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 […]
August 9, 2022

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Refugee arrival categories in Canada and what they mean

This factsheet developed by the BC Refugee Hub, provides information and resources on the arrival categories of refugees in Canada, as defined by the Canadian government. […]
August 5, 2022

The International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR) – Join the Youth Advisory Board

The International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR) aims to improve the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth through various technologies (e.g., apps, games, resources, etc.). INQYR […]
July 24, 2022

Report: An undergraduate medical education framework for refugee and migrant health – Curriculum development and conceptual approaches

International migration, especially forced migration, highlights important medical training needs including cross-cultural communication, human rights, as well as global health competencies for physical and mental healthcare. […]
July 20, 2022

CYRRC Report – Stories of Settlement – Sharing research and experience from diverse perspectives

The Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) is a nationwide alliance of academics, community partners and government agencies working to promote the successful integration of […]
July 19, 2022

IRCC: School programs help Afghan children thrive in Canada

Since Aug. 2021, Canada has welcomed 3,800 school-aged Afghan children. As the school year ends, the IRCC has announced that settlement service workers across the country […]
July 12, 2022

Guide to Program StimuLER: A community based program to support development of languages spoken by children who are refugees and immigrants

StimuLER is a program that aims to support children who are refugees in the acquisition of their first language and the learning of their second language, […]
June 28, 2022

CYRRC – Promoting the Health of Separated Refugee Youth: Policy Implications

This document provides evidence-informed policy recommendations for amendments in Canadian refugee and immigration policy, based on a Social Determinants of Health model. A systematic literature review […]
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 16, 2022

Wellness Together Canada – Free Mental Health Supports

If you’re going through a tough time, it can be really helpful just to talk about it. Wellness Together Canada partners provide free support over the […]
June 15, 2022

Arrival Advisor App for Newcomers

Arrival Advisor is a free mobile app that helps refugees and immigrants in British Columbia find information and services to plan their settlement journey. Designed alongside […]
June 9, 2022

#WelcomingEconomy for Refugees

Under the leadership of co-chairs The Honourable Ratna Omidvar and Darrell Pinto, the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable, jointly with more than 50 partners – including the […]
June 9, 2022

IRCC #WelcomeAfghans

The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan refugees in Canada as quickly and safely as possible. We developed several special […]
June 7, 2022

IRCC – Expanding refugee access to third-country solutions: International leaders launch the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility

Across the globe, millions of people are displaced and in need of safety and protection. Only about 1% of refugees have access to resettlement each year, […]
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 31, 2022

The B.C. Newcomers’ Guide – Available in Ukrainian

Moving to a new country can be hard. You might have a lot of questions. The B.C. Newcomers’ Guide will help you settle into B.C. quickly […]
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 16, 2022

IRCC – Businesses offer jobs for Afghan newcomers

May 13, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada […]
May 16, 2022

Canada’s Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program

(Original Post Date: Aug 30, 2021 | Last Updated: May 16, 2022)   The following info-page is curated by the BC Refugee Hub with the most […]
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 […]