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| The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership works to set priorities and coordinate services for immigrants and refugees, and to create a community where everyone can be welcomed and belong.
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News items featured in the e-newsletter are sourced, provided to us by our members or accessed through open data sources. To include your news and events in our next update, please email
the Project Secretariat.
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 | Employment Insurance Information Session (Port Coquitlam)
May 17, 2018
1: 30 - 3:00 PM
Avia Employment Services
206-2540 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam
Meet with Citizen Service Specialist from Service Canada to learn about Employment insurance benefits, eligibility, application and general inquiries.
Registration here.
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 | JOBS Canada Fair (Vancouver) May 23, 2018 1:00 - 4:00pm Fairmont Hotel 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver Looking for work? Immediate Hiring? Attend the Vancouver Job Fair and meet recruiters, HR Managers and Hiring Companies from Vancouver. Register
here.
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 | Blossom Hiring Fair (Coquitlam) May 23, 2018 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Coquitlam Public Library 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, Join the Avia Employment Services at the Coquitlam Public Library for a multi-employer hiring fair! There will be a number of employers from variety of sectors looking to fill out various positions. Come prepared with copies of your resume. To register click
here.
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If you would like a program or resource (new or established) to be featured on the monthly e-newsletter, please contact Hadia at
hadia.samim@success.bc.ca.
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 | Program Venue at PoCo Rec Complex Do you need space to use for meetings, connections or other indoor activities? The City of Port Coquitlam would like to welcome non-profit organizations to contact them about venue space at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex on Wilson Avenue. For more information, contact
Chris Eastman.
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| We Speak Translate Project by the ICA The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) helps individuals and organizations to connect across cultures by providing information, support and tools to help immigrants and refugees reach their goals. By engaging people through networks, education, employment, and arts programming, they create a welcoming community.
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Language is one of the most obvious barriers for newcomers in their settlement and integration process. While newcomers learn the language, how can communities better address and support newcomers' language needs while they are learning the languages?
The We Speak Translate (WST) is a first of its kind projects designed to address the language barrier . The project is a collaboration between Google translate and the ICA utilizing the Google Translate app for refugee resettlement and newcomers inclusion in communities.
We Speak Translate Project
provides training for community stakeholders, organizations and institutions in the Google translate app to ensure that stakeholders in the community have the capacity to establish a common platform for communication while newcomers develop their English language skills. Familiarity with the Google Translate app establishes a common platform for communication while newcomers develop their English and or French language skills
The goals and benefits of the training are:
- Encourage welcoming communities that value diversity, inclusion and integration.
- Become familiar with the Google Translate app (free, downloadable app for smartphones and tablets).
- Establish a common platform for communication with newcomers while English language skills develop.
To date, over 1800 community members and stakeholders have received Google Translate training through the
We Speak Translate project.
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Would you like to learn more about how to use the Google Translate app? Register today for a free webinar training. Upcoming Webinar trainings are May 22, 2018 | June 8, 2018 For registration and or more information, visit the ICA
Website.
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 | Webinar: In the Classroom and Beyond - Supporting Refugee Students
May 31, 2018
10: 00 am EDT Research in Canada suggests that there are significant gaps in research, policy, and teacher preparation when it comes to supporting k -12 refugee students in Canadian classrooms. Join the Cities of Migration and the Emerging Scholars and Practitioners on Migration Issues Network to discuss the experiences of refugee students in the classroom and beyond, current educational policy gaps when it comes to supporting refugee students, and successful strategies that teachers, resettlement officers, and school administrators can use to ease the transition for refugee students in schools. For more information or registration, click
here.
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 | Positive and Practical Approaches to Islamophobia
May 10, 2018
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ismaili Centre Burnaby, Social Hall
4010 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G8Have you or someone you know experienced some form of ethnic or cultural resentment or hostility? Join a free panel discussion to learn about some practical and positive actions we can take to dispel hate crimes, exploring approaches and best practices used for individuals who have been impacted by Islamophobia. The discussion will be led by experienced professionals who engage in combatting Islamophobia on a daily basis, as well as discuss the success of the Islamophobia hotline. The evening will also include a moderated panel discussion as well as opportunity for Q&A. All members of the community are welcome. To register, click
here.
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 | Canadian Immigration Summit 2018: Strengthening Our Economy & Settlement Program May 30 - May 31, 2018 Shaw Centre, Ottawa Join the 4th annual Canadian Immigration Summit and connect with over 300 stakeholders to learn, network, and shape Canada's immigration future. For more information or registration, click
here.
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 | FREE CPR/AED Awareness Session
May 16, 2018
1 :00 PM - 3:00 PM
Inlet Centre Fire Hall
150 Newport Drive, Port MoodyIncrease your knowledge on how you could save a life. In this two hour session you will learn some basic CPR skills as well as how to operate an Automatic External Defibulator (AED). This basic awareness session is geared to help increase your confidence in these crucial lifesaving skills. Advanced registration is required, click
here.
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 | Bursaries for Refugee Youth and Newcomers to Canada ISSofBC is awarding several bursaries for Refugee Youth and Newcomers to Canada to encourage education and professional development. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2018. Click
here for more information on the bursaries and or applications.
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 | Mental Health & Addiction The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions is building a Province Mental health and addiction strategy and needs your help in providing input and shaping the strategy. Phase 1 of the public engagement is looking to bring together participants from direct services providers and those wh ocan speak to their experience at the community level. Phase 2 will include public dialogue and open feedback from all British Columbians. Submit your
feedback here. For more information, click
here.
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 | Citizenship Preparation at Coquitlam Library Every Thursday in May, starting May 3rd, 2018
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Nancy Bennett Room
Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier Branch
Join library staff and fellow residents who are looking to prepare for the Canadian citizenship test. Great opportunity to learn about Canadian history and culture.
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 | Here to Stay: Youth Solutions for an Engaged City Wed, 16 May 2018 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Segal Building 500 Granville Street Vancouver Calling all citizens, elected officials, community organizations, practitioners and anyone else interested in issues of civic engagement and sustainable cities. Join the City Hive, Youth full Cities and the SFU Public Square for an evening of exciting and thought-provoking discussion and strategies to collectively enhance civic engagement in the Metro Vancouver region through
directly supporting tangible projects and dialogue. To register, click
here.
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Must-knows about citizenship application
May 8, 2018
May 15, 2018
12:30- 2:30 pmRoom 137, Coquitlam Library City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 0Y1 To register, contact
theresa.yu@issbc.org call 778-284-7026 (ext 1563)
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Newcomers Orientation
May 11, 2018
May 18, 2018
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Tri-Cities
1163 Pinetree way unit 2058
Coquitlam, Room 13 and 14
To register, email farzaneh.rostami@success.bc.ca or call 604.468.6000
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Citizenship Preparation
May 12, 2018
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Tri-Cities
1163 Pinetree way unit 2058
Coquitlam, Room 13 and 14
To register, email farzaneh.rostami@success.bc.ca or call 604.468.6000
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How to apply for PR card and Renewal or Replacement May 25, 2018
1:00 - 3:00 pm
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Tri-Cities
1163 Pinetree way unit 2058
Coquitlam, Room 13 and 14
To register, email farzaneh.rostami@success.bc.ca or call 604.468.6000
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English Conversation Circle (Lincoln & Westwood) April 13 - June 29, 2018
Free and fun conversation classes to practice English, make new friends, learn about Canada, enjoy other culture and to have some fun.
For CLB For CLB Level 1, 2 & 3
12:15pm – 2:15pm
ISSofBC Lincoln #136 – 3030 Lincoln Ave, Coquitlam, BC
For CLB Level 4, 5 & 6
10:15am – 12:15 pm
ISSofBC Westwood #204 – 3242 Westwood St, Coquitlam, BC
To register contact salwa.mounib@issbc.org or call 778-284-7026(ext
1560)
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English Conversation Circle (Cottonwood) April 27 - July 13, 2018 For CLB Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Cottonwood) 10:00am to 12:00pm ISSofBC Cottonwood ,#200 – 504 Cottonwood Ave, Coquitlam, BC To register
contact lucy.hardman@issbc.org or call 778-383-1438 (ext 1907)
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FREE Interview Skills Workshop May 28, 2018
2058 - 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Whether you are completely new to the job market, re-entering the workforce, or looking to advance your career, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to dazzle during your next interview. Learn what steps to take before, during and after an interview to successfully sell yourself to an employer.
Eligibility: Convention Refugee, Permanent Residents, Protected Persons and Live-in
Caregiver
To register, email nisreen.mahmoud@success.bc.ca or call 604.468.6000
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 | Anger Management & Mental Health Workshop
May 6, 2018
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch
1169 Pinetree Way
CoquitlamJoin a 3 hours workshop designed for individuals and or groups interested in identifying issues of mental health and learning to use effective skills to manage anger and stress in order to improve overall health and productivity. Register
here.
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 | Canadian Culture & You May 9, 2018 9:30 - 11:00 am Port Moody Inlet Theatre 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC Join the Coquitlam Public Library, Fraser Valley Regional Library and the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee for a fun morning. Get outside and learn about camping, water safety and hiking dos and don'ts. RSVP
here.
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 Policy Paper: Canada's Refugee Strategy: How it Can be Improved A joint policy paper published by University of Calgary School of Public Policy and Canadian Global Affairs Institute putting forth a number of policy strategies that Canada can take to improve its refugee strategy. To read the full report, click
here.
|  Responding to the ECEC Needs of Children of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Europe and North America Published by the Migration Policy Institute, this research publication examines the approaches taken by nine host countries to respond to the needs of children of refugees and asylum seekers and highlight some of the common challenges and promising practices. To download full guide, click
here.
|  Skills Proficiency of Immigrants in Canada This report prepared by the Council of Ministers of Education and Employment Development Canada highlights the findings from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) To read more, click
here.
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 | Government of Canada brings Medical Inadmissibility Policy in Line with Inclusivity for persons with Disabilities In efforts to enhance accessibility and opportunities for Canadians with disabilities, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced changes to the medical inadmissibility provision. Read more
here.
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