Talking Taxes Siksika

09/30/2026

The harm of residential schools didn't end when the schools closed. It still shapes housing, income and health for many families in our city, and we see that in our work every day.

Our Siksika office is closed and reopens tomorrow, October 1. Our Calgary offices are open today.

If today is hard, the Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca. You can also reach Distress Centre Calgary anytime at 403-266-4357.

09/24/2026

Our Siksika Talking Taxes team made the trip into Calgary on September 22 to be part of Rise Calgary's evening, and to share some of what we've accomplished right here on Nation.

It was a chance to show the wins from our tax clinic, connect with partners and other agencies, and talk about the work that matters to our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more. We're proud of what this team has built.

Swipe through for a few moments from the night.

Read more about the evening on Rise Calgary's blog: https://www.risecalgary.ca/posts/an-evening-of-working-differently

09/03/2026

Don't wait on your past Canada Carbon Rebates. The deadline is October 30 — drop in during walk-in hours, no appointment needed.

Reach out if you have any questions!

08/26/2026

By the time someone reaches out for help, they've often already told their story more times than they should have to.

We've spent the past year working to change that. Together with Buoyancy Works, we've built a case management system shaped around how our team actually works, so a client's history and next steps are shared across the whole team and people don't have to start over or retell the hard parts to every new face.

On Tuesday, September 22, we're opening our doors to show you how it works and what it means for the people we serve. Come see how Rise is working differently, meet the team, and stay to say hello. It's free and drop-in, so come by any time between 5 and 7 PM.

Tuesday, September 22, 5 to 7 PM
Momentum, 525 28 St SE #100
Free to attend. Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-rise-is-working-differently-tickets-1998018017676

07/29/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed Friday, July 31, and Monday, August 3 for the Heritage Day long weekend.

If you need clothing, food support, or any of our other services, we encourage you to stop by this week before the long weekend.

We'll be back in the office and ready to help on Tuesday, August 4.

Have a safe and restful long weekend! 💙

07/22/2026

Meet Beth, one of our Advocates supporting Talking Taxes. She works across our Calgary offices part-time and is based out of our Siksika office, supporting the Talking Taxes Program.

When we asked what she's most excited about, Beth told us: "I'm most excited about building meaningful relationships within the community and supporting individuals and families as they work toward their goals. I look forward to learning from the people I meet, collaborating with my team, and helping connect people with the resources and support they need to thrive."

Outside of work, she loves beadwork and creating pieces that let her express her creativity, and she treasures time outdoors with her daughter, whether that's going for walks or just enjoying nature together.

We're so glad to have her on the team. What would you tell Beth if you met her?

07/09/2026

Siksika Nation members: Need to file your taxes?

Our FREE Tax Clinic is available for walk-ins—no appointment needed!

✅ Free tax filing
✅ Walk-ins welcome 8:30am - 4:00pm
✅ No appointment required
✅ Fast turnaround

Stop by and get your taxes filed quickly and at no cost.
For more info, visit risecalgary.ca

05/29/2026

Oki. Did you know? CRA is piloting an Automatic Tax Filing program in March 2027. Eligible individuals will be those who are considered a 'Simple File', on low income and will not owe any taxes. This is an 'opt in' system, so CRA will need your approval before they file for you automatically. If you are eligible, you may be receiving a notification to go to your MyCRA account (if you have one) or a letter in the mail.

As always, if you receive something that you are not sure about, please feel free to drop by and we will help you determine if it is a scam or not.

04/14/2026

Oki Siksika Youth! Rise Calgary is hiring Summer Student Positions for our Calgary offices. We have three positions available. If you are between the ages of 19-30 and live in the Calgary area, please check out the job posting on our website:

Rise Calgary was formed out of deep partnership and collaboration between BowWest Community Resource Centre and Sunrise Community Link. With over 20 years of experience supporting low income Calgarians, we're experts in poverty reduction, financial empowerment, and systems and resource navigation.

04/02/2026

Oki Siksika Nation Members....
As I am sure you know it's a busy time of year for us. If you call and don't get an answer, please leave a voice mail, so we know who you are and we will call you back. We don't typically return calls that have not left a VM, as we don't know whether it is a SPAM call or not.

Thank you!

Send a message to learn more