Stories of hope and learning – Yasmin Khan
January 19, 2023
In this month’s story of hope and learning we are highlighting the work of one of ISSofBC’s longest serving staff...
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In this month’s story of hope and learning we are highlighting the work of one of ISSofBC’s longest serving staff...
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2023
Our CEO, Jonathan Oldman, shares the future direction of ISSofBC by presenting our strategic plan for the next three years. Our simple, but...
Read MoreDecember 15, 2022
For the second event of our New Perspectives series, we will be exploring the relationship between climate change and immigration. We’ve...
Read MoreNovember 3, 2022
Earlier this week Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, released Canada’s 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. The Government of...
Read MoreOctober 7, 2022
“Our collective impact is stronger when we work collaboratively with others including —governments, employers, neighbors, sector colleagues, and other members...
Read MoreOctober 3, 2022
On Saturday, October 8th, join the opening night of Thrive Refuge’s fundraising concert series. Funds raised will be used to...
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2022
We are celebrating half a century of supporting newcomers. 2021-2022 brought a host of challenges but, as the Annual Report...
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, ISSofBC, in partnership with the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver, has created the New Perspectives series that will feature...
Read MoreJune 1, 2022
Download our Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin – bit.ly/issbcgarb Statistical Highlights 1st quarter Jan 01 – Mar 31, 2022
Read MoreMarch 22, 2022
“ISSofBC will use this funding for the ‘Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program,’ which supports newcomers in making cycling a regular form...
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
Catherine Ludgate and Chris Friesen, COO of the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) were the two driving forces behind...
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2022
ISSofBC is celebrating our 50th year of serving newcomers this year – 1972-2022. We would love to hear from you...
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2022
Download now the GAR Bulletin Jan 2022-v2 pdf.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2022
“Over the next few weeks, these refugees will receive support from the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSofBC), a...
Read MoreDecember 1, 2021
In 2020, ISSofBC launched Welcome to our Homelands, an engaging seven-minute video and accompanying study guide that targets newcomers and...
Read MoreOctober 26, 2021
Syrians Nour Ramadan, her husband Wael Alajjan and daughter Tala began their new lives in Canada Friday, October 15 after...
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2021
ISSofBC offices will be closed Thursday, September 30 in recognition and acknowledgment of the first National Day for Truth and...
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2021
A virtual celebration highlighting valuable bursary donor contributions and the impact the awards have on newcomer recipients and their educational...
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2021
As part of our mission to serve those displaced by conflict, ISSofBC staff ramped up operations to welcome Afghan refugee...
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