Squamish Newcomer Services

03/18/2026

📢 Attention: Squamish Newcomer Services clients!

We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 19.

We will see you again on March 20th.

Thank you for your understanding.

02/19/2026

Are you an Internationally Educated Healthcare Professional? This information session is for you!

Join us and learn about PICS Tri-Provincial Health Care Professional Canadian Work Experience & Wage Subsidy Program for Healthcare Professionals in BC, AB & ON.

PICS is dedicated to providing individualized guidance to various regulated Health Care Professionals such as Clinical Counsellors, Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Physiotherapists, etc.

In this session, you will learn not just about the program but also navigating opportunities and services PICS can help you with, like One-on-One Counselling, Credential Navigation Plan, Career Action Plan and many more. Your questions are very much welcome, too.

✅ DATE: Thursday, ​March 5, 2026
✅ TIME: 5pm to 6:30pm
✅ WHERE: Online via Zoom (Link will be emailed to registered participants)

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/M9bUnuK1JF

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

Note: Event is open to the public.

02/05/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible team at for being such amazing partners!

With your support, we were able to bring together Newcomers, Immigrants, and Refugees from Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton for a truly meaningful winter experience, giving participants the chance to try cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, connect with nature, and build community.

We’re so grateful for your generosity, collaboration, and commitment to creating welcoming spaces for everyone. Partnerships like this truly make a difference, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you for helping make this day so special!

This event is part of Seek to Connect, an outdoor sport program for newcomers, organized by Squamish Newcomer Services, Whistler Pemberton Newcomer Services (Capilano University) and funded by the BC Parks Foundation.

02/04/2026

Beginners French Conversation Circle

This class is for absolute beginners who want to start speaking French in a friendly and relaxed environment. You will practice basic French, learn simple words and useful phrases, build confidence, learn basic grammar, and meet other beginner learners. This is a welcoming class where everyone can learn and practice French in an easy and comfortable way. There are 8 sessions each season and meetings are held online.

✅ When: Fridays, February 13 to April 3, 2026
✅ Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
✅ Where: Online, Zoom

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2evw7SM7kUC6ifKLneuZmGQVB6bj0GBNjlbzzEvXn3NURVVLSEE4RjIyN1A2OVdBSzAyN1M5V1NNWCQlQCNjPTEkJUAjdD1n&route=shorturl

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that help newcomers settle in Canada.

02/04/2026

A2 Level French Conversation Circle is a friendly online program for eligible program participants. You can practice simple French conversations, learn basic grammar with a volunteer teacher, and improve your vocabulary and confidence. The group meets for 8 sessions each season.

✅ When: Fridays, from February 13, 2026 to April 3, 2026, for 8 weeks

✅ Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm

✅ Where: Online, Zoom

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2evw7SM7kUC6ifKLneuZmGQVB6bj0GBNjlbzzEvXn3NUM00wSzdEVUsxMlpHUFA4VjhDOVkxMzgwRCQlQCNjPTEkJUAjdD1n&route=shorturl

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

01/26/2026

“Your Rights From Day One” — Inspired by Andy’s Story

Are you new to Canada or starting a job in B.C.?
You have full worker rights from your very first day on the job, just like Andy, who didn’t know his rights when he arrived in B.C. but learned how to stay safe and speak up.

✔ You have the right to a safe and healthy workplace
✔ You have the right to training and supervision
✔ You have the right to report hazards
✔ You have the right to refuse unsafe work

Learn more and hear Andy’s story:

🎥 Worker Rights From Day One: Andy’s Story

When Andy immigrated to Canada, he didn’t know about his rights as a worker in B.C. Now, he wants every new worker to know how to start safe at work from day...

12/18/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Update! 🎄

Thank you for an amazing year! Wishing you peace, joy, and a bright start to 2026. See you in the new year!

Please note that we will be closed and will not be delivering any services on the following dates:

❌Dec 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026

✅You can book an appointment on January 5, 2026

Happy Holidays!

11/14/2025

Join us for an evening of festive fun and community spirit! Enjoy an array of crafts, games, music, and delicious potluck-style dishes from around the world. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone to share food, traditions, and holiday cheer together. Bring a dish to share and celebrate the season with us!

✅ When: Monday, December 15, 2025

✅ Time: 5 - 7 pm

✅ Where: United Church, 38014 4th Ave, Squamish

Notes: Celebrate diversity, connect with the community, share and enjoy good food, and have fun together. It’s a joyful way to come together, appreciate different cultures, and celebrate the season as one community.

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/DecxK6ivpx

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

11/10/2025

11/06/2025

Join us for an online workshop on pathways to permanent residence in Canada. Brooke Finlay, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and owner of Navio Immigration, will guide you through federal and provincial PR pathways, including Express Entry and the BC Provincial Nominee Program.

Navio Immigration will also share their online hub with checklists, templates, and AI tools to help you with your application. This session is ideal for international students and foreign workers. There will be time for questions!

✅ When: Thursday, November 20, 2025
✅ Time: 2pm-3:30pm
✅ Where: Online via Zoom (link will be shared closer to the date of the session)

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/MJXvaUfbe2

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

11/04/2025

🎄 Squamish Community Christmas Care 🎄
Applications are now open for the 2025 Christmas Hamper Program!

✅ Who can apply?
Families and individuals in Squamish experiencing financial need.

✅ Deadline:
Apply by November 14, 2025

📍 Drop off your completed form at:
Squamish Churches
Under One Roof
PearlSpace
Sea to Sky Community Services

📄 Find the application form here: https://communitychristmascare.com/hamper-application/hamper-application

📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]

Let’s make the holidays brighter for everyone! ❤️

10/30/2025

Join us for a visit to the Salmon Hatchery in Paradise Valley, Squamish!
Learn about the life cycle of Pacific salmon, conservation efforts, and the deep connection between salmon, the land, and Indigenous cultures. This is a family-friendly, educational adventure in nature, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Enjoy snacks, ask questions, and explore one of Squamish’s most inspiring locations.

✅ When: Monday, November 24, 2025
✅ Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

✅ Where: Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery
Fisheries & Oceans Canada
1000 Midnight Way, Brackendale, B.C. V0N 1H0

Notes:
🎟️ Cost: Free
🍪 Snacks: Provided
🚌 Transportation: Not provided. If you need help getting to the hatchery, please contact us.
🛑 Open to eligible program participants only

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/AXJYehyggV

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.