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MOSAIC
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Since 1976, MOSAIC has helped BC newcomers with free settlement, employment, English classes, legal info and more for a new life in Canada!
- 45 years ago today, MOSAIC was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization! Join us in celebrating today by using the hashtag #MOSAICMoments and share why MOSAIC is important to you. Below, you’ll find a special anniversary message from our staff: ow.ly/yvvb50EvDNT
00:00 - Immigration Minister @HonAhmedHussen: "Newcomers will address skills shortages and gaps in the labour market." #ImmigrationMatters
- “I was 8 years old when my mom put me & my sister on a boat to leave our home to be safe. That is how I ended up in a refugee camp. What kept me going was hope.” Thank you @deardubow for sharing your very personal story & inspiring participants at our 2019 AGM. #RefugeesWelcome
- To mark Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we were honoured to have Dr. @moussamagassa and @RachnaSinghNDP speak at our #AntiRacism Forum on Friday. Thank you to all who attended, and may we continue to #FightRacism in our communities every day of the year.
- MOSAIC women leaders are promoting gender equality at a national meeting with @cdnwomenfdn in Toronto over the next 3 days! #GENCREGC
- Today is #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay - a day to honour the memories of 6 million Jews and the many other victims and survivors of the Nazi regime. We must continue to stand against antisemitism and hatred wherever it appears. #NeverAgain #WeRemember
- April is #SikhHeritageMonth in Canada! First celebrated in British Columbia in 2018, it is a time to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Sikh Canadians. Be sure to check out @sikhheritageBC for events happening throughout the month!
- Negin’s role signifies an expansion to MOSAIC’s Legal Advocacy Program, which provides free information, summary advice, referrals and legal representation to low-income #immigrants and #refugees! mosaicbc.org/blog-post/prog…
- Facts: 80% of MOSAIC’s staff are women; MOSAIC has been named a Best Workplace in Canada Managed by Women. For 25 years+, we have been supporting women victims of violence. So we know a thing or two why International Women's Day is important. #EachforEqual #BecauseofYou #IWD2020
- #HappeningToday: MOSAIC is very pleased to host @MaryamMonsef, Minister for Women & Gender Equality Canada, for a discussion with our community. Topics will include violence against women, women’s leadership, women’s economic prosperity, and recognition of foreign credentials.
- On March 19, join us for an Anti-Racism Forum with special guests @RachnaSinghNDP, BC's first Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Dr. @moussamagassa, anti-racism and human rights educator. To register for this free event, click here: bit.ly/3vi6m1E
- May is Jewish Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the Jewish community’s contributions to B.C. and the rest of Canada for over 250 years. Check out @JewishVancouver for more on history, culture and events throughout the month. #JewishHeritageMonth
- #HappeningNow at MOSAIC: "When they succeed, we all succeed!" Minister of @CitImmCanada @HonAhmedHussen speaking on the importance of immigrants in Canadian society. #ImmigrationMatters
