A wise woman introduced us to the idea of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity). In a time of VUCA, it is important to focus on what matters most.
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Annual General Meeting 2020 Read more -
Sharing learnings: How to centre, amplify and support immigrant women’s voices By Andrea Solnes (Learning Journeys Lead), Sandrine Espie (Pacific Immigrant Resources Society: Immigrant Services Learning Journeys Lead & Women’s Leadership…
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Breaking digital barriers A blog by Mehreen Saleen, Instructional Coordinator With communities going online with their services and activities, digital literacy has become even more important than ever before. Lack of digital…
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Redefining the roles that newcomer women play in our communities The Immigrant Women’s Advisory Committee (IWAC) is the heart and soul of Learning Journeys: Pathways for and with Immigrant Women, a 2-year service…
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Focusing on what matters during the pandemic You’ll notice that PIRS programs look a little different this fall. For one, we’re doing most of our work remotely. All of our leadership and language classes…
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My mind was set: no pain, no gain! The immigration experience can shake self-confidence. Building Bridges helps immigrant and refugee women discover themselves. In a safe and inclusive environment, women work in a group setting through collaboration, discovery,…
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Learning Fair on July 28 The Learning Fair is a multi-stakeholder space to hear from immigrant women and service providers about the difficulties immigrant women face in their settlement journeys towards economic participation and to…
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PIRS receives award for breaking barriers A blog by Mariam Bouchoutrouch, PIRS Executive Director Pacific Immigrant Resources Society recently received the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award in…
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Fresh veggies for newcomer families Since 1975, Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) has been helping immigrant and refugee women integrate and grow into Canadian society. We are a caring community dedicated to creating…
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Great Canadian Giving Challenge This June, your donation can go so much further! Because the more you give, the more chances PIRS has to receive an additional $20,000 through the Great Canadian…
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