News
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month
Your safety should never be compromised, especially in an intimate partner relationship. Clare's Law aims to empower individuals by providing them with crucial information to make informed decisions about their safety. By exercising your right to ask and know, you can...
Hospitality Training for Immigrant Women
Attention all immigrant women seeking new opportunities in the hospitality industry! We are thrilled to announce a new program "Hospitality Training for Immigrant Women Program". Our program is a comprehensive and impactful effort geared towards providing immigrant...
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Canadian #AsianHeritageMonth is an important celebration of Canada's diversity, highlighting the many contributions Asian communities have made to this country. At CIWA, we want to make sure we spotlight our dedicated Asian Canadian staff. It is a privilege to live in...
Take a Stand – Journey Forward
Join the collaborative action! CIWA invites all community members to join our #VictimsWeek2023 Campaign, “Take a Stand - Journey Forward", to raise awareness for victims of violence and the supports available in the community. This year, we are engaging our allies and...
Mental Health Matters!
Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, and it affects us all. Yet, it is a topic that is often stigmatized and not given the attention it deserves. Raising awareness for mental health supports is crucial, as it benefits everyone regardless...
Thanking the Heart and Soul of CIWA: The Volunteer Appreciation Event
Volunteers are essential to CIWA and play a crucial role in our organization. We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated individuals who have generously donated their time, energy, and skills to support immigrant women in their pursuit of empowerment....
Free training for Early Childhood Educators
Funded by the Alberta Government, CIWA is proud to announce a new free program aimed at supporting immigrant women to start or grow their careers as certified Early Childhood Educators. The pilot project is designed to remove barriers and improve access to...
Yvonne Nhan Scholarship for Young Immigrant Mothers
Through this scholarship, 6 incredible women received $1,500 in support of their career growth and professional success in Canada.
Click here to apply for Siebens Jeam Scholarship Fund!
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 depended upon the...
CIWA receives funding to build capacity of women entrepreneurs
Today George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of $861,980 for two Calgary-based initiatives focused on growing small businesses through targeted supports...