What’s New
July 23, 2021
For this creative writing workshop, you will be working with people who have refugee claimant experience, and who are interested in creating a piece of writing, […]
July 22, 2021
Burnaby Pride is fast approaching and they are going virtual once again! Last year’s pride event was seen digitally by over 2100 people and this year, […]
July 21, 2021
ISSofBC is hosting a workshop targeted to refugee claimants on the topic of the BC Health System, offered in Spanish. This event is open to all […]
July 21, 2021
Drop-in program for immigrant and refugee women to gather, connect, socialize, and learn with their peers New and returning participants with intermediate-level spoken English are welcomed […]
July 20, 2021
We want to understand where and how you encountered dignity, empowerment, and a sense of belonging from the time of submitting your refugee claim up to […]
July 15, 2021
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 […]
July 14, 2021
Get the latest updates on child protection law and Parents Legal Centres with our guest speaker Brian Dybwad, managing lawyer at the Parents Legal Centre in Campbell River. Date: Thursday, […]
July 12, 2021
There is now broad recognition that connectivity and access to digital tools and services are fundamental to inclusion and participation in society. The research study aims […]
July 6, 2021
The world is facing a refugee crisis. Across the globe, millions are displaced and longing for what most of us take for granted: a safe place […]
July 5, 2021
This workshop series is offered in partnership with Burnaby Together and Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table. Part 1 of this workshop series will take you through the […]
July 2, 2021
This training sessions is hosted by RSTP (Refugee Sponsorship Training Program). Have any questions about application forms? This session will give you the chance to ask […]
June 29, 2021
English Conversation Circles are a free resource for all refugees and newcomers to take advantage of to practice their English skills, make social connections and learn […]
June 28, 2021
This session is hosted by RSTP (Refugee Sponsorship Training Program). This session will provide an in-depth look at how to submit a refugee sponsorship application under […]
June 24, 2021
Join Burnaby Family Life for a conversation on hate-motivated crimes and incidents, the laws around them, and support services available for victims. Presented by: Corporal Laura […]
June 23, 2021
The Government of Canada has released a video in multiple languages on the refugee resettlement journey to Canada. Watch this video to find out what it’s […]
June 22, 2021
This training is hosted by RSTP (Refugee Sponsorship Training Program). This session will provide an in-depth look at how to prepare applications to sponsor refugees under […]
June 21, 2021
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 […]
June 17, 2021
The LawMatters program works with public libraries to help community members access legal information and free or low-cost legal services. One of the ways in which […]
June 16, 2021
MOSAIC is hosting a FREE Food Safe training and First Aid training for refugee claimants at our HQ office. Date and time: Food Safe Training: Thursday, […]
June 15, 2021
World Refugee Day: Pathways to Post-Secondary Education for Refugees with Aboubakar Idriss In recognition of World Refugee Day, local community partners join together along with the […]