Thompson-Okanagan
August 25, 2025
English Chatter Corner is a welcoming, conversational meetup hosted by Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS). It creates a relaxed and supportive space where newcomers can practice speaking […]
August 19, 2025
Shuswap Immigrant Services Society (SISS) is a welcoming hub for newcomers in Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. As part of the BC Safe Haven Program, SISS provides […]
August 14, 2025
Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) welcomes and supports refugee claimants through its BC Safe Haven program, offering a safe space for individuals seeking asylum. KIS provides essential […]
August 7, 2025
IN-PERSON MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOPS The BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with VAST, are pleased to invite you to an in-person regional training session in […]
July 29, 2025
Where to Access Free Public Computers in the Central Okanagan KCR Community Resources has compiled a helpful list of free public computer access sites across the […]
July 21, 2025
KCR Community Resources has published the Street Survival Guide (June 2025), a vital resource for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in the Central Okanagan. The […]
July 15, 2025
KCR Community Resources has released the Youth Mental Health Systems Guide 2025, a practical tool designed to help service providers navigate the complex landscape of youth […]
March 18, 2025
This statistical factsheet provides data on asylum claims in British Columbia and Canada between 2014 and 2024. It shows an overall increase in asylum claims, with […]
March 17, 2025
This statistical factsheet provides an overview of asylum claims in Canada from January to October 2024, with a focus on British Columbia. It highlights data on […]
February 6, 2025
The BC Refugee Hub will be hosting an in-person training workshops focused on mental health crisis management, specifically designed for organizations and frontline workers supporting refugee […]
January 27, 2025
This Directory of Services, curated by the BC Refugee Hub, highlights the service providers in BC for the BC Safe Haven program, detailing the vital assistance […]
October 30, 2024
KCR welcomes refugee claimants and asylum seekers. The BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVEN) program is designed to provide comprehensive […]
March 21, 2024
This comprehensive resource hub is designed to assist individuals and families in accessing vital information and support related to housing communities in the Interior-Thompson Okanagan region […]
March 31, 2023
Developed by the BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with AMSSA’s BC Refugee Resource Network (BC RRN), the following housing data tables show regional housing costs in relation […]
March 30, 2023
Published on March 21, 2023, this report explores how religious institutions affect refugee settlement in Kelowna, a mid-size city in British Columbia. Abstract: Canada is a […]
December 20, 2018
MAY 2023 UPDATE: Canada ends the Designated Country of Origin practice Read about the updates on the News Release >> https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/05/canada-ends-the-designated-country-of-origin-practice.html The Canadian Council for […]
May 24, 2018
Interior Health Authority – Newcomer and Refugee Care – Comprehensive resource for health providers and sponsors in the interior of BC.
May 24, 2018
Interior Health – Refugee Sponsors Healthcare FAQ: This 2-page document provides a Q&A on healthcare coverage fo privately sponsored refugees (PSRs) in British Columbia. Topics covered are: […]
May 16, 2018
The 2-Day Refugee Readiness Training meeting took place in the Spring of 2016 and was hosted by ISSofBC and funded by The Province of British Columbia. […]