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| eNews September 2018 Immigrant Services Society of BC |
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The Marian Dewitt Bursary was one among seven bursaries awarded to ISSofBC clients at the Annual General Meeting held September 20. Marian, a former Board member and a supporter of ISSofBC for over 30 years who passed away early this September, was remembered fondly at the AGM.
“Even in her 90s she was still coming to meetings,” said Board Treasurer Nicolas Lozovsky, another long-term ISSofBC volunteer. “My memory of her is that she was extremely strong and committed,” he recalled of Marian who served several terms as Board president.
This year’s recipient of the Marian Dewitt bursary was Omar Alsultany, a former physician from Iraq, who will apply the bursary funds to an IELTS exam training course to prepare for studies in the health care field.
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ISSofBC employees celebrate staff service awards Over 250 ISSofBC staff from all locations in BC gathered together for an afternoon of networking, speeches, and a service recognition award ceremony during the All Staff Meeting Tuesday, September 11 at the Hilton Hotel in Burnaby. |
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Charitable foundation makes positive impact at ISSofBC
Over 20 family members representing the Edith Lando Charitable Foundation met with staff and clients impacted by the foundation’s generosity during a donor acknowledgement dinner and tour at ISSofBC Welcome Centre.
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Newcomer Employment Week brought together employers, job seekers and service providers such as ISSofBC for a diverse line up of events to help immigrants reach their employment goals in the Tri-Cities. |
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Newcomers gain communication skills through library
ISSofBC Maple Ridge clients are now Library Champions thanks to a unique program that helps new immigrants to Canada learn about their local public libraries with a focus on building communication, presentation and outreach skills. |
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Partnership connects ISSofBC to Richmond newcomers
ISSofBC settlement staff will host a series of workshops for Cantonese/Mandarin and Arabic speakers at the Richmond Brighouse Library this fall thanks to a new partnership with the library’s community programming department.
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Squamish hosts celebration of diversity with ISSofBC
Over 30 nationalities attended the Squamish Multicultural Festival including staff and volunteers from ISSofBC. Performances included a Flamenco troupe from Vancouver and and an all-female Mariachi band. |
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Summer picnic celebrates dedication of volunteers ISSofBC honoured over 120 active Coquitlam volunteers during a summer picnic at Lafarge Lake Park. Attendees were offered a Syrian cuisine lunch, received certificates for their dedication to ISSofBC and enjoyed the summer afternoon. |
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The IT sector is expanding in BC but you could be missing the skills employers want. Join ISSofBC October 16 at the Vancouver Public Library and learn from employers and trainers who discuss skills needed now and in the future. Also join our Talent Den for interviews with top IT companies in Metro Vancouver.
Find more workshops, activities or events to help you get settled, find work or learn English covering ISSofBC locations across Metro Vancouver and Squamish.
BC Refugee Hub
ISSofBC
in partnership with the Province of British Columbia have created the
BC Refugee Hub where users can learn about refugees arriving to the
province, read the latest status of the arrival of refugees and find
local resettlement programs, services and resources.
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