Shuswap Immigrant Services Society

09/03/2026

Please note that our office will be closed from September 5 to September 7, 2026, for the Labour Day weekend.

We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labour Day weekend! 🍁

09/02/2026

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for the Fall Job Fair!

Whether you’re a skilled newcomer, looking to make a career transition, or ready to connect with top local employers, this free event is for you! Bring copies of your resume and be prepared to make a great impression.

Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Kelowna Downtown Library (ORL Branch, 1380 Ellis St.) Cost: FREE

Register at the link to Attend - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1999313037114?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/01/2026

Hello, Revelstoke! We’re ready for you!

Come and join us right now at Centennial Park for a community potluck picnic! 🧺🍴 We have food for everyone, and we’d love to see you here. You are welcome to bring food to share as well.❤️

Enjoy some food, meet new people, and have a chat with us. If you have questions about immigration, settlement services, or workplace issues, we’re here to help!

📍 Centennial Park, Revelstoke
⏰ We’ll be here until 3:00 PM

08/26/2026

🌟 Looking for a FREE online English class?

If you are a permanent resident or refugee living in BC, you can join these classes!

- Flexible schedules
- Levels from Foundations to CLB 4
- Live classes + drop-in support
- Taught by experienced instructors

Boost your English skills for work and life! Updated schedule online at https://cbal.org/linconline/ and also in comments below.

👉 Register now by emailing [email protected] or at https://cbal.simplesurvey.com/f/s/linconline

08/25/2026

What’s the Tea? — Let’s Talk Hobbies!

Get ready for another engaging conversation on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 6:00–7:15 PM via Zoom!

This time, we’re chatting about hobbies, the things we enjoy doing in our free time and how we can incorporate them into our daily lives. Come share your interests and connect with others!

Register to receive the Zoom login credentials.

Bring your favourite tea and let’s chat!

08/24/2026

New to Revelstoke? Come join us!

Let us welcome you into the community at our Outdoor Potluck on Tuesday, September 1, from 11 AM to 3 PM!

Bring a favourite dish from your home country, meet new people, and let’s celebrate the wonderful diversity in our community.

Please see the poster for details. Registration is encouraged

08/21/2026

Hello everyone! A reminder that Terri has English classes on Saturday, 08/22 and Thursday, 08/27 from 10 am to 12 noon (ish), starting in the SISS classroom. Come practice English, make friends, and chat in a relaxed setting. Please see more details on classes and other free SISS events on our calendar: Calendar –

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Youth Summer Program July 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Youth Summer Program Summer program for kids ages 9 -15. Join us for fun activities and new friendship. Registration required! Natalie: [email protected], 236-586-5510

08/21/2026

What a wonderful time at our Women’s Social! 🌿✨

Everyone had the chance to get creative and make their own beautiful terrariums, and the results were truly unique and inspiring. It was a lovely opportunity to connect, relax, share some laughs, and enjoy creating something special together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the gathering so enjoyable. We loved seeing all the creativity and beautiful terrariums, and we’re already looking forward to another memorable activity next month! 🌿✨

08/15/2026

Join the upcoming virtual IWEP Info Session to learn more about our project and how we support women entrepreneurs across British Columbia.

During this session, we will provide an overview of:
-Project details and services
-Eligibility criteria
-Application process

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
💻 Online via Zoom (register now for the Zoom link!)
🔗 Registration Link: https://success.jotform.com/260976511975065