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| ISSofBC eNews December, 2017 |
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Preschool students celebrate first holiday season in Canada
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ISSofBC Welcome Centre Preschool students sang Jingle Bells last Friday to help Santa Claus find his way to their afternoon Christmas party.
The celebration, attended by children, parents and staff, is a holiday tradition where students have the opportunity to sing, make arts and crafts and enjoy lunch together with parents.
During the celebration Santa Claus made a surprise early Christmas visit to the children and gave each of them a special gift.
For most students, this was their first time ever to meet Santa Claus and join in a Christmas celebration!.
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| UN Ambassadors get first-hand look at ISSofBC Welcome Centre
Ambassadors from 11 countries learned about Canada's response to the
global migration issues and the programs and services ISSofBC offers to refugees and immigrants.
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| Women’s support program celebrates graduation of new community leaders
Immigrant Women’s Peer Support Program (IWPSP) celebrated the Facilitation and Leadership Training graduation of 23 women from 14 different countries December 9 in Vancouver.
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Job seekers hired on the spot during employment fair in Coquitlam
Over 150 jobseekers connected with 20 employers during an ISSofBC job fair in Coquitlam leading to a number of hires in addition to great tips through a resume review clinic.
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ISSofBC clients invited to watch university hockey league in action
Two youth clients were honoured to drop the puck starting the annual My First Hockey Game between the SFU Men's Hockey team and league leading Selkirk College Saints in Burnaby.
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Coquitlam honours dedication of volunteers in appreciation dinner party
It was a multicultural celebration with Zimbabwean music and Syrian food to give thanks to ISSofBC volunteers in Coquitlam for their amazing dedication and support in 2017.
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ISSofBC celebrates Diwali with Maple Ridge community organizations
ISSofBC clients and volunteers in Maple Ridge participated in one of the most vibrant events on the South Asian calendar at the Maple Ridge Library including offering beautiful henna/mehndi.
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Holiday donations include toys, gift cards, winter coats
Thank you donors for the generous gifts this holiday season! Your wonderful contributions directly contribute to helping immigrants and refugees build new lives in Metro Vancouver.
Learn more about a variety of ways to help this season
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Activities and Events
MAPLE 2.0 for Syrian Refugees - Syrian refugees looking to gain Canadian work experience can not receive mentorship placement opportunities and one-on-one employment support through ISSofBC MAPLE 2.0 program.
Literacy & Essential Skills Training Program - IT professionals interested in career advancement in Canada may be eligible to take a unique10-week training on oral and written communication in addition to connecting to employers, mentorships and ISSofBC services
ISSofBC Refugee Readiness Hub - This
online hub offers current news, events, resources, success
stories, videos and more relating to the refugee resettlement efforts
across British Columbia.
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Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia
Head Office
2610 Victoria Drive,
Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
Phone: 604-684-2561
Fax: 604-684-2266
communications@issbc.org
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