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Library Champion Registration – Vancouver Public Library

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Thursday 19 September 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am

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Creating awareness of Library and Settlement Services for Newcomers to BC. Connecting newcomers to local events. Sharing stories, experiences and knowledge.

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12 Sep

September 2024 Literacy Fair - Come celebrate Literacy Month with the Langley Literacy Network!

https://bit.ly/4elhW1x @readlearnplay #newtobc #bc #langleybc #langleycity #langleyliteracy

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Want to know more about the Library Champions Project? Hear from past participants and learn how it impacted them! https://bit.ly/3vsqDpW

#newtobc #librarychampionsproject @surreylibrary

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12 Sep

We're looking for new volunteer Library Champions. If you're #newtobc, and you love libraries, this is a great opportunity for you!

Meet others, connect to your community, and learn about resources and supports available to you as a newcomer. https://bit.ly/3GPrvqR @rplbc

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12 Sep

This exciting event aims to help you to turn your dreams into reality, meet inspiring entrepreneurs, and discover the power of diversity in the business world:https://ow.ly/25hE50SMyYL

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Dragon’s Den With Brian ScudamoreMeet CBC s newest Dragon — Vancouver’s own Brian Scudamore of @1-800-GOT-JUNK? Join thisevening panel discussion featuring a Dragon, show producers and local entrepreneurs who will share their wisdom about what it takes to BYOB (Build Your Own Business).September 25 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | FVRL - Clearbrook Library #DragonsDen #BrianScudamore #Entrepreneurship #BYOB #BusinessPanel #FVRL #ClearbrookLibrary #BuildYourBusiness #SmallBusiness #LocalEntrepreneurs #1800GOTJUNK #VancouverBusiness ... See MoreSee Less

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#Don't miss out on the 150th anniversary celebration for City of Maple Ridge. This is a family-friendly day with performances by Juno Award-winning The Strumbellas, Dawn Pemberton, Garet T. Willie, and a special ‘Rooster’s Reunion’ performance with a surprise guest. This event will transform the downtown area into a walkable festival site, featuring live music, food vendors, market stalls, and exciting activities that promise to create lasting family memories.Get all the details here: newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/our-neck-of-the-woods/#mapleridgebc #pittmeadowsbc #missionbc #yourmapleridge #newtobc ... See MoreSee Less

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The City of Maple Ridge is inviting you to celebrate its 150th Anniversary on September 14 at "Our Neck of the Woods," the largest free community festival in the City's history.

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The @City of Surrey is offering a wide range of free events and programs this September as part of @Culture Days | Fête de la culture, an annual nationwide celebration of arts and culture. www.surrey.ca/news-events/news/culture-days-are-back-surrey#surreybc #culturedaysbc #familyfun #newtoBC ... See MoreSee Less

Culture Days are back in Surrey

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The City of Surrey is excited to offer a wide range of free events and programs this September as part of Culture Days, an annual nationwide celebration of arts and culture.

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Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) exists to make the right to education a reality for Afghan women and girls.Did you know, you can access an online library of resources, Darakht-e Danesh Academi, which has over 8,000 resources available in English, #farsi / #Dari, #Pashto, and other #afghan dialects and languages. There are storybooks for children and self-paced courses for teens and adults, including English courses. All of these resources are free. They also have chapters across Canada that organize various types of events or activities where Afghan families may want to participate. Learn more: righttolearn.ca/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryam participated in the Library Champions Project in 2013. Since then, she has worked her way up to Manager North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP). She was kind enough to share her experience of the journey from Iran to the North Shore. Here she tells us of her experiences of settling into life in BC."I found settlement services immediately when I came to Canada. The morning after our arrival, my family, including my spouse, our son and I visited Impact North Shore. They are formerly the North Shore Multicultural Society. Their support was incredibly helpful to us. They provided us with essential information about settling in Canada. They offered employment services, and introduced me to the Library Champions Project. This played a significant role in helping me gain Canadian work experience and integrate into the community."newtobc.ca/news-and-events/blog/the-journey-from-iran-to-the-north-shore/Impact North Shore #newtobc #immigrantstories #ImmigrantJourney #northshore #northvan ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryam participated in the Library Champions Project in 2013. Since then, she has worked her way up to Manager North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP). She was kind enough to share her exp...

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Queer English Conversation Club: Conversation nigh

Queer English Conversation Club: Conversation night for Gay, Bisexual, Trans and 2-Spirit folks whose first language is not English, to practice speaking English.

Join this In-Person Conversation night for Gay, Bisexual, Trans and 2-Spirit folks whose first language is not English, to practice speaking English in a safe, non-judgmental and fun environment. The program is fully inclusive for all Queer folks regardless of refugee status, living here on a visa, or a Canadian citizen. Come talk it out with @instahim!

Multiple dates/times | 1033 Davie Street #300 Vancouver, BC | https://tinyurl.com/mpsc27xy

#QueerCommunity #LGBTQ2S #EnglishPractice #SafeSpace #InclusiveCommunity #QueerSupport #TransAndNonBinary #BisexualVisibility #GayCommunity #VancouverEvents #2Spirit #ESL #QueerVancouver #InPersonEvents

Vancouver Public Library’s Skilled Immigrant Inf

Vancouver Public Library’s Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre (SIIC) helps newcomers of all immigration statuses access the information they need to find meaningful employment in BC.

SIIC helps immigrants understand:

💻 job search strategies
💻 career exploration
💻 the local labour market
💻 wages/salary
💻 the role of industry associations
💻 credential evaluation

Visit the @vancouverpubliclibrary to learn more about this wonderful, free service.

#newtobc #skilledimmigrantinfocentre #yvr #vancouver #bc #careersupport #immigrantsupport #settlementsupport #jobsearchstrategies #careerexplorer #industry

Discover the @scwist.canada Job Board, where great

Discover the @scwist.canada Job Board, where great #STEM careers begin!

Whether you're launching your career or seeking new challenges, explore diverse job opportunities with leading employers.

Your dream job could be a click away: https://scwist.ca/job-board/?swcfpc=1

BOARD GAME NIGHT | Soirée jeux! Friday, Septembe

BOARD GAME NIGHT | Soirée jeux!

Friday, September 26 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | @af.vancouver

Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée jeux de société à l'Alliance Française Vancouver ! Au programme, une sélection de jeux pour vous amuser et pratiquer votre français !
Une soirée accessible pour tous niveaux de français ; inscriptions limitées !
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Join us for a board game night at Alliance Française Vancouver! Come and discover a selection of games to have fun and practice your French!
An accessible event for all levels of French ; limited registration!

#alliancefrancaise #yvr #vancouver #vancouverbc https://www.alliancefrancaise.ca/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=839

Kids! Join this #ukulele jam session with #TerryFo

Kids! Join this #ukulele jam session with #TerryFoxLibrary!

Beginner session just for kids (ages 7 and up)! Participants must know how to play some basic chords and bring their own ukulele. Caregivers are encouraged to stay and play or sing with their children but do not need to register themselves.

Register for the September 16th session (6:00-7:00 PM) through the @readlearnplay webpage!

#newtobc #portcoquitlambc #ukulelejam #ukulelekids

Join @westcoastfamctr for Mindful Parenting in Far

Join @westcoastfamctr for Mindful Parenting in Farsi TOMORROW! 🧡

This group is a FREE online parenting group in Farsi. Parents of children ages 0-12 will learn important parenting principles, skills, and strategies.

Registration required.

🗓️ Tuesdays, September 10 - November 5, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online via Zoom

Register by emailing communications@westcoastfamily.org after the start date.

Learn more at: www.westcoastfamily.org/events-calendar (link in bio!)
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#WFC #Vancouver #Online #Support #Parenting #Farsi #Persian #Families #FarsiSpeaking

Discover the inspiring journey of the Library Cham

Discover the inspiring journey of the Library Champions Project!

Since its launch in 2013, the project has empowered over 1,800 Library Champions across BC to connect with their communities, enhance their skills, and share valuable resources with fellow newcomers. With each year, these amazing individuals continue to make a lasting impact, helping others discover essential library services and build stronger community ties.

Interested in learning more about the incredible work of the Library Champions? Check out their history and success stories: https://newtobc.ca/library-champions-project/program-history-and-current-results/

📚 #LibraryChampions #CommunityBuilding #Newcomers #LibraryServices #BCInitiatives

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Join Filipino Fest at the @thecityofsurrey! Septe

Join Filipino Fest at the @thecityofsurrey!

September 21 | 11:00am - 4:00 | https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/filipino-fest/

Come celebrate Filipino culture at Museum of Surrey with food, live performances, vendors, textile displays, Tinikling, a Tagalog and English storytelling session and more!

Activities include live poetry, exhibitor activations, family art, photo opportunities, market vendors, DJ's performances and more!

#surreybc #surrey604 #filipinofest #newtobc #museumofsurrey

Do you have a Canadian Citizenship Test coming up?

Do you have a Canadian Citizenship Test coming up?

Join @icavictoria's preparation classes for help getting ready to take the Citizenship Test. Classes are based on material from Discover Canada - The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.

Mondays + Wednesdays | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Zoom. Their upcoming cycle will run on September 16, 18, and 23.

Contact them at workshops@icavictoria.org to register today!

#canadiancitizenshiptest #victoriabc #icavictoria #yyj #newtobc #citizenship

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