The Centre for Newcomers is a key not-for-profit resource centre for Calgary’s immigrants and refugees of all nationalities to receive settlement and integration services and information. Founded in 1988, the Centre provides training programs and collaborative support services to promote full integration, cultural diversity, community participation, and citizenship, for more than 10,000 newcomers each year. At the Centre for Newcomers we imagine a community that values diversity, in which people of all backgrounds find and create opportunities to fulfil dreams and participate fully as citizens. Our Mission is to support both newcomers and the receiving community in becoming a diverse, united community, through services and initiatives that create conditions of success for newcomers and that foster a welcoming environment in Calgary. We view the integration of newcomers as a two-way process of experience, influence and impact between newcomers and the communities that welcome them. The Centre for Newcomers provides local, provincial and national leadership in immigrant settlement and integration, contributing as a key member of these collaborative associations: • Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies • Private Career Development Contractors Association • Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance/ Association Canadien The Centre’s promise to the community is this: by welcoming newcomers, and supporting them to settle and integrate, by working collaboratively and in partnership, with a workplace culture that is founded on respect, co-operation and trust, we are making a positive difference in the lives of all Calgarians.
External link for Centre for Newcomers
125, 565 - 36 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta T2A 6K3, CA
The Centre for Newcomers, in partnership with RAM Consulting, recently hosted an in depth information session on engineering and project management. For more on CFN's Career & Employment Services visit https://lnkd.in/gyi8_e4
Black History Month is a fantastic opportunity to spotlight Black Canadians, and today we shine the light some amazing Centre for Newcomers' staff - Youth Outreach Coordinator Urick Anthony Manoo, Youth & Family Facilitator Akberet Ande, Job Developer Beneyam Tadesse, Program Manager Birhane H. Girmay, CCDP, MBA, and Case Manager Eugene Ibadi - and what #BHM means to them #BlackHistoryMonth
The Centre for Newcomers celebrated Black History Month in style with the theme 'Black is Limitless.' This sold-out event offered an inspiring afternoon filled with engaging community activities, vibrant cultural experiences, and a showcase of talented local vendors. Attendees enjoyed performances from Calgary Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster, live music, dance performances, informative panel discussions, and an incredible African Market featuring a diverse selection of vendors and a wide range of African-inspired cuisines. The event beautifully highlighted the richness of Black heritage and innovation, fostering a sense of unity among people of all backgrounds to honour and uplift the community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this day truly special. #BlackHistoryMonth
More than 50,000 clients served per year & nearly four decades of working towards making Calgary the best city it can be for all who call her home. Equality, respect, collaboration, communication, professionalism, caring, diversity & inclusion. This is CFN. And you can join us at www.centrefornewcomers.ca
CFN’s Totally Awesome Camps are school-aged care programs that take place in spring, summer and fall designed for children aged 6 to 12. The programs offer various activities, including arts and crafts, swimming, drama, dance, organized sports, self-esteem building, and initiatives promoting an active lifestyle, well-being, and overall health. Participants engage in enjoyable crafts, games, and excursions that foster creativity, communication, and leadership skills. Registration for spring camp is now open. For information on fees and other camp details contact us at daycare@centrefornewcomers.ca or call 403 569 3335 Date: 24-28 March (Monday to Friday) Time: 9 AM-4 PM Venue: 125, 565 – 36 Street, NE Calgary T2A 6K3 Transportation: No transportation will be provided
Black History Month is a fantastic opportunity to spotlight Black Canadians, and today we shine the light some amazing Centre for Newcomers' staff - Career Practitioner Aklilu Tekali Eyob, M.A, Client Services Associate Fikerte Mandela, Child Development Worker Solome Asfaw, Local/Regional Partnership Coordinator Carolee Israel Turner, and Career Practitioner Paulos Mebrahtu - and what #BHM means to them. Looking for a way to participate in Black History Month? Visit https://lnkd.in/gJyU_R5x for a wide range of events and activities taking place in YYC throughout February, including "Black is Limitless" right here at CFN on the 22nd❤
The Centre for Newcomers invites you to join us on Saturday, February 22, for an inspiring afternoon filled with engaging community activities, vibrant cultural experiences, and a showcase of talented local vendors. Join Calgary Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster, Mayor Jyoti Gondek, live music and dance performances, panel discussions, and an amazing African Market with a variety of vendors, as well as a wide array of African-inspired cuisines. This event highlights the richness of Black heritage and innovation, bringing together people of all backgrounds to honour and uplift the community. Free to attend; register today at bit.ly/CFNBlackisLimitless.
CFN recently honoured Black History Month with a special day of speakers and performers for the staff of the Centre for newcomers. CFN offers our heartfelt thanks to all those who worked so hard to put together an amazing celebration of history and life. Looking for a way to participate in Black History Month? Visit https://lnkd.in/gJyU_R5x for a wide range of events and activities taking place in YYC throughout February, including "Black is Limitless" right here at CFN on the 22nd❤
This week, CFN's Career and Employment Services held a job fair at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Cultural Centre. Organized by our ESUN (Employment Services for Ukrainians) team, the job fair attracted hundreds, making St. Vladimir's a busy hub of activity throughout the day. A big thanks to our friends at TIES (The Immigrant Education Society), Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, Immigrant Services Calgary, and Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, as well as the many employers who took part in making the day such a great success.
Established by formerly enslaved people and free Black individuals, Africville was a vibrant Black Canadian community located on the outskirts of Halifax founded in the early 19th century. In the late 1960s, the community was officially dismantled. The bulldozers arrived, and families were forcibly evicted, scattering long-time residents and disrupting generations of community. For the full story, https://lnkd.in/gPcW6Tp2 #BlackHistoryMonth