BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) 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: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:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261111T180000 DTSTAMP:20261026T182031Z CREATED:20261026T182024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T182031Z UID:10014995-1794412800-1794420000@issbc.org SUMMARY:DIGITAL STORYTELLING DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer youth?Explore photography\, digital storytelling\, and short-form video while expressing your experiences and connecting with other newcomer youth. \n\nWhat you’ll learn:-Photography & Visual Storytelling-Short Video Creation-Story Development & Self-Expression-Leadership & Community Building-Digital Media Skills \n\nWhen: \n\nNovember 4th to December 12th \n\nTime: \n\nWednesdays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm \n\nSaturdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nIn person \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Sana Sharifi at Sana.Sharifi@issbc.org@issbc. \n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DST-POSTER.pdf URL:https://issbc.org/event/digital-storytelling-4/ LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Vancouver CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261113T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T223643Z CREATED:20261027T223641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T223643Z UID:10014998-1794574800-1794582000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Understanding & Navigating The Labour Market Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven DESCRIPTION:Join us for Understanding and Navigating the Labour Market\, a workshop designed to help you make informed career decisions. Learn about current job trends\, in-demand skills\, and practical strategies for finding and securing employment in today’s evolving workforce. \n\nEligibility Requirements:Work permit holdersStudy permit holdersNaturalized Canadian citizensRefugee claimantsCanada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders.BC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-navigating-the-labour-market-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Understanding-the-Labour-Market-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC - Freshta Hashim":MAILTO:freshta.hashim@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261114T120000 DTSTAMP:20261026T181509Z CREATED:20261026T181406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T181509Z UID:10014994-1794650400-1794657600@issbc.org SUMMARY:DIGITAL STORYTELLING DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer youth?Explore photography\, digital storytelling\, and short-form video while expressing your experiences and connecting with other newcomer youth. \n\nWhat you’ll learn:-Photography & Visual Storytelling-Short Video Creation-Story Development & Self-Expression-Leadership & Community Building-Digital Media Skills \n\nWhen: \n\nNovember 4th to December 12th \n\nTime: \n\nWednesdays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm \n\nSaturdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nIn person \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Sana Sharifi at Sana.Sharifi@issbc.org@issbc. \n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DST-POSTER.pdf URL:https://issbc.org/event/digital-storytelling-3/ LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Vancouver CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261117T130000 DTSTAMP:20261019T232328Z CREATED:20261019T222037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T232328Z UID:10014906-1794915000-1794920400@issbc.org SUMMARY:والد آرام‌تر، خانواده شادتر! DESCRIPTION:فرزندپروری و اضطراب در سرزمین جدیدمهاجرت به یک کشور جدید می‌تواند برای والدین و فرزندان با چالش‌ها و نگرانی‌های زیادی همراه باشد. سازگاری با محیط جدید، تفاوت‌های فرهنگی و مسئولیت‌های خانوادگی ممکن است باعث ایجاد استرس و اضطراب شوند.در این کارگاه رایگان درباره موضوعات زیر صحبت خواهیم کرد:چالش‌های فرزندپروری در کانادا و تفاوت‌های فرهنگیشناخت نشانه‌های استرس و اضطراب در والدین و فرزندانراهکارهای ساده برای ایجاد آرامش بیشتر در خانوادهاهمیت مراقبت از خود به عنوان یک والدفرصتی برای پرسش و پاسخ و گفت‌وگوبه ما بپیوندید و راه‌هایی برای داشتن خانواده‌ای آرام‌تر و شادتر بیاموزید! URL:https://issbc.org/event/https-issbc-org-event-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af-%d8%a2%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%aa%d8%b1-%d8%ae%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%af%d9%87-%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%af%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%81%d8%b1%d8%b2%d9%86%d8%af%d9%be%d8%b1/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ISSofBC-Parenting-Anxiety-Poster-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261117T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T224309Z CREATED:20261027T224308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T224309Z UID:10014999-1794920400-1794927600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Employment Standard Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven DESCRIPTION:Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a worker in BC\, including rules around wages\, hours\, breaks\, and time off. This session will also cover how to address workplace concerns and where to go for support or more information. \n\nEligibility Requirements:Work permit holdersStudy permit holdersNaturalized Canadian citizensRefugee claimantsCanada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders.BC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link URL:https://issbc.org/event/employment-standard-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-6/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Employment-Standard-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC –%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261120T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T224811Z CREATED:20261027T224810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T224811Z UID:10015000-1795172400-1795179600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Resume Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create effective resumes that highlight your skills and experience. This workshop offers theoretical tips for tailoring your documents to job postings and making a strong first impression with employers. \n\nEligibility Requirements:Work permit holdersStudy permit holdersNaturalized Canadian citizensRefugee claimantsCanada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders.BC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link URL:https://issbc.org/event/resume-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-14/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Resume-Workshop-Pic.png ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC –%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261124T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T225402Z CREATED:20261027T225401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T225402Z UID:10015013-1795525200-1795532400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Workplace Safety Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven DESCRIPTION:In British Columbia\, all workers have the right to a safe workplace. Your employer must provide safety training\, proper equipment\, and explain any hazards. You have the right to ask questions\, report unsafe conditions\, and refuse unsafe work. If you’re injured or something feels unsafe\, tell your supervisor right away. WorkSafeBC is the organization that helps protect workers and can support you in many languages. \n\nEligibility Requirements:Work permit holdersStudy permit holdersNaturalized Canadian citizensRefugee claimantsCanada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders.BC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link URL:https://issbc.org/event/workplace-safety-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-8/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Wokplace-Safety-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC - Freshta Hashim":MAILTO:freshta.hashim@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261127T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T225842Z CREATED:20261027T225841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T225842Z UID:10015014-1795784400-1795791600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Interview Skills Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven DESCRIPTION:Join our Interview Skills Workshop\, where we’ll help you build confidence and prepare for success in the Canadian job market. Learn key interview strategies\, tips for answering common questions\, and how to present yourself professionally. Whether you’re just starting your job search or want to polish your skills\, this workshop will give you the tools to stand out. Don’t miss out – register today and take the first step toward your new career!” \n\nEligibility Requirements:Work permit holdersStudy permit holdersNaturalized Canadian citizensRefugee claimantsCanada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders.BC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link URL:https://issbc.org/event/interview-skills-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-15/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Interview-Skills-Workshop-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC - Freshta Hashim":MAILTO:freshta.hashim@issbc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR