FirstStep Together

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there, mothers to be, and to those who serve in a nurturing/ caretaking position.
You care and love selflessly! 🥰✨️😍👩‍🍼

Mother's Day can be and is a hard day for many. 🙌
- If you’ve lost your mom,
- you have lost a child,
- want to become a mother,
- have chosen not to become a mother,
- are having a tough time being a mother,
- navigating a challenging relationship with a parent,
- have never had a mother or
- are coping with other hardships,

This day can bring out many kinds of emotions. ⁠🫡💞

No matter what this day looks like for you and your loved one. Be yourself, ourchoice
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It's okay to spend today in whatever way feels right to you—to celebrate, reflect, or opt out completely. ✨️✨️🫡🙏

Happy Mother’s Day to all the single dads who are mothers to their child(ren) 💞✨️

Happy Mother’s Day
🌏🌏 to our mother Earth 🥰🥰

05/10/2026

Celebrating mothers day

05/10/2026

🌸 Reminder: Our Mother’s Day Celebration is happening tomorrow!
Registration required.

🌸 May 10, 11am at Butt Karahi Restaurant.
2750 Sunridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7L8
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jENJLWd2uZu2RRgXA?g_st=ac

Doors open at 10.50am.

We look forward to celebrating the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and women leaders in our community. Join us for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, performances, and appreciation.

Ethnic or cultural attire or bring your high tea facinators.

Thank you for being part of this special event — we can’t wait to see you there! 💐✨

05/07/2026

Celebrating a vibrant and inspiring Asian Heritage Month event!

Congratulations to .inc on yet another successful community celebration, bringing together talented performers and artists from 13 different countries. 🎭🎶💃

A day filled with culture, diversity, unity, and unforgettable performances that truly showcased the beauty of multicultural communities coming together. Proud to witness such a powerful celebration of heritage, connection, and inclusion.

05/05/2026

Today, on Red Dress Day, we honor the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).

At FirstStep, we stand with Indigenous communities in the ongoing fight for justice, healing, and systemic change.

We are committed to listening, learning, and taking action—not just today, but every day.

Wear red. Remember them. Stand together.

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌱
Today we celebrate our mother earth.
Let us pledge today and every day, to protect our Earth and preserve our future—because every small action matters.💧🌱
Respect the planet. Protect it daily.
Together, we can cherish, maintain, and sustain our beautiful home. 🌎💚

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04/20/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week!

This week, we celebrate YOU— champions of the community.

At FirstStep Together, age is never a barrier—it’s your dedication, compassion, and belief in the cause that truly matter.

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. Your time, energy, and heart make a meaningful difference in the lives we serve.

04/13/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Event

Join us as we celebrate the incredible contributions of our volunteers who make our community stronger, more connected, and more compassionate

This special event is not only about appreciation—it’s also an opportunity to "connect, collaborate, and grow together"

Calling all organizations!
We welcome community organizations to set up booth displays to showcase their work, share resources, and connect with participants, volunteers, and community members.

✨ Let’s build meaningful partnerships and strengthen our collective impact.

📅 April 19, 2026
📍 City Hall Atrium

📩 Interested in setting up a booth? contact us at - [email protected]
or [email protected]

Together, we celebrate, connect, and empower! 💫

04/11/2026

04/09/2026

Registration required
Please email- [email protected]

04/09/2026

A celebration of multi-generational engagement

What an incredible day filled with color, joy, music, and community spirit! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this celebration truly memorable.

Calgary Color Fest: Holi Celebration was proudly organized by FirstStep, the Nepalese Community Society of Calgary (NCSC), Centre for Research, Education, and Social Services (CRESS) bringing together families, youth, and seniors from Nepal and India to celebrate the festival of colors in a spirit of unity and inclusion.

From vibrant color play to captivating performances and meaningful connections, the event beautifully reflected the essence of cultural awareness, diversity, and togetherness.

📸 Photo credit: Pawan Bhusal / Nischal Xett