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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.

Support Found

Support Found

In the winter of 2017 N arrived in Calgary as a refugee from Iraq. Life in Calgary was an adjustment, and it was not long before she found it quite

Tastes from Home | Moroccan Bread & Meatballs

Tastes from Home | Moroccan Bread & Meatballs

Our client, with her daughter, share this traditional and wonderful meal with us. Cooking together keeps culture & tradition thriving. Moroccan Ground Meatballs Ingredients: 1kg ground beef 250g Green pea

Meet the Team | Rural Communities

Meet the Team | Rural Communities

Serving the communities of High River, Okotoks, Strathmore, & the county of Rockyview, our team provides connections to local services and assists with the resettlement process. Fleeha Ahmad | Program

Ashid Bahl | 40 Years of Support

Ashid Bahl | 40 Years of Support

“I helped the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society in its infancy stages by working with Margaret Chisholm. I still remember back in 1980 working with her in the basement of a

Happipad | Share Your Space, Generate Income

Happipad | Share Your Space, Generate Income

Happipad is described as companion housing & is an innovative way to help your community and generate income for you! The average Happipad income is $650 per month! This initiative

Animals of Alberta | Predators

Animals of Alberta | Predators

Alberta is home to many different ecosystems & climates. This makes the province home to a wide variety of animals & nature. In our first post, we are going to

Student Feature | Ibtisam Miiti

Student Feature | Ibtisam Miiti

“10 years ago, I was a 14-year-old living in a tiny apartment in Syria, taking care of my five siblings and attending school while my mother worked long hours to

What is a Land Acknowledgement?

What is a Land Acknowledgement?

You may hear a land acknowledgement if you have ever been to an event in Canada. But what is a land acknowledgement? Land Acknowledgement A land acknowledgement is an act

National Indigenous History Month

National Indigenous History Month

People in Canada celebrate National Indigenous History Month every June and recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate

Get the Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines

Get the Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines

The vaccines are safe. COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously tested during their development and then carefully reviewed by Health Canada experts. Only vaccines that are proven to be safe, effective

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

As a newly arrived temporary foreign worker, there are things you need to know to keep you safe & protected. We recognize both the essential role that TFWs play in

Patrick Etokudo | Board Profile

Patrick Etokudo | Board Profile

Patrick is a professional mechanical engineer/supply chain manager known for his leadership on several corporate transformation efforts, including corporate governance, structural design, mergers & acquisitions, and talent development. Patrick has

Mike Shaikh | Board Profile

Mike Shaikh | Board Profile

Mike Shaikh is a humanitarian, tireless volunteer, philanthropist, ethical community leader, and an exceptionally proud citizen and ambassador of Alberta and Canada. He lives his life by the mantra “Learn,

CCIS 40th Anniversary Logo Winner

CCIS 40th Anniversary Logo Winner

On April 13, we will be celebrating our 40th year of integrating newcomers to Calgary & Canada. To start the celebration, we held a logo design contest. Amir Hassani believes

Day 5 | Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Day 5 | Elimination of Racial Discrimination

This past week has been a time of reflection, awareness, and learning. We have had the opportunity to examine our misunderstandings about cultures, languages, and the world around us. We

Day 3 | Elimination of Racial Discrimination TED Talks

Day 3 | Elimination of Racial Discrimination TED Talks

Foothills Community Immigrant Services in partnership with the Foothills Baha’i Faith group, the Town of Okotoks, the Okotoks Library and Okotoks Cinema will be presenting 5 days of diversity awareness

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