Category: Past Events

Get Legal Advice

Thursday, March 5th, 2026 9:30 am- 3:00 pm A representative from the Thompson Okanagan Legal Clinic will be at our office once a month to assist with family law issues, including domestic abuse and divorces, deportation, and other matters. By Appointment only.  Register today! admin@soics.ca (250) 492-6299

Interior Health Session

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 2:00pm Start Your Career in Healthcare! Are you interested in working in healthcare but not sure where to start?We invite you to attend our Information Session with Interior Health to learn more about exciting opportunities in the healthcare sector. What We Will Cover:• Overview of the Health Career Access Program (HCAP)• […]

BC Housing Session

Thursday, March 5th, 2026 3:00pm – 4:30pm Join SOICS and BC Housing for an informative session on BC Housing programs, including affordable housing options and other available supports.  Register today! admin@soics.ca (250) 492-6299

Workplace Safety

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 10:00 am We invite you to our free workplace safety workshop for migrant workers in British Columbia! – Wednesday, February, 25th @ 10:00 AM– 340 Ellis St, Penticton (SOICS Office) Key Learning Outcomes: Basic worker rights and responsibilities under WorkSafeBCRecognition of workplace hazards and injury preventionReporting unsafe conditions or work-related injuriesResources […]

OneWorld Multicultural Festival

Saturday, February 21st, 2026 11:00am – 3pm Join SOICS for the 13th Annual OneWorld Multicultural Festival on February 21, 2026, at the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre.With over 35 countries represented, the OneWorld Multicultural Festival is a vibrant showcase of traditions, dance, food, art, and entertainment from around the globe. This FREE, family-friendly event […]

Craft Social: Valentines Day Bouquet

Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 6:00pm-8pm Learn how to design your own Valentine’s Day flowers to give to someone special. 💐 We will be making a variety of paper flowers into a lovely bouquet. Join us for a fun and creative experience as you craft something one-of-a-kind for your Valentine.➡️ Age Requirement: Suitable for ages […]

Seasons Presentation with Anona Kampe

Friday, February 13th from 2:00pm-3pm The syilx Okanagan calendar is based on the 13-moon cycle. Anona will share about the various seasons in a calendar year and what the syilx Okanagan people call them in nsyilxcn. She will explain the “months” in a year and also what they are called in the syilx Okanagan language. […]

Tax Workshop

Thursday, February 12th, 2026 | 5:00pm-7:00pm Join us at SOICS to learn about the Canadian tax system with guest speakers from Launch Okanagan! What you will learn:What taxes you need to pay, what benefits you are eligible to receive, and what taxes you need to pay. • Income, deductions and credits• How to file a […]