Centre for Newcomers

Centre for Newcomers CFN is where newcomers, citizens, businesses and organizations find and create opportunities.

CFN aims to inspire people, whether they are decision makers or citizens of this world, to take action for people and th...
10/08/2026

CFN aims to inspire people, whether they are decision makers or citizens of this world, to take action for people and the planet. From all of us at CFN, a heartfelt thank you to each and every volunteer who helps us help others in the name of making Calgary the best city it can be for all who call her home♥

Visit www.centrefornewcomers.ca/volunteer to see CFN's current volunteer opportunities.

802 steps, one amazing community! 🏙️💪Centre for Newcomers CEO Nketti Johnston-Taylor and several members of the CFN were...
10/07/2026

802 steps, one amazing community! 🏙️💪

Centre for Newcomers CEO Nketti Johnston-Taylor and several members of the CFN were thrilled to join The Immigrant Education Society - TIES for the Climb Strong 2026 fundraiser at the Calgary Tower. We’re proud to show up for our community partner and support the vital work they do for newcomers. It was also great to see The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth CEO Frank Cattoni hit the steps with us too!

A huge congratulations to TIES, their CEO Sally Zhao and CPO Suman Khanal, the 120 climbers, 32 volunteers, and all the sponsors. This is what happens when a community climbs together! 🎉👏

10/07/2026

The Centre for Newcomers helps fuel Calgary's economic engine by helping newcomers thrive — and help Calgary thrive because of them. We equip newcomers with the skills, language, and supports to succeed in the workforce and in their communities, and we work with employers, industry, and partners to integrate the talent and contribution they bring. Newcomers help build Calgary. CFN helps build newcomers.

Ready to get involved? Explore: www.centrefornewcomers.ca | Donate: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/donate | Volunteer: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/volunteer |

Fall has arrived in YYC, along with some beauty 20+ degree weather for our first week of October♥😎 Get out there and enj...
10/06/2026

Fall has arrived in YYC, along with some beauty 20+ degree weather for our first week of October♥😎 Get out there and enjoy it while you can, as it will be November before you know it!

10/06/2026

Settlement is more than arriving in a new country. It is a long, courageous journey of turning unfamiliar streets into home. Finding work, learning a language, building community, and discovering where you belong.

At the Centre for Newcomers, for nearly 40 years, settlement means walking alongside the people we serve with passion as they find their footing in a new and unfamiliar place. It doesn’t mean telling someone where they belong; it means helping them discover that belonging for themselves - in their home, their work, their relationships, and in their contribution to Calgary.

For more on CFN's full suite of Programs & Services visit www.centrefornewcomes.ca

More than 1,500 markers now cover the 15-foot map at the CFN, each one showing a country someone calls home.The map took...
10/05/2026

More than 1,500 markers now cover the 15-foot map at the CFN, each one showing a country someone calls home.

The map took shape during our FIFA World Cup watch parties, where community members came together to cheer on Team Canada and share a little of their own story.

Created to make people feel represented and welcomed, the map was commissioned by the Centre for Newcomers in partnership with The City of Calgary – Your Local Government, Explore Downtown YYC, Calgary Wild FC, Cavalry FC, and Calgary Minor Soccer Association. It was amazingly designed by Trevor Cobb and our friends at Wanderlust Creatures to be part of the celebrations and then become a permanent feature in our space.

Today, it reflects the many places and people that make Calgary home—a vibrant reminder that every story belongs🙋🏼🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Ready to get involved or want to learn more? Explore: www.centrefornewcomers.ca | Donate: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/donate | Volunteer: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/volunteer |

10/05/2026

Building skills and confidence, one brushstroke at a time! A strong workforce depends on welcoming and supporting new workers who are ready to learn, grow, and build their future in the trades. Our EPCO painting cohort is helping bring fresh, enthusiastic talent into the trades.

Through hands-on training, participants are learning the essential skills of the painting profession: preparing surfaces, taping, patching and sanding, cutting in clean edges, and creating an even finish with brushes and rollers.

They’re putting those skills to work and along the way, they’re building confidence, strengthening teamwork, and developing the care and attention to detail that will help them contribute to the trades. A special thank you to Jonas Driving School Calgary for opening your doors and helping nurture the next generation of painting professionals.

The Centre for Newcomers helps fuel Calgary's economic engine by helping newcomers thrive — and help Calgary thrive because of them. We equip newcomers with the skills, language, and supports to succeed in the workforce and in their communities, and we work with employers, industry, and partners to integrate the talent and contribution they bring. Newcomers help build Calgary. CFN helps build newcomers.

Ready to get involved? Explore: www.centrefornewcomers.ca | Donate: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/donate | Volunteer: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/volunteer |

Would you like to build leadership skills and make CFN's free tax clinic possible? The tax clinic enables clients to fil...
10/02/2026

Would you like to build leadership skills and make CFN's free tax clinic possible? The tax clinic enables clients to file their income tax return, connecting them with government benefits and participating in Canadian life.

Volunteer roles support a welcoming, organized, and accessible community tax clinic under the oversight of the Centre for Newcomers Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Volunteers work collaboratively, protect client privacy, follow clinic procedures, and adhere to the scope of the role. Positions available include:

📅 Scheduling Coordinator Volunteer
🗓️ Scheduler Volunteer
🍽️ Catering and Front Desk Coordinator Volunteer
🛎️ Front Desk Volunteer
📊 Metrics and Tax Room Operations Coordinator Volunteer
📈 Metrics Collection Volunteer
🧾 Tax Preparer Volunteer

For full details and to apply today visit www.centrefornewcomers.ca/post/cvitp-tax-clinic-volunteers-needed

Make food the highlight of your event with Ethnicity. Savour our curated, internationally inspired dishes, crafted by ta...
10/01/2026

Make food the highlight of your event with Ethnicity. Savour our curated, internationally inspired dishes, crafted by talented newcomers through our kitchen training program, that deliver delicious, authentic flavours and flawless service. Book a customized, unique menu that wows clients and colleagues. Ethnicity Catering serves a growing clientele across Calgary, and is a perfect fit for holiday parties, corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and community celebrations. To view the full menu and order today visit www.ethnicitycatering.ca

10/01/2026

The evolution of ideas is what propels us forward to a better tomorrow. In today's world, diversity is a fact, equity a choice, Inclusion an action, and belonging a desired outcome for all those who live out the human experience. We find solutions and seek to improve upon that which came before us. We aspire to harness the inspiration that surrounds us and explore the possibilities. We collaboratively curate the passion of our communities and translate passion into action.

This is the Centre for Newcomers.

The Centre for Newcomers helps fuel Calgary's economic engine by helping newcomers thrive — and help Calgary thrive because of them. We equip newcomers with the skills, language, and supports to succeed in the workforce and in their communities, and we work with employers, industry, and partners to integrate the talent and contribution they bring. Newcomers help build Calgary. CFN helps build newcomers.

Ready to get involved? Explore: www.centrefornewcomers.ca | Donate: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/donate | Volunteer: www.centrefornewcomers.ca/volunteer |

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125, 565/36 Street NE
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