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SUMMARY:Vantage Point - Leadership Principles Lab
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Principles strengthens your individual leadership skills and personal attributes to positively impact the effectiveness of your organization.​ \nThis 3-day lab is a unique professional development offering for non-profit leaders seeking to increase self-awareness and learn about values-based leadership.​ \nSuggested participants: \nYou are an ideal candidate if you:​ \n\nare currently working in the non-profit sector and thinking about how to create a more meaningful. experience for yourself and others​\nare responsible for leading individuals and teams to deliver results​.\nare hoping to take on further leadership responsibilities in your career​.\n\n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/vantage-point-leadership-principles-lab/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T160000
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SUMMARY:Vantage Point - Strategic Planning ABCs
DESCRIPTION:Alignment\, board engagement\, and clarity! Learn why having a strategic plan is important to your organization and how this can be achieved. This workshop focuses on the importance of a strategic plan and outlines its components.​ \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nDefine the role of the board and the role of management in preparing for and developing a strategic plan.\nDiscuss the differences between a strategic plan and an operational plan.\nOutline different types of environmental scans and their role in effective preparation for strategic planning​.\nDescribe the five components of a strategic plan for your organization: Vision\, mission\, success\, strategic goals and values​.\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Participants:\nExecutive Directors/CEOs\, board members and other senior leaders of non-profit organizations who would like a broad overview of strategic planning. \n\nTo register\, click here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/vantage-point-strategic-planning-abcs/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
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SUMMARY:Volunteering on (Non-Profit) Boards: Why and How to Join a Board
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about what it means to be a non-profit board member and how you can contribute in a meaningful way – to benefit both you and your community! \n\n\n\n\nVolunteering on (Non-Profit) Boards: Why and How to Join a Board workshop is designed specifically to help people from equity seeking groups\, such as people with disabilities\, people from Black and Indigenous communities and People of Colour\, and newcomers to Canada to build skills\, knowledge and confidence to participate in non-profit boards. \n\n\n\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, you will learn how to engage as a volunteer in your community\, which types of non-profit organizations work in British Columbia\, different structures\, types of non-profit leadership and decision making\, and what it means to be a Board member. \n\n\n\n\nVantage Point offers this workshop for free to individuals in BC with no or limited (less than one year) experience in non-profit board governance\, who are able to participate in English\, and who identify as one or more of the following:\n• Youth (aged 18-35)\n• Indigenous\n• Black\n• Person of colour\n• Person with disability\n• 2SLGBTQIA+\n• Newcomers to Canada \n\nTo register\, click here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/volunteering-on-non-profit-boards-why-and-how-to-join-a-board-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
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SUMMARY:Board Fundamentals: Roles & Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Engage your board and align their work with organizational values and vision. \n\n\n\n\nA highly effective and engaged board has clarity around roles\, responsibilities and aligns their work and performance with organizational values and vision.​ In this workshop\, you will learn or refresh your knowledge on non-profit board member essentials.​ \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nCome away from this workshop with the ability to: \n\n\n\n\n\nDefine the responsibilities of board members.\nDescribe the three modes of governance.\nDescribe practices that build effective boards.\nLearn new tools that support good governance (e.g. consent agendas\, board calendars).\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Participants:\nAll non-profit boards and leaders. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Benefits:\n\n\n\n\n\nConfidence to carry out your role as a board member.\nClarity on the roles of board members vs. the roles of staff and operational volunteers.\nAn inclusive space to review and reflect on what it means to be a board member.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/board-fundamentals-roles-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241108T181307Z
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SUMMARY:Raising the Right Revenue: A Fund Development Lab
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that over 50% of BC’s non-profits rely on earned income? And yet most fundraising programs focus on philanthropic dollars for charitable organizations. ​ \nRaising the Right Revenue is an 8-day lab over 8 weeks that looks at all the revenue sources non-profits in BC rely on. Throughout the lab\, participants will create fund development plans that align with the mission and strategic priorities of their organization.​ \nThis is an opportunity to receive practical support in the strategy\, planning\, and implementation tools that will result in revenue that aligns with your organization’s mission and strategic priorities. Identify which of the many potential revenue sources will work for your organization\, develop your case for support\, and get comfortable making the ask – or pitch.​ \nSuggested participants: \nExecutive directors and senior leaders responsible (operational managers\, CEOs\,  board members\, fund developers\, etc.) for the financial sustainability of a non-profit organization.​ \nThis lab will benefit participants who are:​ \n\nCommitted to developing business and fund development plans.​\nLooking to build skill and confidence when making asks of different kinds of financial support.​\nSeeking to understand current strategies for attracting other revenue sources.​\n\nImportant note! Money and revenue can be stressful\, confusing\, and triggering topics. This lab will offer a space to ask questions and share organizational experiences in a safe and inclusive way. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/raising-the-right-revenue-a-fund-development-lab/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T130000
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SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241108T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T180848Z
UID:10000187-1743080400-1743091200@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Executive Director: Empowering your Board​
DESCRIPTION:The relationship between the board and the executive director is critical to organizational success. Keeping your board focused on governance and out of operations is a key challenge that can strain this relationship. If you can effectively educate and engage your board members to set direction versus manage operations\, you can lead your board to govern.​ \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nEducate the board on their governance role.\nDevelop tactics to assist the board in setting direction vs. managing operations.\nDemonstrate seven daily tasks to effectively lead leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Participants:\nExecutive directors or equivalent role (CEO\, Managing Director)​. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Benefits:\nThrough our Executive Director: Empowering Your Board workshop\, you will develop:​ \n\n\n\n\n\nBetter relationships with your board members.\nAn educated board that focuses on their role and respects yours as executive director.\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/executive-director-empowering-your-board/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T232050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T232113Z
UID:10000166-1741953600-1741957200@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241108T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T180521Z
UID:10000186-1741683600-1741694400@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:BC Societies Act Fundamentals with PLEO
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a non-profit? Are you new to a board? Need a refresher on the Societies Act?  \n\n\n\n\nAs a result of Vantage Point’s long-lasting partnership with Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society\, in this workshop we will review key issues: membership structure\, board composition\, General Meetings procedure and content\, Conflicts of Interest\, Record-Keeping and Dissolution. By the end of the workshop you will know the key information you need to comply with the Societies Act. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/bc-societies-act-fundamentals-with-pleo/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20250224T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T182824Z
UID:10000256-1741179600-1741276800@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Together Against Violence 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Together Against Violence symposium will explore critical issues impacting newcomer young women and girls\, including online harassment\, sexual violence\, and the systemic barriers that perpetuate gender-based violence. \nThrough expert-led panel discussions\, interactive workshops\, and collaborative dialogue\, participants will gain deeper insights into the unique challenges faced by this population. \nThis event will equip community agencies\, service providers\, and healthcare professionals with the tools and strategies needed to foster resilience\, promote safety\, and drive meaningful change. \nRegister here: Home | Together Against Violence 2025
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/together-against-violence-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T231935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T231935Z
UID:10000165-1740744000-1740747600@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241108T180046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T180046Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Director 101 Lab (Spring 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Executive Director 101 supports first-time\, or incoming\, executive directors (EDs) with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their role.​ \nIn this lab we will explore the eight domains of the ED position: Leadership\, Governance\, Program and Service Management\, Human Resources\, Fund Development\, Financial Management\, Community and Public Relations\, and Administration.​ \nSuggested participants: New and incoming executive directors (including other similar roles like CEOs\, artistic directors and managing directors) who are looking for some structure and insight to the EDs key responsibilities. \nImportant note! If you are an executive director with more than 1 year of experience in the role\, our Advanced Executive Lab may be a better fit for you. \nNew this September: Executive Director 101 – Indigenous Leadership Cohort is a Lab designed for\, and available uniquely to\, Indigenous non-profit leaders in BC\, in partnership\, including co-facilitation\, with Indigenous Perspectives Society and with financial support from Vancity. \nLearn more here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/executive-director-101-lab-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241108T175619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T175619Z
UID:10000184-1740504600-1740511800@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteering on (Non-Profit) Boards: Why and How to Join a Board
DESCRIPTION:Become a Board member of a non-profit organization! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about what it means to be a non-profit board member and how you can contribute in a meaningful way – to benefit both you and your community! \n\n\n\n\nVolunteering on (Non-Profit) Boards: Why and How to Join a Board workshop is designed specifically to help people from equity seeking groups\, such as people with disabilities\, people from Black and Indigenous communities and People of Colour\, and newcomers to Canada to build skills\, knowledge and confidence to participate in non-profit boards. \n\n\n\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, you will learn how to engage as a volunteer in your community\, which types of non-profit organizations work in British Columbia\, different structures\, types of non-profit leadership and decision making\, and what it means to be a Board member. \n\n\n\n\nVantage Point offers this workshop for free to individuals in BC with no or limited (less than one year) experience in non-profit board governance\, who are able to participate in English\, and who identify as one or more of the following:\n• Youth (aged 18-35)\n• Indigenous\n• Black\n• Person of colour\n• Person with disability\n• 2SLGBTQIA+\n• Newcomers to Canada \n\nLearn more here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/volunteering-on-non-profit-boards-why-and-how-to-join-a-board/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20250203T191652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T191652Z
UID:10000242-1740402000-1740409200@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Incorporating Art in the Work with Children – Expressive Arts Therapy to Support Neurodivergent Newcomer Children
DESCRIPTION:Expressive arts therapy has shown benefits for children across various developmental stages\, as well as neurodiverse children who may struggle with traditional classroom settings and communication barriers. It allows for self-expression without the need for words\, reduces overstimulation\, and soothes the nervous systems\, encourages creativity and collaboration\, and provides a calming and structured activity that empowers children to utilize their creativity and build on their strengths. \nThis workshop will examine the advantages of expressive arts therapy that can be applied to newcomer children from early years to school age\, who face unique challenges due to the complex emotions that may arise during their journey of settling into a new community or school. It will be an opportunity for those who work with newcomer children in the settlement sector to learn about how incorporating art and concepts of expressive arts therapy can support their work. \nAs there will be experiential pieces in this workshop\, we invite you to prepare the following basic art materials if you wish to participate in the activities:\n• Paper for writing or a journal\n• Pens/pencils for writing\n• Basic art materials (paper\, pastels\, markers\, pencil crayons) \n  \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/workshop-incorporating-art-in-the-work-with-children-expressive-arts-therapy-to-support-neurodivergent-newcomer-children/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T231748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T231748Z
UID:10000164-1739534400-1739538000@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241107T000847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T000847Z
UID:10000180-1739295000-1739305800@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Board Fundamentals: Succession and Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:To maintain a committed team of qualified directors is one of the board’s biggest challenges.\nIn this  workshop\, you will learn to move beyond recruiting the average applicant by creating a strategic framework to identify\, recruit\, engage\, and develop the talents of current and future board members. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify board member competencies and attributes required for an organization to succeed\nRecognize the importance of diversity in building an effective board\nDevelop processes to recruit\, onboard\, and develop board members\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Participants:\nBoard members\, Board Chairs\, and Executive Directors/CEOs who are looking to create or improve the succession and recruitment plans for their board. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Benefits:\n\n\n\n\n\nInsights from the experiences and approaches of other non-profit leaders\nA refresher on why succession plans are important\nCatch up on current onboarding practices in the sector\n\nTo register\, click here 
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/board-fundamentals-succession-and-recruitment/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T231555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T231555Z
UID:10000163-1738324800-1738328400@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-7/2025-01-31/2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T231555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T231555Z
UID:10000162-1738310400-1738342800@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-7/2025-01-31/1/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20250117T205206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T210701Z
UID:10000235-1738173600-1738180800@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Islamophobia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBreaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Islamophobia\nHeld in recognition of the 2017 Quebec Mosque Attack\, unpacks the roots of Islamophobia and its impacts. Participants will gain tools to address misconceptions\, challenge stereotypes and strengthen allyship within their communities. This session will equip you to tackle Islamophobia by addressing personal and systemic biases and build bridges of understanding across diverse communities. \nTo learn more and register\, click here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/breaking-barriers-understanding-and-overcoming-islamophobia/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.surreylip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Together-Against-Hate.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241107T000259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T000259Z
UID:10000179-1737622800-1737633600@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Advanced Governance: Strategic & Generative Conversations​
DESCRIPTION:Move beyond fiduciary checklists and tap into the collective insights\, experience and creativity of your board through generative and strategic conversations.​ \n\n\n\n\nDrawing 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 generative and strategic conversations into your board culture\, gain tools to work towards consensus decision making\, and transform the impact of your board conversations. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the three modes of governance.\nIdentify important fiduciary\, strategic\, and generative questions to discuss as a board.\nImplement meetings tools that support complicated and complex conversations at the board table.\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Participants:\nBoard members and senior staff (for example\, Executive Directors/CEOs\, Managing Directors or Operations Managers) who want to see fresh governance perspectives on their board.​ \n\n\n\n\nNote: Participants are encouraged to attend Board Fundamentals: Roles & Responsibilities (or equivalent) before taking this workshop. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Benefits:\n\n\n\n\n\nA creative space to discuss and address how board conversations could be.\nSigns that indicate to your board an opportunity to engage in a generative conversation.\nReflection around how to create more space in meetings for generative and strategic thought.\n\nTo register\, click here 
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/advanced-governance-strategic-generative-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241108T173014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T173014Z
UID:10000181-1737464400-1737475200@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Vantage Point - Leadership Principles Lab (Spring 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Lab Outline\n\n\n\n\nLeadership Principles strengthens your individual leadership skills and personal attributes to positively impact the effectiveness of your organization.​ \nThis 3-day lab is a unique professional development offering for non-profit leaders seeking to increase self-awareness and learn about values-based leadership.​ \nSuggested participants: \nYou are an ideal candidate if you:​ \n\nare currently working in the non-profit sector and thinking about how to create a more meaningful. experience for yourself and others​\nare responsible for leading individuals and teams to deliver results​.\nare hoping to take on further leadership responsibilities in your career​.\n\n\nSchedule: \nTuesday\, January 21\, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PT \nTuesday\, January 28\, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PT \nTuesday\, February 4\, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PT \n\n  \nLearn more here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/vantage-point-leadership-principles-lab-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20250107T201054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T201054Z
UID:10000229-1737460800-1737464400@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Reaching the Fabulous Zone: Beating Burnout Together
DESCRIPTION: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 our resilience journey. Together\, we’ll examine the power of hope and challenge the patronizing self-care advice often given to workers. \nThis session will provide a client-centered approach to resisting burnout\, advocating for compassionate treatment of ourselves and our colleagues. By the end\, participants will be inspired to step into The Zone of Fabulousness\, a state of fulfillment and resilience in their professional lives. Learning Outcomes: Distinguish between vicarious trauma and burnout\, including associated spiritual and ethical pain. Understand Collective Care and its role in preventing workplace burnout. \nExplore hope’s significance and ways to nurture a positive outlook. Develop client-centered strategies to resist burnout through compassionate care. Discover practical tools to achieve fulfillment in ‘The Zone of Fabulousness’. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/reaching-the-fabulous-zone-beating-burnout-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T231432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T231432Z
UID:10000161-1737115200-1737118800@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241106T231133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T001515Z
UID:10000178-1736946000-1736956800@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Board Fundamentals: Roles & Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Engage your board and align their work with organizational values and vision. \n\n\n\n\nA highly effective and engaged board has clarity around roles\, responsibilities and aligns their work and performance with organizational values and vision.​ In this workshop\, you will learn or refresh your knowledge on non-profit board member essentials.​ \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nCome away from this workshop with the ability to: \n\n\n\n\n\nDefine the responsibilities of board members.\nDescribe the three modes of governance.\nDescribe practices that build effective boards.\nLearn new tools that support good governance (e.g. consent agendas\, board calendars).\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Participants:\nAll non-profit boards and leaders. \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Benefits:\n\n\n\n\n\nConfidence to carry out your role as a board member.\nClarity on the roles of board members vs. the roles of staff and operational volunteers.\nAn inclusive space to review and reflect on what it means to be a board member.\n\nTo register\, click here 
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/vantage-point-board-fundamentals-roles-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T230212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T231038Z
UID:10000160-1735905600-1735909200@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T225756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T225756Z
UID:10000159-1734696000-1734699600@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241120T221714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T221714Z
UID:10000207-1734094800-1734098400@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Stories of Impact Virtual Screening!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the virtual screening of our newcomer storytelling project! \nOur “Stories of Impact” video storytelling project celebrates the diverse and vibrant stories of newcomer immigrants in Surrey\, BC. Filmed in collaboration with Surrey Libraries and Library Champions\, these inspiring short films delve into the stories of five immigrants (from India\, Middle East\, Africa and South America)who have overcome adversity to build fulfilling lives in Surrey. \nIn the film\, each storyteller shares their personal journey\, with the hope of inspiring belonging and inclusion\, while celebrating Surrey’s diverse tapestry of cultures. Join us for an inspiring event! Please register to save your spot! \nRegister here 
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/stories-of-impact-virtual-screening/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Surrey Local Immigration Partnership":MAILTO:surreylip@dcrs.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241119T182649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T182707Z
UID:10000206-1733491800-1733497200@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:Learn about provincial health insurance in BC (Webinar in Farsi)
DESCRIPTION:Join this workshop to learn about provincial health insurance in BC. \nTopics will include: \n\nMedical Services Plan\nFair Pharmacare\nRegular Premium Assistance\nBC Healthy Kids\nTele-Health\nQuestion & Answer Time\n\nPlease click the link here to register
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/learn-about-provincial-health-insurance-in-bc-webinar-in-farsi/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241030T222440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T222440Z
UID:10000158-1733486400-1733490000@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:YWCA ASPIRE Employment Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program is now accepting applications for the Fall cohort\, which starts Dec 9\, 2024. \nQuick facts and highlights about the program: \n\nSince 2019\, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada\nAverage program outcome 89%\nLanguage support for low LINC Spanish\, Arabic\, Farsi\, Dari speaking participants\nHybrid program\, participants can join from anywhere in BC\nWe have a customized approach for every program participant preparing for the labour market and connect them for employment in their respective fields with WorkBC wage subsidy\, connect them to industry professionals with similar occupations\, match skilled volunteering/internship opportunities\, provide one-on-one career advising for maximum 20 weeks and provide mentoring support.\nCUATE Ukrainian women are eligible to participate in the ASPIRE program\n\nWe have limited spots available for the December cohort. \nHere is the SharePoint application form link: https://forms.office.com/r/72gEFrsat8 \nIf you would like to know more about the program\, please join our Bi-Weekly online info session on ZOOM
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/ywca-aspire-employment-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T160937
CREATED:20241031T174301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T174301Z
UID:10000168-1733216400-1733220000@www.surreylip.ca
SUMMARY:National Bilingual Roundtable: Barriers and Solutions to Accessible Housing
DESCRIPTION: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 discuss innovative solutions and drive meaningful change toward inclusive housing. \nBy joining\, you’ll contribute to the following key objectives: \n• Identifying Practical Solutions: Share and explore innovative\, real-life strategies to make housing more accessible for all.\n• Advocating for Policy Change: Discuss current policy gaps and collaborate on actionable recommendations for policymakers\, ensuring accessible housing becomes a nationwide priority.\n• Building Community and Connections: Connect with others passionate about accessibility and join forces to advance inclusive housing solutions.\n• Empowering Voices of Experience: Learn from people with lived experience to understand the true impact of inaccessible housing and shape responses that address real needs. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.surreylip.ca/event/national-bilingual-roundtable-barriers-and-solutions-to-accessible-housing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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