In honor of International Day for People with Disabilities, OCASI’s Accessibility Initiative is hosting a national and bilingual roundtable on Accessible Housing. As the housing crisis affects communities nationwide, individuals with disabilities face unique and complex barriers to securing safe, affordable, and accessible housing. This roundtable will bring together experts, advocates, and community members to […]
Learn about entrance requirements Are you applying for post-secondary and need some support? A journey to college or university can be overwhelming. Applications requirements vary depending on your past educational experience, and which institution and program you're applying for. Join us to learn more about entrance requirements with a guest speaker from the Alpha International […]
It pays to do your taxes! Register for our free webinar The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on the: Disability Tax Credit (DTC) child disability benefit Canada workers benefit disability supplement registered disability savings plan and Home Buyers’ Plan Canada caregiver credit ways to do your taxes and […]
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 […]
Polarization is on the rise in Western democracies and Canada is not immune. Politicians and public figures are intensifying their rhetoric and wedge issues are becoming the norm in political, social, and cultural conversations. The impact? An erosion of trust in our democracy and institutions. At The Walrus Talks at Home: Polarization, four experts will […]
Empowering Newcomers Ages 19+ The focus of this program is to introduce students to local recreation programs. The Intro to Weightlifting course covers an introduction to weightlifting, weight room etiquette, and helpful tips for body weight exercises you can try at home. There will be a 1-hour class & 1-hour free time in the fitness […]
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
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