Community
Participating in your community is great way to connect with new people for friendship and networking. When you register with the Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program, you will have the chance to get involved in many different activities that take place in your local community.
In our Champions of SUCCESS program we honour local community leaders, businesses and service agencies who support immigrant and refugees to thrive in Canada.
Community
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Walk with the Dragon 2018
The Burnaby/New Westminster newcomer volunteer team is back again this year, walking with the dragon in Stanley Park – this time with new faces and just as many smiles.
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Car Free Day
What would it be like to turn a street for cars to a place for pedestrians? How would it feel to spend a day to meet your neighbors
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YVR Fieldtrip – English Conversation Circle
At this time of year – summer – the skytrain is packed with people destined for the airport to go on vacation. And so our group of 18 adult English learners made
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Surrey Pride Parade
On Saturday June 30th the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Surrey ISIP office participated in the Surrey Pride Parade at Holland Park.
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Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27th 2018 was Canadian Multiculturalism Day - some of us celebrated by visiting different places of worship along Richmond No. 5 Road which has the nickname of "Highway to Heaven"
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UBC Campus Tour – Stories for Curious Minds
Guided by a UBC student ambassador with knowledgeable insights, our diverse group of newcomers visited educational and recreational facilities located in the northern part of this famous university.
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A visit to a Special Citizenship Ceremony at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Newcomers witnessed a special Citizenship Ceremony at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. This is the first time S.U.C.C.E.S.S. hosted a citizenship ceremony in its 45 year history.
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Random Acts of Kindness: Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
The Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign participated in a Random Acts of Kindness initiative to support Arabic-speaking refugee families in Surrey.
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Reduce, Re-use, Recycle in Richmond!
LINC 4 students participate in a garage sale to learn how to reduce, re-use and recycle.
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Focus on Seniors Forum
The Korean community in Surrey participated in a forum held at Surrey City Hall…
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Family Literacy Fun
Parents and children learning together at the free family literacy drop-in at our SUCCESS Surrey Service Centre
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Learning about Crime Prevention
Now we have a better idea of what happens in our local RCMP detachment with a tour from our local police.
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Fire and Ice
A little snow didn’t stop us from visiting the friendly neighbourhood Coquitlam Fire Hall. An opportunity like this, really makes us think
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Evergreen Cultural Centre
Talented young artists from Geneagle Secondary School dazzled newcomers with their art work exhibit in Coquitlam.
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Richmond Fire Hall No. 3
April Toh and her LINC 7 class visited the Richmond Fire Hall No. 3 on 6th March for an eye-opening experience at the newly built $20.7 million facility.
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LIBRARY CHAMPIONS
March's theme for LINC classes is Community so a field trip to the Richmond Brighouse Library for a Library Champions information session was fitting.
Champions of SUCCESS
Creating Inclusive Places and Communities
For newcomers to Canada, the realization of full participation in the economic, social and cultural dimensions of life cannot happen fully without welcoming communities...
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Celebrating Employers as Champions of SUCCESS
Employer partners with the Employer Engagement for SUCCESS program give newcomers the opportunity to gain access to various...
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Giving and Receiving through Mentorship
Joseph Cuenca has been volunteering since 2015 as a Career Mentor for the Career Mentoring for SUCCESS program...
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ISIP Volunteers Celebrated by Special Guests
CHAMPIONS OF SUCCESS is an occasion to recognize and thank volunteers and community partners in our Vancouver Region who have contributed their time, expertise and resources...
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ISIP Partnering with the Surrey Food Bank
The Surrey Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program awarded it's Community Partner of the Year award to the Surrey Food Bank
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New Connection and New Life
My name is Dennia Wong. I came to Canada one year ago from Hong Kong. As a new immigrant, I needed help with...
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Diwali 2017
Setting up for Diwali at the Queensborough Community Centre was so much fun! We eagerly jumped in to help with venue setup and refreshment services for ...
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Homeless Connect Day
As Thanksgiving and autumn holidays closed in, we wanted to continue giving back to the community in meaningful ways, as well as demonstrate with our actions that we care about our neighbours...
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Grandparents Day
What a beautiful day this was to help celebrate the contributions of grandparents to our families!...
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BC Cultural Days
Sponsored by the Pinetree Community Centre of the City of Coquitlam, newcomers gained a strong sense of community belonging by learning and playing the ukulele together...
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Walk for Reconciliation 2017
“I felt very happy and it was an accomplishment to me for volunteering at Walk for Reconciliation 2017 on September 24. I learned more about the Canadian history, increased my knowledge, met new friends, improved my English skills and helped others during the event. It was a good experience in my life.”
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VanDusen Garden Soil Sale Event – Bagging
The Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association, a registered charitable organization, raises funds to support educational programs and Garden projects at VanDusen Botanical Garden, a 55-acre botanical garden and ...
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Health Fair 2017
First held in 1991, this one-day annual event attracted thousands of people from Metro Vancouver over the past years. The purpose of the annual Health Fair is ...
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Seniors Tour of the Lower Mainland
Surrey Fusion Festival - Holland Park
At the Fusion Festival, I felt like I was travelling around the world in one day. There were so many cultural displays from 100 countries.
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We Camp Together Here!
Parks Canada helps newcomers become “one with nature” through a series of workshops called “Learn to Camp”. These activities help newcomers build practical skills and attachment to Canada while exploring ...
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Walk With the Dragon 2017
Commuting together from Metrotown, the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Burnaby/New Westminster newcomer volunteer team arrived in joyful spirits at Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park. The reason for their giddiness: to support...
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Mountaineers know how to have fun! - BC Mountaineering Club BBQ & Cook-Off
You may know that Vancouver is world-renowned for its culturally diverse and creative food scene. But did you know that it’s possible for cooks to flex their culinary muscles by using a tiny camp-stove, pots/pans and simple ingredients? ...
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New Roots and Shoots in the Works - Community Gardening
Newcomers from the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Burnaby/New West region were ecstatic to participate in a community garden work party on July 8. The garden, managed by BARAGA ...
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Seniors on the Move!
As newcomer seniors, we had an opportunity to get out and about in Burnaby and visited a community centre, the city hall, a museum, and even a courtroom. My new friends and I enjoyed a wonderful potluck and played jeopardy together as well. Sharing a laugh while becoming familiar with community resources brought so much sunshine into our lives.
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A Taste of Professional Curling!
On October 21, 2017, we were offered a chance to meet and curl with the Harbin Curling Team at the Richmond Curling Centre. Members of the team represent China ...
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2017 Diwali Festival at Queensborough Community Centre
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Burnaby/New Westminster ISIP and Queensborough Community Centre welcomed the community to celebrate Diwali on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Diwali is ...
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Mid-Autumn Festival Volunteering for Seniors
Our Richmond Office organized 20 volunteers to participate at the Minoru Residence Richmond to celebrate...
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Employer Engagement For SUCCESS 2017
Employer Engagement for SUCCESS program hosted a Job Fair on September 28, 2017, with the attendance of multiple employers...
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Golden Spike Days in Port Moody
Newcomers participate in one of the oldest family events in BC.
We had the opportunity to volunteer for and participate in...
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An Exciting Event in Stanley Park: Walk with the Dragon
The Walk with the Dragon event that is held annually in Stanley Park raises money to help support...
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Car Free Day
“Car Free Day” outdoor activity gives opportunities for newcomers to immerse into the community-at-large...
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Walk with the Dragon
Volunteers from clean-up team helped with the breakdown of the events. They removed...
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PNE Trip
So much fun and unforgettable memories! It was my first time at the PNE, I went with my sister and other families ...
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Trip to Stanley Park
Seven years ago When I was living in Syria, my sister who moved to Toronto sent me a postal card for Stanley Park, the picture is still imprinted in my head ...
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Trip to Granville Island
I have heard so much about Granville Island. Eventually, I am here. Lots to see, lots to do ...
