FCIS Sewing Circle
Patricia Alvarez had always wanted to learn how to sew. When she found out that our Foothills Community Immigrant Services (FCIS) office in High River was offering a free sewing…
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Patricia Alvarez had always wanted to learn how to sew. When she found out that our Foothills Community Immigrant Services (FCIS) office in High River was offering a free sewing…
On January 24th, the second annual Taste of Nations Airdrie event magically brought the community together at the Town and Country Centre. Organized by Welcoming Airdrie, Together Airdrie Thrives, and community…
As a Black person and the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) Coordinator with CCIS in Medicine Hat, my work is inseparable from my lived experience. I was displaced by conflict in…
I am Simisola Obasan — a multiple award-winning, triple-qualified lawyer, and the founder of Grandforth Legal Practitioners. With over 16 years of legal experience, I have built my career as…
In every community, there are individuals whose lives illuminate the path for others. In Airdrie, I have come to realize that I am one of those lights — not because…
December was not only a momentous occasion for everyone celebrating the Holidays. It was an opportunity to share the occasion with communities across the city. Hosted by the Land of…
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.…