New Archway Podcast Shares Newcomer’s Stories of Resiliency

Diversity Education, News, Press Release

A new podcast by the Archway Diversity Education team shares stories of newcomers to Canada and their immigration struggles, successes and resiliency. Hosts Sumaiyyah Adam and Darien Johnsen interviewed eight immigrant and refugee women over six sessions for the...

Resources on the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People

Events, Indigenous, News

Photo of The REDress Project at Acadia University in 2015 by Christine Rondeau.  The missing and murdered Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA people human-rights crisis disproportionately affects Indigenous peoples in Canada (and the United States). A 2014 RCMP report,...

Common Food Bank Myths

Food Security, News

As we talk with community members, we’ve noticed that there are some common myths about food banks. Myths or stigma can stop people from accessing food or from making donations. Our Archway Food Bank is here to help anyone who needs help and aims to make the process...

Bus Strike Impacting Newcomers

Immigrant Integration, News, Press Release

A level 4 Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) class Suzan Deng, an immigrant from Sudan, is one of the thousands of people affected by the ongoing bus strike. Deng uses public transportation to attend English language classes at Archway Community...

Archway Volunteers Celebrated During National Volunteer Week

News, Volunteers

From left to right: Natalia – Senior Services Supervisor, Tanya – Central Support Volunteer, Jessica – Central Support Supervisor,Meredith – Volunteer Coordinator, Manpreet – Settlement Coordinator, and Karen – Better at Home...

Landlords Invited to Info Session on Renting to Newcomers

Events, Immigrant Integration, News

The Fraser Valley Refugee Readiness Team (FVRRT) is hosting a community information session on Tuesday, April 25th for anyone who wants to learn more about renting to refugees and displaced Ukrainians. Speakers will share the benefits and logistics of renting to...