Events

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 […]

Are you a newcomer youth looking for information, connection and learning? DIVERSEyouth offers free workshops on a variety of topics to help you build your life in Canada. Join this workshop with guest speakers from UBC who will provide valuable information on understanding dementia and supporting those affected by it. Open to permanent resident youth […]

Don’t miss out on our upcoming Climate Action Dialogues focused on human health and well-being. Seats are filling, so register today! Panelists will discuss extreme weather and public health, and the role of proactive climate action — like urban planning, equitable access to greenspaces, changing workforce practices, and emergency response planning — in lowering these […]

Empowering Newcomers Ages 19+ The focus of this program is to introduce students to local recreation programs. The Cooking Basics course covers essential food skills and food security topics. Upon completing one cooking class, participants will be eligible to sign up for a free FoodSafe level 1 course. Class Dates: Register for one of the […]

Join our webinar to explore the critical connection between sustainable development and GBV prevention and the role of gender equality in shaping Canada’s future. Bringing together GBV prevention activists, SDG experts, and policy advocates, we will learn about existing GBV prevention strategies, promising practices, and ongoing challenges in the field. To register, click here

Are you an immigrant or refugee? Join this in-person workshop led by a medical professional to enhance your understanding of vaccines, vaccine services and how to access immunizations. Attend and feel empowered to: • Ask medical professionals direct questions • Share concerns and hesitations about immunization • Receive accurate information Snacks, bus tickets and child […]

Are you an international student studying in Canada? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on: taxes and why we pay them residency status for tax purposes ways to do your taxes benefits and credits for students how to be scam smart digital and other CRA services You will […]

Looking to land your next job? Join us at Resume Lab: Get Hired Now! for a hands-on, interactive resume-building workshop. Whether you’re starting from scratch or need to fine-tune your existing resume, this session will help you create a polished, professional resume by the end of the day. Our career experts will provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to […]

Join us for the next Climate Action Dialogue on Human Health and Well-being in November 2024, where we'll explore the outcomes for health and well-being when we take action on climate. Panelists will discuss extreme weather and public health, and the role of proactive climate action—like urban green spaces, better building designs, and robust emergency […]

Take a field trip with DIVERSEcity! Learn how to use the free resources at your local library as a gateway to lifelong learning, personal development, and community connections! This new workshop introduces newcomers to the wealth of free resources and services available at their local library. Access the library's computer lab and learn how to […]