A Colourful Celebration of Multiculturalism at 2022 Culture Fest in Cochrane
More than 600 Cochrane residents and guests thronged the Cochrane Lions Event Centre for this year's Culture Fest.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Helpful Resources to Guide You - Part 3
It's been a month of learning, unlearning and relearning for us at CCIS in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
A very BETS-y Lunch Party for Gordana!
How do you say a fitting thank you to a boss who has been not just an exceptional leader, but also an incredible human being? Well, staff...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Helpful Resources to Guide You - Part 2
Helpful resources to deepen your understanding of the symbolism and importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
CCIS receives Airbnb.org Donation to support Ukrainian Evacuees in Canada with Temporary Housing
CCIS has received a generous donation from Airbnb.org to provide short-term housing for Ukrainian arrivals in Canada.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Helpful Resources to Guide You
Helpful resources to deepen your understanding of the symbolism and importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Dadkhuda Pahlawan | Housing Specialist & Liaison
Dadkhuda plays an essential role in helping the CCIS clients find the right housing.
Refugee Women
Women make up 50% of the refugee population. Often, they arrive alone or as the only surviving parent to their children. Today, we are...
Johanne Kasha | Volunteering for 25 Years
Johanne has been volunteering with CCIS for 25 years and has been involved in different parts of the organization.
Thank You to Our Calgary Community
We just can’t say enough good things about our community and the amazing support we have received from local organizations, businesses...
2021 Calgary Catholic Immigration Society Volunteers | Thank you!
Once again this year, in keeping with COVID-19 protocols, we were unable to recognize our milestone volunteers at a formal in-person...
25 Years of Volunteering | Johanne & Wendy
Once again this year, in keeping with COVID-19 protocols, we were unable to recognize our milestone volunteers at a formal in-person...
Meet the Graduates | Houeida & Anastassiya | ITB Calgary
Houeida The Information Technology Bridging Program is the magic wand that made my dream come true. I’ve been looking for this program...
Meet the Graduate | Kayode | ITB Calgary
When I moved to Canada in 2019, I was optimistic. I wasted no time reworking my resume to apply for the same IT positions that I worked...
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...
Indigenous Veterans Day
Today, November 8, marks Indigenous Veterans Day. During the War of 1812, they were vital allies in the protection of Canada. Since then,...
Dressing for Winter in Canada
Winters in Canada can have windchills, snow storms & temperatures can dip below -30 degrees Celsius.
Support Found
Paralyzed on the left side of her body, N is unable to walk or stand on her own and is permanently in a wheelchair.
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....
Meet the Team | Rural Communities
Serving the communities of High River, Okotoks, Strathmore, & the county of Rockyview, our team provides connections to local services...
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...
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!
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...
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...