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.

For more information, please email us or call 403-464-3942

Join our Crochet & Knitting Club to learn new techniques and work on projects like scarves, hats, mittens, and throw blankets. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your work in progress and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. Completed items can be donated to youth at our annual Christmas events.

CFN, in collaboration with WCE Calgary, is organizing a panel discussion on pathways to becoming an Engineering professional in Canada.

Newcomers with an engineering background or interested in engineering will benefit from this session.

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.

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 questions or more information call 403-569-3325 or email us at c.parentila@centrefornewcomers.ca

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.

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Join a volunteer facilitator in a supportive and relaxed environment to enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat! This club provides an opportunity to build social skills, improve English, and create strong social connections.

No registration is required.

For more information, please email us.

CFN invites you to join an informative workshop on navigating divorce and childcare custody,  delivered by a family law attorney and representative.

In this workshop, you will get expert insight into understanding the divorce process, childcare custody arrangements, and important legal questions and discover key resources for support. Empower yourself with the knowledge to manage these challenges effectively.

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Click below to register.

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Join us for CFN’s first-ever Seniors’ Expo! We welcome to our Centre for this special event. You'll have the opportunity to explore community resources, programs, and services for seniors through complimentary presentations, workshops, leisure activities, and clinics. In addition, there will be door prizes and plenty of fun!

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​For exhibits, please contact

403-464-3942 or click 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. To attend or for more information click below.  

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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Centre for Newcomers invites you to our free annual Women’s Health and Family Wellness Expo. The expo aims to empower women and improve the family’s overall health and well-being.

The day includes informative workshops, fun activities, health clinics, snacks and door prizes.

Come, learn, have fun, and get a chance to win one of the door prizes!

Register with your settlement practitioner or click the email below to email us. 

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*Childcare is provided for children under 12 years old.

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 contact Cassie Parentila at c.parentila@centrefornewcomers.ca or 403-539-5854.

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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.