Chris McNelly | Board Profile
Chris is an executive professional with over 25 years of leadership experience in the corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors. For the past six years, Chris has volunteered countless hours on
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.
Chris is an executive professional with over 25 years of leadership experience in the corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors. For the past six years, Chris has volunteered countless hours on
Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus? No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered
No need to panic, we have put together all the important information that you need to know about COVID-19. *If you have travelled, been around someone with COVID-19 or are
Calgary Transit offers a variety of ways to get around the city. Here is everything that you need to know about transit in Calgary. Bus There are over 1,100 buses
As the new year is here, we took some time to reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to 2020. 2019 was a year of growth, success and
University is daunting for everyone, especially someone who is new to Canada. From gathering transcripts to taking English exams, it pays to have a little guidance. We created our Networking
Many Canadians have a day off work on December 25 and many spend the day with family or friends. It is customary to exchange gifts and enjoy a special festive
The Information & Technology Bridging Program is a 24 week training program that provides newcomers, who have education and experience in the IT field, with necessary soft skills and occupational
Right now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide recently arrived refugees as they settle in this new environment. We are currently looking
Ethiopia continually lacks access to clean water and sanitation. Currently, 61 million people in Ethiopia do not have access to water and 65 million live without a proper sanitation system.
Right now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide Somalian refugees as they settle in this new environment. Extreme famine has resulted in
Right now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide Syrian refugees as they settle in this new environment. For years there has been
Roughly 70 percent of the nation’s 39.5 million people live in rural areas where the government is unable to provide basic services. Clean water, food and adequate sanitation are scarce
We are currently matching volunteers to refugee families from Eritrea and here is why. Eritrea remains a dictatorship that poses authoritarian rule with strict limitations on its people. To start,
Over the past few weeks, our clients have gotten the opportunity to connect with our comunity in a lof of different ways. Here are a few of the exciting things
There is always something going on in the city. Attending events is a great way to meet new people, explore the city and spend quality time with your family. Here
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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