Meet Maryam

Meet Maryam

Meet Maryam. She currently volunteers with CIWA’s Arts and Crafts Groups. Maryam was born and raised in Iran. Before retiring, she taught Math and Science to middle school students, spent a few years teaching kindergarten, and was an enthusiastic volunteer for...
Meet Yan

Meet Yan

Yan Cheng and her family moved to Calgary in early 2020 from China, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Pharmacology and a Master’s in Business  Administration. Upon coming to Calgary, she earned a Certificate as Community Support Worker and completed CIWA’s...
Meet Nina

Meet Nina

Nina is a CIWA alumna. While she attended the Career Services for Foreign Trained Professionals program, Nina assisted the Administrative Department as part of her practicum training. She was then as a Receptionist after her graduation. Being a former client herself,...
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CIWA is presenting the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal to 10 community leaders in recognition of their remarkable contributions to our society.  Eligibility The eligibility criteria for this medal is intentionally broad so it can recognize a wide range of...