Join the Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership for a virtual panel that dives into the unique challenges and needs of newcomers with disabilities, focusing on how service providers can best support this community. We will explore key topics such as navigating employment opportunities, accessing financial support and services for families with children with disabilities, overcoming cultural […]
Empowering Newcomers Ages 19+ The focus of this program is to introduce students to local recreation programs. This course introduces essential water safety and drowning prevention tech-niques. It includes a 30-minute overview of the Swim to Survive program, fol-lowed by free swim time to practice skills learned in class. Class Dates: December 5 - 6:30 […]
The Surrey Poverty Reduction Coalition (SPRC) annual community forum will take place on December 6, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Surrey Schools Resource and Education Centre at 14123 92 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 1J5. This year’s theme is Pathways Out of Generational Poverty. Our working definition: generational poverty refers to when poverty conditions […]
Highlighting Existing Francophone Settlement Services in British Columbia Join the FREE webinar on highlighting existing Francophone Settlement Services in British Columbia! There will be presentations by Communaute Francophone Accueillante, Le Relais Francophone, College Educacentre with a Q&A period to follow. To register, click here
The YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program is now accepting applications for the Fall cohort, which starts Dec 9, 2024. 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 […]
Join this workshop to learn about provincial health insurance in BC. Topics will include: Medical Services Plan Fair Pharmacare Regular Premium Assistance BC Healthy Kids Tele-Health Question & Answer Time Please click the link here to register
KPU is offering the Introduction to Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses (PCIEN) course on the Richmond campus from January 7 to April 10, 2025. Please note: PCIEN is a free course for eligible participants! PCIEN is a performance-based course designed to assist internationally educated nurses improve communication for entry into professional practice; expand health […]
Are you a permanent resident of Canada aspiring to become a Canadian citizen? Look no further! Join our comprehensive and engaging Canadian Citizenship Workshop to enhance your understanding of Canadian history, government, regions, and more. This interactive, informative, and supportive online event is designed to support you on your path to Canadian citizenship. Event Details: […]
Human Rights Day Event: Dismantling Hate: A journey toward inclusion. When: December 10, 2024, 9AM Where: Online, register here Be featured in our Documentary! Submit your 3–5-minute video sharing experiences on: Incidents of discrimination, racism, or hate you have witnessed or experienced. How these experiences have shaped your life or work. Actions or solutions you […]
Join the Wellness Workshop! This program is designed to support women refugee claimants through skill-building workshops and a hiring event, helping create accessible pathways to employment and integration. Who Can Attend? We prioritize refugee and asylum-seeker women, ensuring they have the support needed to succeed. Pre-Registration Required: Due to high demand, pre-registration is required. Participants […]
Join the Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership for a discussion focused on the specific needs of newcomer seniors and the services available to support them. During this panel, community speakers will address the unique challenges faced by newcomer seniors, sharing resources and insights on community engagement, social support, food security, and personal development. The discussion will […]
The Surrey Langley SkyTrain project will extend the Expo Line along Fraser Highway from King George Station in Surrey to the terminus station at 203 Street in Langley City Centre. Between November 28 and December 12, 2024, the Province of B.C. will share what we heard in the first round of engagement and present updated […]
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