Supporting Intercultural Workplace Integration

10/16/2026

So honoured to be part of this Bring Back The Porch Podcast episode. The work you do is so important, and we are so grateful for your collaboration in sharing more about SIWI and our work!

10/15/2026

Meet Shalla Shaharyar, one of our upcoming SIWI speakers at our Workforce Solutions Summit!

Driven by a belief that diversity is our greatest strength, Shalla Shaharyar has spent 20+ years building inclusive communities across Canada. Holding Master’s degrees from Quaid-e-Azam University in Pakistan and Royal Roads University, alongside a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification from the University of Cambridge, Shalla blends deep academic expertise in Intercultural & International Relations with hands-on grassroots leadership. Whether championing social equity as former Chair of Unisphere or creating space for cross-cultural connection, she is dedicated to helping people find true belonging and agency in an interconnected world.

Join us on Oct 27 for the opportunity to meet and ask Shalla all the questions you’ve been wanting answers to!

10/14/2026

Meet Eddie LeMoine, an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and Workforce Capacity Strategist who helps organizations improve performance without simply adding more people.

A former executive with more than 40 years of business experience, Eddie has worked with organizations across North America on leadership, workforce challenges, employee retention, and practical AI. His presentations combine real-world business experience, research, humour, and practical ideas that leaders can put to work immediately.

Named TEC Canada Speaker of the Year, Eddie is the author of Beyond Headcount and the creator of the Capacity Multiplier™ Framework, which helps organizations build stronger leaders, stronger teams, and greater workforce capacity.

Join us on October 27th for his keynote presentation, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him all the questions you’ve been wanting answers to!

Register today: https://forms.gle/Y2J9SAsMNKQSaDyT6

10/13/2026

Are you an employer, service provider, or member of the Medicine Hat community?

Join us on October 27 for our upcoming SIWI Workshop:

🌟 Workforce Solutions Summit: Strengthening Recruitment, Retention, and Workplace Culture

What will we cover?

✔️ Attracting Skilled Labour to Our Region: Alberta Immigration Overview and Updates

✔️ Building Cross-Cultural Competency: Practical Examples and Strategies to Strengthen Any Workplace

✔️ Global Economic Trends: Preparing for the Workforce of Tomorrow

🤝 Why attend?

Connect with colleagues, learn from inspiring speakers, exchange ideas, and gain tangible tools you can put into action in your workplace today.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Crowfoot Room, Medicine Hat College

🔗 Register today! https://forms.gle/CEFuFbgWzeTGBuKt9

Let’s work together to build stronger, more inclusive workplaces and a thriving regional workforce.

We hope to see you there!

Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce
Medicine Hat College
The Connection Intercultural MedHat
Medicine Hat Economic Development

10/07/2026

So excited to have participated in the Career Expo! 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with us—it was wonderful meeting so many people and sharing more about what we do!

And a special thank you to Medicine Hat College for having us! We’re grateful to be part of such a great event 💙

10/02/2026

Join us on October 27th for our upcoming SIWI Workshop:
"Workforce Solutions Summit: Strengthening Recruitment, Retention, and Workplace Culture."

Designed specifically for employers, service providers, leadership teams, and human resources professionals, this Summit will bring together practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and valuable insights to help organizations navigate today’s evolving workforce landscape.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn from inspiring speakers, and leave with ideas and tools you can put into practice right away!

Topics include:

✔ Attracting Skilled Labour to our Region: Alberta Immigration Overview and Updates
✔ Foundation of Cross-Cultural Competency: Practical Examples and Strategies that Could Strengthen Any Workplace
✔ Global Economic Trends: Workforce for Tomorrow

📅 Date: Oct 27, 2026
🕑 Time: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Crowfoot Room, Medicine Hat College (299 College Dr SE)
⭐ Register today: https://forms.gle/CEFuFbgWzeTGBuKt9
💲 Cost: Free

09/23/2026

09/10/2026

What a meaningful day of learning, connection, and conversation!

Thank you to everyone who took part in “Building A Pathway to Integration: Leadership Strategies for Transitioning Internationally Educated Nurses.”

A special thanks to Loy Asheri, Ruth Wojtiuk and Meghan Wankel--our amazing connections at CARE. We’re incredibly grateful to you for generously sharing your expertise, experiences, and perspectives.

And thank you to everyone who attended today for your thoughtful questions, open dialogue, and willingness to engage in such important conversations!

It was inspiring to see people from across our community come together to explore how we can better support and include internationally educated nurses (IENs) and help build stronger, more inclusive communities 💙

CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses