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🌟 As the needs of newcomers in BC evolve, we're excited to introduce the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and the BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers Program (BC Safe Haven)! These programs provide essential support for those not covered by federal funding. To help BCNSP and BC Safe Haven providers build awareness among community stakeholders and the clients they serve, AMSSA has created detailed Information Sheets. These sheets offer an overview of available supports, eligibility criteria, and a QR code linking to the directory of service providers. 📄✨ Discover more and get the support you need today! https://bit.ly/3yWVCwt #NewcomerSupport #BCNSP #BCSafeHaven #AMSSA #CommunitySupport

☀️ On Tuesday, September 10th, the GBA Plus Team held their National Meeting in sunny Saskatoon with their pilot partners! The GBA Plus team is comprised of Project and Research Leads from umbrella organizations nationwide. Throughout this project, they have been developing tools and resources and working with pilot partners in each of their respective provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador. We were delighted by this opportunity to foster nationwide connections as we collectively continue our work in enhancing the national sector's GBA Plus capacity. Thank you to each and every one of you for your invaluable contributions to this work. Amber Parker, Asma Atique, Ph.D., Besma Chenitti, Cassy Baumgartner, Cathy Dowd, Crystal Joanna Guzmán Umeres , Deborah Robertson, Erika Frey Morote, Heather Bates, Eilish McAnally, Jen Gamble, Laura Fryer, Leesha Kanbour, Lucy Sherlock, Maeva Anoma, Maureen Keelan, Mohamed Bagha, Rayan chaachou, Robin McGeough, Dr Sally Ogoe (PhD), Sarosh Rizvi, Shalzah Visram, CPHR, Shaneeza Nazseer Ally, and Stephanie M. Redden, PhD. 🤝 #GBA+ #Meetings #NationalSectorEngagement #Dialogue

Tune into UBC Community Engagement's New Podcast! 🎙️ 🎧 Stories of Partnership is UBC's new Q&A series, spotlighting meaningful community-university collaborations. In the first episode, AMSSA CEO Katie Crocker joins Antje Ellermann, Director of UBC’s Centre for Migration Studies (CMS), and Community Liaison. Sean Lauer with moderation by CMS Engagement Strategist, Javier Ojer. They dive into how their partnership took shape, the valuable lessons they’ve learned, and the critical role of investing time in relationship-building between organizations. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on fostering impactful collaborations! ⭐ Listen today: https://bit.ly/3XERQBq #CommunityPartnerships #AMSSA #UBC #RelationshipBuilding #Collaboration

We’re so excited to launch the first instalment of our Member Monday campaign, where we highlight an AMSSA member biweekly so that you can learn more about them and the amazing work they do! 🎉 Starting off, the North Coast Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society has been an AMSSA member since 2013. Based in Prince Rupert, the organization was formed to offer settlement information and promote intercultural understanding. Learn more about them below ⬇️ Want to reach out to them? Check out their facebook here: https://bit.ly/4cCxmgw #AMSSAMembers #SettlementSector

🗳️ Are you registered for the upcoming provincial elections? As the BC election is gearing up for October 19th, check your eligibility, electoral district and learn about the new voting processes! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3Xg9SZe

🌟Information Sheet on Supports for Work Permit Holders 🌟 As newcomer needs in BC evolve, the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and BC Safe Haven are here to help those not eligible for federal programs. 💬 To support providers in raising awareness of these vital services, AMSSA has created helpful Information Sheets! 📄✨ They include program overviews, eligibility criterias, QR code linking to service providers directory 🔗 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4edKABE Together, we can ensure everyone gets the support they need. 💙 #BCNewcomers #BCNSP #BCSafeHaven #WorkPermit #CommunityServices #SettlementSector

Resource Alert 📢 Have you checked out our latest E-learning course “Anti-Racism Foundations for Inclusive Communities”? 💡 Learn more about the diverse forms of racism, focusing on its prevalence within Canada, specifically British Columbia, and its ramifications within the settlement sector. Through an interactive approach, this engaging e-learning course offers comprehensive definitions, essential concepts, and valuable resources to support organizational, institutional, and program-level initiatives aimed at combating racism. It also facilitates moments of reflection and interactivity to enhance understanding of the content. Take the course today: https://bit.ly/3JAOlUD 📚🤓

🌟 It’s always a pleasure to host a visit from one of our members! Thank you to Cherry Fernandez, Executive Director of South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services (SOICS), for stopping by our office today. We loved the opportunity to connect and introduce you to some of our team members Sabrina Dumitra Hafsa Khan Sara Sehic 🤗

🚧 Website Maintenance Alert! 🚧 The AMSSA website will be undergoing maintenance from Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 2nd, which may lead to some downtime. For any urgent inquiries, please contact [email protected] 📧 Thank you for your patience and understanding!

📢 Invitation to Complete the Fourth Annual Survey! We invite you to participate in our 2024 survey assessing the capacity to support Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in BC. Your insights on challenges, best practices, and training needs are invaluable! The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Mp6xlG Feel free to share this with colleagues and frontline staff supporting TFWs. Thank you for your meaningful engagement! 🌟 #SupportTFWs #CommunityEngagement #BCSurvey