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.

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ENGLISH FOR SUCCESS:
VOLUNTEER LED ESL CLASSES
AFTERNOONS ONGOING
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come learn practical English for everyday tasks and life skills. These informal classes are a fun group setting, perfect for making friends. Classes are drop-in.

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BEYOND SURVIVAL: THE ART OF THRIVING

FEBRAURY 7, 2026

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

DOORS OPEN: 12:00 PM

Join Centre for Newcomers and Immigrant Outreach Society for an unforgettable celebration as we honour Black History Month and promote the art of thriving! This inspiring event brings together our community for an afternoon of powerful youth storytelling, recognition, culture, and performance. 

UNITY IN DIVERSITY: A MULTI-DIASPORA YOUTH FORUM

FEBRAURY 21, 2026

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Unity in Diversity: A Multi-Diaspora Youth Forum 2026 is a youth-led, multi-diaspora gathering bringing together young people, parents, community leaders, educators, and partner organizations from African, Caribbean, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Filipino, Latin American, Eastern European, and Indigenous communities.

BRIDGING SUCCESS: CFN'S 9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

MARCH 19, 2026

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us on March 19, 2026, at Calgary’s iconic Studio Bell & the Canadian Music Hall of Fame to experience the power of connection at the Centre for Newcomers’ Annual Fundraiser, where success converges with opportunity. This year’s event showcases the economic impact of CFN and the remarkable journeys of successful immigrants & refugees alongside key figures from Calgary’s business and philanthropic sectors.

NEWCOMER BALLET CLASSES AT CFN - 2025/26

SPROUTS (AGES: 4-6)

TUESDAYS: 5:00-6:45 PM OR SATURDAYS

9:30 - 10:15 AM 

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MINIS: BEGINNER (AGES: 7-10)
TUESDAYS: 6- 7 PM/ SATURDAYS: 10:30 - 11:30 AM

JUNIORS: BEGINNER (AGES 11-17)

TUESDAYS: 7:15-8:15 PM

Join Alberta Ballet and Centre for Newcomers After School Programs for a continuation of our much-enjoyed youth ballet classes. With funding support from the Calgary Foundation.

ETHNICITY CATERINGEMPLOYMENT 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. 

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 below 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.

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For more information, please email us 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.​ 

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For more information or to register today, click below.