Calgary Police and RCMP Welcome Afghan Refugees to Calgary
We had the pleasure of receiving officers from the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and the Royal Canada Mounted Police (RCMP) to offer a warm welcome to newly arrived Afghan refugees.…
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We had the pleasure of receiving officers from the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and the Royal Canada Mounted Police (RCMP) to offer a warm welcome to newly arrived Afghan refugees.…
Today, November 8, marks Indigenous Veterans Day. During the War of 1812, they were vital allies in the protection of Canada. Since then, thousands served in both World Wars &…
Winters in Canada can have windchills, snow storms & temperatures can dip below -30 degrees Celsius. It’s important to dress correctly in order to avoid things like frostbite! Dress in…
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…
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…
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…
“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 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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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,…
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