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What's Happening? Monthly eNews
Campbell River & Courtenay
July 2021
Hello {{firstname}},
The Immigrant Welcome Centre is still here to serve you! During this time, as we
all do our part to limit the spread of the COVID19 virus, we are working to serve
clients by phone and internet. Our offices are now taking limited in-person
appointments on a case-by-case basis. If you need help with settlement or
immigration questions, we will continue to do our best to help. Please contact us
by phone or e-mail to book an appointment. Visit ImmigrantWelcome.ca for
more information.
Table of Contents:
Stay Connected!
News and Events
-Stay Connected
-Covid19 Resources for BC
-LINC Classes
-Settlement Services
-Different Together Pledge
-Meet Our New Staff
-Welcoming Communities Coalition Meets Via Zoom
-LINC Campbell River Goes to Art Gallery
-A Time to Grow - Community Garden
-July Dates to Remember
-Make a Donation
-Become a Member Today
-IWC Group Programs
Stay Connected!
Be sure to follow us on our Facebook pages and Blog
for
event update, activities and more!
Campbell River Facebook Page
IWC BLOG
News and Events
Access supports and stay informed about
COVID-19 in BC.
Do your part.
http://gov.bc.ca/COVID19
ℹ COVID-19 financial supports www.gov.bc.ca/covidgovernmentbenefits
Non-medical Qs
Call 1-888-COVID19
Text 604-630-0300
Medical Qs only
Call 8-1-1
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If you need help accessing benefits,
contact the Immigrant Welcome Centre to
book a telephone appointment.
Campbell River 250-830-0171 or Courtenay 250-338-6359
BC's Restart is a careful, four-step plan focused on protecting people and safely
getting life back to normal.
Click here to view what step we are currently in.
LINC Classes
Campbell River/Courtenay
LINC classes are in session, both in person and online. In person classes are
reserved for lower levels and students who have difficulty accessing classes
online.
Class sizes are small to accommodate social distancing. Times/schedules are
determined as student interest and availability becomes known.
Please note that classes are on summer break!
There are spots available for September and if you are interested in taking LINC
classes you can call in late August to book a placement test.
For more information about the LINC classes click here or call our office.
Campbell River: 250-914-0172 or crlinc@immigrantwelcome.ca
Courtenay: 250-338-6359 or cvlinc@immigrantwelcome.ca
Our offices are not admitting visitors but are now taking limited in-person
appointments on a case by case basis.
Do you need help accessing resources available to you during the current COVID-
19 situation? Or would would you like to know what resources are available to
you?
Please contact us by phone or email to book an appointment:
Campbell River: 250-830-0171 info@ImmigrantWelcome.ca
Courtenay: 250-338-6359 admin@ImmigrantWelcome.ca
North Island Toll Free: 1-855-805-0171 info@ImmigrantWelcome.ca
Different Together Pledge Kevin John, IWC Board Director, took the Different Together Pledge!
Adam Wile, IWC Board Secretary, took the Different Together Pledge!
Ann Mcleod, IWC Community Connections Manager, took the Different Together
Pledge!
The Immigrant Welcome Centre encourages you to take the pledge and
either email it to us or tag the Immigrant Welcome Centre of North
Vancouver Island and encourage on Facebook. Encourage your friends to
take the pledge as well."
Meet Our New Staff
Meet Kristine Salzmann!
My name is Kristine and I’m excited to join the Welcoming Communities Coalition
(WCC) and Immigrant Welcome Centre as the WCC’s new Community
Connections Assistant/Intake Worker based in Courtenay.
My educational background is in journalism, and in more recent years I've worked
as a freelance copywriter and in marketing for a non-profit recreational sports
organization. I was also on the volunteer board of an early childhood resource and
drop-in centre in Surrey which helped young families connect through play.
My family moved here from South Surrey last summer, and we love that we are so
close to the rivers, forests, and mountains. I have two young children, and when
not spending time with my family I like to play ultimate (frisbee) and have just
started getting into tennis (as an ultimate replacement, as I am adjusting to not
playing nearly as much ulti as I did on the mainland!). I’m looking forward to
being a part of an organization that has such a positive impact on the community.
Welcoming Communities Coalition Meets
Via Zoom
The Welcoming Communities Coalition met with members of its Comox Valley
Steering Committee in June to prioritize community project ideas for 2021. We
are looking forward to sharing our plans with you when they are brought to
fruition! Learn more about the Welcoming Communities Coalition at
immigrantwelcome.ca/coalition.
LINC Campbell River Goes to Art GalleryJust before classes ended in late June, LINC 1-2 and LINC 5-7 students enjoyed a
fieldtrip to the Campbell River Art Gallery. Students enjoyed exploring artist Karen
Tam’s exhibition Autumn Tigers. Tam’s artwork exploring the history of Chinese
immigrants on Vancouver Island, led to some great discussions with students
sharing some of their own history and immigration experiences in Campbell River.
Following the exhibition, students enthusiastically joined in the Hope Rocks project
with each student painting a rock with the word hope, and sharing their vision of
what hope means for the future.A Time to Grow - Community Garden
Courtenay
There will be some new rules regarding social distancing but the Community
Garden built by and for our LINC students will be opening soon. That is some well
needed happy news! It is located in Lush Valley’s Share the Harvest Community
Garden. Students will have space in one of two plots and the harvests are shared.
Please call 250-338-6359 or email: admin@immigrantwelcome.ca to for more
information.
Important Dates
Please note we are CLOSED on the following date:
Thursday, July 1st - Canada Day
July Dates To RememberCanada Day World Population Day
July 1st July11
On July 1, 1867, Canada World Population Day, which
became a self-governing seeks to focus attention on
dominion of Great Britain the urgency and importance
and a federation of four of population issues, was
provinces: Nova Scotia; New established by the then-
Brunswick; Ontario; and Governing Council of the
Quebec. The anniversary of United Nations Development
this date was called Programme in 1989, an
Dominion Day until 1982. outgrowth of the interest
Since 1983, July 1 has been generated by the Day of Five
officially known as Canada Billion, which was observed
Day. on 11 July 1987.
Nelson Mandela
International Day
July 18
On July 18th every year, we
are invited to mark Nelson
Mandela International Dayby making a difference in
our communities. Everyone
has the ability and the
responsibility to change the
world for the better!
Mandela Day is an occasion
for all to take action and
inspire change.
Make a donation today!
Your donation helps the organization stay open and keeps the services and
programs going.
The Immigrant Welcome Centre thanks you for your Donation.
Click here to donate.
.Become a Member today!
"The Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island
assists local communities in attracting and retaining newcomers by providing
education and professional services to members of those communities while
offering advocacy for vulnerable populations and settlement services, thereby
fostering welcoming and inclusive communities."
Become a Member and show your support for our mission
Click here to sign up as a member!
***IWC GROUP PROGRAMS***
Campbell River/Courtenay
While some of our groups were back others are yet
to start up again.
We are continuing to explore COVID safe options forall of our programs.
Stay tuned for more information.
Please note that the Groups are on summer holidays
and will return in the fall. Stay tuned for more
information.
Beginners' Book Club (CLB 1-3)
Courtenay
Newcomers' Book Club
Courtenay
International Women's Group
Campbell River
Beginners' Conversation Group (CLB 1-3)
Courtenay
Newcomers' Conversation Group
Courtenay
International Family Recreation
Campbell River
International Senior's Group
Campbell River
International Co-Ed Adult Soccer
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Campbell River
200-1170 Shoppers Row
250-830-0171
info@ImmigrantWelcome.ca
Courtenay
407A 5th Street
250-338-6359
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