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September 4, 2024
Burnaby Neighbourhood House is offering a Beginner English Conversation Circle to help newcomers improve their English conversational skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. The sessions […]
September 3, 2024
The following information bulletin has been shared by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada via e-mail: As of April 1, 2025, expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs) […]
June 17, 2024
This report presents the findings and insights from conversations that took place at the ‘Newcomers Navigating Healthcare: A Community Dialogue’ held on April 14th, 2023, hosted […]
June 12, 2024
You are invited to this webinar hosted by the BC Refugee Hub where we will discuss refugee and refugee claimant arrival statistics and trends from local, […]
June 12, 2024
This resource guide has been produced by the Vancouver Island Refugee Readiness Team (RRT) and provides complete information on the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The […]
June 6, 2024
The Metro Vancouver Refugee Readiness Team (MVRRT) is focused on preparing the region for an increased influx of refugees, particularly from Afghanistan and Ukraine. Between 2022 […]
June 5, 2024
New program funding from the provincial government, BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVN) supports the social and economic integration of […]
May 13, 2024
Discover Trans Care BC’s Education Centre. Offering a wealth of resources and educational materials, Trans Care BC is dedicated to supporting transgender and gender diverse individuals. […]
May 6, 2024
Discover the vibrant mosaic of LGBTQ+ perspectives at the “Queer Voices” event presented by SFU Public Square. This event is not only a celebration of diversity […]
May 1, 2024
Dive into the empowering world of inclusive support with ISSofBC and Open Door Group’s latest resource, the Newcomers Disability Toolkit. Designed to navigate the unique challenges […]
April 29, 2024
In this webinar, hosted by the BC Refugee Hub, we reviewed necessary steps for refugee claimants to obtain an initial work permit. ; Topics covered Work […]
April 25, 2024
Explore a Welcoming Haven: LGBTQI2S Services at the Immigrant Welcome Centre. The Immigrant Welcome Centre in Victoria extends a warm embrace to individuals from diverse backgrounds, […]
April 18, 2024
Starting Monday, April 1, 2024, a new and expanded newcomer-services program will increase support for people to settle into their new communities, practise their English and […]
April 11, 2024
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance settlement services, Impact North Shore is conducting a survey to gather insights on the current landscape of programs and […]
March 21, 2024
This comprehensive resource hub is designed to assist individuals and families in accessing vital information and support related to housing communities in the Interior-Thompson Okanagan region […]
March 20, 2024
A new pathway to permanent residency is now available for Sudanese nationals with Canadian family connections, aimed at those affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. […]
March 19, 2024
Newcomers can now navigate their settlement journey with this pre-arrival tool. This tool is tailored to provide newcomers with crucial information on rental prices, job markets, […]
March 15, 2024
The City of Delta has released this Newcomer’s Guide to help support in the settlement of newcomers to the city. The guide includes a list of […]
February 28, 2024
This webinar held on February 8th, 2024 and hosted by the BC Refugee Hub in collaboration with AMSSA’s BC Refugee Resource Network. The webinar introduced the […]
February 15, 2024
On January 25, 2024, AMSSA and the BC Refugee Hub have partnered to present a webinar for professionals from various fields to better support and integrate […]