Karl and Brenda Jeam (nee Jim Kar Son and Gladys Kum Thoe Ho) travelled a long journey to build their family in Canada. From Karl’s humble beginnings in southern China as an orphan and Brenda’s dream of an international nursing career, both of them...
Meet Adania. She currently volunteers for CIWA’s New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups Program. Adania is originally from Mexico and has called Canada home since 2019. Before moving to Calgary, she lived in Saskatchewan and also spent time in China and the United...
Join us on February 15th from 11 AM to 3:00 PM at the Genesis Centre to celebrate the accomplishments, journey and resilience of newcomer immigrant girls and their mentors! Youth Forum is the annual capstone event of CIWA’s Youth Mentorship Program that showcases the...
We are delighted to extend our congratulations and showcase the compelling narratives of the six exceptional women who have earned the 2023 Yvonne Nhan Scholarship. Originating from various backgrounds and cultural settings, these women unite through their unwavering...
Yevheniia, originally from Ukraine, moved to Calgary in April 2023 with her husband. Holding a Master’s in Law and Psychology and with a background as a lawyer and life coach, she plans to continue her life coaching career in Canada. Drawn to the services...
