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We understand that moving to a new place can feel lonely & overwhelming. We can help you connect to new friends in the city! Your new friend will be able…
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.
We understand that moving to a new place can feel lonely & overwhelming. We can help you connect to new friends in the city! Your new friend will be able…
Fernando is a Certified Supply Chain Professional and Certified Contracts Manager with twenty years of experience across more than ten sectors, including Oil and Gas, Renewable Energies and Manufacturing. He…
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…
Sahar is a new immigrant from Iran who came to Canada to experience a new life, expand her knowledge, and enhance her capability. She has degrees in English Language Translation…
Meschac was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo & spent years moving around with his parents and sibling before fleeing DRC. After two years of hiding in Uganda,…
With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Ramla was ready to start her professional career. However, after working for only one year as…
Ben Isidro left the Philippines at the age of 20 in search of a better opportunity. After landing in Montreal in 1976, he married his wife Edith and had their…
Leslie was born in Edmonton, where she completed a bachelor degree in Education at the University of Alberta. Despite majoring in teaching junior and senior high school English, she later…
“I was born in Pakistan and moved to Canada when I was very young. My parents wanted to raise my siblings and I in a safer environment, so they decided…
Sheila is a long term volunteer in the Canada Connects program at Calgary Catholic Immigrant Society (CCIS). She has dedicated 15 years of her time and efforts to help refugee…
Ida Grainger worked for CCIS for 33 years. She was born in Peru and studied Social Work at San Marcos University in Lima. She immigrated to Canada in 1980 and…
Project Pride Calgary was started in 1981 by an ad-hoc group of organizations and supporters who organized their first Pride Festival the following year. The choice to host the event…
With the warming of temperatures again, you might want to cool down by spending the day at the water. It is really important to follow these safety tips to ensure…
We recently celebrated the opening of our NW location in Crowfoot! Our office is in the Crowfoot Business Centre, with a beautiful view of the magnificent Rockies. NW Services –…
Starting August 1st, you will be required to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces and public vehicles. Failure to wear a face-covering where required can result in a…
Even though we are still practicing social distancing, there are a number of exciting things that you & your family can do from home! Get outside! The City of Calgary…
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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