Events

Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! Quick facts and highlights about the program: Since 2019, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada Average program outcome 89% Language support for low LINC Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Dari speaking participants Hybrid program, participants […]

Plan, launch and grow your small business or side hustle with our innovative self-employment program! If you’re an immigrant or BIPOC aspiring entrepreneur, we’ll guide your entrepreneurial journey. Let us help you navigate the small business landscape with our free, 24+ week self-employment training program, networking hub and business incubation platform rolled into one. Our […]

Join Vikki for an insightful webinar that delves into the nuances of vicarious trauma and burnout, exploring how the spiritual and ethical challenges of our work impact our well-being and our ability to uphold dignity and social justice for our clients. We’ll differentiate Collective Care from traditional self-care, emphasizing the importance of community support in […]

Lab Outline Leadership Principles strengthens your individual leadership skills and personal attributes to positively impact the effectiveness of your organization.​ This 3-day lab is a unique professional development offering for non-profit leaders seeking to increase self-awareness and learn about values-based leadership.​ Suggested participants: You are an ideal candidate if you:​ are currently working in the […]

Move beyond fiduciary checklists and tap into the collective insights, experience and creativity of your board through generative and strategic conversations.​ Drawing on the Governance as Leadership framework, this workshop will provide you with a strong foundation to shift the focus of your board conversations toward the issues that really matter. Learn how to incorporate […]

Join the Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership for a dynamic community-centered forum exploring youth and mental health services available to newcomers. The morning will start with a panel where community stakeholders will share stories, opportunities, and challenges of newcomer youth and discuss the services and resources available to support them. We will then delve into the […]

We are excited to host our annual Surrey LIP Community Stakeholder Forum under the theme, “Facing the Future of Immigration: Advocacy, Innovation, and Community Preparedness,” on January 27, 2025, 1 pm–5 pm at the SFU Surrey Campus. The Community Stakeholder Engagement Forum will bring together community leaders, service providers, policymakers, and newcomers to discuss the […]

The BC Refugee Hub will be hosting a two-part webinar series designed to support organizations working with refugee claimants. This series will delve into trauma-informed practices, focusing on cultural sensitivity and the emotional challenges faced by refugee claimants. This series is especially valuable for those seeking to build a deeper understanding of the mental health […]

DIVERSEcity is proud to present the “Together Against Hate” series of workshops, bringing together diverse community members and partners, including Indigenous partners, to foster authentic and courageous conversations about racism and hate. We want to encourage cultural exchange, build collective resilience and strengthen capacity for creating a more inclusive and united future. Breaking Barriers: Understanding […]

Lab Outline Essentials for New Managers is a 3-day lab for new and aspiring non-profit managers to strengthen their management skills. Over three sessions, program participants gain tools and approaches to achieve success in their new management role.​ Suggested participants: You are an ideal candidate if you:​ are new to a non-profit management role or […]