TCLIP is inviting service providers to submit proposals for Tri-Cities Newcomer Employment Week on Sept 10- 13, 2018.

Newcomer Employment Week is an opportunity for newcomer immigrants to access services and resources to support their employment goals, and to increase networking opportunities with service providers and employers. Deadline for proposals is July 20, 2018.

For more information, click here.

July 10, 2018 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Business LINQ, Coquitlam City Hall
3000 Guilford Way, Coquitlam BC

Small Business BC is visiting Business LinQ at Coquitlam City Hall this July for a FREE one-day pop-up event.
Join us and learn:

    •   the key steps in the business start-up and growth process
    •   what support services are available to you
    •   tips on building a resilient small business

There will also an opportunity to book a FREE 15-20 minute consultation with one of Small Business BC‘s business advisors (limited space available so book yours today when you sign up).
Sign-up here .

July 13, 2018 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WorkBC Westside | 2150 West Broadway Unit 300, Vancouver BC

Pacific Blue Cross is hiring for a several positions from customer service representative to application developer.  Bring your resume and listen to a  presentation followed by screening interviews with recruiters.

Register here.

July 16,2018 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Avia Employment Services | 240 - 7525 King George Blvd., Surrey BC

Join the Avia Employment Services for their Amazon Hiring Fair! Amazon is hiring for several roles and will conduct a one-on-one interviews. Don't miss out.

Register here .

July 21, 2018 | Metrotown Mall Sears Conferene Room - Floor OG
4700 Kingsway, Burnaby BC

Are you struggling to find work in your career? Join the Canadian Employment Market workshop and learn about the Canadian Employment culture, the hidden job market, the art of networking, all about resume and cover letters and much more.

Register now.

July 26 ,2018 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fairmont Vancouver Hotel | 900 W Georgia St. Vancouver


Looking for work? Attend the Vancouver Job Fair and meet HR Managers, recruiters and hiring companies looking to hire and meet various talents.

To register, click here.

July 5, 2018
12:00 - 1:00 pm EDT
Online

Reconciliation Canada is a registered charity leading the way in engaging Canadians in dialogue and transformative experiences that revitalize the relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. Join the webinar for an opportunity to hear from Charlene Seward and explore our shared Canadian history, examine the meaning of reconciliation and much more.

Register here

The We Speak Translate project is a first of its kind collaboration between Google Translate and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) utilizing the Google Translate app for refugee resettlement and newcomer inclusion in communities.

The project involves training community stakeholders, organizations and institutions in the Google Translate app.  Familiarity with the Google Translate app establishes a common platform for communication while newcomers develop their English and or French language skills.

Register today for a free webinar:
July 13, 2018 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am (PST) 
July 27, 2018 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am (PST)

July 16, 2018
3:30 pm
CK Choi Building, RM. 120
1855 West Mall, Vancouver BC

Join Steve Vertovec for a presentation as examines social diversification in contemporary societies and reviews his work on the concept of superdiversity, exploring the relationship between migration and social complexity.

Register by July 11, 2018.

July 19 and Aug 16, 2018 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Tri-Cities East Neighborhood Centre
2062 Manning Street, Port Coquitlam

The #HiNeighbour campaign offers an opportunity for neighbors, business, and community groups to lead, attend, and engage in mini-projects in their neighbourhood.  Attend the planning tables to connect with your fellow neighbours and plan your own neighbourhood gathering. 



To register, click here.

July 24, 2018
12:00 - 1:00pm EST
Online

Join Nuevas Raices (New Roots) for a webinar and learn more about the barriers and challenges that Spanish-speaking newcomers are facing and how the barriers affect their mental health, well-being and ability to fully participate in their new country.

Register here.

Aug 28, 2018
1:30 - 2:30PM EST
Online

Join this webinar to learn about the Vulnerability Screening Tool developed by the Vancouver Association for Survivors for Torture (VAST) , its potential applicability in your work with immigrants and refugees, whether you are a settlement worker, school counselor or SWIS worker, and what makes it effective as a screening tool when addressing mental health issues with immigrants or refugees.

For more information or registration,  click here.

How do you prefer to learn about our recreation  programs? Do you read the Leisure Guide? We're asking local residents to answer these questions and others by completing the City’s online survey by July 15 at portcoquitlam.ca/survey to help improve the marketing of our recreation programs. All who complete the survey can enter to win one of two $50 gift cards for use at any of the City’s recreation facilities.

Residents interested in volunteering for civic committees, commissions, and boards can find information listed below. Most appointments are made for two-year terms. Applications of unappointed candidates are retained for a one-year period to fill any vacancies that may come up throughout the year.
For more information on the committees, please visit portmoody.ca

From July 3- Aug 9, stop by your local park for stories, puppets, crafts and lots of fun
Tuesdays
10:00- 11:00am
Lion's Park, Port Coquitlam
12:00- 1:00pm
Princeton Park, Coquitlam

Wednesdays
12:00-1:00pm
Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam

Thursdays
10:00-11:00am
Outside Port Moody Public Library
12:00-1:00pm
Mountain View Park, Coquitlam

Presented by the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee

July 12 - August 9, 2018
2425 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, BC

Join the Port Moody Arts Centre for a lineup of upcoming exhibitions featuring current work produced by various artists. The exhibition features diverse styles and demonstration fostering  commitment to diversity.

For more information, click here.

August 11, 2018 | 2:00 - 10:00pm
Coquitlam Town Centre Park
2885 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam BC

This free, full-day event will feature dynamic live performances across two stages, including concerts by pop singer Mathew V and high-energy violinist Kytami, plus other unique and engaging artists. Detailed performance schedules are below.

The day includes dancers, multicultural acts and interactive community art, as well as craft beer and food available for purchase. 

FREE Admission. For more info, click here.

August 23, 2018 | 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Port Coquitlam Farmers Market
2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam BC 

The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market in partnership with TCLIP is excited to celebrate the diverse cultures that make up the Tri-Cities.
We are looking for immigrant businesses, cultural performers and food vendors to participate.

Community organizations are also invited to host a table to share resources with the community

Please contact Abigail Cameron to get involved.

August 28, 2018 |1:30 - 3:00pm
City Centre Branch, Room 136 & 137

Come for carnival-style games! Win small prizes. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome.

Drop in. No registration required. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339.