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SUMMARY:BC NSP & Safe Haven Employment Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to guide you through employment options\, workplace rights\, and community connections tailored for temporary residents and other eligible newcomers. \n\n\n\nPersonalized settlement and job search support \n\nResume help and interview preparation \n\nSkills training\, short-term courses\, and digital tools \n\nWorkplace rights and advocacy \n\nNetworking with peers and employers
URL:https://issbc.org/event/bc-nsp-safe-haven-employment-info-session-online-2/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T120000
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UID:10008029-1759406400-1759410000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-3/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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UID:10010642-1759406400-1759410000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-online/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T170027Z
CREATED:20250828T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170027Z
UID:10009179-1759428000-1759435200@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/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
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UID:10005435-1759485600-1759491000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T110000
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CREATED:20250912T215936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T213211Z
UID:10009474-1759489200-1759494600@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/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T120000
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CREATED:20250516T204220Z
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UID:10001760-1759492800-1759494600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:B-Hired Information Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic program will provide career counselling and coaching that will help to focus job goals highlighting “in demand” jobs\, create an effective Action Plan\, resume and polish interview/networking skills resulting in increased confidence for work.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/b-hired-information-session-online/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T193546Z
CREATED:20251006T183525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T193546Z
UID:10010300-1759496400-1759503600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T150000
DTSTAMP:20251006T193635Z
CREATED:20251006T193633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T193635Z
UID:10010356-1759496400-1759503600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Improve your English conversation skills\n\n	Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n	Build your speaking confidence\n\n	Make new connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12 – December 12\, 2025 \n\n1:00pm  to 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13 – December 13\, 2025 \n\n10:30am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster\, BC V3M 2B3 \n\n\n\n\n\nelsie.decena@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-2/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:New Westminster Public Library\, 716 6th Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 2B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003329-1759744800-1759752000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T133000
DTSTAMP:20250922T214951Z
CREATED:20250922T214812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T214951Z
UID:10009622-1759755600-1759757400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Solid Start 360 Employment Program - Info Session\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer looking to start your career in BC? Our free employment program offers personalized support to help you succeed in the local labour market. Benefit from one-on-one job search coaching\, group workshops (in-person\, online\, or self-paced)\, resume and interview guidance\, and access to job postings and employer referrals. Connect with employers through job fairs and mentoring events\, and gain experience through career-relevant volunteering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Individuals selected for PR (with IRCC letter) \n\n❑ Living in British Columbia in Vancouver\, New Westminster\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Maple Ridge\, and Pitt Meadows
URL:https://issbc.org/event/solid-start-360-employment-program-info-session-online-5/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260929T214452Z
CREATED:20260929T214450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T214452Z
UID:10014232-1759755600-1759757400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Solid Start 360 Employment Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Work in British Columbia! \n\nAre you a newcomer looking to start your career in BC? Our free employment program offers personalized support to help you succeed in the local labour market. Benefit from one-on-one job search coaching\, group workshops (in-person\, online\, or self-paced)\, resume and interview guidance\, and access to job postings and employer referrals. Connect with employers through job fairs and mentoring events\, and gain experience through career-relevant volunteering. \n\nJoin an Info Session to learn more about how we can support your job search journey. \n\n\n\nwhere: Online session via Zoom \n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, October 6\, 2025\, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility: \n\n❑ Permanent Resident \n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Individuals selected for PR (with IRCC letter) \n\n❑ Living in British Columbia in Vancouver\, New Westminster\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Maple Ridge\, and Pitt Meadows
URL:https://issbc.org/event/solid-start-360-employment-program-info-session-online-25/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20250609T172712Z
CREATED:20250609T172544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T172712Z
UID:10002319-1759838400-1759842000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the Career Paths program!   \nISSofBC is a non-profit organization\, and Career Paths is an employment program designed to assist newcomers in reconnecting with their pre-arrival occupations/careers. The program is government-funded and comes at no cost to you. Here are some of the services we offer:    \n\nFUNDED Skills Training and Upgrading   \n\n\nACTION PLANNING based on your career goals   \n\n\nCREDENTIAL EVALUATION    \n\n\nOne-On-One JOB SEARCH Support   \n\n\nMENTORING OPPORTUNITIES   \n\n\nEMPLOYER OR INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR NETWORKING    \n\n\nEMPLOYER CONNECTIONS   \n\n\nPRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES (can include RELATED/ALIGNED OCCUPATIONS)   \n\nThank you for your interest in participating in the Career Paths Information Session at ISSofBC! \nAs a skilled immigrant\, this is your opportunity to learn how Career Paths can assist you with returning to your pre-arrival profession. \nIn this session you will learn more information on our services\, such as: \n– Credential evaluations and obtaining BC licenses \n– Regulatory body and association memberships \n– Skills and course funding \n– Career planning and job search support \n– Work placement opportunities \n– Connections to BC employers \n– Access to BC Mentors \nThank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon! \nCareer Paths Team
URL:https://issbc.org/event/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-information-session-3/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="career paths":MAILTO:careerpaths@issbc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20250929T171805Z
CREATED:20250929T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T171805Z
UID:10009637-1759923000-1759928400@issbc.org
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/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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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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GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20250929T184208Z
CREATED:20250929T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T184208Z
UID:10009699-1760180400-1760185800@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/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251014T133000
DTSTAMP:20250924T171820Z
CREATED:20250924T171819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171820Z
UID:10009626-1760446800-1760448600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Solid Start 360 Employment Program - Info Session\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Work in British Columbia! \n\nAre you a newcomer looking to start your career in BC? Our free employment program offers personalized support to help you succeed in the local labour market. Benefit from one-on-one job search coaching\, group workshops (in-person\, online\, or self-paced)\, resume and interview guidance\, and access to job postings and employer referrals. Connect with employers through job fairs and mentoring events\, and gain experience through career-relevant volunteering. \n\nJoin an Info Session to learn more about how we can support your job search journey. \n\n\n\nwhere: Online session via Zoom \n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, October 6\, 2025\, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility: \n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Individuals selected for PR (with IRCC letter) \n\n❑ Living in British Columbia in Vancouver\, New Westminster\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Maple Ridge\, and Pitt Meadows
URL:https://issbc.org/event/solid-start-360-employment-program-info-session-online-7/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20250929T190905Z
CREATED:20250929T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T190905Z
UID:10009684-1760522400-1760529600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding MSP\, Supplementary Benefits & BC PharmaCare Workshop |Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-msp-supplementary-benefits-bc-pharmacare-workshop-online/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T143000
DTSTAMP:20251010T183616Z
CREATED:20251010T183615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183616Z
UID:10010533-1760706000-1760711400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Accessing Health Services in BC
DESCRIPTION:We will cover the following topics: \n\n\n	Where to go when you don’t have a family doctor:  Information on walk-in clinics and urgent care.\n\n	How to register with a family doctor.\n\n	Immunization and public health: An overview of vaccination services: Guidelines for emergency situations.\n\n	Details about Pharmacare and medication coverage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 17 to November 28\, 2025 \n\n2 PM to 3:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n3020 Lincoln Avenue\, #240A \n\nCoquitlam\,  BC V3B 6B4 \n\n\n\n\n\nSara Lotati  \n\nEmail at:  sara.lotati @issbc.org or Call at 604-545-1088
URL:https://issbc.org/event/accessing-health-services-in-bc/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T133000
DTSTAMP:20250922T215333Z
CREATED:20250922T215332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T215333Z
UID:10009624-1760965200-1760967000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Solid Start 360 Employment Program - Info Session\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer looking to start your career in BC? Our free employment program offers personalized support to help you succeed in the local labour market. Benefit from one-on-one job search coaching\, group workshops (in-person\, online\, or self-paced)\, resume and interview guidance\, and access to job postings and employer referrals. Connect with employers through job fairs and mentoring events\, and gain experience through career-relevant volunteering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Monday\, October 20\, 2025\, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm\n\n	Monday\, October 27\, 2025\, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Individuals selected for PR (with IRCC letter) \n\n❑ Living in British Columbia in Vancouver\, New Westminster\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Maple Ridge\, and Pitt Meadows
URL:https://issbc.org/event/solid-start-360-employment-program-info-session-online-6/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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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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GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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GEO:49.2610588;-123.065344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T183000
DTSTAMP:20251028T211437Z
CREATED:20251028T211135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T211437Z
UID:10010668-1761672600-1761676200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Breaking Into Finance: CFA and Career Paths - Global Talent Loans Program - Online
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what it takes to build a successful career in finance? Join us for an inspiring session with our guest speaker\, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)\, as they share their journey\, insights\, and advice on breaking into the financial industry.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/breaking-into-finance-cfa-and-career-paths/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Webinar-Picture.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T205304Z
CREATED:20251010T163424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T205304Z
UID:10010500-1761732000-1761739200@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%a8/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:BC
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:20251029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T160000
DTSTAMP:20251008T182311Z
CREATED:20251001T215721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T182311Z
UID:10009980-1761746400-1761753600@issbc.org
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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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:20251103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T120000
DTSTAMP:20251015T175430Z
CREATED:20251015T175429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T175430Z
UID:10010560-1762164000-1762171200@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/2025-11-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fiorella Di Liberto":MAILTO:fiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251103T133000
DTSTAMP:20251030T174322Z
CREATED:20251030T173643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T174322Z
UID:10010674-1762174800-1762176600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Solid Start 360 Employment Program - Info Session\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer looking to start your career in BC? Our free employment program offers personalized support to help you succeed in the local labour market. Benefit from one-on-one job search coaching\, group workshops (in-person\, online\, or self-paced)\, resume and interview guidance\, and access to job postings and employer referrals. Connect with employers through job fairs and mentoring events\, and gain experience through career-relevant volunteering. \n\nJoin an Info Session to learn more about how we can support your job search journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Individuals selected for PR (with IRCC letter) \n\n❑ Living in British Columbia in Vancouver\, New Westminster\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Maple Ridge\, and Pitt Meadows
URL:https://issbc.org/event/solid-start-360-employment-program-info-session-online-8/2025-11-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/JobQuest_CareerFair_August21_Jobseeker2.jpg
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