION:Whether 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\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
URL:https://issbc.org/event/2025-financial-planning-investment-strategies-for-korean-immigrants-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T113000
DTSTAMP:20250908T183337Z
CREATED:20250908T183331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183337Z
UID:10014057-1758189600-1758195000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Information on Work Permit Extension
DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop for Refugee Claimants \n\nHow to create online application account \n\nWhat are the required documents and forms \n\nWhat happens after you extend the work permit
URL:https://issbc.org/event/information-on-work-permit-extension/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20250904T164356Z
CREATED:20250904T164354Z
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UID:10014061-1758117600-1758124800@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 how the banking system in Canada works. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTue Sept 26\, 2025 \n\n2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250916T160000
DTSTAMP:20250904T164240Z
CREATED:20250904T164127Z
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UID:10014060-1758031200-1758038400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Banking in Canada - English and Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how the banking system in Canada works. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTue Sept 26\, 2025 \n\n2:00 pm to 4:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/banking-in-canada-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20250722T170045Z
CREATED:20250613T213425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T170045Z
UID:10005646-1757682000-1757689200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Emotional parenting in the digital world | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 06)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer to Canada navigating parenting in a new culture? Join our free\, supportive workshop series designed specifically for newcomers immigrants. Each week\, we’ll explore key topics to help you better understand your children\, manage stress\, and strengthen family connections during this time of transition. \n\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) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nآیا شما یک تازه وارد به کانادا هستید که در حال گذراندن مراحل فرزندپروری در یک فرهنگ جدید هستید؟ به مجموعه کارگاه‌های رایگان و حمایتی ما که مخصوص مهاجران تازه وارد طراحی شده است، بپیوندید. هر هفته، ما موضوعات کلیدی را بررسی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک بهتر فرزندانتان، مدیریت استرس و تقویت ارتباطات خانوادگی در این دوران گذار کمک کنیم \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/emotional-parenting-in-the-digital-world-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-06/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T163522Z
CREATED:20250904T163521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T163522Z
UID:10014059-1757584800-1757592000@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 how the banking system in Canada works. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThu – Sept 11\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T194905Z
CREATED:20250902T194453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T194905Z
UID:10009230-1757498400-1757505600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renewal and Replacement of Permanent Resident Card: Process and Application Form
DESCRIPTION:Únete a nosotros en una sesión paso a paso sobre cómo renovar o reemplazar tu Tarjeta de Residente Permanente. Ya sea que tu tarjeta esté vencida\, perdida o dañada\, te guiaremos durante todo el proceso. Aprende cómo llenar correctamente el formulario de solicitud\, qué documentos necesitas presentar y cómo evitar errores comunes. Esta sesión está diseñada para que el proceso sea sencillo y sin estrés.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renewal-and-replacement-pf-permanent-resident-card-process-and-application-form-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T180000
DTSTAMP:20250905T202715Z
CREATED:20250902T191535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T202715Z
UID:10009228-1757437200-1757440800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Settlement Guide in BC In Partnership with Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver | Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Permanent Resident or Protected Person living in Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, or Port Moody? ISSofBC is here to support your journey of settling and thriving in Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n¿Eres residente permanente o persona protegida y vives en Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam o Port Moody? ISSofBC está aquí para apoyarte en tu proceso de asentamiento y para que puedas prosperar en Canadá.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/webinar-settlement-guide-in-bc-in-partnership-with-consulate-of-mexico-in-vancouver-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T160000
DTSTAMP:20250827T212657Z
CREATED:20250827T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212657Z
UID:10009158-1757426400-1757433600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Exploitation & Scams
DESCRIPTION:Identify common scams and exploit\n\n	How to recognize red flags and protect your personal information\n\n	Know what to do if you have been scammed or exploited\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm \n\n\n\nOnline on MS Teams \n\nEnglish / Persian (Farsi \n\n\n\n778-372-6536 \n\nmaryam.keshtkar@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/exploitation-scams/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T161442Z
CREATED:20250904T161324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T161442Z
UID:10014058-1757412000-1757419200@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 in BC and about BC Housing. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTue 9\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renting-in-bc-and-bc-housing-english-and-arabic/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T150000
DTSTAMP:20250722T170708Z
CREATED:20250613T212600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T170708Z
UID:10005645-1757077200-1757084400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Immigration and Youth\, Between two worlds | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 05)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer to Canada navigating parenting in a new culture? Join our free\, supportive workshop series designed specifically for newcomers immigrants. Each week\, we’ll explore key topics to help you better understand your children\, manage stress\, and strengthen family connections during this time of transition. \n\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) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nآیا شما یک تازه وارد به کانادا هستید که در حال گذراندن مراحل فرزندپروری در یک فرهنگ جدید هستید؟ به مجموعه کارگاه‌های رایگان و حمایتی ما که مخصوص مهاجران تازه وارد طراحی شده است، بپیوندید. هر هفته، ما موضوعات کلیدی را بررسی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک بهتر فرزندانتان، مدیریت استرس و تقویت ارتباطات خانوادگی در این دوران گذار کمک کنیم \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/immigration-and-youth-between-two-worlds-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-05/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20250904T155211Z
CREATED:20250904T155209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155211Z
UID:10009284-1756857600-1756900800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Renting in BC and BC Housing - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn how to rent in BC and about BC Housing. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWed – Sept 3\, 2025 \n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm  \n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid Mutter
URL:https://issbc.org/event/renting-in-bc-and-bc-housing-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T200000
DTSTAMP:20250822T174300Z
CREATED:20250822T174259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T174300Z
UID:10008995-1756490400-1756497600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Primary and Secondary Education in Canada - Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop that breaks down primary and secondary education in Canada. Learn about different types of schools\, the school year structure\, how to register your child\, and the support available through settlement workers in schools. Whether you’re new to the country or just new to the school system\, this session will help you navigate it with confidence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nهل أنت جديد في كندا ولديك أطفال في سن الدراسة؟ هذه الورشة مخصصة لمساعدتك على فهم نظام التعليم الابتدائي والثانوي في كندا. سنتحدث عن أنواع المدارس، متى يبدأ وينتهي العام الدراسي، كيفية تسجيل الأطفال، ودور عمال الاستقرار الموجودين داخل المدارس لمساعدتك أنت وأطفالك. انضم إلينا لتتعرف على الخطوات المهمة وتبدأ رحلة تعليمية ناجحة لعائلتك.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/primary-and-secondary-education-in-canada-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T130000
DTSTAMP:20250613T180035Z
CREATED:20250613T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T180035Z
UID:10005410-1756461600-1756472400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Fridays)
DESCRIPTION:A program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to: \n\n\n\n•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors \n\n•Promote digital literacy and inclusion \n\n•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness \n\n•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities \n\n•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM \n\nISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\nTo Register:  connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/empowering-seniors-for-resilient-future-fridays/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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