Alina was born and raised in Poland, where she worked various jobs in administrative, accounting and seamstress roles prior to retirement. She came to Canada in 1991 to visit and help one of her daughters who had young children at the time. In 1997, she proudly become...
Ariane, whose family is from Democratic Republic of the Congo, was born and raised in Lebanon. She holds multiple master’s degrees. Prior to moving to Calgary early in 2024, she worked as a Project Manager and Researcher with different non-governmental organization...
Welcome to CIWA’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives At CIWA, we are committed to fostering understanding, healing, and reconciliation within our community. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed annually on September 30th, is a day...
This year’s Welcoming Week takes place from September 13 – 22. CIWA joins Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, along with many other organizations across Canada, in celebrating our strengths and differences as we create a community where everyone feels...
Michelle Young, born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, has called Canada home for over 30 years. After living in Vancouver, she and her family eventually settled in Calgary. With a professional background spanning over 25 years in the oil and gas sector,...
