BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) - ECPv6.17.4.1//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:20260216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260127T222802Z CREATED:20260127T222339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T222802Z UID:10011569-1771246800-1771254000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Friday Conversation Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility: Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n 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\nIn-person Fridays\, February 6 to March 20\, 2026 \n\n1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3 URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-friday-conversation-circle/2026-02-16/ CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/In-Person-CC-NW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T150000 DTSTAMP:20251204T184643Z CREATED:20251204T184642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T184643Z UID:10011124-1771246800-1771254000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle DESCRIPTION:Improve your conversation skills\n\n Learn more about Canadian culture\n\n Build your speaking confidence\n\n Make new connections\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nMust register to get the details \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee poster for details: URL:https://issbc.org/event/monday-conversation-circle-2/2026-02-16/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MondayCC-picture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260206T211538Z CREATED:20260116T194501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T211538Z UID:10011707-1770993000-1770996600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Indigenous History & Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to learn\, listen\, and grow with us as we take part in this important conversation. URL:https://issbc.org/event/indigenous-history-reconciliation-3/2026-02-13/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pexels-michaela-st-3448542-20715470-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260130T173215Z CREATED:20260130T173004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T173215Z UID:10011595-1770991200-1770994800@issbc.org SUMMARY:New Beginnings DESCRIPTION:Designed to support newcomer families in raising healthy\, thriving kids. Featuring professional guest speakers and practical tips for family well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Learn how to care for your mental health and find balance during settlement and transition. \n\n– Understanding Childhood Immunizations \n\n\n\n– Simple nutrition\, hydration\, sleep and movement habits for a balanced live \n\n\n\n\n\n– Explore simple and practical ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle in your new environment. \n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6 to 27\, 2026 \n\n2:00 PM tp 3:00PM \n\n\n\n\n\n#610 6th Street\, New Westminster BC \n\nV3L 3C2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail: nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848 URL:https://issbc.org/event/new-beginnings/2026-02-13/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/New-Beginnings-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260203T190746Z CREATED:20260203T185205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T190746Z UID:10011639-1770987600-1770994800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Saturday 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\nIn-person Saturday\, February 7 to March 21\, 2026 \n\n10:30 pm to 12:300 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3 URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-saturday-conversation-circle/2026-02-13/ CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/In-Person-CC-NW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260127T222802Z CREATED:20260127T222339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T222802Z UID:10011574-1770987600-1770994800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Winter In-Person Friday Conversation Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE \n\nEligibility: Permanent Resident Only \n\n\n\n\n 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\nIn-person Fridays\, February 6 to March 20\, 2026 \n\n1:00 pm to 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n716 6th Avenue \n\nNew Westminster BC\, V3M 2B3 URL:https://issbc.org/event/winter-in-person-friday-conversation-circle/2026-02-13/ CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/In-Person-CC-NW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260123T190642Z CREATED:20260123T190641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T190642Z UID:10011548-1770987600-1770994800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Understanding and Navigating the Labour Market Workshop - BC NSP & SAFE HEAVEN 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.  URL:https://issbc.org/event/understanding-and-navigating-the-labour-market-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-heaven/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Understanding-Navigating_The_Labour_Market.webp ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC –%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260206T210856Z CREATED:20260206T210810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210856Z UID:10011702-1770984000-1770991200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Parenting Workshop Series | Online DESCRIPTION:This parenting workshop explores how children’s brain development influences their emotions and behaviors at different stages of growth. Using practical and easy-to-understand knowledge\, parents will gain tools to improve connection\, manage challenges\, and support their child’s healthy emotional and cognitive development. \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\n\n\nدر این کارگاه فرزندپروری، با رشد مغز کودکان در سال‌های مختلف زندگی آشنا می‌شویم و یاد می‌گیریم رفتارها، احساسات و واکنش‌های فرزندانمان از کجا می‌آیند. با تکیه بر دانش علمی ساده و کاربردی، راه‌هایی عملی برای ارتباط بهتر، مدیریت چالش‌ها و حمایت سالم از رشد عاطفی و ذهنی کودک ارائه می‌شود \n\n\n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده – URL:https://issbc.org/event/parenting-workshop-series-online/2026-02-13/ CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/faceless-kid-walking-with-parents_23-2147779026.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260115T200307Z CREATED:20260115T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T200307Z UID:10011518-1770975000-1770980400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to: \n\n\n\n Explore new topics together?\n\n\n\n Share your ideas and experience?\n\n\n\n Learn something new? \n\n\n\n Have Fun!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our 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. URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-3/2026-02-13/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260108T210614Z CREATED:20260108T210610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T210614Z UID:10011376-1770921000-1770928200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Adapting to the Shifting Job Market: Career Transitions & AI-Powered Job Search Strategies for Korean Permanent Residents | Online DESCRIPTION:Understand current Canadian job market trends and growing industries\n\n\n\n Identify your skills and explore career options in a new job market\n\n\n\n Use AI tools to strengthen resumes\, LinkedIn profiles\, and job applications\n\n\n\n Improve networking strategies in today’s tech-driven hiring process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 현대 채용 환경에 맞는 효과적인 네트워킹 전략 URL:https://issbc.org/event/adapting-to-the-shifting-job-market-career-transitions-ai-powered-job-search-strategies-for-korean-permanent-residents-online/ CATEGORIES:Settlement,Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Interview-Skills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260128T231527Z CREATED:20260128T231526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T231527Z UID:10011581-1770917400-1770921000@issbc.org SUMMARY:In Conversation with City of Surrey DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/in-conversation-with-city-of-surrey/ LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2 CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/City-of-Surrey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T230023Z CREATED:20260105T230022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T230023Z UID:10011300-1770915600-1770922800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Test/ Preparation Series DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in preparing for your citizenship test in Canada? \n\nDo you need information about the topics and materials to prepare for your test? \n\nDo you need to practice test questions and learn about the online test format? \n\nIf yes\, we at ISSofBC are holding an online series of 6 sessions to help people prepare for the citizenship test. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPh: 778-372 6580 (9 AM to 4 PM\, Mon to Fri) \n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Citizenship-Test-Prep.pdf URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-preparation-series/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Citizenship-1-1.png 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:20260212T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T153000 DTSTAMP:20260206T211538Z CREATED:20260116T194501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T211538Z UID:10011533-1770906600-1770910200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Indigenous History & Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to learn\, listen\, and grow with us as we take part in this important conversation. URL:https://issbc.org/event/indigenous-history-reconciliation-3/2026-02-12/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pexels-michaela-st-3448542-20715470-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T143000 DTSTAMP:20260211T205508Z CREATED:20260211T205507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T205508Z UID:10011708-1770903000-1770906600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Supporting Child & Youth Mental Health and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:1:30pm to 2:30pm\n\n\n\nOnline\n\n\n\n\n\n778-372-6580 URL:https://issbc.org/event/supporting-child-youth-mental-health-and-well-being/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Supporting-Child-Youth-Mental-Health-picture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260715T195713Z CREATED:20251020T224008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195713Z UID:10008239-1770897600-1770901200@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/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GTL-Info-Session-Media-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T120000 DTSTAMP:20250702T202413Z CREATED:20250702T202412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T202413Z UID:10005744-1770894000-1770897600@issbc.org 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-2/2026-02-12/ CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Orientation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260127T162850Z CREATED:20260127T162849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T162850Z UID:10011557-1770890400-1770897600@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 about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: February 12\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration: \n\nplease 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:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2 CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tenant-L-R-R-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T143000 DTSTAMP:20251204T002142Z CREATED:20251204T000356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T002142Z UID:10011079-1770888600-1770906600@issbc.org SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING: WOMEN'S FACILITATION & LEADERSHIP TRAINING DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about our free training program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you passionate about the helping other women? Do you want to gain new skills and experience in Canada? Join our certificate program to become a facilitator and make a difference in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining on group facilitation\, Canadian systems\, and community resources\n\n\n\nHands-on experience leading and facilitating community groups for immigrant women.\n\n\n\nA Certificate of Facilitation upon program completion\, plus ongoings support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmigrant women aged 21 or older\n\n\n\nPermanent Residents or Protected Persons (including refugee claimants with positive Notice of Decision)\n\n\n\nEnglish Level: CLB Level 4\n\n\n\nAble to commit to a 10-week training and 12-week practicum\n\n\n\nStrong desire to help other women\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply by January 12\, 2026 \n\nContact Fiorella for more information \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n(778) 372-6528 URL:https://issbc.org/event/free-training-womens-facilitation-leadership-training/2026-02-12/ 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/IWPSP-Training-Picture-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T103000 DTSTAMP:20260115T194248Z CREATED:20260115T193904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T194248Z UID:10011481-1770887700-1770892200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person DESCRIPTION:Practice English?\n\n\n\n Learn New Words?\n\n\n\n Talk About Culture\n\n\n\n Know About Your Neighborhood?\n\n\n\n Make Friends and Enjoy Conversation!\n\n\n\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 URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person-3/2026-02-12/ 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:20260211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260214T002142Z CREATED:20260116T181048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T002142Z UID:10011525-1770832800-1770840000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship Application DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/canadian-citizenship-application/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DC5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T140000 DTSTAMP:20251113T193632Z CREATED:20251113T193631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T193632Z UID:10010794-1770814800-1770818400@issbc.org SUMMARY:Kids' Health Matters: A Parent Education Series DESCRIPTION:Designed to support newcomer families in raising healthy\, thriving kids. Featuring professional guest speakers and practical tips for family well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Understanding Childhood Immunizations \n\n– Common Childhood Illnesses \n\n\n\n\n\n– Supporting Kids with ADHD \n\n– Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags \n\n– Building Emotional Resilience \n\n– The Parents’ Role in Kids’ Mental Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Hydrating and Sugar Awareness \n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14 to February 18\, 2026 \n\n1:00 PM to 2:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nISSofBC – 2610 Victoria Drive \n\nVancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\n\n\n\n\nNesren Nassleh \n\nEmail: nesreen.nassleh@issbc.org \n\nCall at 778-372-5848 URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-health-matters-a-parent-education-series/2026-02-11/ CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kids-Health-Matters-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260127T162535Z CREATED:20260127T162534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T162535Z UID:10011556-1770804000-1770811200@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 about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: February 11\, 2026 \n\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Spanish \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration: \n\nplease 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:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2 CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tenant-L-R-R-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260115T192727Z CREATED:20260115T192726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192727Z UID:10011442-1770804000-1770811200@issbc.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle – In Person DESCRIPTION:Make new friends?\n\n\n\n\n\n Practice English?\n\n\n\n Learn about Canada? \n\n\n\n Create something fun together? \n\n\n\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. URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-in-person/2026-02-11/ 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:20260210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260130T194404Z CREATED:20260130T193526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T194404Z UID:10011610-1770746400-1770751800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Breaking into Legal Admin\,Mentoring Session DESCRIPTION: URL:https://issbc.org/event/breaking-into-legal-adminmentoring-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-02-10-Mentor-Talk-Breaking-into-Legal-Admin.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T230023Z CREATED:20260105T230022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T230023Z UID:10011299-1770742800-1770750000@issbc.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Test/ Preparation Series DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in preparing for your citizenship test in Canada? \n\nDo you need information about the topics and materials to prepare for your test? \n\nDo you need to practice test questions and learn about the online test format? \n\nIf yes\, we at ISSofBC are holding an online series of 6 sessions to help people prepare for the citizenship test. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPh: 778-372 6580 (9 AM to 4 PM\, Mon to Fri) \n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Citizenship-Test-Prep.pdf URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-preparation-series/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 2L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Citizenship-1-1.png 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:20260210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260126T192301Z CREATED:20260126T192300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T192301Z UID:10011555-1770732000-1770739200@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 about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: February 10\, 2026 \n\nTime: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \n\nEnglish\, Farsi and Dari \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Ingrid Mutter at ingrid.mutter@issbc.org or 778-372-6530 URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenant-and-landlord-rights-and-responsibilities-_-english-farsi-and-dari/ LOCATION:2610 Victoria Drive\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5N 4L2 CATEGORIES:Settlement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tenant-L-R-R-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260123T190022Z CREATED:20260123T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T190022Z UID:10011547-1770728400-1770735600@issbc.org SUMMARY:Resume Writing Workshop- BC NSP & SAFE HEAVEN 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. URL:https://issbc.org/event/resume-writing-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-heaven-3/ LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Resume-Writing-Dos-and-Donts.png ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC –%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260715T195713Z CREATED:20251020T224008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195713Z UID:10008238-1770724800-1770728400@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/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GTL-Info-Session-Media-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T130000 DTSTAMP:20250609T172712Z CREATED:20250609T172544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T172712Z UID:10002337-1770724800-1770728400@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-3/2026-02-10/ CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/New-West-info-Session-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="career paths":MAILTO:careerpaths@issbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20251210T190518Z CREATED:20251210T190226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T190518Z UID:10011180-1770717600-1770724800@issbc.org SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Preparation Online Series for Korean Immigrant DESCRIPTION:This program is especially helpful for those who feel challenged studying or test-taking in English. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nISSofBC 한인 정착지원팀은 Discover Canada를 기반으로 한 시민권 시험 준비 시리즈를 제공합니다. \n\n3회의 강의와 2회의 문제풀이 세션을 통해 시험 내용 이해와 실전 대비를 체계적으로 도와드립니다. \n\n영어로 공부하거나 시험을 치르는 데 어려움을 느끼는 한인 영주권자 분들에게 특히 유용한 프로그램입니다. \n\n시민권 취득을 향한 첫걸음을 저희와 함께 준비해보세요. URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-preparation-online-series-for-korean-immigrant/2026-02-10/ CATEGORIES:Find Work ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DC5.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR