May 9, 2023

AMSSA -Training for Frontline Workers: Supporting Newcomers With Disabilities

In Canada, 1/5 of the population are made up of individuals with disabilities. With 5000,000 newcomers expected to arrive in Canada each year, settlement services can […]
January 25, 2023

BC Refugee Hub Webinar: Innovative Employment Supports for Refugees and Refugee Claimants

This webinar, hosted by ISSofBC’s BC Refugee Hub on January 24th, 2023, focuses on innovative employment programs for refugees and refugee claimants. Speakers share challenges, best […]
August 18, 2022

ISSofBC Bursaries 2022

ISSofBC is excited to have launched its 2022 bursaries available to current or former ISSofBC clients (Immigrant, Government-Assisted or Convention Refugee), students, or volunteers within three […]
June 22, 2022

CYRRC – Workshops: Mobility and Economic Outcomes of Refugees in Canada

On June 22nd and 24th, 2021, CYRRC partnered with Western SPO umbrellas – AAISA, AMSSA, MANSO, and SAISIA to host workshops on refugee mobility and retention […]
June 2, 2022

Trinity Western University – Scholarship for Displaced Ukrainians

Trinity Western University has raised over $137,000 for a scholarship program for Displaced Ukrainians. To apply for this scholarship, here is the link to the application […]
May 25, 2022

MOSAIC – Food Safe Training for Refugee Claimants

MOSAIC is offering a free Food Safe Training for Level 1 on June 1, 2022 from 9am – 5pm. Registration is required. To register email [email protected] […]
May 15, 2022

Burnaby School District SWIS Program: Information Session for Recent Newcomers from Ukraine

Coming to a new country isn’t easy. Burnaby Schools SWIS workers help immigrant & refugee families connect to schools & community. They’re hosting a session for newcomers […]
January 28, 2022

MOSAIC SCOPE Project – Call for Applications

MOSAIC has recently been approved for additional funding to expand on the SCENE program that concluded some time ago. The name has been changed to SCOPE […]
October 6, 2021

The Circles of Care and Connection: Home Visiting Program

Help to make a difference in the lives of newly arrived refugee children and their families in Vancouver and North Vancouver. The Circles of Care and […]
August 12, 2021

CYRRC Podcast: The Refuge

The Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) is pleased to share their new podcast series, The Refuge. This series brings together youth with refugee experience, […]
July 15, 2021

NewToBC: BC Libraries Described in 26 Languages

Libraries in countries around the world can be quite different. To help newcomers understand libraries in BC, NewToBC developed and translated this one-page description of BC […]
June 21, 2021

National Indigenous Peoples Day – CCR Resources

Today, 21 June 2021, marks the day of the Summer Solstice. It also marks the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day. A day to celebrate the […]
March 26, 2021

The Village Pilot Project (VPP): Youth Mentorship, Leadership and Academic Training

Red Fox Healthy Living Society and KUPAA Foundation invite youth in grades 6-12 to join our Village Pilot Project program from March 2021 –  March 2022. […]
January 20, 2021

AMSSA – BCSIS Informal English Language Learning Podcast Series

AMSSA’s new BCSIS Informal English Language Learning podcast mini-series promotes the sharing of innovative programs and resources.  The second episode,Employment Related Supports in ELL Programming is now available now […]
January 13, 2021

SFU Admissions: Supporting Students with Refugee Backgrounds

Are you or someone you know with a refugee background interested in pursuing higher education at Simon Fraser University? SFU is offering two virtual presentations, intended to […]
January 12, 2021

SFU: After-school programs for Surrey children and youth!

SFU’s registration is now open for several of their FREE online after-school programs! These FREE and virtual after-school programs help Surrey children and youth develop important […]
January 7, 2021

VAST: Survivor Advocate Capacity Building Program

Do you have lived-experience as a refugee? Do you see yourself advocating for Human Rights? Would you like to deepen or broaden your identity as an […]
November 19, 2020

School Helpers: Free One-on-One Tutoring for Students!

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide school cancellations, School Helpers has been formed to support parents and younger students during this challenging transition […]
October 20, 2020

BC Newcomer Camp: New Free Music Program for Refugee Children

In partnership with the Chapman and Innovation Grant through the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning, The BC Newcomer Camp‘s “Newcomers to Notes” is an in-person […]