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| [JULY] Tri-Cities Community Events, Newcomer Jobs and Settlement Resource & More |
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This newsletter connects newcomers and service providers to community resources, events and initiatives that support newcomer inclusion and participation in the Tri-Cities.
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THIS ISSUE INCLUDES
Events & Community Information | Career Resources for Newcomers | Settlement Information | Volunteer Opportunities | Immigration Research & News Publications
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Sense of Belonging Research - Survey Participants Invite
Calling for survey participants! We need your help to improve the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers in our local settlement services, understand the unique challenges and barriers they face, and how we can build more welcoming spaces across the community. Your contribution will help to improve community services and newcomer settlement programs to serve the needs of queer, trans, questioning, and non-binary folks in the Tri-Cities area. Who can participate? We are looking for:
- immigrants, refugees, international students, and temporary workers who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, or questioning AND living or working in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, or Port Moody
- partner or caregiver of someone who identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+
- staff of a community service provider (for example: newcomer settlement, employment services, library, child care, education, healthcare, food bank, etc.)
Take part in our short survey questionnaire. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Your participation & insights are greatly appreciated and will help build more safe spaces in our Tri-Cities community.
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| Multicultural Connections Festival at Lafarge Lake| Low Entropy Foundation
Sat, July 8 | 10:00am - 6:00pm | Lafarge Lake / Town Centre Park, CoquitlamThe annual Multicultural Connections Festival celebrates the rich tapestry of diversity and cultural heritages that make up the Tri-Cities. Explore the unique cultural arts, music, customs, foods, and languages in our communities. There will be live entertainment featuring 14 different multicultural performances from around the globe, 15 food trucks with a variety of food from diverse cultures, and over 100 local community vendors including local artists, craftsmen/women, small businesses, and nonprofits. Learn More.
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| Indian Summer Festival | July 6 - 16 | Indian Summer Arts Society This annual festival hosted by the Indian Summer Arts Society is a celebration of arts, culture, and foods featuring the South Asian communities in Metro Vancouver. The Indian Summer Festival will feature a variety of dance performances, visual arts displays, mind-opening conversations, award-winning poets, sitar maestros, tabla wizards, comedians, drag shows, musicians, and some of the city’s
best new chefs! Grab your tickets
at indiansummerfest.ca/isfevents/
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| Get Artistic in June - Tri-Cities Family Challenge Booklet TCLIP and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is hosting a 12-month family challenge! Every month, families do an activity together and capture their memories using the Tri-Cities Family Challenge Booklet. There will be a monthly draw for families to submit their drawings, photos, or stories for a chance to win prizes! This month, go on a “colour” scavenger hunt around your home or neighborhood as a family and find items
that match the colours of the rainbow. Encourage your family to hunt for different colours around your environment and experience the different emotions that they may bring up. Take a photo of the most unique item that your family can find and submit it to us for a chance to win this month's prize by July 31, 2023! Download Booklet
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Build a Career in Office Administration Webinar Session | ISSofBC
Thu, July 13 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | OnlineJoin ISSofBC to explore the labour market trend in Office Administration and tips on entering this industry, with guest speaker Rhea Attar (Vice President of Robert Half Recruitment Agency, BC Region) In this webinar, you will learn: how to get the most out of the next admin opportunity, required skills sets for office admin roles, salary trends, and more. Register
| WorkBC SSWR Virtual Hiring Fair: Fraser Health, CIBC, Amazon
Fri, July 14 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | OnlineAre you looking for work? Join us to discover a career in finance, healthcare, or shipping fulfillment centre. South Surrey-White Rock WorkBC Centre is hosting a virtual hiring fair with leading companies: Fraser Health authority, CIBC and Amazon for candidates to explore various job opportunities in their lower mainland
locations. Register
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Meeting Employer Session with Royal Bank of Canada (English) | S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Tue, July 18 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | OnlineThis virtual meeting-the-employer session will include opportunities to:
- Learn different positions available at RBC Bank
- Most required skills & qualifications in each position
- Working conditions, wages, and benefits
Register
| Preparing for Job Interviews | Coquitlam Public Library
Thu, July 20 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | OnlineJoin this online presentation where you will learn basic strategies to answer interview questions. With the help of a WorkBC Career Advisor you will get information that will help you structure answers and place your skills at a higher level! All job seekers are welcome. This tutorial will be offered by using Zoom. Everyone is welcome. Registration required.
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Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program - Online Info Sessions in June | Douglas College Training Group The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program at Douglas College is a government funded program for newcomer permanent residents in BC. This program is free for eligible applicants and can help overcome the barriers to getting back into working in your professional field. Registration required to attend the info sessions.
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International Medical Graduates
Thu, Aug 17 | 5:00pm - 6:00pmLearn about how the Career Paths Health program can support you in your goal of pursuing medical residency or PRA-BC in B.C. and prepare for medical license exam.
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Care Aid Registration for IEHPs
Thu, July 20 | 5:00pm - 6:00pmLearn about pathways to gain care aide registration in BC and supports that IEHPs can receive from the Career Paths program if they are eligible.
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Education and Social ServicesThu, July 24 | 10:00am - 11:00amOpen to foreign trained Social and Community Service Workers, Post-secondary Instructors, Early Childhood Educators and ECE Teaching Assistants.
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Summer Workshop – Understanding Democracy and Canadian Politics | MOSAIC
Wed, July 5, 12 & 19 | 10:30am - 12:00pm | OnlineThe intensive workshop will be held in three sessions with guest lecturer Sungwook Park:
- Session 1: Foundations of Democracy and Political Ideology
- Session 2: Canadian Politics and Government
- Session 3: Political Culture, Migration and Canada in a Global Context
Learn more
| "I Belong" Peer Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers | MOSAIC
Mon, July 10 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | VancouverMeet other LGBTQ+ newcomers, make friends, and participate in activities facilitated by our LGBTQ+ support worker. Learn about community resources, share experiences and information, and build social connections. I Belong‘s peer support group is open to LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) newcomers regardless of immigration status. Sign-up
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Free Mandarin Support Group for Women, Summer 2023 | ISSofBC
Thu, July 20 - Sept 24 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | New WestminsterJoin ISSofBC to learn about settlement resources, newcomer rights, government benefits, and networking opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to share their life stories and experiences, make new friends, and receive professional support from experienced settlement practitioners. Bus tickets and childminding will be provided. Learn more
| Immigration Pathways to Canada: BC Provincial Nominee Program | S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Thu, July 27 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | OnlineHear the latest information about immigration options for work permit holders and international students in B.C.. Q&A session included at the end of the info session. The session will cover topics about the
BC Provincial Nominee Program including: application process, eligibility, priority occupations, processing time, and fees. Sign-up
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Legal Education Webinar Series | South Asian Legal Clinic of BC Do you have questions or are concerned about racism in the workplace, the rise of hate speech, and responding to hate crimes? Join the South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia as they host a series of legal webinars this summer. Read more about workshop details and register HERE.
- July 11 - Racism in the Workplace
- July 25 - Drawing the Line: Hate Speech or Freedom of Expression
- August 1 - The Bystander Effect: Responding to a Hate Crime
- August 15 - Anti-Racism Training for Professionals
All 4 virtual workshops are free and attendees will receive a certificate of completion for every workshop attended. They will be delivered by SALC staff lawyer, Jasmine Gill, who is committed to improving access to justice for marginalized communities.
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Survey on Population Experiences, Action and Knowledge (SPEAK) | B.C. Provincial Health Services Authority This is an opportunity to provide valuable information to the province's health authorities about how to help improve the health of your local community. The survey involves questions about social, economic, and community wellbeing, as well as physical and mental health. This year, the survey will also be asking about your experiences with extreme weather and other impacts of climate
change. Help build resiliency and well-being in our communities by participating in the SPEAK survey. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes and can be done online on any tablet, computer, or mobile device. It is open to all British Columbians 18 years of age and older. Learn more
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| Latest Immigration News in Canada:
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’Hanging by a thread‘: The push to save Vancouver‘s heritage businesses -
Vancouver Sun | Province strengthens supports for international credential recognition
- BC Gov News
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| | Canada passes 40 million population milestone amid immigration push -
Tri-Cities News
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| Recent Immigration Research and Statistics Report:
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'Canadian immigration paradox' Research finds that the longer newcomers stay, the worse their mental health becomes -
Saltwire
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Social inequalities in health from Ottawa to Vancouver: action for fair equality of opportunity
- IUHPE
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Share your event or initiative with us! News items featured in the e-newsletter are sourced, provided to us by our partners or accessed through open data sources. To include your news and events in our next update, please email
the TCLIP Team.
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