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Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program

March 22, 2022

“ISSofBC will use this funding for the ‘Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program,’ which supports newcomers in making cycling a regular form...

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The Catherine Ludgate Vancity Banking Centre

March 16, 2022

Catherine Ludgate and Chris Friesen, COO of the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) were the two driving forces behind...

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Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary

February 28, 2022

ISSofBC is celebrating our 50th year of serving newcomers this year – 1972-2022. We would love to hear from you...

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Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin 2021 Calendar Year

January 28, 2022

Download now the GAR Bulletin Jan 2022-v2 pdf.

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Canada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver

January 19, 2022

“Over the next few weeks, these refugees will receive support from the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSofBC), a...

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ISSofBC’s 50th Anniversary

January 11, 2022

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Bolstering dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers – The multilingual expansion of Welcome to our Homelands video and study guide

December 1, 2021

In 2020, ISSofBC launched Welcome to our Homelands, an engaging seven-minute video and accompanying study guide that targets newcomers and...

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Family reunited thanks to partnership with Vancity

October 26, 2021

Syrians Nour Ramadan, her husband Wael Alajjan and daughter Tala began their new lives in Canada Friday, October 15 after...

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September 30 an opportunity to reflect and learn

September 29, 2021

ISSofBC offices will be closed Thursday, September 30 in recognition and acknowledgment of the first National Day for Truth and...

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10 bursaries awarded at 2021 virtual AGM

September 21, 2021

A virtual celebration highlighting valuable bursary donor contributions and the impact the awards have on newcomer recipients and their educational...

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ISSofBC ramps up operations welcoming Afghan refugees

September 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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ISSofBC announces appointment of new CEO

June 28, 2021

After a nationwide recruitment process, ISSofBC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jonathan Oldman as new Chief Executive Officer...

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Refugees recount initial steps in Canada at ISSofBC

June 20, 2021

  Two refugee families reflect on the importance of vital support services during their first weeks in Canada as we...

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ISSofBC offers 10 bursaries to past or present clients

June 10, 2021

Dream big in your academic goals by applying for ISSofBC Bursaries 2021. If you’re a past or present ISSofBC client...

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Patricia Woroch retires as ISSofBC’s CEO

June 3, 2021

After 24 remarkable years as Chief Executive Officer of the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC), Patricia Woroch takes a...

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Friesen is COO; Sherrell is Settlement Director

May 3, 2021

After nearly 30 years as ISSofBC’s Settlement Services director, Chris Friesen moves to a new position as chief operating officer...

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Workshop catalog offers unique help for newcomers

April 6, 2021

Finding their way through the many workshop services available to newcomers can be daunting. But this task is now easier...

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Foundation to grant scholarships to single-parent clients

April 1, 2021

ISSofBC has partnered with Beedie Luminaries for the Single Parent Awards, which recognizes the challenges and dreams of single parents...

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ESL website helps students take a lead on learning

March 22, 2021

A new version of Janis's ESL website launched last week is aimed at supporting ISSofBC LINC students in self-directed learning at home.

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Anti-racism definitions to kickstart public engagement

March 21, 2021

Can you name 10 important words in anti-racism work? ISSofBC can help with a mini-glossary released to celebrate the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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