Resource Centre
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 21, 2024
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) produced this informative practice guide, intended for front line workers who support refugee claimants and other vulnerable migrants. Access guide […]
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 […]
February 14, 2024
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Canada is pleased to welcome Mr. Joey Hanna as Head of Montreal Field Unit. […]
February 1, 2024
In this online info page, the BC Refugee Hub has curated information about the Interim Federal Health Program for Refugee Claimants. This information may be used […]
January 10, 2024
On December 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced “Immigration measures to help people affected by the Israel–Hamas conflict”. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister […]
January 8, 2024
On December 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a new humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan. “The ongoing conflict in […]
December 12, 2023
In this statistical bulletin produced by the BC Refugee Hub, the arrival of Afghan refugees to Canada is examined. The information is broken down by arrivals […]
November 21, 2023
This series was hosted by AMSSA’s BC Refugee Resource Network and ISSofBC’s BC Refugee Hub Part 1: Housing Search Assessment & Short-Term Solutions Date: December 1, […]
November 11, 2023
The Housing Toolkit is a guide for agencies supporting newcomer clients with finding and securing housing, bringing together useful resources from experienced agencies providing housing search […]
September 29, 2023
Transforming Employment Narratives (TEN) is still accepting applications until September 30th. This 5-day program seeks to deepen mutual understanding between employers and refugee claimants, to facilitate […]
September 22, 2023
JUST RELEASED: New multi-year research calls for increased long-term mental health support for refugees and integration programs that develop their social networks. The research report, Sustaining […]
September 12, 2023
Global Literature Synthesis Report: Refugee Sponsorship and Integration Outcomes (2021) – Tasha Stansbury, Graduate Fellow, Refugee Hub Global Literature Synthesis Report: Recent Canadian Research on Migrant Integration (2022) – Ian […]
September 6, 2023
Join Options Community Resources for their Pre-Employment Series for Refugee Claimants. Sessions start from September 7th to September 21st. For registration and more information, contact Lesley […]
September 5, 2023
An Information Sheet for People Taking Part in Forced Migration Research Taking part in a research project gives you a chance to make your voice heard, […]
August 31, 2023
This podcast series explores the nuts and bolts of the Canadian Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, which empowers ordinary individuals to directly engage in the welcome […]
August 15, 2023
The Knowledge Brief Series is intended to briefly summarize the global state of knowledge on key topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship. Knowledge Briefs Access to […]
August 9, 2023
What movesyou?The Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike + walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Join Journey Home […]
June 27, 2023
On November 3, 2022, AMSSA hosted a 1-hour virtual workshop by Dr. Sean Larsen on “Trauma Informed Approaches to Supporting Overwhelmed Children” for IRCC-funded early childhood […]
June 20, 2023
This issue is an addition to previous informational resources AMSSA has developed to recognize and identify the unique barriers that impact newcomers with disabilities and their […]