Immigrant Integration, Stories
Isolated. Miserable. Thousands of kilometres away from her friends and family. It wasn’t how Kiran pictured marriage. “I was told they had a real home for me, that we could have a good family life,” Kiran says through a translator. “It wasn’t true.” Held prisoner in...
Immigrant Integration, News
Immigrating to a new country is a life-changing decision that requires much planning and preparation – and India2Canada is here to help. Since the program launched in Chandigarh, India, in late 2015 it’s been an exciting year of firsts and successes. Funded...
Events, Immigrant Integration, Indigenous, News
Abbotsford Communtiy Services revealed the recipients of the 14th Annual Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards at a celebratory event in Abbotsford on March 3. Held at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre, the event announced the companies and individuals who...
Events, Immigrant Integration, News
With music filling the air and camera flashes illuminating smiling faces, Abbotsford Community Services’ Ladies’ Night was in full swing for its fifth year in a row on February 24, 2017. We had a chance to catch up with Andrea Loewen, whose Community Connections team...
Events, Immigrant Integration, News
Are you new to Abbotsford? New to BC? New to Canada? Join Abbotsford Community Services and AbbotsfordWORKS for a Newcomers’ Fair! Gather valuable information from our community’s leading service providers and bring your immigration questions for...
Events, Immigrant Integration, News
Open to all immigrant and refugee women in honor of International Women’s Day. Join us for appetizers and desserts to celebrate International Women’s Day. New to Ladies’ Night this year: Participate in a break-out session and enjoy one of the following: Chair yoga...