🏆 Nominations are now open for CCIS’ 13th Annual Immigrant Seniors Awards! Know an immigrant senior (60+) or volunteer group making a difference in the community? Nominate them today. 📅 Deadline: Oct. 30, 2026 🔗 ccisab.ca/immigrant-seniors-… #CCIS #YYCSeniors

For families who have experienced displacement, learning to trust unfamiliar systems is part of feeling at home. Through The Connection Initiative, #CalgaryRohingya newcomer families and @CalgaryPolice came together to share experiences, ask questions & get to know one another.

Have you submitted your nomination yet? The 13th Annual Immigrant Seniors Awards are an opportunity to recognize immigrant seniors whose volunteerism & community involvement make a lasting difference. Nomination Deadline: Oct 30, ow.ly/b21c50ZZbZo #YYCSeniors #yyc

What an incredible experience at the #WinSTEMWeek Expo 2026! CCIS was proud to join 20+ organizations championing diversity and opportunity in STEM. We loved connecting with families, future innovators, and community partners. Thank you @AWSNSocial. #CCIS #WomenInSTEM #Calgary

Strong communities need committed leadership. CCIS’s volunteer Board of Directors recently came together for a retreat to help shape the future of our organization and the communities we serve. Thank you for your leadership, expertise and commitment. #CCIS #CommunityBuilding

The best part of the day? Seeing colleagues in 3D instead of on Teams Our CDIS and Rural Offices teams came together from across Southern Alberta for a PD Day filled with learning, collaboration, and plenty of catch-ups. ow.ly/UhzH50ZYyy2 ccisab.ca/southern-alberta-i… #CCIS

The 17th Edition of Fresh Start Is Here! This issue highlights education, employment, community engagement, cultural celebration & newcomer success stories from Calgary & communities across Southern Alberta. Read & subscribe: ow.ly/X9Rn50ZYiWV #CCIS #FreshStartNewsletter

We’re Hiring! 👉 Operations Manager, Apply by Friday, November 13th, 2026. Learn more on how to apply, here: ccisab.ca/work-with-us/#job_… #Hiring #SouthernAlberta #Jobopprtunity #CCIS

The spirit of Stampede isn't just for July! Our Skills Elevate students explored Calgary's Western heritage through a CS-101 presentation by the Calgary Stampede team, complete with rodeo props, Harry the Horse, and 2026 Princess Sarah O'Brien. 🐎 #CalgaryStampede #YYC #CCIS

Calling all migrant workers! Join us for Dance for Wellness to get active, enjoy a free meal, and connect with others in the community. 📅Oct 20 | Belly Dance | 5:30-7 PM 📅Nov 17 | Zumba | 5:30-7 PM Pioneer Room, Banff Public Library Register by scanning the QR code #BanffEvents

Nearly 90 seniors joined our Senior Connections Program at the Calgary Public Library for a National Seniors Day information session. Topics included benefits, housing, scam prevention, safety, chair yoga, and community supports. ow.ly/QMRh50ZXK98 #NationalSeniorsDay

We were proud to see members of the CCIS team from our rural offices, alongside our rural hub partners, represented at the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) Biennial Conference in Banff. Discover how we're helping newcomers ccisab.ca/ #CESA2026

🍁Gratitude was in full bloom at the Britannia Building during our LINC Thanksgiving celebration! Students created colourful autumn trees with gratitude leaves and shared what they're thankful for as they build new lives in Canada.🧡 ccisab.ca/language-instructi… #Thanksgiving #LINC

As Thanksgiving approaches, please note that CCIS offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CCIS. 🍂 #Thanksgiving #CCIS

The Alberta Referendum is coming up. Learn the key questions, voting eligibility, and important dates in our quick guide: files.constantcontact.com/7d… Visit elections.ab.ca for official information. linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #CCIS #AlbertaReferendum #VoteAlberta

🇨🇱 #TBT to a memorable Chilean Independence Day celebration in Banff! Hosted by our CCIS TFW team with community partners, the event welcomed 550+ attendees for food, music, dance, and culture. Participants travelled from Calgary, Whistler, and Toronto! #CCIS #TFW #Banff

This past September, our ECW participants strengthened their workplace communication skills and expanded their knowledge of the Canadian job market. Congratulations to our latest graduates! 🎓 Thank you to ECW Coordinator Muzamil Kakar for his support. #CCIS

The CCIS Mentoring Circle welcomed Pierre Granados for a session on job searching and fraud prevention. Participants learned tips for resumes, interviews, LinkedIn networking, salary negotiations, and how to recognize common scams targeting newcomers. ow.ly/C5c450ZVJgQ

CCIS was proud to host the annual NHLP Partners Meeting in Calgary. Partners from across Canada reviewed the program, shared ideas, and explored ways to better support internationally educated healthcare professionals. For more information: ow.ly/Bs9Y50ZVFlJ

Recently at Land of Dreams, 26 volunteers from seven cultural communities came together to create a new pollinator garden. With support from @ClimateHubYYC they planted native flowers and helped build a space that supports biodiversity and community connection. #LandOfDreams

CCIS joined 2,000+ leaders at the #EconomicOutlook2027. One message stood out: “An economy is only as strong as its workforce.” Newcomers bring skills, experience, and ambition. Connecting talent with opportunity strengthens Calgary's future. #EconomicOutlook2027