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.
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
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
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was established in 1966 by the UN General Assembly. It called on the international community to increase its efforts to eliminate
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Essay & Art Contest, presented in Partnership with Bahai Faith. If you are a high school student in High River or
Coming to Canada, it was a new place for me and my daughter, who was just 2 years old. We were uncertain about our stay and as time passed by,
On getting to Canada, and after applying for jobs in the first month without a single interview, or even an acknowledgement of receipt, I decided to take a job at
Mehrzad Eftekhar Mehrzad is the Project Manager for the Information and Technology Training Program (ITB). Since 2017, she has managed six (6) intakes with high employment success rates. Mehrzad holds
We understand that moving to a new place can feel lonely & overwhelming. We can help you connect to new friends in the city! Together, you can visit the world
I started a journey six months ago…and to tell you the truth, I entered the program half-hearted and unsure if this program would really help me. I was laid off
We understand that moving to a new place can feel lonely & overwhelming. We can help you connect to new friends in the city! Together, you can connect with someone
As a software developer, I was always told that I can find jobs anywhere and Canada was no exception. While this is somewhat true, the reality is a bit more
We understand that moving to a new place can feel lonely & overwhelming. We can help you connect to new friends in the city! Together, you can build your network!
We understand that moving to a new place can feel lonely & overwhelming. We can help you connect to new friends in the city! Together, you will learn all about
Kemi Obadero is a young professional who came to Canada as a skilled immigrant in search of better opportunities. In her home country of Nigeria, Kemi studied and practiced corporate
Canada Connects is a free program that helps newcomers settle by matching individuals or families with Canadian citizens or longtime community members. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful
David is a lawyer who is passionate about helping newcomers. Originally from Edmonton, he is a long time CCIS volunteer where he has been instructing legal seminars. The topics of
We acknowledge Calgary and area as Treaty 7 territory. We acknowledge the Treaty 7 nations; the Piikani, Siksika, Kainai, Iyarhe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina First Nations. We acknowledge the ancestral territory of Siksikaitsitapi, the Blackfoot Confederacy, and the home of the Métis Nation of Alberta—Region 3. We are all treaty people.
In partnership, we empower immigrants and refugees to successfully settle and integrate in our communities.
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