Join us at Vancouver Public Library for World Refugee Day 2025 and take part in a powerful afternoon of dialogue, storytelling, and community connection.
In honour of World Refugee Day, the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) and MAP BC (Multi-Agency Partnership of BC) are hosting a free public event titled No Place for Refugees: Is Canada Becoming Less Welcoming? This collaborative gathering invites the public to reflect on the shifting landscape of refugee protection in Canada and to hear directly from those who have experienced forced displacement.
MOSAIC will be participating through our BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian & Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAFE HAVEN) program, which supports individuals navigating Canada’s refugee claim process.
The event will explore themes of inclusion, safety, and systemic challenges through:
Through these personal stories and discussions, the event aims to deepen public understanding and foster a more compassionate response to people seeking refuge in Canada.
Title: No Place for Refugees: Is Canada Becoming Less Welcoming?
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Vancouver Public Library – Central Branch, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free and open to the public
We invite you to join MOSAIC’s Safe Haven team and community partners in marking this important day and standing in solidarity with displaced people around the world.
