January 25, 2023
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 […]
January 23, 2023
ISSofBC GAR Bulletins: Learn more about the thousands of Government Assisted Refugees ISSofBC has welcomed in over 45 years of serving newcomers to BC. Statistics on […]
January 18, 2023
This online toolkit curated by the BC Refugee Hub includes a short guide to mental health, mental illness, trauma, and resources available to those working with […]
January 18, 2023
The Library Champions project is expanding to Vancouver Island. It is a volunteer project that links newcomers to local libraries. Library Champions is a 3-month online volunteer project […]
January 17, 2023
Are you a skilled immigrant or refugee woman? Are you interested in honing your skills to increase employability? The Building Bridges program can help you set and achieve your […]
January 16, 2023
Are you a frontline mental health worker supporting immigrants and refugees in your community? Are you familiar with, or do you wish to learn more about […]
January 11, 2023
This program offers: 11 weeks of online learning of employability and occupational skills training 12 weeks of work experience at an organization that matches the participants […]
January 10, 2023
Inasmuch is offering free English language training to all newcomers including refugee claimants and newcomer Ukrainians and Afghans. Classes begin January 24, 2023. Classes will Be […]
January 5, 2023
This study combined data from IRCC’s entry visa information and the 2016 census of population records. Researchers wanted to learn if different refugee groups have different […]
December 21, 2022
The new Immigration Appeal Division Rules, 2022, come into force on January 14, 2023. The new Rules, which replace the old Rules introduced in 2002, will modernize […]