Multi-cultural Youth Circle (MY Circle)
Designed for newcomer youth to connect with other young newcomers and develop new skills, this program offers special support so you can make friends, learn about Canada, and explore British Columbia (BC)!
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What is the MY Circle program?
This program aims to empower you and other young newcomers to build a supportive network in British Columbia.
The program includes short courses and workshops in your first language if you’re learning English.
We also organize fun field trips so you can learn about new activities around British Columbia with other newcomers.
Register onlineHow can you join?
- Register for the program online here, or call (604) 684-2561.
- Once you complete registration, you can start attending workshops and field trips!
How this program can support you:
This program can offer you many benefits in your personal life. These include:
Flexible training and skill workshops
Participate in half-day or full-day workshops on stress management and leadership skills, available in your first language if you have limited English proficiency.
Group field trips
Visit national parks in British Columbia, join walking tours to learn about Indigenous history and culture, and explore museums and popular sites across Metro Vancouver.
Improve your communication and leadership skills
You’ll gain confidence in English, public speaking, and facilitating group discussions, all valuable skills for the Canadian job market!
Support and learn from other young newcomers
Learn from other newcomers with similar experiences to yours. Connect and discuss challenges like racism, family conflict, isolation, and discrimination in a welcoming environment.
Stress management support
Join the MY Circle program to discuss the stress and challenges you face while settling into British Columbia in a welcoming setting.
Become a community leader
Use the skills you develop to inspire and encourage other newcomers.
Make friends
Find people with similar experiences, interests, and challenges. Together, you can discover all that BC can offer!
Who can join MY Circle?
This program is only for young newcomers. To be eligible to join you must be aged between 15 and 30, live in Metro Vancouver, and hold one of these statuses in Canada:
Additional eligibility requirements:
- A Protected Person as defined in S.95 of the IRPA
- A Permanent Resident
- Individuals who have been selected to become permanent residents and who have been informed by a letter from IRCC
Find answers to common questions about this program
Get quick answers to frequently asked questions about Multicultural Youth program services, eligibility, the application process, and how we support your career journey.
Please register online or contact our team by email (MYCircleVan@issbc.org) or phone (604-684-7498).
The Multicultural Youth program is entirely free for eligible participants.
We believe in providing accessible opportunities for youth like you to connect, grow, and thrive in your new community.
We welcome youth interested in volunteering and contributing to our programs. To learn more, please visit our Volunteering pages.
Languages Available
The MY Circle youth program provides services primarily in English.
However, if you need support in your first language, please contact info@issbc.org to request a translator and learn what languages we can help you.
Want to join? Register today!
If you would like to join the program please complete this online form. The team will then contact you on the next steps!
Funding Partners
The Government of Canada (IRCC) and the Government of British Columbia fund our MY Circle program.
