Welcome to our blog, where stories of resilience, cultural fusion, and community building unfold. Join us on a journey that celebrates the diverse tapestry of newcomers finding home and hope in Calgary, guided by the compassionate support of CCIS.
Over five days, the Newcomer Child and Youth Connections (NCYC) team distributed thousands of pieces of brand-new clothing—generously donated by an anonymous supporter—to individuals and families across the community. In total,…
The BCIS Employment team has been working with the Medicine Hat College – Extended Learning Unit to come up with unique ways to alleviate some of the pressures in our…
On Thursday, December 4th, the Volunteer Resources Department hosted our annual Volunteer Recognition Event, a celebration timed to honour the International Day of the Volunteer (December 5th). International Volunteer Day…
SOPA was launched in 2015 as a national initiative, originally developed by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia. Since then, it has grown into a trusted, Canada-wide program that…
As 2025 draws to a close, we pause to reflect on a year that was meaningfully built through partnership, vibrant celebration, and the simple yet powerful acts of heartfelt welcomes.…
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with gratitude on a year of impact made possible only because of a community that chose to stand with newcomers…
We recently hosted the Groove for Pink at the High River Library for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and what an incredible and heartwarming event it was! A huge thank you to…
Our party at The Venue during Alberta Culture Days was a beautiful celebration of Filipino talent, culture, and community — with over 200 people coming together to share the spirit…
CCIS was proud to serve as the Gold Member Sponsor for the 2025 AAISA Settlement and Integration Conference, held October 28-30, 2025, in Edmonton. With the theme “Navigating Change: Immigration…
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at CCIS, through our Business, Employment & Training Services (BETS) Division, we will proudly host the 2025 Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Assembly at the Kerby Centre.…
The City of Calgary wants to know how prepared you are for an emergency! Your input will help build a new Ready Calgary program
On October 6, CCIS proudly served as a Gold Sponsor and Co-Organizer of the 2025 Immigrant Business Expo (IBE), a signature event dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs in Calgary.…
On February 4, 2023, my two children and I arrived in Calgary to reunite with my husband and support him in his PhD program at the Schulich School of Engineering,…
On the evening of October 10, the lights dimmed, the music swelled, and the red carpet rolled out — not in Hollywood, but here in Calgary. The spotlight was on…
At the start of this year, the CCIS Seniors Program proudly launched the Calgary Seniors Ethnocultural Network (CSEN)—a dynamic 3-year pilot initiative designed to address social isolation among seniors and…
On behalf of our Speed Mingling team (High River Library, Welcoming High River project, Foothills Community Immigrant Services (FCIS) and Foothills Local Immigration Partnership (FLIP), we want to extend a heartfelt thank…
