CCIS at Metropolis Canada 2026
CCIS at Metropolis Canada 2026: Contributing to the Conversation on Canada’s Immigration Future Last month, CCIS joined hundreds of immigration, settlement and policy leaders from across Canada at the 28th…
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CCIS at Metropolis Canada 2026: Contributing to the Conversation on Canada’s Immigration Future Last month, CCIS joined hundreds of immigration, settlement and policy leaders from across Canada at the 28th…
Celebrating 45 Years: Anniversary Logo Reveal Our community has spoken! After receiving over 100 logo submissions and an incredible response from our community, we’re excited to announce that Juan Pablo…
Dear Friends of CCIS, This month, we mark a milestone that belongs not just to us, but to this entire community: 45 years of opening doors, building bridges and changing…
We are proud to share a meaningful “Give and Gain” moment from within our CCIS community. Our Career Bridge Workshop (CBW) Team Lead, Ayesha Saeed, has recently been honoured with…
This year, we were honoured to celebrate two exceptional CCIS team members who were recognized as Employees of the Year at the PIA Gala Francophone Célèbr’ELLES: Fleeha Ahmad and Mayil Sanchez Silva. Hosted…
On February 14, Willow Creek Immigrant Services (WCIS), led by Settlement Counsellor Roan Santos, hosted a joyful Spring Festival celebration to welcome the Year of the Horse. Thank you to…
In February, the Brooks and County Immigration Services (BCIS) Employment program held two helpful workshops focused on Work Search Strategies and Interview Preparations. The Work Search Strategies workshop, led by…
As we prepare to celebrate our upcoming 45th anniversary, we are marking this important milestone with a special commemorative logo that reflects our long-standing commitment to community, service, and impact.…
On February 14th, the Newcomer Child & Youth Connections (NCYC) team supported 28 newcomer children and youth, along with several parents, to attend Bell Starting Line – Team Canada FanFest at…
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,…