Welcome to CFN's sewing class!

Whether you're just starting or want to improve your skills, our class provides a friendly space to learn and make beautiful things. Our experienced instructor Karolina Goldyn will lead you through fun and supportive sessions where you'll learn exciting stitching techniques.

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Sewing teaches important values like patience, attention to detail, and problem-solving. It is a wonderful way to connect with others and share your passion.

Join us and discover the art of sewing, pick up new skills, and meet fellow sewing enthusiasts. Let's sew together and unleash our creativity!

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For more call 403-477-6836

or click the link below to register.

The Afghan and Vulnerable Women Resiliency Project is to empower vulnerable women by providing them with the necessary skills, resources, and opportunities like English language classes and employment-related training to help them become financially independent, increase their resilience, and improve their overall well-being. The program can help women overcome economic and social challenges, build their skills and knowledge, and achieve greater economic independence.

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For more info contact 403-354-4996

or click the link below to register.

Struggle is Your Success (SIYS) is a 5-week entrepreneurship program offered to youth ages 14 to 24 years old. This program helps youth discover, develop, and set goals to achieve their full potential by engaging them in a variety of activity-based entrepreneurship activities to help them problem-solve, shift their mindset, and build their self-confidence.

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The entrepreneurship program will also teach youth the importance of planning, researching and teamwork! Youth will receive a certificate of completion and a small gift for attending the 5-week workshop and be paired with an entrepreneur who will provide mentorship.

Food and drinks will be provided! 

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 click the link below to register.

CFN's Newcomer Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Program aims to provide therapy support in first-language services for newcomer clients of any age within 24 hours of receiving a referral.

As many newcomers won't call a helpline when in distress, this project will provide immediate therapeutic intervention within 24 hours of receiving the referral without waiting for an interpreter. 

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Come practise and develop your English skills in a small and fun group setting. Make friends with people from around the world.  Learn more about resources to help you with your settlement in Calgary.​

Morning and afternoon in-person classes are available depending on your level.

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For more info contact Elaine Mew at

403-539-5854.

Click the link below to register.

A 4-month program that matches Mentors working as professionals in their industry in Canada with Mentees who are professionals striving to find employment in their fields. To register or for more information click below. 

Interested in securing your financial future? Check out Dollar Detectives!

Join us and our financial coaches to learn about budgeting, earning, and money management. Dive into the essentials of building a solid financial foundation with us.

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• Budgeting: Understand needs vs. wants, and plan for expenses.

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• Earning: Explore job opportunities or starting a business.

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• Living on Your Own: Tools for Independence

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• Skills for Life: Budget-friendly shopping, effective communication, healthy meals.

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• Education: Discover career paths and the importance of continuous learning.

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For more information contact

403-477-6836 or click the link below to register.

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According to Statistics Canada, 3 in 4 fire-related deaths in 2021 occurred in a residential fire. Seniors are the highest risk.  Over 1 in 10 residential fires occur without a smoke alarm.

 The Fire Safety Information Session will help identify hazards and prevent dangers at home.

Click the link below to register.

A spoon is an ordinary tool that is part of our everyday lives. From stirring our first cup of coffee in the morning to scrapping the last bits of food in the evening, it has become entwined in eating and socializing. Wooden spoons have been around for a while, and they are easy to make, even for beginners.

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Join Carlos Roache from the Alcove Centre for the Arts for a spoon carving workshop! Participants will have an opportunity to learn the basic techniques of wood carving by creating their own wooden spoon! All first- and second-generation newcomer youth are welcome. Due to limited space, youth must be registered before attending the workshop.

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 click the link below to register.

EthniCity Catering and Café is a non-profit social enterprise at the Centre for Newcomers that provides Canadian work experience and training for immigrants and refugees. It provides 10-12 weeks of online and in-person training. Trainees gain hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen, improve communication skills and increase customer service understanding during the program.

Our training registration and information sessions are ongoing. 

For more information, please call

587-392-0155 or send us an email at  kitchentraining@centrefornewcomers.ca 

if you know someone who will benefit from the program.

Would you like to Volunteer with CFN? Come in for a Volunteer Orientation session to find our what best suits you. Included is a brief history of the Centre for Newcomers, volunteerism in Canada, volunteer roles at CFN and

how to look for volunteer positions in Calgary. 

Registration required.   

Please continue to check our volunteer page for upcoming schedule. For more information click below. 

Clients will be provided with details about a range of current programs and services offered at the Calgary public library. They will experience a sense of empowerment through engaging with the library’s concepts, experiences, and perspectives.

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For more information contact

587-392-0165 or click the link below to register.

This exhibition focuses on the incredible stories of Southeast Asian refugees from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The impact of the Vietnam War, the Lao Secret War, and the Cambodian Genocide forced millions to flee their homelands and to seek safety in other countries. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has a right to life, liberty, and security of person; and the right to seek and enjoy asylum from persecution in other countries. These courageous refugees risked their lives, journeyed to different host countries, and travelled thousands of miles to Canada. The exhibition tells the stories of these survivors, in their own words and through their unique perspectives, adding to the fabric of the Canadian history of immigration.

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Join us on May 4, 2024, from 11 am - 3:30 pm for the showing of the film Passage to Freedom, which features powerful oral histories of Southeast Asian refugees who made dangerous journeys from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to Canada.

Light lunch included: Please reserve your seats for the free event by April 20th, limited seating available.

Click the link below to register.

Join the youth from CFN's Let's Paint program for their first group exhibition! At the closing reception, a large-scale canvas will be available for anyone who wants to participate in a group mural project, using various paints and mixed media.

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Additionally, an artist panel of six youths will be presented on stage and gift certificates will be awarded to each youth who attended the Let's Paint program. Food, drinks, and prizes will be provided, so bring your friends and family to help us celebrate the achievements of the youth in this program.

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 click the link below to register.

• 3-week training towards advancing a career and gaining MicroCredential in Canadian logistics

• 1-week employment and job search themed workshop series

• Professional network support and job placement assistance

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• Eligibility:

• At least 18  year of age

• Residing in Alberta

• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or legally entitled to work or train in Canada

• Unemployed or underemployed with adequate English skills (CLB 5 and up) seeking to pursue a career or occupation in logistics 

• Ready, Willing, and Able to commit to a 4-week training

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• For more information please send an email at ICL@centrefornewcomers.ca

Would you like to learn and practice computer skills? We offer free computer literacy classes at the Centre for Newcomers. Content includes an introduction to computers, keyboarding, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. These classes are open to all - refugees, immigrants and citizens of Canada. Classes are Saturdays. To attend or for more information click below.