Thinking of Yu
Alberta Theatre Projects is excited to offer you and your group access to a special matinee performance of Thinking of Yu, a new play by Governor General’s Award winning playwright Carole Fréchette and translated into English by John Murrell on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM.
Tickets for this performance are available to you at a discounted rate of $15, which includes access to a Q&A with cast and crew after the performance.
To book tickets contact Joshua Dalledonne, LEGACY and Volunteer Coordinator, Alberta Theatre Projects at (403) 294-7475 ext 1098 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.atplive.com
Steer Your Cultural Compass Workshop
Learn how culture affects communication, behaviour, and interaction.
Part 1: How Culture Affects the Way People Think, Feel and Behave, February 10, 12:30 - 4:00 PM
Part 2: Cultural Dimensions and Cross-cultural Communication, March 16, 12:30 - 4:00 PM
Deadline for registration- Feb. 6. For registration information, please contact the Calgary Multicultural Centre, Anoush Newman at 237-5850, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Alberta Health Study Seeks Chinese & Mandarin Speaking Women
The department of Psychosocial Resources at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, and the Department of Oncology at the University of Calgary is looking for 200 Chinese women (100 Cantonese speakers/100 Mandarin speakers) to fill out a questionnaire. If you know a woman who could participate contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Moving Forward: Training for Employability
This 32 week program put on by the Centre for Newcomers is designed for immigrants who have limited formal education in their first language, and low levels of Essential skills and English literacy. Clients will focus on the development and use of essential skills specific to entry level jobs in baking or retail meat cutting in a supermarket or related business. For more info contact Dan Fast at 403 569-3339.
Services for Immigrants in Calgary Brochure
ISCC is pleased to offer the updated version of the “Services for Immigrants in Calgary“. This free brochure is available in two versions - Multilingual - English, Chinese Punjabi, Urdu, Spanish and Arabic and a French/English version.
It can be picked up at front reception at the ISCC office located in the Prospect Building at 915 – 33rd Street NE Calgary during office hours from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please provide notice of 1 week prior to your pickup date to ensure we have the brochures in stock at our office.
To order, please visit isccalgary.ca.
Directions for Immigrants Study Groups for Internationally Educated Professionals
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Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta National Professional Practice Exam (APEGGA -NPPE) |
Wednesdays, Oct 19, 2011 - Jan 11, 2012 OR Saturdays, Oct 22, 2011 - Jan 14, 2012 |
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Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE) |
Fridays, Oct 14, 2011- Jan 27, 2012 or Tuesdays, Oct 18, 2011– Jan 24, 2012 |
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Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Certification Exam (CSMLS) for Medical Laboratory Technologists |
Saturdays, Oct 17, 2011- Jan 14, 2012 Online delivery method
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Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Evaluating Exam (PEBC EE) |
Saturdays, Jan 14 - Jun 30, 2012 or Wednesdays, Jan 25 - Jun 20, 2012
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Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCC QEI) |
Tuesdays and Saturdays Jan 17 - Apr 14, 2012* * Dates subject to change depending on exam dates |
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National Assessment Collaboration Objective Structured Clinical Examination (NAC OSCE) |
Thursdays and Saturdays Jan 5 - Mar 8, 2012* * Dates subject to change depending on exam dates |
The first step for clients to access our services is to request an appointment with one of our Career Coaches. This appointment can be over the phone using our Toll Free Number 1-877-297-2553.
The New Family Place Adult Sewing Classes
This class will be held on Mondays 1pm-3pm at the New Family Place, 101, 120 -17th Ave SW. Contact 403-514-8331 for more details.
The New Family Place Mother Goose Program
Focus on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs while connecting with your child at this free program, held on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am. For more information please call: 403-263-1543.
Career Courses
Bow Valley College’s Career Connections is running free two hour courses on resumes, interview skills and networking at various libraries through the City. They can register directly by clicking on this link: http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/services/programs-events/register-for-programs?ad=s&dt=s&lc=s&pt=s&kw=career%20basics&pg=1
Trade Training-for-Work Programs
Millwright & Machining Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic 30-week training including: Preparations for Training & Employment, SAIT Occupational Skills Training and Work Experience.
Who should apply? Immigrants, who are: unemployed and have been in Canada no more than 10 years, interested in pursuing employment in one of the above trades, Ready, Willing, and Able to commit themselves to completing the training program and finding work in the field. To apply, In person at the CCIS Office or Call/Email for more information: Millwright: 403-290-5121 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: 403-290-5115 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Volunteering with Seniors
Are you interested or curious about the stories and live of Older Adults? Are you curious about how you can make a difference in the lives of people at risk of social isolation? Do you have an hour a week to volunteer? If so consider finding out more about volunteering with Calgary Family Services as Micro Local Group Volunteer. For More Information please contact Mariette at 403-705-7559.
Learning English with CBC Radio
An exciting new resource for ESL teachers and learners in Alberta was recently launched by CBC Edmonton and Alberta Employment and Immigration. The project can be found at www.cbc.ca/Edmonton/eal.The website resources are made up of two types of audio stories, each supported by ESL learning materials.
Newscasts (Weekly News Stories) The stories in this section are shorter. They focus on the current events of the day. They are suitable for students who have reached CLB 4.
Monthly Stories (Monthly Feature Stories)The stories in this section are a bit longer. They feature items of general human interest. One of these stories is uploaded each month and they are suitable for students who have reached CLB 6+ and for teachers looking for materials to use with higher level classes.
The audio files and documents can all be downloaded and kept on your computer absolutely free! The audio files are in MP3 format and will play on most computer audio players. For more information contact Project Manager, Justine Light at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Welcome to Alberta Workshops
Find out more about resources available to new immigrants. Every Thursday from 10 - 12 noon at Immigrant Services Calgary. For more information call 403 265-1120 or visit www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca.
Professional Development for ESL Teachers: ATESL Calgary Wikipage
The Co-Chairs of ATESL Calgary Local have set up a wikipage for ESL teachers. This page will be a forum for discussion and a place where you can read and post interesting articles, information and resources related to teaching and ESL. Please feel free to share the link with your colleagues. To join the group:
-Go to www.ateslcalgarylocal.wikispaces.com.
-From there, click “join this wiki” in the top left of the page.
-On the right side of the home page you will see tabs for various pages including links to articles on reading and vocabulary and the ATESL and TESL Canada homepages.
-You can add a new page and add a link to a web document or article. Click on” new page” on the top left and follow the prompts.
-You can also start a discussion from the home page. Click “discussion” and follow the prompts.
If you have any questions, please email
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Youth Employment Centre
The Youth Employment Centre is a great place to connect immigrant youth with exciting opporutnities. To view their latest update, click here.
Immigrant Professionals in the Environment Sector
CCIS is offering a new training opportunity for Immigrant Professionals in the Environment Sector. The Program includes 6 weeks of sector-specific classroom training designed by environmental employers, skilled immigrants, and employment counselors, and an 8-week work experience placement to gain industry experience. For more information visit www.eco.ca/bridging.
Immigrant Bridging Program for Foreign Trained Teachers
The Transition to Alberta Classrooms (TAC) program will help foreign trained teachers for whom English is an additional language prepare for employment. The program is designed to assist immigrant teachers with international experience overcome challenges they face. For more information on the program, contact Anne O'Byrne: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 403-777-7272 Ext. 2427.
Immigrant Seniors Website
Calgary Catholic Immigration Services is one of the partnering agencies working on the immigrant seniors website (www.immigrantseniors.ca) and they need to update the site with correct information that indicates which places offer ESL type programs/opportunities that are either senior specific or senior friendly. They also need to know if there is a fee attached and what the basic outline of said classes or opportunities might be. If you can provide any information that would be useful for the site please contact Carolyn Arrell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Immigrant Youth Volunteer Program
The Youth Volunteer Program (YVP) works to help immigrant youths discover what a difference they can make to their communities through volunteering opportunities all over the city from festivals and homeless shelters, to charities and marathons etc. Through volunteering, their goal is to create a more welcoming, culturally-competent community for everyone. Our program primarily targets permanent resident youths aged 14-18 who are at risk for social isolation and who maybe do not know how to get involved and meet new friends.
For more information contact Cindy Wu at 403-538-8333; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR Grisel Flores at 403-538-8355; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
CCIS Host Program Volunteers Needed
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society is in need of volunteers for the Host Program. The Host Program helps newcomers integrate and resettle in Canada. Many of these newcomers are government assisted refugees and others are independent migrants. Host volunteers lend support, help with language barriers and introduce newcomers to their new community.
The Host Program recruits and trains volunteer hosts and then establishes compatible matches between them and new immigrants of all ages. The matches are based on criteria such as similar interests, family size, age and profession. Anyone can volunteer as long as they are at least 17 years of age and can commit to volunteering for 3 -4 hours a week divided to suit the volunteer and needs of the family. For more information contact the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Ethos Youth and Family
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's SOT program has a new extension: Ethos Youth & Family. They are aiming to provide culturally sensitive support for immigrant and refugee children and youth ages 3 to 18, and their families addressing post-traumatic stress related to migration, resettlement, socio-economic barriers, and isolation. We are now ready to accept referrals and/or answer any questions you may have regarding this new service. We are also happy to provide informational materials and presentations to elaborate on our service and the population we serve. We strive to promote health and healing, in children, youth, and their families.
We offer a variety of services including individual and group therapy, as well as parent support and education. In addition we deliver outreach educational services to schools, professionals, and community organizations. The program counsellors deliver individual and parental support to attend to underlying issues of trauma, migration, and acculturations stress. Services are available by referral from teachers, social workers, or other community service providers involved with immigrant and refugee youth and family. Interested parents or youth are welcome to contact us with questions and/or to self-refer. For more details contact Chantal Côté Coordinator, ethos youth & family, 403.265.3538, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Volunteer Cultural Interpreters and Translators Needed
Immigrant Services Calgary is looking for volunteers to fill the positions of ‘Cultural Interpreter’ and ‘Cultural Translator’. These volunteers will assist newcomers to Canada with their transition to a new life by either providing assistance with the verbal exchange of words form one language to another or by translating important written legal documents. Volunteers must be fluent in English and at least one other language and must be culturally sensitive. Some daytime availability is required for the position of Cultural Interpreter and Cultural Translators must have intermediate level computer skills. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator at 403-538-8355.
Never too Late Guide
United Way has released /_Never Too Late_/, a guide developed to help youth navigate returning to school. If you would like to receive free copies of the Never Too Late guide, please contact Shayna Nackoney at (403) 410-2573 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Calgary Workers' Resource Centre
The Calgary Workers' Resource Centre offers an Employment Rights, Obligations and Benefits Education Program. If your team, clients or students would benefit from more knowledge about their work-related rights, obligations and benefits, then contact the Calgary Workers’ Resource Centre! Subjects covered include: Alberta employment standards, employment insurance, human rights in the workplace, and workers’ compensation. These workshops may be particularly of interest to members of vulnerable populations including new immigrants and ESL students, Temporary Foreign Workers, youth, Aboriginal workers, persons with disabilities, and unemployed/underemployed workers. For more information or to book a workshop, contact Candace Martens (403-264-8100, ext. 26) or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
Calgary AfterSchool
The goal of Calgary AfterSchool is to increase the number of quality after school programming opportunities for youth ages 6 – 16. The programs are available between the hours of 3 and 6 pm on weekdays throughout the year. To find programs near your home or school, go to theCalgary.ca/afterschool web site. This website will tell you more about the initiative. Also, Calgary AfterSchool invites you to call the City’s 24/7 media line at 403-828-2954 to arrange an interview with a Calgary AfterSchool spokesperson.
These community events, ESL workshops, Christian seminars, and various postings are updated regularly. To submit a posting, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.