Workshops & Events
OUTREACH AT VIVO
EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us every first Wednesday of the month and learn about settlement services, PR card renewal, community resources, government benefits and applications, and senior’s resources and benefits. No registration is required.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION CLUB
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
1:00 PM 3:00 PM
Coffee and Conversation is a free social activity for newcomers and any community members to practice speaking, make new friends, and build social networks and connections.
TD FINANCIAL LITERACY BOOTCAMP
JUNE - AUGUST
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join your local TD branch representatives for a series of workshop sessions to enhance your financial literacy and help you on your way to career success! You can come to each session, or only to the sessions you would find most helpful, as TD's representatives will guide you through common challenges for newcomers in the banking space, from opening your first bank account, budgeting and managing your money, to building wealth and buying your first home, as well as how to secure and excel in job interviews!
ETHNICITY CATERING
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
ONGOING REGISTRATION
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. Trainees gain hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and cafe, improve communication skills and employability skills during the program. Click below to email us for more information or to register today.
EXPLORE KAYAKING 2025
SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS
MAY - AUGUST 2025
Join CFN & Aquabatics Outdoors Calgary for more beginner kayaking experiences this summer!
This program is meant to be a beginner experience with kayaking - youth will have 2 sessions in a pool to get comfortable in the kayak, and 3 sessions outdoors with 2 qualified kayaking instructors.
LEARN TO PREPARE MEALS IN 2025!
JUNE 12,19, 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM - AGES 8-11
7:15PM - 8:30 PM - AGES 12+
Join CFN and NSTEP for beginner nutrition, meal prep and health sessions this summer! Youth will work with a certified chef to learn to wash and handle food, cut vegetables, cook simple meals and get to take the food home with them to share! Many thanks to NSTEP for the opportunity, and to their sponsors for making it happen!
Click below to register today.
INTRODUCTION TO CANADIAN LOGISTICS
(ICL) MICROCREDENTIAL
ONGOING
The program offers a three-week training designed to advance careers in Canadian logistics and provide a MicroCredential, alongside a one-week workshop series focused on employment and job search strategies. Participants will receive professional network support and job placement assistance. Eligibility requires individuals to be at least 18 years old, residing in Alberta, and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or legally entitled to work or train in Canada. Click beklow to email us for more information.
NEWCOMER THERAPEUTIC CRISIS
INTERVENTION
ONGOING
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.
For more information, please email us by clicking below.
ENGLISH FOR SUCCESS
AFTERNOONS & EVENINGS
ONGOING
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.
MULTICULTURAL PEER MENTORSHIP
ONGOING
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.
For more information, please email by clicking below.
VOLUNTEER AT CFN
ONGOING
Be part of creating a welcoming environment for newcomers to Canada. Contribute your time, share your skills and create meaningful relationships as you develop a stronger social network and gain a deeper appreciation of Calgary’s diverse culture.
For more information or to resgister today, click below.
Centre for
Newcomers
Northgate Mall
#125 565 - 36 Street NE (Main Office, North side)
#262 495 - 36 Street NE (2nd Floor Office, West Side)
Calgary, AB - T2A 6K3
403.569.3325
Hours:
Main Office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Job Search Centre: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and Wednesdays to 7:30 pm
LINC (English) Classes, Main and 2nd Floor Offices, Monday to Saturday day and evening hours as scheduled per class.
Village Square
2623 56 Street NE
Calgary. AB - T1Y 5J1
403.569.3325
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm