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📢 Article Alert! 🗞️ 🎤 Sabrina Dumitra, our Acting CEO, had a chat with The Vancouver Sun discussing the need for dedicated spaces for asylum seekers in B.C. ➡️ Give it a read - here's the article link for you: https://bit.ly/3yIgszv #refugees #cdnimm #cdnrfg #cdnpoli #refugeeclaimaints #asylumseekers

💸💬The ability of newcomers to contribute tends to improve over time as they integrate into the workforce and accumulate the experience necessary to achieve higher incomes, consequently paying more in taxes. Read more about this in @AMSSA’s comprehensive report:

We are so excited to share the success of our first meeting of AMSSA Community of Practice on Supports for International Post-Secondary Students! 🎉 With 45 members from across BC, the meeting brought together staff from service provider and community organizations, post-secondary institutions and the government. They engaged in in-depth discussions about the challenges students face and shared resources and best practices to support them. 🙏 Special thanks to Karin Kozarsova, our discussion leaders Cesar Estrada, Alan Gonzales and Mahboubeh Asgari, PhD, and all our members, for their professionalism and passion Raghujit Randhawa, AIRA MARIETONE B. Finally, an appreciation to our AMSSA team who made this possible. ➡️ If you or your organization serves international students and would like to join our next meeting or learn more, please message us or contact us here: https://bit.ly/4dBPc4A #InternationalStudents #CommunityOfPractice #AMSSA

🕊️ Every August 19th, we commemorate World Humanitarian Day, honouring the dedication and sacrifices of humanitarian aid workers. This day also centers around a key theme, uniting partners across the humanitarian community to advocate for the survival, dignity, and well-being of those affected by crises, and to ensure the safety of aid workers. This year’s theme, #ActForHumanity, focuses on confronting the growing normalization of attacks on civilians and humanitarians, and the impunity under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Their goal is to build public support, pressuring conflict parties and world leaders to take action for the protection of civilians and humanitarians in conflict zones. 🤝🏻 🔗 Learn more and join the campaign: https://bit.ly/3YLQBBb

🌇 As many B.C residents are affected by the housing crisis, it’s time we made a change. Learn more about how we can find solutions and build a more just and equitable future for all by reading @AMSSA's report: "Working Towards Change: Understanding and Addressing Newcomer Needs. 💭 All levels of government, the private sector, and BC’s settlement agencies must work together to ensure that prospective immigrants can see a complete future here, not just a job.” – Patrick MacKenzie , CEO of Immigrant Employment Council of BC, Co-chair of AMSSA Housing Advisory Committee. Let’s work together and spur action, read the report here: https://bit.ly/45LyzQT #BCHousingReport2024

🌟 Join Our Upcoming Webinar: “Human Resources Capacity Roundtable: Unlocking the 4 Hidden Benefits of Performance Management" 🌟 Are you ready to elevate your team's potential? Don’t miss our upcoming event happening on August 15th at 10:00 AM PST. Discover how effective performance management can transform your organization, driving growth, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a thriving work environment. This webinar is designed for management, HR professionals, and supervisory staff. ➡️Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4dBaMWN #PerformanceManagement #Leadership #HR #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessGrowth

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🌍 Today, we celebrate the passion and resilience of young people, highlighting their pivotal role in addressing global youth issues. This year’s theme, "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," underscores the transformative power of digitalization. By harnessing technologies like AI and mobile devices, youth are driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, making significant strides in economic, social, and environmental domains. 👫 Youth have been leading the charge in digital innovation, playing a crucial role in shaping their communities and creating lasting change. 🔗 Learn more about this important movement: https://bit.ly/3fq0eeA #InternationalYouthDay #YouthPower #FutureLeaders #Changemakers #EmpowerYouth

🌍 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 🌍 Since 1994, every August 9th marks a special day to honor the rich cultures, languages, and traditions of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, Canada, and the world. This date commemorates the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. At AMSSA, we’re committed to amplifying Indigenous voices and fostering understanding. We support service providers in acknowledging that we work on unceded and occupied territories, supporting them to center Indigenous presence in their work and connections with newcomers. 🔍 Key Resources: 🔴 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: A global framework ensuring the dignity, rights, and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. In Canada, it became law on June 21, 2021 - https://bit.ly/3EkcMld 🔴 Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action: 94 actionable steps for governments, communities, and organizations to advance reconciliation - https://bit.ly/3D3RcRl 🔴 Native Land Digital: Explore Indigenous territories, languages, and lands through this interactive map - https://bit.ly/2XKZ9Xl 🔴 AMSSA’s Indigenous Truth and Decolonization Resources: Developed with Indigenous leaders to enhance understanding among settlement staff - https://bit.ly/4bd4hHO 🔴THINKNDN MUSIC FEST, AUGUST 10 @ Grandview Park! - Come down to Grandview Park to indulge in and enjoy an amazing Indigenous and allyship music festival! Experience music, art, and culture along with laughs and dancing! - https://bit.ly/4fBGncH https://bit.ly/4fPFBJg Let’s celebrate and learn together! #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Reconciliation #IndigenousRights

❓ True or False? People granted permanent residence in Canada stay indefinitely. This is just one of many myths surrounding immigration. The reality is much more complex, with many factors influencing a person’s decision to stay or leave. Uncover the truth about this and other immigration myths in @AMSSA’s detailed report, which promotes informed public perceptions and understanding. 📅 Download Now:https://bit.ly/4boPERS #BCVisionforNewcomers #Collaborate4BCImmigration

Ready to unlock the true potential of your organization? 🌟 Discover the hidden benefits of effective performance management in our virtual webinar, “Human Resources Capacity Roundtable: Unlocking the 4 Hidden Benefits of Performance Management” on August 15th, at 10:00 AM PST. Join us, and our special guest speaker, Denise Lloyd, CEO of Engaged - Transforming Workplaces, to learn how performance management can be a game-changer, driving growth and creating a thriving work environment. 📅 What's in store: 🔹 Identify key components of an effective performance management system 🔹 Uncover strategic benefits for leveraging current performance and growing future talent 🔹 Explore risk mitigation strategies within performance management 🔹 Analyze the role of performance management in effective succession planning Targeted for management, HR, and supervisory staff. Engage, ask questions, and propel your organization’s performance forward! 🚀 Register now: https://bit.ly/4dBaMWN #PerformanceManagement #Leadership #HR #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessGrowth