Submitted by Steven Lorenzo Baileys, Community Development Coordinator For many Syrian refugees, the police are often feared and avoided at all costs in their home country. Here in Greater Victoria,... read more →
Submitted by Zhiqi Jiang, Newcomer Youth Summer Camp Facilitator In the beginning of July, ACE! Summer Camp began programming under wonderful sunny skies. During the first week of camp (July... read more →
How long have you worked at ICA? I’ve worked at ICA since 2009; I started as a settlement worker. What encouraged you to become the Refugee Assistance Program (RAP) Housing... read more →
Victoria will be the host city for the 2017 Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (CARFMS). “Forgotten Corridors: Global Displacement & the Politics of... read more →
On June 7, 2016 ICA hosted an event thanking partners and contributors for their refugee resettlement efforts over the past months, and to recognize this milestone as Victoria continues to... read more →
ICA will hold an information session on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program on July 13, 2016, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. If you are thinking about refugee sponsorship, but... read more →
Submitted by Yasmine Kandil Friday June 3 (5:30-9:00pm) & Saturday June 4 (9:30-4:30pm) Sign up by May 25, 2016 – pgrainger@icavictoria .org Attendance is Free This workshop will introduce participants to... read more →
Submitted by Paulina Grainger, Arts and Outreach Coordinator Sid Boegman, Bryce Nurding, Terrence George, Ryan Aguilar-Littleton, Angus Silver and ICA invite you to the free screening of “Yes, MAM! -... read more →
Along with the Quadra Village Community Centre, ICA was a finalist for a 2015 United Way Spirit Award in the Community Partner category recognized for our efforts during last year’s... read more →
Sunday, April 24, 2016 marked the 47th annual Times Colonist 10K, and ICA showed support by participating with our Ra Ra for Refugees team. Bright and early, last Sunday morning,... read more →