Maleeka was a young girl when her family migrated to Canada. Her parents moved from Pakistan to provide excellent opportunities for their children. Maleeka is currently earning a Bachelor of Science from University of Calgary. In the fall of 2021, Maleeka began...
Novelyn joined CIWA in 2018 as an administrative assistant for Settlement and Integration Program. She first learned about CIWA through a friend, who helped her access settlement and employment supports at CIWA. Novelyn eventually volunteered with the Filipino...
CIWA Health and Wellness app offers free Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy courses to help improve your mood and sleep! “I have seen noticeable changes and improvement in my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the project…”; “I strongly...
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the successes of our clients – immigrant women, who have made great strides to reestablish themselves and their families in a new country. We also acknowledge that settlement hasn’t been easy for many...
Originally from Palestine, Nafeesa lived in Kuwait where she worked in Human Resources for an International Bank. She and her husband moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1995 and to Calgary in 2020. They now have 4 adult sons. Nafeesa holds multiple diplomas, from Human...
