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Event
Reviving Hope and Home: An Event to Celebrate the Resilience of Refugee Families
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Canada Presents: Reviving Hope and Home
An Event to Celebrate the Resilience of Refugee Families
We are now witnessing an unprecedented 65.3 million people from around the world being forced from their homes. Among them are nearly 21.3 million refugees, over half of whom are under the age of 18. Canada has welcomed 30,000 refugees in the last year. HIPPY Canada is perfectly positioned to help these families as they integrate into Canadian society and their children into schools.
Evening Program
Our evening program will provide participants with an opportunity to experience the day-to-day struggles of a refugee by viewing the film Clouds over Sidra. The movie tells the story of life inside a refugee camp in Jordan through the eyes of a twelve year old girl named Sidra. This will be followed by a panel presentation of distinguished Canadian refugee and immigration experts.
Speakers
Chris Friesen, Director - Settlement Services, Immigrant Services Society (ISS) of BC
Dr. Dan Hiebert, PhD, Professor of Geography, University of British Columbia
First-hand stories of new Syrian refugees
Viewing and discussion of Clouds over Sidra film.
Speaker Bios
Dr. Daniel Hiebert is a Professor of Geography at UBC who specializes in issues of public policy on immigration, the growing super-diversity of our society, and the integration of newcomers into the housing and labour markets of Canadian cities. Mr. Hiebert is both the Co-Chair of the City of Vancouver Mayors Working Group on Immigration, as well as a current member of the Advisory Council for IRCC.
Chris Friesen has worked for over 24 years with ISSofBC, one of Canadas largest multicultural immigrant serving organizations. As a research collaborator, Mr. Friesen was instrumental in the concept and design of the recently completed ISSofBC Welcome Centre in Vancouver, which brings together services and agencies to support the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees.
Silent Auction Items
A trip to anywhere Westjet flies
A Holland America Cruise
Two nights in Whistler at the Fairmont
Unique opportunities to contribute to the ISS of BC HIPPY refugee program
Sponsors
SNC Lavalin
Immigrant Services Society of BC
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LocationSimon Fraser University Harbour Centre - Joseph & Rosalie Segal Room
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Canada
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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