About this Event
Welcome to Tables 🌿
A community for immigrant, newcomer, and bicultural women and 2SLGBTQ+ people to develop leadership skills, work on passion projects, and build meaningful connections.
Pull up a chair at Tables every other Monday evening after work!
NOTE: Please RSVP to reserve your spot. Space and snacks are limited—we would love to have you at the next one!
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Looking for a place to meet new people, build your skills, share experiences, and feel part of a community? Pull up a chair at Tables!
Tables is a nonprofit, community-led leadership development program for immigrant, newcomer, and bicultural women and 2SLGBTQ+ people in Metro Vancouver.
Through relaxed, interactive gatherings, we’re creating a welcoming space to connect, learn, grow, and navigate the challenges of building a life and career in Canada—together.
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✨ What to Expect
🤝 Community & connection: Meet new people and build meaningful relationships
🌱 Leadership workshops: Develop confidence and practical leadership skills
💼 Résumé & career development: Strengthen your skills for work and professional growth
💻 Coworking sessions: Work alongside others in a supportive environment
🍽️ Community potlucks: Share food, stories, and culture
🎤 Speaker panels: Hear honest stories and experiences from immigrant and newcomer community members
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📅 Fall 2026 Program
📍 Tommy Douglas Library 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM | Monday evenings
August 31 • September 21 • October 5 • October 19 • November 2 • November 16
🎟️ Free entry🍴 Food available: free or pay what you can
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Agenda
5:00–5:30 PM — Arrivals, refreshments, welcoming each other, and settling in
5:30–6:00 PM — Opening activities, icebreakers, an introduction to the day’s workshop, what you hope to learn, and what inspires you
6:00–7:20 PM — Workshop and community coworking time. On days without a workshop, bring something you’d like to work on, such as your résumé, job applications, schoolwork, personal projects, or career goals. Work independently or connect with others for feedback, ideas, and support.
7:20–7:30 PM — Demos, surveys, and wrap-up. Showcase what you’ve been working on and complete a brief post-session survey.
7:30–7:45 PM — Cleanup and thanking volunteers
Snacks will be provided. We also encourage you to bring something to share, potluck-style! Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Whether you’re new to Canada, looking to grow your community, or simply want a welcoming place to connect and learn, there’s a seat for you at Tables. 💛
We are supported by the
Event venue & nearby stays
Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby, Canada
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