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To all stakeholders and partners in delivery,
Thank you for contributing to a successful 2011. Seasons greetings to all and best wishes for 2012.
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| Executive Director Update |
Deb Zehr, IIMB Executive Director
This year has been exceptionally busy, not only for branch staff, but no doubt for all who are delivering and supporting the programs under WelcomeBC and EmbraceBC. Whether you are involved in the delivery of Adult English language training, settlement and integration programs, BC Skills Connect, Settlement Workers in Schools, welcoming communities initiatives, EmbraceBC programs, or any of the many other program areas, you were likely touched by a year of review, renewal, expansion or change. Read more
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2010/11 Annual Report
The 2010/11 Annual Report on WelcomeBC Settlement and Integration Services is now available. Special thanks to all of those who contributed success stories for this report.
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Redesigned Settlement and Integration Program Launched in the Fall Read more |
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WelcomeBC's Client Engagement Unit Reaches out via Social Marketing Read more |
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2012 Newcomers' Guide Information
The new 2012 edition of the British Columbia Newcomers’ Guide is currently in production and will be available for distribution by February 2012. Read more |
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Interactive Settlement Services Map Launch
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WelcomeBC Training Update
With new programs and systems being implemented, the branch has been busy planning & implementing training for ELSA’s Student Tracking and Reporting System 2 (STaRS 2), Child-minding, the Guided Pathways model, and for Instructors of the upcoming ELSA 6 & 7 Pilot Projects.
For more information on training initiatives, please contact Joni Rose: Joni.Rose@gov.bc.ca |
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Multiculturalism and EmbraceBC Updates
The Multiculturalism Unit is responsible for the EmbraceBC program and the Multiculturalism Advisory Council Secretariat and is now under the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation (previously with Ministry of Social Development). The Honourable Harry Bloy is the Minister of State for Multiculturalism.
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Multicultural Advisory Council Secretariat
A Multiculturalism Advisory Council Secretariat was established in 2011 to strengthen the role of the Multicultural Advisory Council (MAC), active in British Columbia since 1990. Read more |
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From left to right: MLA Dave Hayer, Executive Director of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC, WelcomeBC Day award recipient Kelly Pollack , Minister of Advanced Education Naomi Yamamoto and Minister of State for Multiculturalism, Honourable Harry Bloy.
WelcomeBC Day and Awards
On October 28th, B.C. celebrated the second annual WelcomeBC day, a day to recognize immigrant contributions to the province. Read more
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Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program Update
The award-winning Welcoming and Inclusive Workplaces Program (WICWP) was introduced in 2008 as a three-year pilot program to support communities and workplaces to build their capacity to be welcoming and inclusive. Read more |
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ELSA (English Language Services for Adults) Updates
A procurement process for the ELSA Lit-5 and ELSA for Francophones services was completed earlier this year and service providers began their new contracts in July.
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Proposed Program for Vulnerable Populations
Earlier this year, the IIMB received valuable input from service providers and other stakeholders during consultations on the development of a new service delivery model for vulnerable immigrants and refugees. Read more |
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Profile: Program Management and Evaluation Unit
As the Unit responsible for the design, implementation, management and evaluation of all programs related to direct client services for newcomers under WelcomeBC, the PMEU has 16 staff in Vancouver and Victoria. Read more |
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WelcomeBC Initiatives Recognized by Premier’s Awards
In April, the Immigrant Integration and Multiculturalism Branch (IIMB) was delighted to receive a Premier’s Award (Lower Mainland Region) for Innovation and Excellence for ongoing efforts to make BC a more welcoming and inclusive place for newcomer families and residents. Read more |
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Immigration Integration and Multiculturalism Branch – New Victoria Staff
From left-right: Rob Douglas, Marion Van’t Riet, Barb Binczyk, Kim Bradbury, Aria Koster and Teegan Meuser Read more
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EmbraceBC: Multiculturalism Week 2011
The Province of British Columbia designated the third week of November as Multiculturalism Week in order to recognize and celebrate B.C.’s cultural diversity. By encouraging a dialogue for cross-cultural understanding and community inclusiveness, this year’s Multiculturalism week proved to be yet another success and involved two key events organized by the ministry, as described below.
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