AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees.
Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar. Click here to view Ongoing Community Events
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Trans Inclusion 101- With Nikki Zawadzki and Kelendria Nation
This session will focus on developing skills to welcome and support trans and gender diverse individuals in a variety of social service and
healthcare settings. The goal of this session is to increase safety and access to services for trans and gender diverse individuals, in order to promote health and wellness.
Target audience: Nurses, physicians, social workers, counsellors, mental health and addiction workers, housing workers, outreach teams, shelter staff, etc. In addition, we strongly encourage managers, supervisors, directors and administrative/support staff to attend. Students and volunteers working in the health and social service field are also welcome.
*This session is free of charge, but registration is required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend as we have a wait list.
This session will cover:
Register by clicking here.
Accessibility:
The Eye Care Centre is a fragrance free space; please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne or other scented products.
The Eye Care Centre is wheelchair accessible.
If you require ASL, or other accomodations, please email prism@vch.ca
Also, there is absolutely no food or drink permitted in the auditorium. There is a snack shop on the 2nd floor of the building that you may access during the break.
Library Champion Project
NewToBC (Register here)
Pathways for Newcomers
S.U.C.C.E.S.S
Community Expressive Craft Space
Gordon Neighbourhood House
Starting May 7th, 2024
Spanish – Community Expressive Craft Space
Gordon Neighbourhood House
Starting May 9th, 2024
Virtual REACH – Virtual Remote Employment and Career Help
Douglas College
Starting April 21st, 2023