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Oct 26
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Give the Gift of Family History for the Holiday or Any Day!

By I/T Service Update
Do you have old family documents written in another language? Whether you’ve been investigating your family’s origins for years or you recently discovered a dusty shoebox full of ancient family letters, our team will help you breathe life back into those Old-World documents where the intrigue lies. Translations in over 60 languages!  Contact us for a quote! Have the International…
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Oct 26
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Meet Mykyta ‘Nik’ Pchelintsev– Our Interpreting & Translation Department’s Newest Team Member

By I/T Service Update
  We're extending a warm "Ласкаво просимо" to Mykyta 'Nik' Pchelintsev, who recently joined our Interpreting & Translation department as billing coordinator. Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, Nik is a native Ukrainian and Russian speaker. Among English, which he learned in school and by watching American movies and TV shows, Nik also has a working knowledge of French and…
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Oct 24
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The Rise of Populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine Presentation 

By Education, Events
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 $15 General Admission  $10 Students Free for Good Neighbor Society (Ally, Advocate, Luminary Level)  Get Tickets Here! Get the story behind the headlines! The Rise of Populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine  Two things will drive Europe’s future: the rise of…
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Oct 18
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Donate Old Winter Coats to Help a Refugee Family!

By Donations
Buffalo winters can be brutal. Please help refugee families with your gently used winter coats. For many, this will be their first time experiencing cold weather! We’ll be here during every workday during business hours to accept your donations of Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Medium, Large, and X-Large coats. Do you have winter hats and gloves to donate? We’ll take…
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Oct 15
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New Refugee Families Need Immediate Help!

By Donations
Drop off both new household items and used items (listed below) at the carriage house behind our building at 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209  Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are able to make a cash donation, please click here. Over the next couple of months new, scheduled refugee arrivals will include families and quite a…
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Oct 13
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IIB Hosts Asian American Federation Roundtable on Issues of Concern

By Events, News
For over a century, the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) has been a place for the community to convene to discuss important issues, especially those concerning our immigrant and refugee population. Recently, IIB was the venue for round table discussions where members of the Asian American Federation (AAF) leadership joined elected officials and local organizations to discuss the various challenges…
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Oct 13
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October 21– In-Person Training- Introduction to Court and Legal Interpreting

By Education, I/T Service Update
INTRODUCTION TO COURT & LEGAL INTERPRETING WHEN: 10/21/2023, 9:00 AM Eastern Time USA/Canada HOW LONG: 8 Hours WHERE: 864 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 SIGN UP: https://2023itcliNS.eventbrite.com HOW MUCH: $100.00 (Use Promo Code INHOUSE for a discount.)  “This course is designed mainly for interpreters with little experience in court or legal interpreting that want to get their foot in the door of the court and legal…
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Oct 11
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Carlos Santana

By Education, News
"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.”   In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we focus on the Mexican…
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Oct 05
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Promoting Professional Pathways!

By News
The IIB team members and New American clients that make up our successful Professional Pathways program, sponsored by the NYS Office of New Americans, sat down for an interview with Upwardly Global. Our Professional Pathways program helps immigrants, refugees, and asylees return to former professional careers or to continue higher education to attain the credentials they need to ply their…
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Oct 05
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Share Your Thoughts on Language Access on Saturday, October 14

By I/T Service Update, News
Who:  NYS Office of Language Access (OLA) What:  Buffalo Listening Tour/Town Hall When:  Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 am - Noon Where:   Lafayette High School, 370 Lafayette Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213 Why: This forum is an opportunity for people to give feedback on the importance of Language Access in our community. Language Access refers to the ability of people to…
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