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...
Read MoreStrategic Plan 2022-2025
January 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 MoreNew Perspectives – Canada’s next immigration crisis: how will we respond to the era of climate migration?
December 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 MoreISSofBC response to IRCC’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025
November 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 MoreChange Can Happen, Profiles in Community Leadership: Chris Friesen
October 7, 2022
“Our collective impact is stronger when we work collaboratively with others including —governments, employers, neighbors, sector colleagues, and other members...
Read MoreTo Thrive is to Listen Fundraising Event
October 3, 2022
On Saturday, October 8th, join the opening night of Thrive Refuge’s fundraising concert series. Funds raised will be used to...
Read More2021-2022 Annual Report
September 23, 2022
We are celebrating half a century of supporting newcomers. 2021-2022 brought a host of challenges but, as the Annual Report...
Read MoreNew Perspectives Series
August 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 MoreGovernment Assisted Refugee Bulletin 1st quarter Jan 01, 2022 – Mar 31, 2022
June 1, 2022
Download our Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin – bit.ly/issbcgarb Statistical Highlights 1st quarter Jan 01 – Mar 31, 2022
Read MoreNewcomer 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreHelp 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...
Read MoreGovernment Assisted Refugee Bulletin 2021 Calendar Year
January 28, 2022
Download now the GAR Bulletin Jan 2022-v2 pdf.
Read MoreCanada 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...
Read MoreBolstering 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...
Read MoreFamily 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...
Read MoreSeptember 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...
Read More10 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...
Read MoreISSofBC 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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