BIPT Events
BIPT hosts a variety of engaging events aimed at welcoming, supporting and uplifting newcomers in Burnaby. Event topics include, employment, cultural representation, finances, civic engagement, health care, education & many more!
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Strategies to combat biases in our environment
Join us for an eye-opening discussion on workplace biases with our expert panelists! Discover practical strategies to combat biases in our environment and gain valuable insights into how biases manifest in everyday situations. Learn firsthand how you can make a difference and promote a more inclusive workplace for all.
Opportunities and Challenges for Newcomer Economic Inclusion
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on newcomer inclusion and employment in the Burnaby community.
Date: Wednesday, April 10 Time: 8:30am - 11:00am Venue: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby)
Community Conversation: Integration of Immigrants in Burnaby
Are you a member of the Burnaby community and want to have a voice in making change? Join us for a community conversation on how we can implement a model that best supports the integration of immigrants in Burnaby.
Newcomer Pathways to Employment & Self-Employment
Join us as inspiring newcomer professionals and entrepreneurs share stories about successes and challenges with navigating their unique employment journeys.
Skillfully Responding to Distress- Half Day Workshop
Join us to learn about setting boundaries to prevent burnout and protect your well-being. You will also develop skills in de-escalating people in distress and enhance your confidence in responding effectively to crisis situations.
Embracing the Lived Experiences of People with Disabilities & Mental Health
Join us for a community dialogue addressing issues on accessibility and inclusion.
Working in a Funeral Home: Demystifying the Myth
Join us to learn about a career in the funeral industry, a rewarding and diverse field that offers many roles using diverse skills. Learn valuable information on the funeral industry, its meaningful career opportunities, its challenges and benefits, and its impact on society.
Chinese Canadian Reconciliation in Burnaby: Community Dialogue
Join us for an evening of learning and conversation about Chinese Canadian reconciliation in Burnaby. Learn about the history of discrimination against Chinese Canadians, and the City of Burnaby’s commitment to acknowledging its own history of discrimination against Chinese Canadians between 1892 and 1947.The event will include dinner, a presentation, and small group conversations.
World Refugee Day
Join us on June 20th for a virtual job fair. Are you a refugee seeking employment opportunities? Start your employment journey by registering today for our upcoming online job fair. Meet with employers who are hiring and practice inclusive hiring.
International Women’s Day
Join us on March 8th for a virtual conversation to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness and take action to drive gender equity.
Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On March 20th we will host a conversation around the elimination of racial discrimination. Hear from panelists Elder Colleen Pierre from Katzie Nation, Jennifer Reddy School Trustee, and Samir Traore SFU VP Equity, Diversity & Inclusion presenting on Racism Through and indigenous, local, provincial and educational lens.
Approach systemic barriers through a variety of contexts, including Theater of the Oppressed, networking opportunities, and breakout room sessions.
Intercultural Communication for Seniors
Learn how to communicate effectively, gain a deeper understanding of your own ethnocentrism, discuss different cultural norms in BC communities and reflect on perceptions regarding diversity.
Inspiring newcomer professionals and entrepreneurs share their stories about their successes and challenges with navigating their unique employment journeys.
Pathways to Employment & Self Employment for Newcomers
Have you ever witnessed a racist or discriminatory incident but didn’t know what to say or do and felt conflicted and regretful about not responding? These sessions will help participants develop their “response-ability” or readiness to respond to such incidents.
RACISM AND ACTIVE WITNESSING (CHINESE)
Have you ever witnessed a racist or discriminatory incident but didn’t know what to say or do and felt conflicted and regretful about not responding? These sessions will help participants develop their “response-ability” or readiness to respond to such incidents.
RACISM AND ACTIVE WITNESSING (ARABIC)
STRATEGIES FOR NEWCOMER JOB SEEKERS: PERSPECTIVES FROM LOCAL EMPLOYERS
Hear from a panel of employers from Dillon Consulting, Raymond James, go2HR, Uncommon Purpose & LifeTec Construction Group, as they discuss their perspectives on the strategies newcomers can utilize when job-seeking.
Have you ever witnessed a racist or discriminatory incident but didn’t know what to say or do and felt conflicted and regretful about not responding? These sessions will help participants develop their “response-ability” or readiness to respond to such incidents.
RACISM AND ACTIVE WITNESSING (CHINESE)
Join us for this online workshop on active Witnessing, microaggression & unconscious bias training for frontline workers.
BREAK THE SILENCE
Embracing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Join us to hear Employers share strategies on how to embrace equity, diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
Chinese Canadian History in Burnaby: Community Resilience and Redress
Join us as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month and BC Anti-Racism Week
Conversations on Anti-Racism
White Fragility and White Moderacy
International Women Day Event
Join us to celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.
Challenges and Success Stories of Entrepreneurship
Join us to hear the experiences of entrepreneurs from different industries.