This lunch and learn highlights findings from the Distress Centre Calgary Knowledge Hub’s community-based research on crisis response for ethnoculturally diverse communities. Findings from interviews with stakeholders and ethnoculturally diverse individuals will be shared. This session offers alternatives approaches to supporting individuals facing crisis across diverse cultural contexts.   Speaker’s:  Dr. Monica Sesma Vazquez (Assistant […]

Block E10 Gateway to Impact: Transforming Settlement Support Through Digital Collaboration (Case Study & Best Practice Session) As immigration policy and service needs evolve, digital transformation has become essential for effective settlement support. Immigrant Services Calgary scaled Gateway from a pilot to a city-wide designated NAARS provider through a structured change management approach. Built on […]

Block D13 From Assessment to Action: Language Assessors as Gateways to Learning Pathways (Case Study & Best Practice Session) Language assessment is a critical starting point for guiding newcomers toward educational and career pathways. At Immigrant Services Calgary’s Language Assessment and Referral Centres, assessors evaluate language proficiency, provide tailored educational counselling, and make informed referrals […]