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University of Calgary Continuing Education Scholarship Recipients
Cecilia Awoyemi and Maria Ana Corazon Espiritu were awarded the 2019 University of Calgary Continuing Education Scholarship on June 12th. Cecilia Awoyemi moved to Canada with her family in 2018. She is a professional administrator with 7+ years’ experience in...
Gerda R. Bloemraad Educational Scholarship Recipients 2019
Karma Youdon and Mary Althea Valenzuela were the recipients of this year’s Gerda R. Bloemraad Educational Scholarship. Gerda R. Bloemraad Educational Scholarship aims to provide monetary assistance to CIWA clients or volunteers who wish to further their education or...
HIPPY Graduation
On Saturday, June 15th, HIPPY ( Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program celebrated the graduation for their 10th intake! 91 people attended the event at the Bow Valley Christian Church. HIPPY mothers and children were presented with certificates...
Supports for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues
On January 30, 2019, The City of Calgary announced $3 million funding for Mental Health and Addictions Programs.
CIWA’s Partnership with The Shoe Project 2019
For the third year in a row, CIWA partnered with The Shoe Project to provide immigrant women the opportunity to share their immigration stories. The Shoe Project was founded by Katherine Govier eight years ago in Toronto to provide a platform where immigrant and refugee women can share their stories of their arrival in Canada – through a pair of shoes. The women are coached by Canadian writers and theatre professionals. As of today, The Shoe Project holds performances in Halifax, Toronto, Calgary, Canmore, and Vancouver.
Youth Forum and Daughters Day Awards 2020
From left to right: Alice Lam Daughters Day Jury Chair; Award Winner Charvi Shah; Award Winner Eliana Samara; Award Winner May Elsayed; Award Winner Ayah Aldeeb; Award Sponsor and former CIWA Board Chair Gerda R. Bloemraad On February 13, 2020, CIWA celebrated its...
CIWA Launches Supporting the Economic Security of Unpaid Caregivers
CIWA is pleased to announce a new project! Supporting the Economic Security of Unpaid Caregivers is a project that focuses on supporting immigrant women who are providing informal/unpaid care for a family member (child, spouse, aging parent or grandparent, etc.).
CIWA Launches Employment Security Alliance for Vulnerable Immigrant Women
CIWA is pleased to announce a new project! Employment Security Alliance for Vulnerable Immigrant Women is a project that plans to increase the economic security of immigrant and refugee women who are fleeing domestic abuse.
Open seats available for Bridge to Success for Professional Immigrant Women. Training is available for current or past EI clients
Bridge to Success for Professional Immigrant Women
Program Description
Bridge to Success for Professional Immigrant Women is a full-time 24-week employment training program. This program helps women with educational and professional backgrounds in administration, sales, marketing, community and social services, and other related professions to attain professional experience in their field of expertise by helping to connect them to the labour market.
Open seats available for Security Guard training. Cost covered. Start date is December 2
Fast Track Employment Training for Immigrant Women
Program Description
The program helps immigrant women gain the skills and knowledge needed to enter the Canadian workplace in various roles.