What’s New
October 22, 2021
Join in for an evening of Afghan history, culture, food, music, poetry, and the voice of Afghan women. About this event This fundraiser is organized to […]
October 20, 2021
The popular Banquet of Stories program returns! Join this hybrid in-person and virtual event, with a spotlight on refugee stories. About this event Banquet of Stories […]
October 15, 2021
There is so much power in community fundraising, and the local community continues to show up for Afghan women. This fall, local businesses and organizations have […]
October 14, 2021
MOSAIC’s “English Conversation Circle” is back for in-person classes on November 2nd, 2021! This year, they are delivering the classes to the wider community and any immigration status is welcomed! […]
October 13, 2021
This info-sheet shows the timeline and key activities undertaken by ISSofBC’s Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) that supports newcomer Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) within thee first two […]
October 8, 2021
Interested in learning more about the asylum process in Canada and around the world? Join UNHCR Canada on October 19, 2021 at 10:00am Pacific (1:00pm EST) […]
October 6, 2021
In this webinar hosted by the BC Refugee Hub on September 29, 2021, speakers Kathy Sherrell, Jennifer York and Jean McRae provide details on the Resettlement Assistance […]
October 6, 2021
Help to make a difference in the lives of newly arrived refugee children and their families in Vancouver and North Vancouver. The Circles of Care and […]
October 6, 2021
The BC Refugee Hub is hosting this upcoming training webinar on digital security and digital literacy for newcomer refugees. This session will provide an overview of […]
October 5, 2021
As Canada becomes a place of refuge, BC prepares to welcome Afghan refugees. There will be many difficulties and challenges on the road ahead for Afghan […]
October 4, 2021
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) will be hosting this webinar with local settlement agencies on what settlement services are currently available and the best way for […]
September 27, 2021
Afghanistan is once again the victim of international politics as the American-backed regime toppled on August 15 and the Taliban have assumed power. This lecture will […]
September 25, 2021
Interested participants who register on Eventbrite will be asked to fill out the attached application form if it is their first time attending an event sponsored […]
September 25, 2021
ISSofBC’s BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with BC4Afghans, have compiled a list of BC-specific community resources for Afghan newcomers. The resources listed in this document include: […]
September 22, 2021
The Settlement and Integration Program at Burnaby Neighbourhood House, in conjunction with other agencies, is supporting the local needs of Afghan individuals and families impacted and […]
September 22, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has produced factsheets for sponsored and resettled refugees. The factsheets provide information on the symptoms of COVID-19 and how to […]
September 17, 2021
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program‘s (RSTP) Travel Resumption Resource Kit for Refugee Sponsors is available to download at the links below. The kit: Outlines the procedure that […]
September 16, 2021
On August 13, 2021, Canada announced the resettlement of up to 20,000 vulnerable Afghan nationals to Canada. The Government of Canada also put in place a […]
September 15, 2021
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) in partnership with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) is pleased to offer a series of information sessions on the Private […]
September 14, 2021
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition (CYRRC) are partnering to host a virtual SPARK workshop on projects […]