Maryam Masoomi is an Afghan musician and champion of female empowerment. Her story is a demonstration of perseverance shown through her advocacy and various endeavours. After the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Maryam and many other Afghans had to leave their homes for fear of losing their lives. Maryam was targeted by the Taliban due to being a m...

​ Did you know the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) has an Afghan Resettlement Program? This program helps Afghan refugees prepare for the Canadian job market and sharpen their skills through various training. Hear some of the stories of Afghans participating in this program through the video below. 

An event for frontline staff and managers involved in RAP across the PNT (Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta) was recently held in Calgary. Agencies came together to learn and discuss pressing issues within newcomer resettlement, including Afghan resettlement. This two-day event in December was an opportunity for attendees to gain insight and...

August 19, 2022 (Calgary, AB) -The Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program led by Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) engaged 41 resettlement agencies across the country in the Afghan resettlement operations. We want to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the arrival of Afghan refugees in Canada. This anniversary marks a year of broadening persp...