MOSAIC | Settlement and Employment Services for Newcomers

📚 With over 100 programs and 300 courses, BCIT Business + Media offers full-time and Flexible Learning options for students to build practical skills in finance, marketing, HR, journalism, and more. We're excited to have them as a Major Sponsor at #IPC2025!

Get your ticket at ipc.mosaicbc.org

Join our FREE online info session on how to move from a Study or Open Work Permit to Permanent Residency: learn your options, understand the process, and get expert answers to your questions.
🗓 Oct 17, 4:30–6 PM
💻 Learn more and register here: mosaicbc.org/event/tr-to-....

🤝 RBC has been providing advice and solutions to meet the banking needs of newcomers to Canada for over 150 years. We're extremely pleased to have them as our Presenting Sponsor at MOSAIC's Immigrant Professional Conference!

Early Bird Rate ends soon! Get your ticket at ipc.mosaicbc.org

#IPC2025

We are grateful for the generosity that surrounds MOSAIC.
UBC Sauder School of Business students prepared 30 care packages for our refugee and migrant worker clients — small gifts that make newcomers feel at home. 💛
Thank you to everyone whose kindness helps newcomers feel at home. #Thanksgiving

Thank you to our health and community partners for making this workshop series possible: DIVERSEcity BC, @mosaicbc.bsky.social, @successcanada.bsky.social, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, and @fraserhealth.ca (2/2).

Join our Creative Calm: Art for Wellness workshop series — where creativity meets mindfulness. Relax, refocus, and recharge through meditation, yoga, and art. 🌿
📅 Thursdays | Oct 23 – Dec 18, 2025
🕝 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 5575 Boundary Rd, Vancouver
Register today: mosaicbc.org/event/creati....

Immigrant Professionals Conference 2025: Beyond Career Growth | MOSAIC Join MOSAIC’s Immigrant Professionals Conference 2025 on Nov 1 at UBC Robson Square— connect, learn, and advance your career growth in Canada.

How has Immigrant Professionals Conference (IPC) supported thousands of professionals since 2010?
For 15 years, IPC has connected participants with industry leaders, networking opportunities, and practical tools for career growth.
See why you should join us this year: mosaicbc.org/news/ipc-202....

Registration is now open! Join #IPC2025, a powerful event designed to help you adapt to change, build resilience, and thrive in your professional journey!

🗓️ November 1, 2025
📍 UBC Robson Square
🌟 Conference Theme: Embracing Change and Building Resilience

Get your ticket at ipc.mosaicbc.org

On Oct 1, more than 420 people joined us at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre for our annual Multicultural Seniors Day celebration.
Together, we celebrated the wisdom, imagination, and leadership of immigrant seniors, while also recognizing their vital role in strengthening our community.

Thank You for Joining Us at MOSAIC’s First Indigenous Business Fair!
We are deeply grateful to all the Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs who joined us, shared their work, and brought their knowledge and creativity to our Boundary Office this week. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

Join us Oct 1 for Multicultural Seniors Day!
With music, dance, storytelling, and the SAGE Awards (Seniors Aging with Grace and Excellence), we’ll honour the leadership, creativity, and cultural pride that seniors bring to our communities.
Read more and register: mosaicbc.org/news/nationa...

Being a Welcomer means opening doors, sharing knowledge, and helping someone feel at home in Canada.
That’s why we’ve created a Newcomer Checklist with 10 essential steps for those starting their journey here 👉 mosaicbc.org/news/newcome....
Be a Welcomer with us, and keep the welcome going.

Today marks the start of #WelcomingWeek2025. The theme this year is #StoriesWeShare.
For us, these stories come from newcomers who trust us with their journeys and show us what belonging truly means. In this video, our CEO Olga Stachova reflects on how their stories inspired our work this past year.

BC nonprofits don't just provide service. They are economic and social engines & they are in crisis.

Nonprofits contribute $4.2B in GDP—more than the mining, oil & gas & agriculture industries combined.

Read a letter from over 200 BC nonprofit leaders calling for action.
bcpolicy.ca/funding-...

Our Green Ambassadors Program kicked off their first trip at Alice Lake Provincial Park on Sept 6! It was a day of games, laughter, and new friendships, with youth leading youth and families into BC’s natural beauty.
Green Ambassadors will be leading monthly park trips all season long, stay tuned!

The large group from MOSAIC in our Solutions lab with Employer Outreach Developer Nate Toevs.

Nate with the MOSAIC team in the Makers Making Change office.

Today, as part of Disability Employment Month in BC, we were glad to host @mosaicbc.bsky.social at our Burnaby office. Employer Outreach Developer Nate Toevs led them on a tour of our office, giving a demonstration of @workbcats.bsky.social & our programs, including @makersmakingchange.bsky.social.

Know your health care rights.

Join our info session for migrant workers to learn about vaccination and access to care.

This is a FREE event! Email clenia.knecht@issbc.org to register!

Thank you to iA Financial Group for their $10,000 donation to support MOSAIC programs. Your generosity helps newcomers build their new lives in our community.

Do you know how to turn even a tough interview question into an opportunity to shine?
Join our FREE Interview Skills Workshop, you’ll:
✅ Gain confidence for Canadian job interviews
✅ Showcase your strengths clearly
✅ Make a lasting impression on employers
Register now: mosaicbc.org/event/interv...

We are excited to share that we participated in the Summer BBQ event hosted by @mlajroutledge.bsky.social at the Confederation Park in Burnaby on Saturday, August 16.

MOSAIC team appreciated the opportunity to share our services with North Burnaby Community. Thank you for all the support!

#InternationalYouthDay celebrates energy and imagination of young people. This summer, we saw it every afternoon at our Reading & Art Clubs, where 40+ newcomer kids spent 3 weeks exploring books, creating art, and making friends through library visits and a special first-time trip to Science World.

MOSAIC empowers immigrant seniors through musical theatre Musical played at Surrey Arts Centre Aug. 6 to 8

MOSAIC empowers immigrant seniors through musical theatre @mosaicbc.bsky.social @surreynowleader.bsky.social
www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/m...

It’s back-to-school season in BC!
If you're a newcomer parent, check out this step-by-step guide to help you:
✅ Understand BC's school system
✅ Register your child
✅ Explore options for kids under 5
Read now: mosaicbc.org/news/school-....

We brought joy, glitter, and love to #VancouverPrideParade 2025! 🏳️‍🌈
On August 3, MOSAIC staff and clients marched with pride and purpose, celebrating alongside the vibrant #2SLGBTQIA+ communities we serve.
Huge thanks to everyone who walked with us, cheered us on, and shared the love. Happy Pride!

Wondering how to find what you need on MOSAIC’s website?
This short video shows you how to use the menu and filters from your phone.
Watch the tutorial and try it now: mosaicbc.org

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Honoured to meet with @mosaicbc.bsky.social.

I heard directly from frontline staff & newcomers about the everyday challenges they face.

As an immigrant myself, these conversations deeply resonate & remind me why inclusive policy matters.

I appreciate the important work MOSAIC is doing.

Worried someone you know might be experiencing violence?
Join us for a community talk where we’ll learn how to recognize the signs of gender-based violence, respond with care, and connect people to help.
📅 August 1, 2025
🕥 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 MOSAIC, 5575 Boundary Rd, Vancouver
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On July 21, MOSAIC joined the Burnaby Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall, where the Progress Pride Flag was raised in a show of hope, courage, and belonging.
We’re proud to carry that spirit into the #VancouverPrideParade on Aug 3!
🏳️‍🌈 Come cheer us on: mosaicbc.org/event/vancou...

Congratulations to Purdys Chocolatier, winner of the Employer Recognition Award at the #MOSAICAwards 2025!
For over a decade, Purdys Chocolatier has partnered with MOSAIC to create meaningful pathways for newcomers entering the Canadian workforce.
Read the full story: mosaicbc.org/news/employe....