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| ISSofBC eNews February, 2017 |
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ISSofBC welcomes new year in Chinatown parade
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“WELCOME” in bold signs and sounds was the message proclaimed by the ISSofBC contingent at this year’s Chinatown Spring Festival parade. Around 150 ISSofBC staff, students and volunteers from diverse cultural backgrounds carried placards with the word “Welcome” in 14 languages, shouting out each one in unison as they made their way through the 1.3-km parade route January 29 in Vancouver.
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ISSofBC Vancouver and Richmond celebrate dedication of volunteers
ISSofBC celebrated the dedication of its 1,600 volunteers in Vancouver and Richmond February 17 with an authentic Syrian dinner prepared by recently arrived Syrian women refugees.
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ISSofBC Langley marks fifth anniversary with open house event and celebration
The Langley office hosted an open house January 18 marking the anniversary so the public could meet staff and volunteers and find out more about the services offered for newcomers.
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National Leadership Program encourages youth civic engagement
Newcomer youth from ISSofBC participated in a National Youth Leadership Program and conference in Winnipeg aimed at creating a better understanding of civic engagement.
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ISSofBC students learn how to throw a stone at Coquitlam Curling Club
What is the rock, sweeping and the job of the skip? These were a few of
the questions answered during an introductory curling lesson for ISSofBC
Tri-Cities Learning in Action Lite students.
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McDonald's provides on-the-spot interviews for newcomer jobseekers
The McDonald's Hiring Event held at ISSofBC Welcome Centre paved the way for new employment opportunities for 15 refugees and immigrants who joined the afternoon event February 9.
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Education fair offers students next step in entering workforce or new profession
Design, Early Childhood Education and Culinary and Pastry Arts were just a few of the many education programs showcased during the Vancouver Community College Education Fair at ISSofBC.
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Last chance to sign up for Skills and Supports for Job Success in February
Are you looking for work? ISSofBC’s Job Success is beginning two 10-week sessions on February 27 – one in Vancouver and one in Coquitlam - and spaces are available in each session.
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ISSofBC sees spike in donations and messages of encouragement early 2017
This year ISSofBC received a noted increase in support from the general public for our work in welcoming immigrants and refugees. Thank you from all of us at ISSofBC for your generous donations!
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Refugee Readiness Hub helps Syrian resettlement process in BC
ISSofBC in partnership with the Province of British Columbia have created the Refugee Readiness Hub to assist individuals and refugee-serving organizations in the resettlement process.
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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
issbc.org
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"We are grateful for all donations and contributions big and small that allow us to help immigrants build a future in Canada. Thank you very much for your generosity." |
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