Since AHC’s inception in 1995, community capacity building has been the heart and main driving force of AHC’s many programs, initiatives, and projects that have taken course of the years. As the organization continues to grow AHC staff gathered for a 2-day Professional Development Workshop, facilitated by Judy and Michael Bopp of Four Worlds Center…
On Tuesday November 28, AHC’s newcomer youth from the “Ready to Work” program attended a One Work Experience Day Program in collaboration with OEM re-manufacturing and Finning enterprises. The day allowed students the opportunity to experience the various roles that take place on the OEM site through rotating groups (including construction, engineering remanufacturing, safety, inspections and more),…
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Over the past month, guest facilitator Ninfa Castellanos (founder of Making Connections Consulting Inc.) in collaboration with AHC team members Joelle Kacou & Mery Gniazdowsky, have been facilitating an 8-week Networking Empowerment Workshop targeting newcomer women. The aim of the sessions are to teach women life skills such as goal setting and decision making, career…
Since March 15, 2017 Marilyn Scott has been coordinating a Syrian ladies conversation circle aimed at teaching more about the Canadian culture and the use of the English language for daily social activities. Marilyn has involved the children in attendance with some activities as well. A couple of the ladies have started attending school feeling much…
On Wednesday, November 1st AHC held its 5th Annual Diversity Health Fair at Northgate Mall. The event brought together several service providers including: SACE, St. John Ambulance, Alberta Health Services, Canadian Blood Services, Nait Continuing Education, among others. Participants were able to visit the various booths and obtain various health-related information, learn more about personal…
Throughout the month of October AHC staff and volunteers have participated in a number of Halloween festivities organized by staff member Nadine Moore. Activities included guessing candies in a jar, Halloween trivia, Halloween decoration and costume contests. Overall it was a fun-filled October which ended with a bang! See pictures of some of the costumes…
Interested in sharing your personal stories about immigrating and adjusting to life in Canada? AHC is working in collaboration with several partner organzations to publish a ‘150 stories of reconciliation’ book as part of Canada’s 150th birthday! Click on the article for more information. For any questions or story submissions email: connectingusallstories@gmail.com