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    Meschac Sawasawa | Volunteer Feature

    Meschac Sawasawa | Volunteer Feature

    Meschac was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo & spent years moving around with his parents and sibling before fleeing DRC....
    Ramla Kamran | Volunteer Feature

    Ramla Kamran | Volunteer Feature

    With a Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics and a Master's degree in Business Administration, Ramla was ready to start her...
    Ben Isidro | Volunteer Feature

    Ben Isidro | Volunteer Feature

    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...
    Leslie Logan | Volunteer Feature

    Leslie Logan | Volunteer Feature

    Leslie was born in Edmonton, where she completed a bachelor degree in Education at the University of Alberta. Despite majoring in...
    Ashar Memon | Volunteer Feature

    Ashar Memon | Volunteer Feature

    “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,...
    Sheila Navrady | Volunteer Feature

    Sheila Navrady | Volunteer Feature

    Sheila is a long term volunteer in the Canada Connects program at Calgary Catholic Immigrant Society (CCIS). She has dedicated 15 years...
    Ida Grainger | 33 Years for CCIS

    Ida Grainger | 33 Years for CCIS

    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...
    Calgary Pride | Celebrating 30 Years

    Calgary Pride | Celebrating 30 Years

    Project Pride Calgary was started in 1981 by an ad-hoc group of organizations and supporters who organized their first Pride Festival the...
    Water Safety

    Water Safety

    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...
    CCIS' New NW Office

    CCIS' New NW Office

    We recently celebrated the opening of our NW location in Crowfoot! Our office is in the Crowfoot Business Centre, with a beautiful view...
    Face Mask Bylaw & COVID-19 Update

    Face Mask Bylaw & COVID-19 Update

    Starting August 1st, you will be required to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces and public vehicles. Failure to wear a...
    Explore from Home - Things To Do This Week

    Explore from Home - Things To Do This Week

    Even though we are still practicing social distancing, there are a number of exciting things that you & your family can do from home! Get...
    Information about COVID-19

    Information about COVID-19

    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...
    COVID-19 Myths

    COVID-19 Myths

    Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus? No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will...
    Calgary Transit - What You Need to Know

    Calgary Transit - What You Need to Know

    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...
    What We Did in 2019

    What We Did in 2019

    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...
    University Ready

    University Ready

    University is daunting for everyone, especially someone who is new to Canada. From gathering transcripts to taking English exams, it pays...
    Christmas in Calgary

    Christmas in Calgary

    In Calgary, there is a long list of fun holiday-inspired activities to participate in, so here are a few ideas.
    Success Stories: Information & Technology Program

    Success Stories: Information & Technology Program

    “When I heard about the program, I started dreaming about having the chance to have a better life here."
    WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU! - Volunteer Newsletter

    WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU! - Volunteer Newsletter

    Right now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide recently arrived refugees as they settle in...
    Ethiopian Refugees: We Desperately Need Your Help

    Ethiopian Refugees: We Desperately Need Your Help

    Ethiopia continually lacks access to clean water and sanitation. Currently, 61 million people in Ethiopia do not have access to water and...
    Somalia - We Need Your Help

    Somalia - We Need Your Help

    Right now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide Somalian refugees as they settle in this new...
    Syria - A Call for Volunteers

    Syria - A Call for Volunteers

    Right now, we are facing a shortage of individuals or families who can mentor and guide Syrian refugees as they settle in this new...
    We Need Your Help - Refugees from Sudan

    We Need Your Help - Refugees from Sudan

    Roughly 70 percent of the nation’s 39.5 million people live in rural areas where the government is unable to provide basic services....
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    In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, indigenous and non, who live, work and play and help us steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.

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