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SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - New Westminster
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-new-westminster-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T143000
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UID:8237-1604322000-1604327400@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Food Hub - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Food Hub – Vancouver and Burnaby\nPacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) has identified that access to food is one of the top 5 basic needs in the immigrant and refugee communities. The COVID-19 crisis has affected a majority of newcomer families\, with over 50% reporting loss of income\, as well financial and housing instability. In collaboration with donors\, PIRS has started two community-based food hubs to help immigrant and refugee families struggling with food insecurity. The two locations are at South Vancouver Family Place and Journey Home in Burnaby\, where a majority of our clients are based\, and families can either pick up bags from the hub or are delivered the bags.
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/food-hub-vancouver-4/
LOCATION:South Vancouver Family Place 7710 Nanaimo St\, Vancouver\, BC V5P 4Y2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T180000
DTSTAMP:20201008T174952Z
CREATED:20201008T174952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T174952Z
UID:8238-1604332800-1604340000@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Home Visiting Program
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting Program  \nSessions are currently held ONLINE via Zoom  \n40 minutes to an hour/week for each family \nTime of the program is usually scheduled after discussing with the family \n \nLanguage: English/Arabic  \nSessions include:  \nFacilitator led Early Learning  \ncircle time/activities  \nGuided parent-child  \nactivities  \nOne-to-one parenting discussion  \nHome Visiting Program is an Early Learning One-to-One Home support for refugee families with children 0-5 years old. Families receive a resource box and access to community resources and services.  \nREGISTER: call Souad at (604) 298-5888 or email: sghomari@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/home-visiting-program-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom (currently)
CATEGORIES:Children&Family,Refugee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T110000
DTSTAMP:20201008T174955Z
CREATED:20201008T174955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T174955Z
UID:8239-1604395800-1604401200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate–level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre–employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-vancouver-8/
LOCATION:Online Class
CATEGORIES:Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T143000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151607Z
CREATED:20201019T151607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151607Z
UID:8289-1604405700-1604413800@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEAD
DESCRIPTION:LEAD\n2 online classes/week from October 6 2020 to January 28 2021 \nWORKSHOPS:  \n• Introduction to Inclusive Leadership  \n• Understanding Diversity and Overcoming Stereotypes  \n• Stress Management and Self-Care  \n• Effective and Assertive Communication  \n• Work and Volunteer Readiness  \nThis free program welcomes newcomer women with Intermediate English and an interest in self-development\, community based leadership skills\, and access to information and resources about job-readiness\, higher education and training.  \nONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS:  \nSeptember 15th (1 – 2:30 pm) & September 17th (1 – 2:30 pm)  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nFounders of PIRS recognized early on\, women in their classes who were natural leaders. They were the women people turned to for advice and information. They were women who were eager to find out more and do more. Our Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program was created to help empower newcomer women to gain confidence and become active in their community. \nThrough facilitated group learning\, LEAD gives new English-speakers a thoughtful next step out of isolation and into their community. Classes and guest speakers explore topics such as the Canadian Government\, Health Care\, and Volunteerism. Program content has evolved and continues to do so to adjust to economic and social conditions. \nThis program is designed for newcomer women who speak enough English (Canadian Language Benchmark 5) and are interested in self-development\, curious about job-readiness\, training\, or higher education. \nWomen who take part in LEAD learn: \n\nSelf-awareness\nAssertiveness\nGoal setting and planning\nGroup process and teamwork\nHow to identify obstacles\nTo understand women’s issues \nFinancial skills
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/lead-9/
LOCATION:ONLINE via zoom
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T180000
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UID:8290-1604419200-1604426400@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Home Visiting Program
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting Program  \nSessions are currently held ONLINE via Zoom  \n40 minutes to an hour/week for each family \nTime of the program is usually scheduled after discussing with the family \n \nLanguage: English/Arabic  \nSessions include:  \nFacilitator led Early Learning  \ncircle time/activities  \nGuided parent-child  \nactivities  \nOne-to-one parenting discussion  \nHome Visiting Program is an Early Learning One-to-One Home support for refugee families with children 0-5 years old. Families receive a resource box and access to community resources and services.  \nREGISTER: call Souad at (604) 298-5888 or email: sghomari@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/home-visiting-program-19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom (currently)
CATEGORIES:Children&Family,Refugee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T110000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151607Z
CREATED:20201019T151607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151607Z
UID:8291-1604482200-1604487600@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - New Westminster
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-new-westminster-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151608Z
CREATED:20201019T151608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151608Z
UID:8293-1604493000-1604498400@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-burnaby-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T140000
DTSTAMP:20230315T174026Z
CREATED:20201019T151608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T174026Z
UID:8294-1604493000-1604498400@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Moving Forward - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Moving Forward  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \n \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am 
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/moving-forward-burnaby-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English,Moving Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T143000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151607Z
CREATED:20201019T151607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151607Z
UID:8292-1604493000-1604500200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:ECE Pathways
DESCRIPTION:2 FREE online classes/week  \nEnglish Classes will be provided by a TESOL teacher  \nSept 21 – Dec 18  \nWed & Thurs – 12:30 – 2:30pm  \nGain certificates in:  \n \nResponsible Adult  \nFood Safe  \nFirst Aid  \nRegistration requirements:  \nAt least 19 years of age  \nAble to provide mature guidance to children  \nLegally able to work in Canada  \nWe welcome newcomer women with intermediate level English interested in working in the Early Learning field.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/ece-pathways-8/
LOCATION:ONLINE via zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T180000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151608Z
CREATED:20201019T151608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151608Z
UID:8295-1604505600-1604512800@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Home Visiting Program
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting Program  \nSessions are currently held ONLINE via Zoom  \n40 minutes to an hour/week for each family \nTime of the program is usually scheduled after discussing with the family \n \nLanguage: English/Arabic  \nSessions include:  \nFacilitator led Early Learning  \ncircle time/activities  \nGuided parent-child  \nactivities  \nOne-to-one parenting discussion  \nHome Visiting Program is an Early Learning One-to-One Home support for refugee families with children 0-5 years old. Families receive a resource box and access to community resources and services.  \nREGISTER: call Souad at (604) 298-5888 or email: sghomari@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/home-visiting-program-20/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom (currently)
CATEGORIES:Children&Family,Refugee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T110000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151609Z
CREATED:20201019T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151609Z
UID:8296-1604568600-1604574000@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate–level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre–employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-vancouver-9/
LOCATION:Online Class
CATEGORIES:Learn English
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T143000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151610Z
CREATED:20201019T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151610Z
UID:8298-1604578500-1604586600@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEAD
DESCRIPTION:LEAD\n2 online classes/week from October 6 2020 to January 28 2021 \nWORKSHOPS:  \n• Introduction to Inclusive Leadership  \n• Understanding Diversity and Overcoming Stereotypes  \n• Stress Management and Self-Care  \n• Effective and Assertive Communication  \n• Work and Volunteer Readiness  \nThis free program welcomes newcomer women with Intermediate English and an interest in self-development\, community based leadership skills\, and access to information and resources about job-readiness\, higher education and training.  \nONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS:  \nSeptember 15th (1 – 2:30 pm) & September 17th (1 – 2:30 pm)  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nFounders of PIRS recognized early on\, women in their classes who were natural leaders. They were the women people turned to for advice and information. They were women who were eager to find out more and do more. Our Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program was created to help empower newcomer women to gain confidence and become active in their community. \nThrough facilitated group learning\, LEAD gives new English-speakers a thoughtful next step out of isolation and into their community. Classes and guest speakers explore topics such as the Canadian Government\, Health Care\, and Volunteerism. Program content has evolved and continues to do so to adjust to economic and social conditions. \nThis program is designed for newcomer women who speak enough English (Canadian Language Benchmark 5) and are interested in self-development\, curious about job-readiness\, training\, or higher education. \nWomen who take part in LEAD learn: \n\nSelf-awareness\nAssertiveness\nGoal setting and planning\nGroup process and teamwork\nHow to identify obstacles\nTo understand women’s issues \nFinancial skills
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/lead-10/
LOCATION:ONLINE via zoom
CATEGORIES:Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T143000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151609Z
CREATED:20201019T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151609Z
UID:8297-1604579400-1604586600@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:ECE Pathways
DESCRIPTION:2 FREE online classes/week  \nEnglish Classes will be provided by a TESOL teacher  \nSept 21 – Dec 18  \nWed & Thurs – 12:30 – 2:30pm  \nGain certificates in:  \n \nResponsible Adult  \nFood Safe  \nFirst Aid  \nRegistration requirements:  \nAt least 19 years of age  \nAble to provide mature guidance to children  \nLegally able to work in Canada  \nWe welcome newcomer women with intermediate level English interested in working in the Early Learning field.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/ece-pathways-9/
LOCATION:ONLINE via zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T143000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151610Z
CREATED:20201019T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151610Z
UID:8299-1604581200-1604586600@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Food Hub - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Food Hub – Burnaby Location\nPacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) has identified that access to food is one of the top 5 basic needs in the immigrant and refugee communities. The COVID-19 crisis has affected a majority of newcomer families\, with over 50% reporting loss of income\, as well financial and housing instability. In collaboration with donors\, PIRS has started two community-based food hubs to help immigrant and refugee families struggling with food insecurity. The two locations are at South Vancouver Family Place and Journey Home in Burnaby\, where a majority of our clients are based\, and families can either pick up bags from the hub or are delivered the bags.
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/food-hub-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Burnaby Location: Jouney Home 7175 Royal Oak Avenue Burnaby\, BC\, V5J 4J3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201105T180000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151610Z
CREATED:20201019T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151610Z
UID:8300-1604592000-1604599200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Home Visiting Program
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting Program  \nSessions are currently held ONLINE via Zoom  \n40 minutes to an hour/week for each family \nTime of the program is usually scheduled after discussing with the family \n \nLanguage: English/Arabic  \nSessions include:  \nFacilitator led Early Learning  \ncircle time/activities  \nGuided parent-child  \nactivities  \nOne-to-one parenting discussion  \nHome Visiting Program is an Early Learning One-to-One Home support for refugee families with children 0-5 years old. Families receive a resource box and access to community resources and services.  \nREGISTER: call Souad at (604) 298-5888 or email: sghomari@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/home-visiting-program-21/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom (currently)
CATEGORIES:Children&Family,Refugee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T140000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151610Z
CREATED:20201019T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151610Z
UID:8301-1604665800-1604671200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T140000
DTSTAMP:20230315T174026Z
CREATED:20201019T151611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T174026Z
UID:8304-1604665800-1604671200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Moving Forward - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Moving Forward  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \n \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am 
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/moving-forward-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English,Moving Forward
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T140000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151611Z
CREATED:20201019T151611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151611Z
UID:8303-1604667600-1604671200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Parent Child Mother Goose
DESCRIPTION:Parent Child Mother Goose\nOnline Zoom\nOffered by PIRS & BPGC\nEnjoy an hour of rhymes\, songs\, and stories with your child; Lean new ways to cope\, meet other parents.\nFor kids 0 – 18 months\nFrom: Oct. 23 to Dec. 11 2020\, Fridays\, 1 – 2 pm\nContact: 604.298.8277 or BpgcMothergoose@gmail.com\nTo Register:  https://bpgc.org/events/mothergoose/
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/parent-child-mother-goose-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE via zoom
CATEGORIES:Children&Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T141500
DTSTAMP:20201019T151610Z
CREATED:20201019T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151610Z
UID:8302-1604667600-1604672100@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Mothergoose
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/mothergoose-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE via zoom
CATEGORIES:Children&Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201106T180000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151611Z
CREATED:20201019T151611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151611Z
UID:8305-1604678400-1604685600@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Home Visiting Program
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting Program  \nSessions are currently held ONLINE via Zoom  \n40 minutes to an hour/week for each family \nTime of the program is usually scheduled after discussing with the family \n \nLanguage: English/Arabic  \nSessions include:  \nFacilitator led Early Learning  \ncircle time/activities  \nGuided parent-child  \nactivities  \nOne-to-one parenting discussion  \nHome Visiting Program is an Early Learning One-to-One Home support for refugee families with children 0-5 years old. Families receive a resource box and access to community resources and services.  \nREGISTER: call Souad at (604) 298-5888 or email: sghomari@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/home-visiting-program-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom (currently)
CATEGORIES:Children&Family,Refugee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201109T110000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151611Z
CREATED:20201019T151611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151611Z
UID:8306-1604914200-1604919600@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - New Westminster
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-new-westminster-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201109T143000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151611Z
CREATED:20201019T151611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151611Z
UID:8307-1604926800-1604932200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Food Hub - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Food Hub – Vancouver and Burnaby\nPacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) has identified that access to food is one of the top 5 basic needs in the immigrant and refugee communities. The COVID-19 crisis has affected a majority of newcomer families\, with over 50% reporting loss of income\, as well financial and housing instability. In collaboration with donors\, PIRS has started two community-based food hubs to help immigrant and refugee families struggling with food insecurity. The two locations are at South Vancouver Family Place and Journey Home in Burnaby\, where a majority of our clients are based\, and families can either pick up bags from the hub or are delivered the bags.
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/food-hub-vancouver-5/
LOCATION:South Vancouver Family Place 7710 Nanaimo St\, Vancouver\, BC V5P 4Y2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201109T180000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151612Z
CREATED:20201019T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151612Z
UID:8308-1604937600-1604944800@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Home Visiting Program
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting Program  \nSessions are currently held ONLINE via Zoom  \n40 minutes to an hour/week for each family \nTime of the program is usually scheduled after discussing with the family \n \nLanguage: English/Arabic  \nSessions include:  \nFacilitator led Early Learning  \ncircle time/activities  \nGuided parent-child  \nactivities  \nOne-to-one parenting discussion  \nHome Visiting Program is an Early Learning One-to-One Home support for refugee families with children 0-5 years old. Families receive a resource box and access to community resources and services.  \nREGISTER: call Souad at (604) 298-5888 or email: sghomari@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/home-visiting-program-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom (currently)
CATEGORIES:Children&Family,Refugee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T110000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151612Z
CREATED:20201019T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151612Z
UID:8309-1605000600-1605006000@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate–level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre–employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-vancouver-10/
LOCATION:Online Class
CATEGORIES:Learn English
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T143000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151612Z
CREATED:20201019T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151612Z
UID:8310-1605010500-1605018600@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LEAD
DESCRIPTION:LEAD\n2 online classes/week from October 6 2020 to January 28 2021 \nWORKSHOPS:  \n• Introduction to Inclusive Leadership  \n• Understanding Diversity and Overcoming Stereotypes  \n• Stress Management and Self-Care  \n• Effective and Assertive Communication  \n• Work and Volunteer Readiness  \nThis free program welcomes newcomer women with Intermediate English and an interest in self-development\, community based leadership skills\, and access to information and resources about job-readiness\, higher education and training.  \nONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS:  \nSeptember 15th (1 – 2:30 pm) & September 17th (1 – 2:30 pm)  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nFounders of PIRS recognized early on\, women in their classes who were natural leaders. They were the women people turned to for advice and information. They were women who were eager to find out more and do more. Our Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program was created to help empower newcomer women to gain confidence and become active in their community. \nThrough facilitated group learning\, LEAD gives new English-speakers a thoughtful next step out of isolation and into their community. Classes and guest speakers explore topics such as the Canadian Government\, Health Care\, and Volunteerism. Program content has evolved and continues to do so to adjust to economic and social conditions. \nThis program is designed for newcomer women who speak enough English (Canadian Language Benchmark 5) and are interested in self-development\, curious about job-readiness\, training\, or higher education. \nWomen who take part in LEAD learn: \n\nSelf-awareness\nAssertiveness\nGoal setting and planning\nGroup process and teamwork\nHow to identify obstacles\nTo understand women’s issues \nFinancial skills
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/lead-11/
LOCATION:ONLINE via zoom
CATEGORIES:Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T140000
DTSTAMP:20230315T174026Z
CREATED:20201019T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T174026Z
UID:8312-1605011400-1605016800@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Moving Forward - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Moving Forward  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \n \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am 
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/moving-forward-burnaby-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English,Moving Forward
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T140000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151612Z
CREATED:20201019T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151612Z
UID:8311-1605011400-1605016800@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate-level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre-employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-burnaby-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learn English
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201110T180000
DTSTAMP:20201019T151613Z
CREATED:20201019T151613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T151613Z
UID:8313-1605024000-1605031200@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Home Visiting Program
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting Program  \nSessions are currently held ONLINE via Zoom  \n40 minutes to an hour/week for each family \nTime of the program is usually scheduled after discussing with the family \n \nLanguage: English/Arabic  \nSessions include:  \nFacilitator led Early Learning  \ncircle time/activities  \nGuided parent-child  \nactivities  \nOne-to-one parenting discussion  \nHome Visiting Program is an Early Learning One-to-One Home support for refugee families with children 0-5 years old. Families receive a resource box and access to community resources and services.  \nREGISTER: call Souad at (604) 298-5888 or email: sghomari@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/home-visiting-program-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom (currently)
CATEGORIES:Children&Family,Refugee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201117T110000
DTSTAMP:20201117T175519Z
CREATED:20201117T175519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T175519Z
UID:8454-1605605400-1605610800@pirs.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community English Class - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Community English Class for Immigrant and Refugee Women :   \n \nFREE!  \n \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \n• For residents of New West: Class schedule: Mon & Wed\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Vancouver:  Class schedule: Tues & Thurs\, 9:30 am – 11:00 am  \n \n• For residents of Burnaby: Class schedule: Wed & Fri\, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  \n \nWe welcome immigrant women with various English Levels (Beginner – Pre intermediate). We are here to help you improve your English for everyday conversations\, be a part of a multicultural community\, gain confidence and learn more about Canada.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca  \n \nMoving Forward  \nOct 5 – Dec 18 2 online classes/week  \nFREE!  \nClass schedule: Wednesday and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM  \nThis is an intermediate–level English class with a focus on pre-employment skills  \nThis program is for immigrant women who are ready to start exploring employment\, continuing education\, professional networking\, and volunteering opportunities in Canada. The program encourages social interaction in an intercultural environment while practicing and developing English speaking skills and pre–employment skills.  \nREGISTER: programs@pirs.bc.ca
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/online-community-english-class-vancouver-11/
LOCATION:Online Class
CATEGORIES:Learn English
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