Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

In order for our staff to celebrate Christmas and New Year's, we have adjusted our office hours.
Please find our holiday hours below:
Monday, December 24: 8 - 2 pm
... Tuesday, December 25: closed
Wednesday, December 26: closed
Monday, December 31: 8 - 2 pm
Tuesday, January 1: closed
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Teaching your child about pedestrian safety is really important. Here are some ways that you can help your child stay safe when they are walking to school or the playground.

We all hope that you have a wonderful weekend that is filled with laughter!

"On Dec. 14, 2017, the young couple came to the city with nothing more than hope, that life would give them a second chance to enjoy the simplest things we all too often take for granted: a feeling of safety and security."
Learn more about this couple, how we have supported them and what the community can do to help.

Our very own, Bindu Narula, Manager of Resettlement and Integration Services, sat down with Inn from the Cold to discuss what services we offer newcomers to Canada, complexities that immigrant families face in Calgary, and how the Calgary community can help.

Computer skills are an important part of the Canadian job market. We have a variety of computer training programs. These programs will help you boost your skill-set and you will be able to add them to your resume!
For more information, visit the link below.
https://www.ccisab.ca/s…/services-for/c omputer-training.html

On this day, 70 years ago the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were adopted, making today International Human Rights Day.
Visit the link below to see landmarks across the world be shine in blue!
https://www.hrw.org/blue

We had a great time celebrating CCIS volunteers last weekend! Thank you to our volunteers for your time.
We celebrated some big milestones with these volunteers staying with us from 10 all the way up to 20 years!
Kathleen with 10 years.... Janet with15 years. Mr. Khai with 15 years. Mari-Carmen with 20 years.
A big shout out to photographer Sam from Motif Photography and the ladies from Nightingale Dance for making our 2018 Volunteer Recognition Event a big success!
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It's snowy and icy out there. Here are some great tips to learn how to safely walk in winter conditions!

Can we get a BIG round of applause for all of our past and present volunteers! Without them, there would be a gap within our organization. We appreciate all of their hard work throughout the entire organization. Thank you!

According to the UN, 85% of immigrant's income goes back into the local community.

The Parent Link Centre offers a wide range of social, educational and recreational programs and activities for children, youth and parents.
Our programs and services are open to all families, although we specialize in services to immigrant families.
Core Services include:... -Parent Education -Early Childhood Development & Care -Family Support -Information & Referral -Developmental screening
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November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year our team participated in a “Go Purple” event. We created purple bracelets to show our support while listening to a presentation on Healthy Relationships. Thank you for joining us!

We can help you prepare for employment in your field!
The Information & Technology Bridging Program is 24-weeks of ICT training. This program is designed for foreign-trained IT professionals who are eligible for employment insurance* or can legally work in Canada.
Key Training Components: ... -IT Project Management & Business Analysis -Microsoft SQL Queries -Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
You can register by contacting Mehrzad Eftekhar at meftekhar@ccisab.ca or 403.290.5425
Join us at one of our information sessions to find out more on December 3, December 11, December 17 & January 7 1pm - 4pm.
*eligible for EI, active EI, or received EI in the past 5 years.
https://www.ccisab.ca/…/information-tec hnology-bridging-pro…
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Be a friend.
If you’ve ever moved to a new place, you understand that you don’t truly feel settled until you’ve been welcomed by new friends. Loneliness can be one of a newcomer's greatest challenges. So say hello or lend a helping hand.

Our Community Connections for Newcomers program connects community volunteers with new immigrants - individually or in groups, to provide opportunities for learning, as well as settlement support to make your new country feel like ‘home’ again. Volunteers help newcomers to navigate the city and often provide the first friendship in Canada.

Time is almost up to nominate a candidate for the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society New Canadian Artist Award. Visit the link below to find out more!
https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/…/ca lgary-catholic-immi…/

We believe that each individual is unique and of value.

Our program, Networking for Success, offers newcomers with professional backgrounds the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and fellow professionals.
Here are our clients, OD Coffee and Motif Photography, that pitched their businesses to a panel of judges, this week! They walked away with valuable insights and support from industry leaders.
If you would like to know more or get involved, visit the link below.
... https://www.ccisab.ca/professio…/networ king-for-success.html
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Me parece una Congregación o Institución muy acertada en su doctrina ya que es un ejemplo a seguir y me gustaría tener contacto personal con alguno o algunos de sus integrantes. Gracias!!

Me parece excelente y maravilloso haber encontrado esta pagina justo antes de ir Canadá, ya que voy a curso de idioma por un mes pero quiero emigrar a Canadá .. Me gustaría saber si tienen a alguna persona con la que pueda comunicarme en español para hacer las preguntas que tengo... Gracias.. Espero su respuesta

Just now i came to know about CCIS. It's excellent for new migrates. thank you.

It is nice to see it our pic on CCIS page. It's a great place for immigrants.

Hola a todos, me parece fenomenal.

soy un sacerdote Colombiano, mi nombre es: ARIEL ALVAREZ VERJEL, quisiera tener una direccion e-mail de CALGARY CATHOLIC IMMIGRATION SOCIETY CCIS.

QUIEN ME PUEDE AYUDAR.

Gracias

Hi..I would like to say..that page is very important to read..to make relation with you..to know more about this program..

Hello my dear brothers, can you help me with the resettlement? My name is Ghassan I am a Syrian citizen and I am currently in Jordan and I have two children. I would like to go to Canada and I hope anyone can help me to reply me thanks for your efforts

hi. I am not sure if you have this home alone program for children 13 years of age ? If there is, can I have the nearest location from acadia community, 90th ave calgary.T2j0A3.Many thanks.

I living in israel with out viza or passport i came to isreal befor 5 years ago . So how can help me pleas

CCIS are working to enhance new immigrants knowledge to meet Canadian experience and culture in Calgary. I would say that I have received a useful information which I believe it is considered as key player in our new journey in Calgary.

From my perspective the Program is a significant improvement to Canada’s immigration system for new comers whether immigrants or refugees. Looking to enroll in New Chapter next week .. Cheers

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Hi, I am new to Calgary from Nigeria. I would like to meet Catholic youths in Calgary and also find a parish near where I live.