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If you would like to request for a food hamper from the Calgary Food Bank, please call 403-253-2055. Please be patient because their phones are very busy. If your call is disconnected, please keep trying. You must call first as hamper distribution is by appointment only. Once you have called and been approved for a Food Hamper, you will book …
During the COVID-19 Crisis, the City of Calgary has many resources available to newcomers that are multilingual. Information related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus is available on the Calgary Local Immigration Partnership website found here: www.calgarylip.ca/covid19-resources. The resources are available in different languages for newcomers to better understand. Alberta Health Services has an online self-assessment tool is made for anyone who is …
Family day is a holiday in Alberta that encourages the celebration of strong families. There are many events happening over the long weekend. Events such as: Eau Claire Market will be having children’s crafts, face painting, balloon animals and much more from 11:00am – 4:00pm Trico Centre, 88.9 FML and AM 700 the light is having a Funderful Family Day …
Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) and Seekers Media are partnering on a new visibility initiative that will be welcoming newcomers to Alberta and connecting them with winter sports.
The new initiative, #NewSkiAb, shows people of diverse backgrounds talking about their first experiences with traditional Canadian activities like skiing and snowshoeing. In addition, some lucky individuals and their families will have the opportunity to receive free lessons and trips to winter activities around Alberta to help introduce them to their new home in the province. It is hoped that this initiative can help newcomers with increasing their sense of belonging and building of their Canadian identity.
After 44 years as the party that formed Alberta’s provincial government, the Progressive Conservative Party (PC) fell to third place after election night on May 5, 2015, winning only 10 seats. The Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) garnered majority support from electors and has become the new party in power in Alberta with 53 seats. The party’s leader, Rachel Notley, …
Minister Kenney and Minister of State Uppal issue statement on Vaisakhi Ottawa, April 14, 2015 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, and the Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Vaisakhi: “Today, Sikhs in Canada and around the world will celebrate Vaisakhi, one of the most important dates for members of the …
On Thursday March 12th, Immigrant Services Calgary in partnership with the Adiuvo Foundation, hosted an interactive workshop to introduce the concept of professional networking in Canada to foreign trained HR professionals. At this event, participants also had an opportunity to learn about work search resources for job seekers in this field, as well as meet and network with Lisa Lutman – Senior HR Specialist …
On November 5, 2014 SNAP launched its most recent initiative, a Coffee & Conversation program in collaboration with Woodcliff United Church & Korean Central Presbyterian Church. The purpose of this initiative is to provide members of the Korean community with an opportunity to practice English conversation in a casual and supportive environment. With the advertising of the new program in …
On Tuesday September 22, Twenty three professionals from various immigrant serving agencies took part in a training titled, “Easier than You Think”. The training was facilitated by Diana Wark from Calgary Sexual Health Centre. The purpose was to help service providers support parents as they discuss healthy bodies and healthy relationships with their children. Immigrant Services Calgary is a member …
Alberta Premier Dave Hancock signed labour mobility agreement-in-principle with Nova Scotia premier Stephen McNeil. This agreement will allow apprenticeship training transferable between Alberta and Nova Scotia. This will improve the recognition of in-province training, allow for the recognition of apprenticeship work experience hours, and enhance labour mobility for apprentices in both Alberta and Nova Scotia. For more information please visit: http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xid=3702029b08264-c42a-aad7-604244db603d31f9
