BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://issbc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T222614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000285-1746885600-1746892800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Spanish DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Spanish speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-spanish/2025-05-10/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Spanish-WPSG-2025-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192821Z UID:10005700-1747303200-1747310400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Online Application/Citizenship Portal (Session-02) - Online DESCRIPTION:طلب الجنسية إلكترونيًا / منصة الجنسية (الجلسة الثانية) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManual or Online? Discover the Ways Available to Apply for Your Citizenship\n\n\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis session will focus exclusively on the online application process and how to create the citizenship portal account. \n\n \n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\n\n\nستركز هذه الجلسة حصريًا على عملية التقديم  إلكترونيًا وكيفية إنشاء حساب على منصة الجنسية \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-online-application-citizenship-portal-session-02-online/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hb-s2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192854Z UID:10005701-1747303200-1747310400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Effectively Tracking The Status of Your Citizenship Application (Session-03) - Online DESCRIPTION:تتبُّع حالة طلب الحصول على الجنسية الكندية بشكل فعّال (الجلسة الثالثة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Track Your Citizenship Application with Ease?\n\n\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis Session will provide you with information on creating a citizenship application tracker\, allowing you to monitor the status of your citizenship application process. \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\n\n\nتهدف هذه الجلسة إلى تزويدك بالمعلومات اللازمة لإنشاء أداة لتتبع طلب الجنسية، مما يمكّنك من متابعة مراحل وإجراءات طلبك بكل سهولة \n\n\n\nundefined \n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/effectively-tracking-the-status-of-your-citizenship-application-session-03-online/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192923Z UID:10005702-1747303200-1747310400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Prepare for Your Canadian Citizenship Test (Session-04) - Online DESCRIPTION:التحضير لاختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة الرابعة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre You Prepared to Pass the Canadian Citizenship Test?\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis session aims to provide a comprehensive and effective approach for reviewing the Discover Canada book in preparation for the citizenship test. \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\nتهدف هذه الجلسة خصيصاً إلى تقديم طريقة شاملة وفعالة لمراجعة كتاب “اكتشف كندا” استعدادًا لاختبار الجنسية. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/prepare-for-your-canadian-citizenship-test-session-04-online/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DC5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T193022Z UID:10005703-1747303200-1747310400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Practicing The Citizenship Test Questionnaire (Session-05) - Online DESCRIPTION:التدريب على نموذج اختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة الخامسة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Test Your Knowledge for the Citizenship Exam?\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nWe invite you to join us for a practice session on the citizenship test questionnaire. \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\nندعوك للانضمام إلينا في جلسة تدريبية على أسئلة اختبار الجنسية. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/practicing-the-citizenship-test-questionnaire-session-05-online/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pq2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T193048Z UID:10005704-1747303200-1747310400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Online Citizenship Test Training (Session-06) - Online DESCRIPTION:تدريب إلكتروني لاجتياز اختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة السادسة) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Practice 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. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nJoin our online practice session for the citizenship test\, which’s a great way to prepare for your exam! \n\n\n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\nندعوكم للانضمام إلى جلستنا التدريبية الإلكترونية للتحضير لاختبار الجنسية، والتي تمثل فرصة متميزة للاستعداد بشكل متكامل وفعّال. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/online-citizenship-test-training-session-06-online/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250613T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182050Z UID:10005461-1747389600-1747395000@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/2025-05-16/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T215651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000274-1747479600-1747486800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Chinese DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Chinese speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-chinese/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Chinese-WPSG-2025-2.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T222614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000286-1747490400-1747497600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Spanish DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Spanish speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-spanish/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Spanish-WPSG-2025-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250613T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182050Z UID:10005462-1747994400-1747999800@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/2025-05-23/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T215651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000275-1748084400-1748091600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Chinese DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Chinese speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-chinese/2025-05-24/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Chinese-WPSG-2025-2.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T222614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000287-1748095200-1748102400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Spanish DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Spanish speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-spanish/2025-05-24/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Spanish-WPSG-2025-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250613T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182050Z UID:10005463-1748599200-1748604600@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/2025-05-30/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T215651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000276-1748689200-1748696400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Chinese DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Chinese speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-chinese/2025-05-31/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Chinese-WPSG-2025-2.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T222614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000288-1748700000-1748707200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Spanish DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Spanish speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-spanish/2025-05-31/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Spanish-WPSG-2025-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250606T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250613T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182050Z UID:10005464-1749204000-1749209400@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/2025-06-06/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T215651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000277-1749294000-1749301200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Chinese DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Chinese speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-chinese/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Chinese-WPSG-2025-2.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250310T222614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T003307Z UID:10000289-1749304800-1749312000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Peer Support Group in Spanish DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer Spanish speaking woman interested in: \n\nHaving your experience;\nLearning about Canadian Culture;\nMaking new friends;\nGathering Information on services andresources?\n\nWe invite you to come and join us. \nWhen:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th \, 2025From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \nContact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160 \n  URL:https://issbc.org/event/womens-peer-support-group-in-spanish/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poster-Spanish-WPSG-2025-1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Slavica Stevanovic":MAILTO:slavica.stevanovic@issbc.org GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre 2610 Victoria Drive Vancouver BC V6A 2L7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2610 Victoria Drive:geo:-123.065344,49.2610588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250611T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T230801Z UID:10001831-1749666600-1749673800@issbc.org SUMMARY:PR Card Renewal Application - Online DESCRIPTION:Korean/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed Help Navigating the PR Card Renewal Process?\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this free online workshop is designed to support Korean immigrants with the PR card renewal process. This informative session provides essential guidance on completing the application form\, understanding urgent case procedures\, meeting residency obligations\, applying for a PR travel document\, and considering voluntary renunciation of permanent residency. Whether your PR card is expiring soon or you’re unsure about your residency requirements\, join us to get the information and support you need to maintain your status in Canada. \n\nThis session will include the following topics: \n\n\n How to complete the application form\n\n\n\n Urgent Case\n\n Residency Obligation\n\n PR Travel Document\n\n Voluntary Renunciation of PR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to miyoung.suh@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/pr-card-renewal-application-online/2025-06-11/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ms-02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250610T181901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T181927Z UID:10002780-1749722400-1749729600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Old Age Security in Canada DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop \n\n免費中文講座 \n\n•聯邦退休金 \n\n•聯邦養老金 \n\n•聯邦長者低收入補助金 \n\n•Canada Pension Plan (CPP) \n\n•Old Age Security (OAS) \n\n•Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) \n\n主辦單位 \n\nISSofBC- BC省移民服務會 \n\nWhen: \n\n星期四 Thurs – 6月12日\, 2025 \n\n早上10:00 am – 中午12:00pm \n\nWhere: \n\n線上會議 Online \n\nTo Register Please Contact Amy Lin \n\n報名請聯絡 Amy Lin 778-372-5869 \n\namy.lin@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/old-age-security-in-canada-2/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T230331Z UID:10001822-1749895200-1749902400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Obtaining Citizenship for Adult &Minor (Session-01) - Online DESCRIPTION:الحصول على الجنسية الكندية للبالغين السن القانوني و القاصرين: الجلسة الأولى (جلسة افتراضية) \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Apply for Canadian Citizenship? Get Informed First!\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis session particularly will provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements for the Canadian citizenship application process. It will cover the essential information\, required documents\, and associated fees. \n\n  \n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كنديين في هذه الجلسة على وجه الخصوص سنقدّم نظرة شاملة على متطلبات عملية التقديم للحصول على الجنسية الكندية، وستغطي أيضًا المعلومات الأساسية، الوثائق المطلوبة، والرسوم المتعلقة بذلك \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/obtaining-citizenship-for-adult-minor-session-01-online/2025-06-14/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-27-095727.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250612T234200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z UID:10003315-1750068000-1750075200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you! \n\nJoin our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge! Connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568] URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-06-16/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250610T232051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T232052Z UID:10002883-1750096800-1750104000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) DESCRIPTION:CRA اداره مالیات و درآمد کانادا \n\nEnglish/Farsi \n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Better Understand and Use Your CRA Account? \n\nOn this online workshop\, you will learn about the Importance of CRA accounts that administer tax\, benefits\, and related programs for the Government of Canada including; \n\n\n How and when you could have an account​\n\n Updating your personal information​\n\n Application and benefits are available through the CRA account.\n\n\nThis workshop is offered through the BC Newcomer Services Program (BC-NSP) and is available to eligible newcomers residing in British Columbia. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Work Permit holders❑Study Permit holders (Post-secondary students who cannot access similar services at their educational institution)​❑ Naturalized Citizens❑ Refugee claimants \n\nView Poster \n\nدر این کارگاه آنلاین، شما در مورد اهمیت حساب کاربری ای که مالیات، مزایا و برنامه‌های مرتبط با دولت کانادا را مدیریت می‌کند خواهید آموخت؛ از جمله \n\nچگونه و چه زمانی می‌توانید یک حساب کاربری داشته باشید -​​ \n\nبه‌روزرسانی اطلاعات شخصی شما -​ \n\nدرخواست و تمام مزایا از طریق حساب کاربری در دسترس هستند – \n\nاین کارگاه از طریق برنامه خدمات تازه‌واردان بریتیش کلمبیا ارائه می‌شود و برای تازه‌واردان واجد شرایط که در استان بریتیش کلمبیا اقامت دارند، در دسترس است. معیارهای واجد شرایط بودن شامل موارد زیر است​ \n\nدارندگان مجوز کارموقت-​​ \n\nدارندگان ویزای دانشجویی-​ \n\nشهروندان دارای تابعیت کانادایی- ​​ \n\nمتقاضیان پناهندگی- \n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to farzaneh.Naderi@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/canada-revenue-agency-cra/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FN6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250611T183826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T222837Z UID:10002980-1750154400-1750161600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español DESCRIPTION:Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm \n\nDe Junio 17\, 2025 al 26 de Agosto\, 2025 \n\nDónde?820 6th St\, New Westminster\, BC V3L 3C8 \n\nÚnete a nosotras para compartir\, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras\, vistas e incluidas. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\nPara registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org \n\nO escaneael QR code \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nView Poster URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-06-17/ LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-1-e1749667785920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250613T164231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z UID:10003367-1750240800-1750248000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you! \n\nJoin our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence\, improve their skills\, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories\, make new friends\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568] URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-06-18/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250613T172342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z UID:10003424-1750242600-1750248000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you! \n\nJoin our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! Connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568] URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-06-18/ LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250618T211438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T211541Z UID:10005705-1750356000-1750363200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Money and Finances in Canada - Online DESCRIPTION:پول و امور مالی در کانادا – آنلاین \n\nFarsi/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to Learn More About Finances in Canada? \n\nManaging your finances is an important step toward building a stable and successful life in Canada. This workshop offers a broad introduction to the Canadian financial landscape\, helping you feel more confident with everyday money matters. Whether you’re new to the country or simply looking to strengthen your financial knowledge\, you’ll gain practical insights the Canadian money system. \n\nThe following topics will be covered in the session:❖ Glossary of banking Terms❖ Banking and currency in Canda❖ Building Credit\, international money transfer❖ Loan\, investment\, starting a business❖ Scam and Fraud Awareness\, and etc. \n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs) ❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [abdul.samim@issbc.org] or Call [604-684-7944] \n\nView Poster \n\nآیا می خواهید در مورد امور مالی در کانادا بیشتر بدانید؟ \n\nمدیریت امور مالی گامی مهم در جهت ایجاد یک زندگی پایدار و موفق در کانادا است. این کارگاه مقدمه‌ای جامع بر چشم‌انداز مالی کانادا ارائه می‌دهد و به شما کمک می‌کند تا در امور مالی روزمره اعتماد به نفس بیشتری داشته باشید. چه تازه به این کشور آمده باشید و چه صرفاً به دنبال تقویت دانش مالی خود باشید، بینش‌های عملی در مورد سیستم پولی کانادا کسب خواهید کرد \n\n :موضوعات ذیل زیر پوشش قرارخواهد ګرفت \n\nواژه نامه اصطالحات بانکی – \n\nبانکداری در کانادا، واحد پول کانادا – \n\nایجاد اعتبار (کریدت) انتقال پول بین المللی – \n\nقرضه (وام)، سرمایه گذاری، آغاز یک تجارت – \n\nآگاهی در مورد کاله برداری و فریب – \n\nوغیره موارد – \n\n:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها \n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – \n\n[604-684-7944] یا تماس بگیری [abdul.samim@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به URL:https://issbc.org/event/money-and-finances-in-canada-online/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/canada-alternative-finance.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250613T182122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z UID:10005465-1750413600-1750419000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Online Fridays Conversation Circle via MS TEAMS! Connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote:  Registration is required to receive the Teams link. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568] URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-06-20/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250528T230338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192821Z UID:10001824-1750500000-1750507200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Online Application/Citizenship Portal (Session-02) - Online DESCRIPTION:طلب الجنسية إلكترونيًا / منصة الجنسية (الجلسة الثانية) – جلسة افتراضية \n\nEnglish/Arabic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManual or Online? Discover the Ways Available to Apply for Your Citizenship\n\n\n\nOffered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC\, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility\, required documents\, application steps\, fees\, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. \n\nThis session will focus exclusively on the online application process and how to create the citizenship portal account. \n\n \n\nيُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي \n\n\n\nستركز هذه الجلسة حصريًا على عملية التقديم  إلكترونيًا وكيفية إنشاء حساب على منصة الجنسية \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Inquiry: \n\nSend an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-online-application-citizenship-portal-session-02-online/2025-06-21/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hb-s2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155804 CREATED:20250612T234200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z UID:10003316-1750672800-1750680000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others\, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence? \n\nWe are here to support you! \n\nJoin our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge! Connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.  \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568] URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-06-23/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR