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An Evening of Storytelling and Lacrosse with Nekwimetstn (Sam Seward)
This evening of storytelling, hosted in partnership by NSIIP and North Vancouver Recreation & Culture (NVRC), created a 2-part interactive dialogue and workshop series.
Read MoreNSIIP Strategic Review and Renewal
NSIIP has recently undergone a process of strategic review and renewal. This process engaged 70+ community partners, our Immigrant Advisory Council, and newcomers to identify inclusion and equity priorities.
Read MoreNorth Shore Racism Response Protocol Launches on June 28
We are pleased to announce that the North Shore Racism Response Protocol will be launching at a public event on June 28.
Read MoreNorth Shore Volunteer Fair Connects Newcomers to Volunteer Opportunities in the Community
The North Shore Volunteer Fair, held on May 27th, brought together 27 organizations, and over 200 im/migrants and local residents.
Read MoreEmployer Resource Toolkit Now Available
The Employer Resource Toolkit provides resources on building anti-racist and equitable workplaces.
Read MoreRethinking Assumptions: Unpacking Canadian Work Experience Employer Resource Toolkit
This Toolkit was developed to equip employers with actionable resources and strategies to ensure they are able to benefit from im/migrant talent
Read MoreBeyond Black History Month – Community Building
This resource encourages everyone in our North Shore community to celebrate Black identities, and the achievement of Black Canadians and champion Black Futures.
Read MoreBeyond Black History Month – Finding Hidden Histories
As we explore and discover the history of the place many of us call home, we realize that we are missing the stories of many of the Black Canadians who made lives and homes before us.
Read MoreHow to Disrupt Racist Incidents Through Active Witnessing
The North Shore Anti-Racism Network has developed a simple 4-step framework as part of the North Shore Racism Response Protocol to support community members to be active witnesses to incidents of racism in the community.
Read MoreRethinking Assumptions: Unpacking Canadian Work Experience Project
Over 45 participants attended our virtual employer forum, including employers and organizations that provide services to newcomers and im/migrants.
Read MoreNorth Shore Service Providers’ Forum 2023
Annual North Shore Service Providers’ Forum focuses on applying anti-oppression & equity frameworks to strengthen services that support im/migrants.
Read MoreCultivating Connection Through Art
Our Community Innovation artistic events, Cultivating Connection Through Art, brought together community members from diverse backgrounds to reflect on their shared experiences of immigration.
Read MoreNorth Vancouver Chamber Business Excellence Awards
This year, we are proud to sponsor the new Excellence in Equity award. This award celebrates local businesses that have demonstrated, a strong commitment to inclusive practices in the workplace and the broader community.
Read MoreNorth Vancouver Chamber Business Excellence Awards Honour Excellence in Equity with Impact North Shore in New Award Category
Impact North Shore is proud to sponsor the new Excellence in Equity award hosted by the North Vancouver Chamber’s 2022 Business Excellence Awards. This newly introduced Award will recognize a North Vancouver business that exemplifies leadership and commitment to equitable practices and initiatives.
Read MoreBuilding Promising Practices for Integrating Recent Immigrants into the North Shore Labour Market
In November 2021, the North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP), a project of Impact North Shore, conducted community research with employers on the North Shore to examine experiences of workforce shortages in the context of a period of economic recovery.
Read MoreImpact North Shore Volunteer Receives Volunteer Spirit Award
Congratulations to Lily Farpour for being chosen as a recipient of the North Shore Community Volunteer Spirit Award during this year’s National Volunteer Week! Lily has been a dedicated volunteer classroom assistant with the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program at Impact North Shore.
Read MoreAnti-Racism Awareness Week
Impact North Shore’s Community Innovation team has partnered with North Shore organizations to host several events during Anti-Racism Awareness Week 2022.
Read MoreNorth Shore Community Forum: Acting Against Anti-Asian Racism
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic we have been witnessing a rise in racism. 14% of respondents to our annual client outcomes survey indicated they had experienced incidents of racism within the last year.
Read MoreNorth Shore Service Providers’ Forum
The annual North Shore Service Provider's Forum was hosted on February 8, 2022 by the North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership, a project of Impact North Shore.
Read MoreSurvey: Building Promising Practices for Integrating Recent Immigrants into the Labour Market
The North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP) is conducting a survey of North Shore employers.
Read MoreMoving Towards Racial Equity
Exacerbated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the recent rise in experiences of racism and hate crimes on the North Shore and across the country has amplified the need for building understanding and advancing anti-racism efforts.
Read MoreInspiring Connection and Friendship
In response to the Anti-Asian graffiti in Lower Lonsdale last month, North Van Arts collaborated with local artist Esmie Gayo McLaren, NSMS, NSIIP, and CDI to send out a message of Connection and Friendship.
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