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Library Champion Registration – Okanagan Regional Library

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January 20, 2022 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm

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Register to become a Library Champion! We're recruiting for libraries across BC!

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People in British Columbia whose first language is Tagalog or Hindi can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide in their own language! https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/news/bc-seniors-guide-is-now-available-in-tagalog-hindi/

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Seeking volunteer Library Champions in the #Kootenays! If you're a newcomer to Canada looking for a way to give back to your community, this is a great opportunity. Learn more: https://newtobc.ca/library-champions-project/

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Writing short stories in her own language helped this immigrant cope with starting a new life in Canada: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/immigrant-book-calgary-newcomers-1.6279586 @cbcbooks

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Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are funded by Canadian Immigration and Citizenship (IRCC) to develop and implement plans to improve immigrant and refugee settlement and integration. LIPs are community planning tables that include community agencies and institutions representing local government, settlement and community agencies, education, business, parks, recreation and culture, policing, libraries, volunteerism, and others. LIPs are often supported by immigrant advisory councils. LIPs do not provide direct services to immigrants.Since 2008, LIPs in Canada have convened to support community-level research and planning to create more welcoming and inclusive communities where newcomers are connected and have opportunities to participate economically, socially, politically, and culturally.There are about 80 Local Immigration Partnerships across Canada. In BC, there are currently 17.Click here to view the list: newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/bc-local-immigration-partnerships-lips/ ... See MoreSee Less

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There are currently 17 Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) in BC. Here is an up to date list of all the LIPs in British Columbia.

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If you’ve heard more foreign accents in Vernon lately, there could be a good reason for that.An immigration pilot program is helping address labour shortages in the North Okanagan.The Vernon-North Okanagan Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is one of 11 such programs across the country.The pilot region includes Vernon, Lake Country, Coldstream, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Enderby, Lumby, Okanagan Indian Band and Splatsin First Nations.The employers are sharing their stories in videos to encourage more businesses to consider RNIP.newtobc.ca/news-and-events/news/filling-the-labour-shortage/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Immigrant Employment Council of BC is currently matching newcomers with mentors from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Microsoft Vancouver. As part of the MentorConnect program, mentees are provided with up to 12 hours of one-on-one mentoring with a professional in their industry over a two-month period. Within the scope of the program, mentors will also connect mentees with one or two professionals in their industry to help newcomers build their professional networks in Vancouver. You contact mentorconnect@iecbc.ca for more details.iecbc.ca/our-work/programs/mentorconnect/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The MentorConnect program brings together skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships.

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Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians is back!The Virtual Fair will yet again offer a dynamic environment for newcomers to Canada who need help as they look for jobs, go back to school and settle into their new home. Our mission is to connect these newcomers with employers, recruiters, immigrant service providers, educational institutes, government services that can help them on their journey to success in Canada.The event will run from noon. to 4p,m, EST (19.m. to 1p.m. Pacific Standard Time). Open to all those who have landed in Canada.newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/national-canadian-immigrant-virtual-fair-for-new-canadians/Canadian Immigrant ... See MoreSee Less

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Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians is back

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Libraries have programs and events that help #immi

Libraries have programs and events that help #immigrants settle and connect. Libraries offer conversation practice groups, activities for babies and children, help with career planning and job search, book clubs, citizenship test preparation, and much more.

Find out what events are taking place at your community library: https://newtobc.ca/library-information/library-programs/

#bclibraries #libraryevents #newtobc

This February, @vancouverpubliclibrary is presenti

This February, @vancouverpubliclibrary is presenting an online concert experience produced by Joy Bullen:

Celebrations and Revelations 2022 for African Heritage Month.

Through narratives of music, storytelling and interviews, modern artists continue to use art to tell their stories, nurture their culture, and give a voice to their people.

Brothers, Rashaan Allwood and Yanick Allwood are young Black Canadian musicians of Caribbean heritage who are making a mark internationally by challenging stereotypes through stories and songs. Using the words of both historical and modern Black icons in the musical genres of the blues, jazz, gospel and soul, they speak equally to their pain and triumphs.

They are joined by the extraordinary B.C. performance artist, Shayna Jones, who, in the oral storytelling tradition of African and Afro-Diasporic folklore, weaves a story of Black Roots in spoken word and in song.

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#vpl #vancouverpubliclibrary #vplevents #africanheritagemonth #storytelling #art #songs #afrodiaspora #afrofolklore #blackroots

The @pentictonlibrary is hiring! Full Time Digit

The @pentictonlibrary is hiring!

Full Time
Digital Services Library Technician
Email cover letter and resume to: hbuzzell@pentictonlibrary.ca

Part Time
Program Assistant
Email cover letter and resume to: sjames@pentictonlibrary.ca

Library Assistant
Email cover letter and resume to: sjames@pentictonlibrary.ca

https://www.pentictonlibrary.ca/employment

#pentictonbc #pentictonpubliclibrary #pentictonlife #pentictonnow

We are recruiting volunteer Library Champions for

We are recruiting volunteer Library Champions for the #Kootenays! If you're a newcomer to Canada who loves libraries, sign up for an information session to learn about the Library Champions Project.

The Library Champions Project (LCP) is a three-month volunteer program for new immigrants.

During the project, Library Champions are trained to conduct outreach to other new immigrants. The LCP’s four training sessions focus on building communication, presentation, and outreach skills and on gaining an understanding of the range of programs, services, and resources that are provided by libraries and immigrant and community service agencies.

After the training, Library Champions develop an outreach plan that is doable for them and fits their schedule. These plans include sharing information with friends, family, colleagues, and other community members, giving group presentations, speaking with community agencies, and using social media. LCP facilitators support the Library Champions with their outreach by helping them identify additional contacts and overcoming any challenges.

We have been operating for 10 years in the Lower Mainland and are now branching out to the rest of BC!

Details and registration: https://newtobc.ca/library-champions-project/library-champions-registration/

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We are seeking volunteer Library Champions for lib

Attention to all newcomers to Canada: Tax season (

Attention to all newcomers to Canada: Tax season (February to April) is coming up! Are you prepared?

If you are finding it difficult to understand the tax system, we have a workshop for you. We will cover the basics of what you need to know to properly file your taxes in Canada for the first time. Additionally, we’ll also discuss the different ways of how to do your taxes.

Workshop Details: Taxes in Canada (hosted through Zoom) | Feb 8 @ 7:00pm - English

To register, go to: https://forms.gle/1ALRX8bQMvoP6ESq8

For more info: Miggy Ferrera | mferrera@lcss.ca | 604-534-7921 ext. 1408

#taxseason #canadiantaxes #taxworkshop #langleybc #langley604 #langley #townshipoflangley @langleycss @langleylocalip @langleycity @townshipoflangley

British Columbia has many programs and services to

British Columbia has many programs and services to help individuals and families settle in their new homes. Our inventory holds 100s of different programs and services offered by 75+ different immigrant and community service agencies.

https://newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/immigrant-and-refugee-programs-and-services/

#employment #housing #settlementservices #lowermainland #immigrants #refugees #settlementprograms #teenandyouth #languagelearning #ell #englishlanguagelearning #englishlanguagelearner #newtobc

Regram @whistlerwelcomecentre. Are you a newcome

Regram @whistlerwelcomecentre.

Are you a newcomer in Canada? Don’t miss out on the benefits and credits you might be entitled to.

Join the CRA’s free online information sessions to learn about Canadian benefits and credits.
You will learn about:
 Canada child benefit
 Disability tax credit
 Child disability benefit
 Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit
 Canada Workers Benefit
 Canada Recovery Benefits
Wednesday, February 2nd, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
OR
Wednesday, February 16th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
For information and to register contact Bec Tan at info@welcomewhistler.com or 604-698-
5960

#newtobc #whistlerbc #whistlerwelcomecentre #cra #canadachildbenefit #disabilitytaxcredit #canadaworkersbenefit #benefits #benefitscanada

Join the Richmond Public Library (@rplbc) in activ

Join the Richmond Public Library (@rplbc) in activities and events leading up to the Lunar New Year! From storytime, to arts and crafts, there is something for everyone!

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#lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #richmondbc #richmondpubliclibrary #yearofthetiget

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