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.
Camp Unstoppable was a tremendous success this year, bringing joy and respite to refugee families with children who have disabilities. Over the course of five days, 24 amazing children attended,…
From Welcome (at the airport) to Integration in Canadian society, the Resettlement and Integration Services (RIS) Division of CCIS accomplishes tasks that require hard work and patience. So, when the…
At CCIS, we believe that networking is not just an activity—it is a lifeline for newcomers. For those arriving in a new country, building meaningful connections is often the key…
Over the past two school years, the Culture Club project at Foothills Community Immigrant Services has created meaningful opportunities for newcomer youth to connect, learn, and celebrate our community’s rich…
Multiple staff have referred to the BCIS Employment Hub in Brooks as an Employment Miracle. Since the middle of 2023, the climbing unemployment rate, the increased number of Newcomer arrivals,…
On July 1, 2025, the spirit of Canada Day was celebrated with energy and pride at Griffin Park Soccer Field in Brooks, Alberta, where Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) from Paraguay,…
Thank You, High River Agricultural Society! HIGH RIVER AG SOCIETY WELCOMES NEWCOMERS On July 24, 2025, the High River AG Grounds came alive as forty newcomers experienced one of Alberta’s…
A warm welcome and first taste of rodeo life On Sunday, August 10, the High River AG Grounds was buzzing with excitement as families and individuals—many experiencing their first rodeo—took…
What began in the early 1980s as a simple gesture of hospitality — a home visit, a shared meal, a conversation — has grown into one of Calgary’s most enduring…
Under the wide, open skies of Onespot Crossing Campground, the rhythmic heartbeat of drums echoed across the damp land made damp by the previous days’ rain, as CCIS newcomers—many experiencing…
A Testament to Community and Government Collaboration On July 21, CCIS unveiled its newly renovated lobby at its main office—a space transformed through the power of collaboration between the Government…
When six temporary foreign workers from Guatemala arrived in Medicine Hat, they brought with them determination, resilience, and a desire to learn. Thanks to a collaborative community effort, they’re now…
Recently, our Temporary Foreign Workers Community Support Services airport team welcomed 78 Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) arriving at YYC from Mexico through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program! These hardworking individuals…
When more than a hundred newcomer youth gathered at Platform Calgary for CCIS’s first-ever Youth Employment Summit (YES), the energy in the room was unmistakable. There was excitement, a bit…
As we honour Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that taking care of your mental wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, intentional actions each day can make…
The CRR Team “Counseling at CCIS helped me develop better communication strategies in my family by teaching me how to express my thoughts and emotions openly and without judgment. Through…
