Foothills Community Immigrant Services - FCIS

Foothills Community Immigrant Services - FCIS FCIS is a non-profit organization which provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants

New to Canada? Curious about Rodeo & Chuckwagon Races?If you’ve never experienced a rodeo or chuckwagon racing before, t...
05/28/2026

New to Canada? Curious about Rodeo & Chuckwagon Races?

If you’ve never experienced a rodeo or chuckwagon racing before, this session is for you!

In collaboration with High River Agricultural Society, Foothills Local Immigration Partnership and Foothills Community Immigrant Services - FCIS Join us for a Canadian Culture Information Session and discover the rich history behind the Guy Weadick Rodeo & Battle of the Foothills Chuckwagons.

You’ll learn:
✨ Who George Guy Weadick was
✨ What happens during a rodeo
✨ The rules of chuckwagon racing
✨ And so much more about cowboy culture in the Foothills

🎟️ Bonus: All participants will receive a FREE ticket to attend either the rodeo or chuckwagon races in High River this June or July!

📅 May 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 FCIS – High River (2nd Floor, 9A, 710 Centre Street SE)

📩 Register now:
Jen Galope | [email protected] | 403.978.1412
Don’t miss this chance to experience a unique part of Canadian culture—everyone is welcome!

📢Tomorrow!⚠️Newcomer Mental Health: What Happens When Men Don’t Talk?He says “I’m fine.”But what does that really mean? ...
05/26/2026

📢Tomorrow!

⚠️Newcomer Mental Health: What Happens When Men Don’t Talk?

He says “I’m fine.”

But what does that really mean? 💡

During Mental Health Awareness Month, and under this year’s theme “Come Together, Canada,” we’re creating space for an important and often difficult conversation — the mental health of newcomer men.

Many carry the quiet weight of expectations: to provide, to adapt, to stay strong. But what happens when those pressures go unspoken?

Join us for a live conversation featuring:
🟢Afraa Akasha (Calgary) – Registered Psychologist, Centre for Refugee Resilience, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
🟢Shibu Angadiyath (Medicine Hat) – Mental Health Therapist, Recovery Alberta.

Together, we’ll explore:
🗣️Silence, stigma, and identity
🗣️The realities of urban vs. rural support
🗣️What “coping” can look like beneath the surface
🗣️And how we can begin to shift the conversation

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM (MT) | Live on LinkedIn

📲👀To view the live talk, you can visit CCIS’s LinkedIn page at 12:00 PM on May 27.
Go to the LinkedIn website or app, search Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, click View Page, then select Posts — the live talk will appear on the page feed.
For Facebook, visit the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society page, where the live talk will be streaming directly on the feed.

This conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand, support, or reflect.

Because sometimes, starting the conversation is the most powerful first step.

🚨 Join us for an insightful session on Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know!Learn how outages...
05/25/2026

🚨 Join us for an insightful session on Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know!

Learn how outages, breaches, and misuse can impact your business, and what you can do to stay protected.

🤝 In collaboration with JEI Tech, Community Futures Highwood, High River Library, Foothills Community Immigrant Services - FCIS and Foothills Local Immigration Partnership.

🗓 May 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
📍 High River Library | 909 1 St SW, High River

🎟 Get your tickets by scanning the QR code

📢 Have you completed your Census yet? There’s still timeThe 2026 Census deadline was May 12, but if you haven’t complete...
05/25/2026

📢 Have you completed your Census yet? There’s still time
The 2026 Census deadline was May 12, but if you haven’t completed it yet, you can still take part.

✅ Who needs to complete it?
All residents of Canada, including citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents, are required by law to complete the census.

📝 What to expect:
• 75% of households receive a short form
• 25% receive a longer questionnaire

⏳ Haven’t completed it yet?
You can still submit your census before census workers begin visiting homes that haven’t responded.

🔒 Your information is safe
All information you provide is strictly confidential and protected by law. It cannot be shared with other government departments or anyone else for 99 years.

🌐 Need help?
Forms are available in English and French, with guides in many other languages online.

👉 Complete your census here: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index
📞 Census Help Line: 1‑833‑852‑2026
🔐 Learn about privacy: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/trust

Taking part in the census helps shape programs and services in your community. Your voice matters!

Happy Victoria Day! 🍁Please note our offices will be closed on Monday, May 18. We’ll be back and ready to support you on...
05/15/2026

Happy Victoria Day! 🍁

Please note our offices will be closed on Monday, May 18. We’ll be back and ready to support you on Tuesday, May 19.

Wishing you a wonderful and well-deserved long weekend!

Big cheers for our young riders!🐑🤠We’re excited to congratulate:Regg Stephen, Oliver Gordon, Louie Idell, Beauden, Elias...
05/15/2026

Big cheers for our young riders!🐑🤠

We’re excited to congratulate:
Regg Stephen, Oliver Gordon, Louie Idell, Beauden, Elias, Zayn, Rayleigh, Raegan, and Athena who will be joining the Mutton Bustin Competition at the Little Britches Rodeo!🎊

This marks their very first time riding sheep, and we couldn’t be more proud of their courage and enthusiasm!

📍 Location: High River AG Grounds
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM (Participants must arrive by 9:30 AM to meet Jen Galope and submit signed waivers)

👏 Recently, these young participants—along with their parents—attended an Information Session organized by FCIS in collaboration with the High River Agricultural Society and Foothills Local Immigration Partnership. The session included a presentation followed by a hands-on visit to the indoor arena, where they experienced an all-girls rodeo and got familiar with the competition setup.

With 22 participants, the excitement was real—especially as all of them are first-timers ready to take on this unforgettable experience!

💛 Call for Donations: 🪖
If you have a hockey helmet with a face guard that’s no longer in use, we would greatly appreciate your donation to help keep our young riders safe.

Let’s cheer them on as they take their first ride! 🐑✨

📢📢 The 14th Edition of Our Fresh Start Newsletter Is Here!In this month’s issue:👉 Youth in Action: CCIS hosted the secon...
05/15/2026

📢📢 The 14th Edition of Our Fresh Start Newsletter Is Here!

In this month’s issue:

👉 Youth in Action: CCIS hosted the second annual Youth Employment Summit 2026, empowering young people with skills, connections, and pathways to success.

👉 Celebrating Culture & Community: From Arabic Heritage Month events in Okotoks to regional ArabFest celebrations in Cochrane and Airdrie, communities came together to share culture, art, and traditions.

👉 Building Knowledge & Access: BCIS partnered with the City of Brooks to deliver a Census Information Session, helping newcomers better understand and engage in civic processes.

👉 Health & Well-being: A Women’s Health & Wellness event, offered in partnership with Praxus Health, creates a welcoming space to access care, information, and support in multiple languages.

👉 Mental Health Awareness Month: This issue highlights an important conversation on newcomer men’s mental health under the theme “Come Together, Canada.”

👉 Across CCIS: From Red Dress Day commemorations to financial literacy workshops, trades training programs, and community celebrations across Southern Alberta.

💛 This month, we spotlight youth empowerment, cultural connection, mental health, and the many ways newcomers are supported to thrive and belong across our communities.

📩 Read the full issue & subscribe:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CCIS-Fresh-Start-Newsletter-May-2026.html?soid=1141912671447&aid=eba9KbMoFzc

Think your child has what it takes to ride a sheep? 🐑Registration is now open for Mutton Bustin’ at this year’s Little B...
05/11/2026

Think your child has what it takes to ride a sheep? 🐑

Registration is now open for Mutton Bustin’ at this year’s Little Britches Rodeo!

In collaboration with Foothills Local Immigration Partnership and the High River Agricultural Society, we’re looking for kids 7 years old or younger (55 lbs / 25 kg or less) to join the fun.

Participants will “ride” a sheep for a chance to win a belt buckle—and every kid takes home a bag of candy! 🍬

📅 Saturday, May 16 | Scan the QR code on the poster to register your child
⚠️ Registration has been extended until May 12 at 12:00 PM
For more information: [email protected] | 403.652.5325 | 403.978.1412

Spots fill up fast—don’t miss out on this unforgettable rodeo experience!

🔴 Red Dress Day | May 5 🔴Today, we pause to reflect, remember, and acknowledge Red Dress Day, a national day that brings...
05/05/2026

🔴 Red Dress Day | May 5 🔴

Today, we pause to reflect, remember, and acknowledge Red Dress Day, a national day that brings attention to the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) across Canada.

Red dresses displayed in public spaces represent absence — daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, and community members whose lives were taken or remain unaccounted for. They also serve as a visible reminder that this violence is rooted in systemic injustices that continue today.

For many newcomers, learning about Red Dress Day and the realities faced by Indigenous communities is a vital part of understanding Canada’s history and present. At CCIS, we are committed to supporting learning, awareness, and respectful relationships grounded in truth and reconciliation.

Today, we encourage you to:
🔴 Wear something red
🌹Take a moment to reflect
📖 Learn about the MMIWG2S Calls for Justice: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52964.html
🤍 Show respect and solidarity with Indigenous communities

This is a day for listening, learning, and honouring lives that matter.

Happy Asian Heritage Month! 🌸🏮🎋This May, we celebrate Asian Heritage Month under the national theme “Honouring Asian Can...
05/04/2026

Happy Asian Heritage Month! 🌸🏮🎋

This May, we celebrate Asian Heritage Month under the national theme “Honouring Asian Canadians: Stories that Built Canada.”

At FCIS, we are honoured to walk alongside Asian newcomers whose stories of resilience, creativity, leadership, and care have helped shape communities across Canada—past and present. From building businesses and institutions to strengthening families and neighbourhoods, Asian Canadians’ contributions are woven into Canada’s shared story.

This month is an opportunity to listen, learn, and uplift the voices and histories that continue to build a more inclusive and welcoming Canada for everyone.

Let’s honour these stories, recognize their impact, and celebrate the generations—past, present, and future—who help Canada thrive.

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9a, 710 Centre Street SE (2nd Floor)
High River, AB
T1V0H3

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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