|
Aboriginal Friendship Centre 1607 Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C., V5L 1S7 |
251-4844 |
Provides a variety of social, economic, cultural, recreational
and educational programs as well as referral and counseling services.
Other services include day care, employment outreach, drug and
alcohol counseling, young parents program and a gymnasium. Contact: Art Paul |
|
Coquitlam Japanese Women's Group 731 Delestre Coquitlam, B.C., V3K 2G2 |
939-4240 |
Monthly meetings include speakers, crafts, origami, cultural
activities. Contact: Nobuyo Miyaoka |
|
English as a Second Language (School District 43) Winslow Centre 1100A Winslow Avenue Coquitlam, B.C., V3J 2G3 |
936-4261 |
English for new Canadians to improve their conversation, reading
and writing skills. Day and evening classes are held in Coquitlam
and Port Coquitlam. |
|
First Nations Support Program Student Services 1100C Winslow Avenue Coquitlam, B.C., V3J 6A7 |
936-0491 |
Provides support and assistance to Native students in the
school district. Activities include liaison with the Native community;
enhancing cultural awareness in schools; consultation with counsellors,
teachers, families,agencies and other community resources. Contact: Brenda Kearns |
|
Glenayre Royal Scottish Country Dance Club 2610 Klassen Court Port Coquitlam, B.C., V3C 5Z2 |
944-1290 |
Members learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing. Activities
include dances and exchanges with other clubs, demonstrations
and workshops. All ages welcome, no partner needed. Contact: Brian Courbould |
|
Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia 530 Drake Street Vancouver, B.C., V6B 2H3 |
684-7498 |
Information and service centre for immigrants, refugees and
non-English speaking B.C. residents. Assists in their settlement
and encourages their integration into the community. Sponsors
English conversation classes, family/individual counselling,
escort/interpretation and referral services and job training Contact: Chris Friesen |
|
India Mahila Association P.O.Box 67553, Station O Vancouver , B.C., V5W 3T9 |
321-7225 or Fax 325-3327 |
Support group for women of East Indian origin that provides
information and referral and emotional support. Offers a support
group for victims of violence and educational, social and cultural
groups. Offers speakers and workshops on issues relating to the
South Asian community in general and women in particular. Performs
folk dances at multi-cultural events and teaches these dances
to young women. Contact: Raminder Dosanjh |
|
Japanese Community Volunteer Association (Tonari Gumi) 378 Powell Street Vancouver, B.C., V6A 1G4 |
687-2172 |
Support services for the Japanese community including drop-in
centre; services to seniors and families; special services to
low-income and handicapped; information and referral. Contact: Takeo Yamashiro |
|
M.O.S.A.I.C. 1720 Grant Street Vancouver, B.C., V5L 2Y7 |
254-9626 |
Provides language translation and interpretation, bilingual
counselling services, employment programs and English training
for beginners. Contact: Eyob Naizghi |
|
Multicultural Issues Committee Social Development Council of District 43 1214 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C., V3K 3P5 |
931-2394 | Promotes awareness and appreciation of the multicultural nature of the community. Activities include community education, needs assessment, encouragement of culturally sensitive community services and addressing issues of racism. |
|
Societe Maillardville UNI 625 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C., V3J 6A9 |
936-0039 or fax 936-0092 |
Promotes French-Canadian culture and traditions and B.C. Forestry.
Offers a resource centre, community newsletter and Le Festival
du Bois, as winter festival held yearly in Maillardville/ Contact: Ginette Denis |
|
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society) 2A-555 North Road Coquitlam, B.C., V3J 1N8 |
936-5600 |
Non-profit social service agency serving the Chinese Canadian
community. Offers English language training, family and youth
counselling,employment training, orientation for new immigrants
and volunteer development. Contact: Wai-Fu Mak |
| BACK |