National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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...
CIWA celebrates Welcoming Week!

CIWA celebrates Welcoming Week!

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...
Meet Michelle

Meet Michelle

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,...
Meet Ruiyi

Meet Ruiyi

Ruiyi and her husband moved to Calgary in 2023, having previously resided in Ontario and Japan, where she earned a master’s in economics. With a background in finance, Ruiyi aspires to return to the field one day. Shortly after moving to Calgary however, Ruiyi...
Accreditation by the Canadian Accreditation Council

Accreditation by the Canadian Accreditation Council

Exciting news: CIWA is now accredited! We are thrilled to announce that CIWA has been accredited by the prestigious Canadian Accreditation Council! This accreditation marks a significant milestone in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of settlement...