BC Refugee Hub

Are you a permanent resident and interested in becoming a Canadian citizen? Find out if you’re eligible to apply: ircc.canada.ca/english/helpce…

Join the Surrey LIP and @SBofT at the Employment Summit! Discover how businesses can tap into immigrant talent and foster diversity in the workplace. To register: eventbrite.ca/e/employment-s… @CitImmCanada @blackbusinessbc @SmallBusinessBC @IEC_BC @immnetsocial

These steps will help you establish yourself and navigate the essentials of living and working in Canada as a newcomer.

🤔 Ever wonder about the difference between #refugees and #refugee claimants? Or differences between immigration and migration. Visit @BCRefugeeHub's brilliant #glossary to learn this and more: bcrefugeehub.ca/glossary-of-te…

📊 AMSSA has created a set of infographics highlighting the demographic data of students attending K – 12 in BC across the different school districts to support SWIS Workers. 👉 Access the infographics for each region here: bit.ly/47pzdCZ #SWIS #cdnimm #cdnrfg #cdnpoli

"One morning, I received a call: 'There is an urgent task in Toronto; a charter plane will be coming to land. Are you ready?'" Hear from the ISSofBC staff who have worked to welcome over 3,000 #Afghanrefugees in #BritishColumbia since 2021: vancouversun.com/sponsored/news… @VancouverSun

🖥️ Join us January 25th for a webinar hosted by @issbc's BC Refugee Hub in collaboration with AMSSA's BCRRN exploring the essential elements of Trauma Informed Practice and offering a brief introduction to this approach. ➡️ Don't miss this! Register here: bit.ly/47vxYlV

We are hosting a Housing Toolkit Workshop Series with @amssabc's BC Refugee Response Network. For more information and to register for this 2-part series, go to: bcrefugeehub.ca/webinar-invita…

Hearing from a panel of Canadians involved in innovating ways to support #Afghan women's #RightToLearn through access to higher education - what actions are possible & how we can mobilize advocacy efforts. Download our Higher Education Action Toolkit : cw4wafghan.ca/advocatenow

A quick reminder:

Our latest Research Spotlight highlights refugee mental health with 4 new projects on: - Language & well-being cyrrc.org/2020/08/4a/ - Resettlement stressors cyrrc.org/2022/03/4j/ - COVID-19 & youth well-being cyrrc.org/2020/09/5m/ - Social isolation cyrrc.org/2022/02/4h/

Following the release of the Sustaining Welcome research report, this webinar brings together the lead authors of the report to discuss its key-findings on Nov 15th @ 11am PST us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This World Refugee Day, let's amplify the voices of refugees and raise awareness about their experiences.  Together, we can build a more compassionate and understanding society.  Join us in making a difference. #RefugeeVoices #WorldRefugeeDay #AmplifyHope

Understanding the challenges #Immigrants and #Refugees in the #2SLGBTQI community face is an important part of developing practical steps to address prejudices and abuse. Sign-up for @TriCities_LIP's new research project to help strengthen protections to vulnerable newcomers:

The Right to Seek Safety: Is Canada Failing Refugee Claimants? This #WorldRefugeeDay, hear stories of resilience from refugees and a vital discussion on Canada’s expansion of the Safe Third Country Agreement w/ the USA. June 20 | 12pm | Central Library | ow.ly/jKky50OKLUu

The South Fraser RRT invites you to join us for the #WorldRefugeeDay Celebration to bring the community together through performance, food and stories. Join us at Fleetwood Community Centre on June 20 at 2:30 pm. @CityofSurrey @SurreyRCMP Register via: eventbrite.ca/e/south-fraser…

Today and every day, join us by letting refugees and forcibly displaced people know they belong and have a home in our communities. #WithRefugees #WorldRefugeeDay

Join us for this PD at the Refuge(E)xpo: A Celebration of Culture and Creativity! An extraordinary FREE virtual event in honour of #WorldRefugeeDay 2023. RSVP hubs.la/Q01TrpMP0 #CdnRfg #CdnImm #Refugeexpo23 #RefugeesWelcome #WelcomingEconomy #NewCanadians @JumpstartCDN

June 20th is #WorldRefugeeDay, a day to honour the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their homes.

This #WorldRefugeeDay_2023, we're proud to support a new project, Refugee Housing Canada, that aims to support vulnerable #refugees in @MetroVancouver to find a safe place to live. Learn more on how you can get involved: #row-5KqGCxg67Y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">refugeehousing.ca/#row-5KqGCxg67Y #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek