Posts Tagged ‘Alberta’
Information Session: Housing In Alberta
Learn about housing in Alberta, including types of housing, average rental costs, how to search safely, and understanding lease agreements. This session will help you prepare for finding a place to live and settling successfully in Alberta.
Read MoreInformation Session: Understanding Benefits in Alberta
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 12.00 -1.00 p.m. EST Description: This session helps newcomers understand how benefits and supports in Alberta work, including financial, family, and settlement assistance. Learn…
Read MoreConversation Circle: My Calgary, Alberta
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 12.00 -1.00 p.m. EST Description: Join us for a special virtual event where former SOPA client Céphas Adimado, who arrived in Calgary from Togo, will…
Read MoreFrom Johannesburg to Brampton: Nina’s Journey to Success
When you’re still outside Canada, it’s hard not to wonder if your experience will matter or if employers will even look at your application. Nina understands that feeling well. Before…
Read MoreInformation Session: Volunteering in Alberta
Join us for an informative session on how volunteering can help newcomers in Alberta gain Canadian experience, build networks, and feel more connected. Learn how to find safe, meaningful opportunities that match your skills and career goals, explore different types of volunteer roles, and access resources to connect with newcomer-friendly organizations.
Read MoreMy City: Alberta – Edmonton with Careene McCallum
Are you new to Canada or considering Edmonton as your new home? Join us for My City Event: Edmonton, a special session designed to help newcomers and immigrants learn more about life in this city.
Read MoreGuest post: Falling in love with Calgary’s Parks
Hold on to what is good, even if it’s a handful of earth.Hold on to what you believe, even if it’s a tree that stands by itself.Hold on to what…
Read MoreBeat the odds: Settling in Calgary During the Pandemic (Part 2)
I apologize that the second part of my blog is coming much later than anticipated. It’s been a year since the first part of my guest post was posted here,…
Read MorePreparing Adequately Before Arriving is Crucial to Succeeding in Canada
Canada holds a huge attraction for highly-skilled professionals from all over the world. Most of these professionals are drawn to the immense possibilities that come with living and working in…
Read MoreBeat the odds: Cruising through COVID-19 in Calgary (Part 1)
While the entire world was (is) panicking about COVID-19, we were preparing for our travel to Canada. A lengthy travel, with overnight stays at empty airports and multiple transits. Yet…
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