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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...
What is a Land Acknowledgement?
You may hear a land acknowledgement if you have ever been to an event in Canada. But what is a land acknowledgement? Land Acknowledgement...
National Indigenous History Month
People in Canada celebrate National Indigenous History Month every June and recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This is...
Get the Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
The vaccines are safe. COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously tested during their development and then carefully reviewed by Health...
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
As a newly arrived temporary foreign worker, there are things you need to know to keep you safe & protected. We recognize both the...
Patrick Etokudo | Board Profile
Patrick is a professional mechanical engineer/supply chain manager known for his leadership on several corporate transformation efforts,...
Mike Shaikh | Board Profile
Mike Shaikh is a humanitarian, tireless volunteer, philanthropist, ethical community leader, and an exceptionally proud citizen and...
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...
CCIS 40th Anniversary Logo Winner
On April 13, we will be celebrating our 40th year of integrating newcomers to Calgary & Canada. To start the celebration, we held a logo...
Day 5 | Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This past week has been a time of reflection, awareness, and learning. We have had the opportunity to examine our misunderstandings about...
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