Cross Cultural Connections Directory

CROSS CULTURAL CONNECTIONS DIRECTORY

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Index

DEDICATION TO LOUELLA MAY CHANNELL ...... 6

INTRODUCTION ...... 7

CROSS CULTURAL CONNECTIONS – UPDATE FORM ...... 8

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER ...... 9

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS) ...... 10 DIVERSITY LIAISONS TEAM ...... 10 811 HEALTH LINK ...... 10

CITY OF CALGARY PARTNERS ...... 10 TELUS SPARK SCIENCE CENTRE CALGARY ...... 10 CALGARY ZOO – Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park ...... 11 FORT CALGARY NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ...... 11 HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE ...... 11 REPSOL CENTRE ...... 12

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS ...... 12

CONSULAR OFFICES ...... 24

INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS ...... 29

CULTURALLY DIVERSE MEDIA ...... 36

CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS ...... 45 ARGENTINIAN ...... 45 AFRICAN ...... 45 ARAB ...... 53 AUSTRIAN ...... 53 AZERBAIJAN ...... 54 BELIZE ...... 54 BRAZIL ...... 54 BRITISH ...... 55 BRUNEIAN...... 55 BULGARIA ...... 56 BURMESE (MYANMAR) ...... 56 CAMBODIAN (KHMER) ...... 57 CAMEROON ...... 57 CARIBBEAN ...... 58

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CHINESE ...... 60 COLOMBIA ...... 68 CROATIAN...... 68 CZECH ...... 69 DANISH ...... 69 DUTCH ...... 70 EAST INDIAN...... 71 EGYPTIAN ...... 75 FIJIAN ...... 75 FILIPINO (also under “Philippines”)...... 75 FINNISH ...... 76 FRENCH ...... 77 GERMAN ...... 82 GREEK ...... 84 GUINEA ...... 84 HAITI ...... 85 HUNGARIAN...... 86 ICELAND ...... 87 INDIGENOUS ...... 88 IRANIAN ...... 97 IRISH ...... 97 ISMAILI ...... 98 ITALIAN ...... 98 IVORY COAST ...... 99 JAPANESE ...... 100 JEWISH ...... 101 KHMER (Cambodian) ...... 103 KOREAN ...... 104 LAOTIAN ...... 105 LATIN AMERICAN ...... 105 LEBANESE ...... 107 LITHUANIAN ...... 108 LUXEMBOURG ...... 108 MADAGASCAR ...... 108 MALAYSIAN...... 109 MALI ...... 109 MAURITIUS ...... 109 MEXICAN ...... 109

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MUSLIM ...... 110 NEPALESE ...... 112 NORWEGIAN...... 112 PAKISTANI ...... 113 PARAGUAY ...... 114 PHILIPPINES (also under “Filipino”)...... 114 POLISH ...... 115 CONSULAR OFFICES - POLAND ...... 115 PORTUGUESE ...... 117 ROMANIAN ...... 118 RUSSIAN ...... 119 SCANDINAVIAN ...... 119 SCOTTISH ...... 120 SERBIAN ...... 123 SINGAPOREAN ...... 123 SLOVAKIAN ...... 124 SLOVENIAN...... 124 SOUTH AMERICAN ...... 124 SOUTH EAST ASIA ...... 125 SPANISH ...... 128 SRI LANKAN ...... 129 SWEDISH ...... 129 SWISS ...... 130 SYRIAN ...... 132 TAIWAN ...... 132 THAILAND ...... 133 TIBETAN ...... 133 TURKISH ...... 134 UKRAINIAN...... 134 VIETNAMESE ...... 137 WALES ...... 138 YEMEN ...... 138

ART ORGANIZATIONS ...... 138

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ...... 143

GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ...... 150

FACILITY RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES ...... 152

4 Cross Cultural Connections 2017 HERITAGE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS INDEX ...... 153

INTERCULTURAL UMBRELLA ORGANIZATIONS ...... 158

INTERFAITH ORGANIZATIONS ...... 167 BUDDHISM ...... 167 CHRISTIANITY ...... 168 EAST INDIA ...... 175 HINDUISM ...... 175 ISLAM ...... 175 JUDAISM ...... 176 SIKHISM ...... 178 ZOROASTRIAN ...... 179

SENIORS’ GROUPS ...... 179

SERVICES FOR NEW CANADIANS ...... 184

YOUTH GROUPS ...... 196

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DEDICATION TO LOUELLA MAY CHANNELL

The City of Calgary Recreation, Culture Division, dedicates the “Cross Cultural Connections Directory” as a tribute to the late Louella May Channell, who passed away in January of 1994.

Louella had a passion for the arts. In the early 1960’s, she became a Recreation Coordinator in the Town of Montgomery, a separate municipality before its annexation in 1963 by the City of Calgary.

In the 1970’s, due to her persuasion, the management of the City of Calgary Parks & Recreation established a Cultural Resource Centre to help Calgary artists and performers.

Louella kept developing the Cultural Resource Centre for over twenty years and dedicated her life to promoting the arts to culturally diverse communities in Calgary.

The Calgary Parks & Recreation, Cultural Resource Centre changed its name several years ago and is now the City of Calgary Recreation, Arts & Culture Division.

Thanks to Louella, the humble Cultural Resource Centre from the 1970’s became one of the most significant arts supporting organizations with professional staff, and serving diverse Calgary populations with special attention to artists of all disciplines.

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 2017 Edition of the Cross Cultural Connections Directory!

The Arts & Culture Division, Recreation, City of Calgary values diversity best practices. We believe that the expression of this individuality through the arts, culture and recreation are vital to an active lifestyle.

By making this edition of the Cross Cultural Connections Directory available online (calgary.ca/CulturalDirectory), we hope to continue encouraging communication and partnerships between culturally diverse organizations and communities in Calgary. By sharing ideas, resources, talents, traditions and languages with one another, we foster true understanding and harmony.

This publication is an established guide to numerous culturally diverse organizations in Calgary and to a wide range of mainstream organizations and services of interest to these groups. All groups represented in this listing have authorized their participation in this publication.

Every effort has been made to include as many of Calgary's cross-cultural groups as possible; however, if you belong to a not-for-profit group not represented here, please complete the information form attached and mail, fax or e-mail it to our office.

The Arts & Culture Division presents the ever growing Cross Cultural Connections Directory listing and its contents in good faith, but provides no guarantee, nor accepts any liability arising from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information, or from its improper use.

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CROSS CULTURAL CONNECTIONS – UPDATE FORM INFORMATION UPDATE FORM (No charge for Listings)

Organizations to be included must be not-for-profit with a cultural, health, social, and/or recreational mandate. If your organization fulfills these requirements, please fill in the following form as completely as possible and return to the address listed below. If your organization does not have an office space, please provide us with alternative information that can be used by the public. Please inform other organizations about this opportunity.

Organization Information:

Full Name:

Mailing Address:

Telephone Number: E-mail Address:

Fax Number: Web page Address:

Contact Person(s):

Brief description of what your organization does:

Please check any of the following that apply:

□ Interpreters □ Literary Arts □ Social □ Aboriginal Group □ Translators □ Media Arts □ Religious □ Youth Group (specify languages) □ Performing Arts □ Educational □ Seniors Support Groups □ Media □ Visual Arts □ Hall Rental □ Community Phone Directory (i.e. Newsletters, □ Radio Shows □ Services for People with Disabilities Television, Radio, etc.) □ Other (please explain):

Comments, suggestions, or recommendations welcome:

Please E-MAIL, MAIL, or FAX the completed form to: P.O. Box 2100, Station ‘M’, #63 Cultural Diversity Coordinator Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 Arts & Culture Division, Recreation T. 403-476-4305 City of Calgary F. 403-476-4301 E. [email protected]

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

311 For City information or to request a service within Calgary city limits. Examples of when to call 311: • Report concerns such as excessive snow or ice on roadways, overpasses, back lanes and sidewalks. • Report non-working streetlamps • Noise complaints

311 offers language translation services for more than 200 languages. If you state the name of your language in English, a translator will be provided.

911 For emergencies related to health, safety and property. This includes medical distress, fires, and crimes in progress and motor vehicle accidents where an ambulance/tow truck is necessary.

It is important to teach all family members about when to call 911. Even if you can only say “fire,” “police” or “help,” emergency assistance will be sent. It is also important to know your location or address when calling 911. Your location is not always automatically known, so it is often the most important piece of information needed to get help in an emergency. Translation services are available.

211 For information about community or social resources available in Calgary. This includes financial, social, food and mental health support. Free and confidential translation services are available. Visit www.informalberta.ca for more information.

811 Health Link: For physical or mental health information and advice provided by a registered nurse. The nurse will not be able to diagnose your illness, but will tell you if you should seek medical treatment or try treatment at home. Translation services are available.

411 Provides access to telephone directory listings across Canada.

DISTRESS CENTRE CALGARY 211 #300, 1010 – 8 Avenue SW T: 403-266-1601 Calgary, Alberta T2J 1P2 F: 403-262-2512 E-mail: [email protected] Website: distresscentre.com 24 Hour Crisis Line T: 403-266-HELP (4357) E-mail: [email protected] The Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) ensures everyone has a place to turn to in a time of crisis by providing 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling and 211 referrals - all at no cost.

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24 Hour Support – All calls to our crisis line 403-266-HELP (4357) are confidential and are met with a caring ear. Calls are answered by highly trained volunteers with professional staff support. Crisis support is also available through online chat daily from 5pm-10pm distresscentre.com or E-mail at [email protected]

Counselling – short term professional crisis counselling offered to individuals, couples, families and groups at no fee.

211 – The easy to remember, 3 digit number that provides access to the full range of community, social, government and health programs in Calgary and area. 24 hour, free of charge and multilingual.

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS)

DIVERSITY LIAISONS TEAM E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-955-1486 Diversity Liaisons Team, Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone is committed to enhancing the access of health services and health information in diverse populations. We help to promote health and wellness. We provide health presentations and resources to diverse client groups and through connections with ethno-cultural media; we are able to raise health awareness. We connect AHS departments and community agencies to available health and community services. Our health presentation topics are related to health services and system navigation, insurance / benefits, healthy eating, oral health, safety car seat training, emotional wellness and stress management, communicable diseases prevention. Please email the team for a comprehensive list of presentations.

811 HEALTH LINK 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. T: 8-1-1 Online health information: MyHealth.Alberta.ca AHS Website: ahs.ca 811 is a free phone service to provide trusted health advice and information to all Albertans. Experienced registered nurses and health professionals answer calls 24 hours, 7 days a week. 811 supports Albertans in connecting them to health care, managing their own health and providing better care to their family. 811 is available in 200 languages. Interpreters can quickly become a part of 3-way conversation with the caller and the nurse.

CITY OF CALGARY PARTNERS TELUS SPARK SCIENCE CENTRE CALGARY 220 St. George’s Drive NE T: 403-817-6800 Calgary, Alberta T2E 5T2 E-mail: [email protected]

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Website: sparkscience.ca The culmination of over a decade of planning, design and construction to bring Calgary’s new kind of Science Centre to life has lit a spark of wonder and excitement in Southern Alberta. Facilitators fuel curiosity. Exhibits and programs ignite a sense of wonder and excitement. Conferences and events act as a catalyst for innovation and new ideas. TELUS Spark is a place for people of all ages and abilities to let go and embrace the desire to explore and discover science, technology and art in a way that their normal day-to-day life doesn’t allow for.

CALGARY ZOO – Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park 1300 Zoo Road NE Toll free: 1-800-588-9993 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6 T: 403-232-9300 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-237-7582 Website: calgaryzoo.com The Calgary Zoo is the second largest zoo in Canada, with over 80 acres of natural habitats and encompassing a botanical garden, including a 20,000 foot Enmax Conservatory with foliage from all over the world, as well as a 6.5 acre prehistoric park representing Western Canada 65 to 125 million years ago. We offer several special events throughout the year as well as numerous educational programs for all members of the family. We are open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. Hours are adjusted seasonally. Educational activities

FORT CALGARY NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK 750 9 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 5E1 T: 403-290-1875 P.O. Box 2100, Station ‘M’ (106) F: 403-265-6534 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: fortcalgary.com Fort Calgary is Calgary’s only national, provincial and municipal historic site. It is the original location of the North West Mounted Police fort built at the confluence of the Elbow and Bow Rivers, in 1875. Fort Calgary tells the story of the North West Mounted Police, which evolved into Canada’s birthplace and our city’s hallowed ground. Located on thirty-six acres, this downtown park also includes an interpretive centre with interactive exhibits and displays. The historic Deane House is operated as a restaurant and the facilities are available for private events and functions. Food and beverage service is available.

HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE 1900 Heritage Drive SW T: 403-268-8500 Calgary, Alberta T2V 2X3 F: 403-268-8501 E-mail: [email protected] Website: heritagepark.ca Heritage Park is Canada’s largest living historical village. It is a first-class summer tourist attraction and a year-round education, catering and convention facility. Heritage Park features over 150 exhibits, a thundering steam locomotive, a stern-wheeler boat, live re-enactments, an antique midway and impressive food services. All are invited to

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step back to pre-1914 Western Canada, located just 15 minutes from downtown Calgary. Educational activities, Facility Rental

REPSOL SPORT CENTRE 2225 Macleod Trail South T: 403-233-8393 Calgary, Alberta T2G 5B6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: repsolsportcentre.com Repsol Sport Centre provides training and competition facilities and services for the development of Calgary’s high performance athletes as well as programs and services for the wellness and recreational sporting needs of Calgarians and visitors.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Calgary Community Associations are more than just halls, facilities and programs. Board of Directors and other community volunteers donate hundreds of hours annually to ensure a positive quality of life for all residents. Some of their efforts include the following:

 To ensure that proposed developments meet the needs of the community by providing input to the City of Calgary on planning and development issues such as in-fill construction, roads, transit access, and noise by-laws – just to mention a few.  To add a community perspective on important issues such as city wide initiative on behalf of the municipal government.  To sponsor community programs that increase neighborhood safety and security. To organize and host public forums on major community concerns such as park development and property tax assessments.  To provide opportunities for families to socialize and play together through neighborhood special events such as Stampede breakfasts, skating parties and other holiday celebrations.  Neighborhood Community Associations are an important contributor to the quality of life that all Calgarians enjoy.

FEDERATION OF CALGARY COMMUNITIES #301, 1609 14 Street SW T: 403-244-4111 Calgary, Alberta T3C 1E4 F: 403-244-4129 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarycommunities.com Incorporated in 1961, the Federation of Calgary Communities is a support not-for-profit organization to over 200 member not-for-profit organizations including the 150 community associations of Calgary and area. Community associations can be the anchor for community life but they need support to effectively operate. They need a

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support organization that understands their needs, assists their work, links common issues, supports learning and sharing, and can work on their behalf. We are that organization. We are the Federation of Calgary Communities. We exist to provide quality programs, services, and support to our members and offer an informed and respected voice on issues important to building, supporting, and maintaining community life in Calgary.

Due to Calgary’s growth the information below may change. Please call the Federation of Calgary Communities or visit their website for the latest listing of community associations.

SOUTHEAST CALGARY

Acadia CA T: 403-255-1252 F: 403-252-8593 240 – 90 Avenue SE T2J 6P6 W: acadiaca.com E: [email protected] Albert Park/ Radisson Heights CA T: 403-272-7317 F: 403-235-2650 1310 – 28 Street SE T2A 2G5 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Auburn Bay CA T: 403-390-2554 200 Auburn Bay Boulevard SE T3M 0A4 (Facility run by Resident’s Association) W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Bonavista Downs CA T: 403-271-6116 1418 Lake Ontario Road SE T2J 5N7 W: bonavistadowns.com E: [email protected] Chaparral CA – no facility Mail: Box 58001, Chaparral RPO SE T2X 3V2 W: chaparralcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Cranston CA T: c/o 403-585-6316 Century Hall (Facility run by Resident's Association) Mail: c/o 11 Cranarch Road SE T3M 1A8 W: cranstonca.com E: [email protected] Deer Ridge CA – no facility T: c/o 403-278-3353 Mail: Box 43052, RPO Deer Valley SE T2J 7A7 W: drca.ab.ca E: [email protected] Deer Run CA T: 403-278-3117 F: 403-278-4961 2223 – 146 Avenue SE T2J 6P8 W: deerruncalgary.com E: [email protected] Douglasdale Glen CA – no facility Mail: PO Box 87031, #160, 11520 - 24th Street SE Douglas Square RPO T2Z 3V7 W: dgca.ca E: [email protected] Dover CA T: 403-273-6124 F: 403-273-7971 3133 – 30 Avenue SE Mail: PO Box 85060, RPO Albert Park SE T2A 7R7 W: dovercommunityassociation.ca E: [email protected] East Village Neighbourhood CA T: c/o 403-265-4477 F: 403-265-4458 Golden Age Club, 2nd Floor, 610 – 8 Avenue SE T2G 0M1 Rental: 403-262-6342 Mail: c/o First on Colour, 536 - 9 Avenue SE T2G 0S1 W: ev-na.com E: [email protected]

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Erin Woods CA T: 403-273-7209 F: 403-273-8883 83 Erin Park Drive SE T2B 3A2 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Fairview CA T: 403-252-5424 F: 403-252-3389 8038 Fairmount Drive SE T2H 0Y2 Mail: Box 78053, 383 Heritage Drive SE T2H 2Y1 W: fairviewcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Forest Heights CA T: 403-272-0212 F: 403-273-0294 (Includes: Fonda) 4909 Forego Avenue SE T2A 2C4 W: calgaryarea.com Forest Lawn CA T: 403-272-3150 F: 403-207-4122 4020 – 26 Avenue SE T2B 0C9 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Inglewood CA T: 403-264-3835 F: 403-261-2724 (Includes: Mills Estates) 1740 – 24 Avenue SE T2G 1P9 W: icacalgary.com E: [email protected] Lake Bonavista CA T: 403-271-7107 F: 403-278-5169 1401 Acadia Drive SE T2J 4C6 W: lakebonavistacommunity.com E: [email protected] Marquis de Lorne CA T: 403-532-8864 F: 403-532-8874 (Includes: Copperfield/ Mahogany ) 6 Copperstone Way SE T2Z 0E7 W: mdlca.ca E: [email protected] McKenzie Lake CA T: 403-257-1823 F: 403-257-4429 (Includes: Mountain Park/ Stonegate) 16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE T2Z 1L7 W: mckenziearea.com E: [email protected] McKenzie Towne CA – no facility (Includes: Elgin/ Iverness/ Prestwick) Mail: c/o 40 McKenzie Towne Boulevard SE T2Z 4X5 W: mckenzietowneca.com E: [email protected] Mid-Sun CA T: 403-254-8058 F: 403-256-3736 (Includes: Midnapore/ Sundance) 50 Midpark Rise SE T2X 1L7 Rentals: Community use only W: midsun.org E: [email protected] Millican Ogden CA T: 403-279-3973 F: 403-279-5755 (Includes: Lynnwood/ Lynnwood Ridge) 6901 – 20A Street SE T2C 0R3 W: millicanogdencommunity.com E: [email protected] New Brighton CA c/o 2 New Brighton Drive SE T2Z 4B2 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Calgary Parkland CA T: 403-278-5462 505 Parkvalley Road SE T2J 6M4 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Penbrooke Meadows CA T: 403-272-1690 F: 403-272-1966 (Includes: Red Carpet/ Mountview) 6100 – 8 Avenue SE T2A 6M7 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Queensland CA T: 403-278-3366 F: 403-278-3366 (Includes: Diamond Cove) 649 Queensland Drive SE T2J 4S8 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected]

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Ramsay CA T: 403-265-4898 F: 403-265-4858 (Includes: Grandview) 1136 – 8 Street SE T2G 2Z7 W: ramsaycalgary.ca E: [email protected] Rideau Ridge Society CA - no facility T: c/o 403-903-7693 Mail: c/o C-ERA Property Management & Realty, 1537 - 9th Avenue SE T2G 5N4 Riverbend CA T: 403-236-7270 F: 403-236-1821 (Includes: Quarry Park) 19 Rivervalley Drive SE T2C 3S1 W: riverbendcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Shepard CA T: c/o 403-290-0144 10800 - 84th Street SE T3S 0A5 W: shepardcommunityhall.ca E: [email protected] Silverado CA - no facility T: c/o 403-207-5310 Mail: PO Box 32003 Silverado PO T2X 0X4 W: silveradoca.ca E: [email protected] Southview CA T: 403-272-1407 F: 403-272-1826 2020 – 33 Street SE T2B 0T7 Rental: 403-273-8693 W: calgaryarea.com Willow Ridge CA T: 403-271-8044 F: 403-278-3718 (Includes: Legacy/ Maple Ridge/ Willow Park) 680 Acadia Drive SE T2J 0C1 W: willowridge.ca E: [email protected]

SOUTHWEST CALGARY

Bankview CA T: 403-244-2544 2418 – 17 Street SW T2T 4M8 W: bankview.org E: [email protected] Beltline CA – no facility T: 403-670-5499 F: 403-262-3124 (Includes: Connaught/ Victoria) Mail: Suite 68, 1500 - 14 Street SW T3C 1C9 W: beltline.ca E: [email protected] Braeside CA T: 403-253-4232 F: 403-253-3528 11024 Braeside Drive SW T2W 6G5 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Britannia CA – no facility (Includes: Riverdale Park) Mail: c/o 4508 Britannia Drive SW T2S 1J6 W: calgaryarea.com Canyon Meadows CA T: 403-251-1715 F: 403-251-6190 848 Cantabrian Drive SW Mail: PO Box 83023, RPO Canyon Meadows SW T2W 6G8 W: cmca.ca E: [email protected] Cedarbrae CA League Association T: 403-251-2101 11024 Oakfield Drive SW T2W 5G6 W: mycedarbrae.ca E: [email protected] Chinook Park/ Kelvin Grove/ Eagle Ridge CA T: c/o 403-837-7344 1015 – 73 Avenue SW T2V 0R9 Rental: c/o 403-259-3345 W: ckecommunity.com Cliff Bungalow/ Mission CA T: 403-245-6001 2201 Cliff Street SW T2S 2G3 Mail: Suite 462, 1811 - 4th Street SW T2S 1W2 W: cliffbungalowmission.com E: [email protected]

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Coach Hill/ Patterson Heights CA – no facility (Includes: Prominence Point) Mail: PO Box 74132, #148, 555 Strathcona Boulevard SW T3H 3B6 W: chph.ca E: [email protected] Crestmont CA 12400 Crestmont Boulevard SW T3B 5W5 (Facility run by Resident's Association) W: crestmontcommunity.org E: [email protected] Rental: 403-202-2175 Rental: [email protected] Discovery Ridge CA – no facility Mail: Box 75023 West Hills RPO T3H 3M1 W: discoveryridge.com E: [email protected] Downtown West CA – no facility T: c/o 403-275-5853 Mail: c/o #301, 1088 - 6th Avenue SW T2P 5N3 W: dwca.ca E: [email protected] Eau Claire CA – no facility T: c/o 403-269-9896 Mail: c/o Calgary YMCA, 101 - 3rd Street SW T2P 4G6 W: eauclaireca.com Elbow Park Residents’ Association T: 403-243-3783 Rental: 403-243-1954 (Includes: Glencoe) 800 – 34 Avenue SW T2T 2A3 W: elbowpark.com E: [email protected] Elboya Heights CA (No longer available for rent due to flood damage) 416 Park Avenue SW T2H 2W2 T: c/o 403-287-7737 Mail: PO Box 30573, Chinook RPO, 1323N - 6455 Macleod Trail South W: elboyaheights.com E: [email protected] Erlton CA – no facility T: c/o 403-461-6461 Mail: PO Box 94078, Elbow River RPO T2S 0S4 W: erltoncommunity.com E: [email protected] Calgary Evergreen CA – no facility T: 587-997-9507 (voicemail) Mail: PO Box 24007 RPO Evergreen T2Y 0J9 W: myceca.ca E: [email protected] Glamorgan CA T: 403-246-8218 F: 403-240-1394 4207 – 41 Avenue SW T3E 1G2 W: myglamorgan.ca E: [email protected] Glenbrook CA T: 403-249-6664 3524 – 45 Street SW T3E 3V2 W: calgaryarea.com Glendale/ Glendale Meadows CA T: 403-242-2110 F: 403-246-5013 2405 Glenmount Drive SW T3E 4C1 W: myglendale.ca E: [email protected] Haysboro CA T: 403-253-1563 F: 403-253-6524 1204 – 89 Avenue SW T2V 0W4 W: haysboro.org E: [email protected] Killarney/ Glengarry CA T: 403-246-6668 Rental: 403-474-3845 2828 – 28 Street SW T3E 2J3 W: killarneyglengarry.com E: [email protected] Kingsland CA T: 403-255-1400 F: 403-255-1407 505 – 78 Avenue SW T2V 0T3 W: kingslandcommunity.ca E: [email protected]

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Lakeview CA T: 403-242-8660 F: 403-246-0448 (call first) 6110 – 34 Street SW Mail: PO Box 36034, RPO Lakeview SW T3E 7C6 W: lakeviewcommunity.org E: [email protected] Lindsay Park CA – no facility Mail: #479, 1811 - 4 Street SW T2S 1W2 W: lindsaypark.ca E: [email protected] Marda Loop CA T: 403-244-5411 F: 403-228-3643 (Formerly South Calgary includes: Altadore/ Garrison Woods) 3130 - 16 Street SW T2T 4G7 W: mardaloop.com E: [email protected] Mayfair/ Bel-Aire CA – no facility Mail: c/o 15 Bel-Aire Place SW T2V 2C3 W: maybel.org Meadowlark Park CA T: 403-252-0737 F: c/o 403-259-8778 623 – 58 Avenue SW T2V 0H8 W: meadowlarkpark.org E: [email protected] Millrise CA – no facility T: c/o 403-256-9111 Mail: P.O. Box 1000, RPO 76119, 150 Millrise Boulevard SW T2Y 5G7 W: millrise.org Mount Royal CA Rental: c/o 403-229-9753 (Community use only) (Includes: Lower Mount Royal) 2317 – 10 Street SW T2T 3G7 W: mountroyalstation.ca E: [email protected] North Glenmore Park CA T: 403-246-4243 F: 587-353-4536 (Includes: Garrison Green) 2231 Longridge Drive SW T3E 5N5 Oakridge CA T: 403-238-0007 F: 403-238-1115 9504 Oakfield Drive SW T2V 0L1 W: oakridgecommunity.ca E: [email protected] Palliser/ Bayview/ Pumphill CA T: 403-281-1908 F: 403-281-1908 2323 Palliser Drive SW T2V 3S4 W: pbpcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Parkhill Stanley Park CA T: 403-287-0614 4013 Stanley Road SW T2S 2P5 W: parkhillstanleypark.ca E: [email protected] Richmond/ Knob Hill CA T: 403-249-8385 F: 403-452-1690 2433 – 26 Avenue SW T2T 5Y5 Rental: 403-474-3845 W: richmondknobhill.ca E: [email protected] Rideau/ Roxboro CA Rental: 403-267-8187 (Community use only) Mail: c/o PO Box 94117, Elbow River RPO T2S 0S4 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Rosscarrock CA T: 403-242-0212 F: 403-242-8354 4411 - 10 Avenue SW T3C 0L9 W: rosscarrock.org E: [email protected] Rutland Park CA Rental: 403-246-8318 (Includes: Lincoln Park except Garrison Green) 3130 – 40 Avenue SW T3E 6W9 W: rutlandparkcommunity.com E: [email protected] Scarboro CA Rental: c/o 403-277-0658 1727 – 14 Avenue SW T3C 0W3 W: scarborocommunity.com

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Shaganappi CA T: 403-246-3535 Rental: c/o 403-249-4093 2608 – 14 Avenue SW Mail: c/o 1202 - 26 Street SW T3C 1K2 W: shaganappicommunity.ca E: [email protected] Shawnee/Evergreen CA – no facility T: c/o 403-256-0390 (Includes: Shawnee Slopes) Mail: c/o 1058 Shawnee Road SW T2Y 1W5 W: shawnee-evergreen.ca E: [email protected] Shawnessy CA T: 403-254-1012 224 Shawmeadows Road SW Mail: PO Box 76115, RPO Millrise T2Y 2Z9 W: shawnessy.ca Signal Hill CA– no facility (rink & skate shack only) T: c/o 403-217-3625 (Includes: Richmond Hills/ Sienna Hills/ Signature Park/ West Hills) Mail: c/o 1150, 246 Stewart Green SW T3H 3C8 W: shca.ca E: [email protected] or [email protected] Somerset/ Bridlewood CA – no facility (Includes: Somerside) Mail: Box 69056, RPO Bridlewood SW T2Y 4T9 W: mysbca.ca E: [email protected] South Calgary CA (See Marda Loop CA) Southwood CA T: 403-259-0919 Rental: 403-807-6389 11 Sackville Drive SW T2W 0W3 W: southwoodconnects.ca E: [email protected] Springbank Hill CA – no facility T: c/o 403-869-8068 Mail: c/o 7541 - 26 Avenue SW T3H 3X2 W: springbankhill.org E: [email protected] Spruce Cliff CA Rental: 403-246-0390 (Bow Cliff Seniors rents it out) 608 Poplar Road SW T3C 2Z7 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Strathcona Christie Aspen CA T: 403-249-1138 F: 403-249-7811 277 Strathcona Drive SW T3H 2A4 W: SCACalgary.ca E: [email protected] Sunalta CA T: 403-244-2608 1627 – 10 Avenue SW T3C 0J7 Rental: c/o 403-229-3169 (Day Meetings Only) W: sunalta.net E: [email protected] West Springs/ Cougar Ridge CA – no facility T: c/o 403-770-8585 (Includes: Springside/ Wentworth) Mail: Suite 138, Unit 406, 917 - 85 Street SWT3H 5Z9 W: wscr.ca E: [email protected] Calgary Westgate CA T: 403-249-5656 4943 – 8 Avenue SW T3C 3V4 W: westgatecommunity.ca E: [email protected] Calgary Wildwood CA T: 403-246-3514 4411 Spruce Drive SW Mail: PO Box 34161, RPO Westbrook SW T3C 3W2 W: mywildwood.ca E: [email protected] Windsor Park CA T: 403-253-3223 5304 – 6 Street SW T2V 1E1 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected]

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Woodcreek CA T: 403-238-1611 (Includes: Woodbine/ Woodlands) Rental: (Community use only) 1991 Woodview Drive SW T2W 5E5 W: woodcreekcommunity.ca E: [email protected]

NORTHEAST CALGARY

Abbeydale CA T: 403-248-2229 821 Abbeydale Drive NE T2A 6N7 W: abbeydaleca.com E: [email protected] Applewood Park CA – no facility W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Bridgeland/ Riverside CA T: 403-263-5755 (Includes: St. George’s Heights) 917 Centre Avenue NE T2E 0C6 W: brcacalgary.org E: [email protected] Calgary Marlborough CA T: 403-273-5894 F: 403-248-1366 (Includes: Marlborough) 636 Marlborough Way NE T2A 2V9 W: marlboroughca.ca E: [email protected] Coral Springs CA – no facility T: c/o 403-293-5225 Mail: 5206 - 68 Street NE T3J 3P8 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Crossroads CA T: 403-277-6201 F: 403-277-6205 (Includes: Belfast/ Mayland Heights/ Vista Heights) 1803 – 14 Avenue NE T2E 1G4 W: crossroadscommunityassociation.com E: [email protected] Falconridge/ Castleridge CA T: 403-280-4422 F: 403-293-1735 95 Falshire Drive NE T3J 1P7 W: fcca.webs.com E: [email protected] Marlborough Park CA T: 403-248-1775 F: 403-273-9194 6021 Madigan Drive NE T2A 5G9 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Martindale CA – no facility T: 403-930-6188 ext. 2 Mail: 110 Martin Crossing Park NE T3J 3N7 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Monterey Park CA T: 403-293-9299 F: 403-568-1250 2707 Catalina Boulevard NE T1Y 6L7 W: Montereyparkcalgary.com E: [email protected] Northern Hills CA – no facility T: 403-226-6422 F: 403-226-6421 (Includes: Country Hills/ Coventry Hills/ Harvest Hills/ Panorama Hills) Mail: c/o 11950 Country Village Link NE T3K 6E3 Pineridge CA T: 403-293-3626 F: 403-280-8403 6024 Rundlehorn Drive NE T1Y 2X1 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Renfrew CA T: 403-230-7055 F: 403-230-7088 (Includes: Regal Terrace) 811 Radford Road NE T2E 0R7 W: renfrewcommunity.ca E: [email protected]

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Rundle CA T: 403-280-4752 F: 403-285-5785 2409 – 50 Street NE T1Y 1Z5 W: rundlecommunity.ca E: [email protected] Saddle Ridge CA – no facility T: c/o 403-930-6188 ext. 3 Mail: c/o #27, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE T3J 0C9 W: mysrca.ca E: [email protected] Skyview Ranch CA – no facility T: c/o 403-452-6153 Mail: c/o 68 Skyview Springs Crescent NE T3N 0B8 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Taradale CA – no facility T: c/o 403-617-5246 Mail: c/o 143 Taracove Landing NE T3J 4S7 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Temple CA T: 403-280-5466 F: 403-285-2440 167 Templegreen Road NE T1Y 6G3 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Thorncliffe/ Greenview CA T: 403-274-6840 F: 403-275-7310 5600 Centre Street N T2K 0T3 W: tgcacalgary.com E: [email protected] Tuxedo Park CA T: 403-277-8689 F: 403-230-8186 (Includes: Balmoral) 202 – 29 Avenue NE T2E 2C1 Rental: c/o 403-277-9578 W: tuxedoparkcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Whitehorn CA T: 403-280-2880 228 Whitehorn Road NE T1Y 6H5 W: whitehorncommunity.com E: [email protected] Winston Heights/ Mountview CA T: 403-276-5474 520 – 27 Avenue NE T2E 2A6 W: winstonheights.ca E: [email protected]

NORTHWEST CALGARY

Arbour Lake CA – no facility T: 403-455-2520 (voicemail) W: arbourlakecommunity.com E: [email protected] Banff Trail CA T: 403-282-2234 2115 – 20 Avenue NW T2M 1J1 W: banfftrailcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Beddington Heights CA T: 403-295-8837 F: 403-275-4583 375 Bermuda Drive NW T3K 2J5 W: beddingtoncommunity.ca E: [email protected] Bowness CA T: 403-288-8300 F: 403-288-8307 (Includes: Greenwood/ Greenbriar) 7904 – 43 Avenue NW T3B 4P9 W: mybowness.com E: [email protected] Brentwood CA T: 403-284-3477 F: 403-284-3951 1520B Northmount Drive NW Mail: c/o 5107 – 33 Street NW T2L 1V3 W: brentwoodcommunity.com E: [email protected] Cambrian Heights CA T: 403-284-1175 600 Northmount Drive NW T2K 3J5 W: cambrianheightscommunity.ca E: [email protected]

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Capitol Hill CA T: 403-289-0859 F: 403-284-9283 (Includes: Pleasant Heights) 1531 – 21 Avenue NW T2M 1L9 W: capitolhillcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Citadel CA – no facility T: 403-397-3454 Mail: 860 Citadel Drive NW T3G 4B8 W: citadelca.ab.ca E: [email protected] Crescent Heights CA T: 403-276-1002 1101 – 2 Street NW T2M 2V7 Rental: 403-804-5600 W: crescentheightsyyc.ca E: [email protected] Dalhousie CA T: 403-286-2555 F: 403-286-8930 5432 Dalhart Road NW T3A 1V6 W: dcacalgary.com E: [email protected] Edgemont CA T: 403-239-1211 F: 403-547-5799 33 Edgevalley Circle NW T3A 4X1 W: edgemount.ab.ca E: [email protected] Evanston-Creekside CA – no facility Mail: PO Box 47059, #20, 12192 Symons Valley Road NW T3P 0B9 W: eccacalgary.com E: [email protected] Hamptons CA – no facility T: 403-208-0205 F: 403-208-0206 Mail: Suite 120, #234, 5149 Country Hills Boulevard NW T3A 5K8 W: hamptonscalgary.ca E: [email protected] Hawkwood CA – no facility T: c/o 403-239-4785 Mail: PO Box 62011, RPO Hawkwood NW T3G 5S7 W: hawkwoodca.com E: [email protected] Hidden Valley CA – no facility T: 403-275-9394 (Includes: Hidden Valley/ Hanson Ranch) Mail: 10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW, T3A 4Z2 W: hiddenhut.org E: [email protected] Highland Park CA T: 403-276-6969 F: 403-276-6969 3716 – 2 Street NW T2K 0Y4 W: www.highlandparkcommunity.ca E: [email protected] Highwood CA T: c/o 403-289-9329 Rental: 403-289-3645 16 Harlow Avenue NW Mail: Box 64245, 5628 - 4 Street NW T2K 6J7 W: highwoodcommunity.com Hillhurst/ Sunnyside CA T: 403-283-0554 F: 403-270-3130 (Includes: Upper Hillhurst) 1320 – 5 Avenue NW T2N 0S2 W: hillhurstsunnyside.org Hounsfield Heights/ Briar Hill CA T: 403-282-6634 (voicemail) 1922 – 14 Avenue NW Mail: Box 65086, North Hill RPO T2N 4T6 W: hh-bh.ca E: [email protected] Huntington Hills CA T: 403-275-6666 F: 403-295-2248 520 – 78 Avenue NW T2K 0S2 W: huntingtonhillscalgary.com E: [email protected] Kincora CA – no facility (Includes: Symons Valley) Mail: c/o 61 Kincora Landing NW T3R 1L1 W: kincora.org E: [email protected]

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Montgomery CA T: 403-247-3116 F: 403-247-3150 5003 – 16 Avenue NW T3B 0N2 W: mcapeople.ca E: [email protected] Mount Pleasant CA T: 403-282-1314 602 – 22 Avenue NW T2M 1N7 W: mpca.ca E: [email protected] North Haven CA T: 403-282-1075 (voicemail) 5003 North Haven Drive NW T2K 2K3 Rental: 403-284-2716 (voicemail) W: calgaryarea.com Northern Hills CA – no facility T: 403-226-6422 F: 403-226-6421 (Includes: Country Hills/ Coventry Hills/ Harvest Hills/ Panorama Hills) Mail: c/o 11950 Country Village Link NE T3K 6E3 W: northernhills.ab.ca E: [email protected] Parkdale CA T: 403-283-5767 F: 403-283-3161 (call first) 3512 – 5 Avenue NW T2N 0V7 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Ranchlands CA T: 403-241-0335 F: 403-241-0356 7713 Ranchview Drive NW T3G 2B3 W: calgaryarea.com Rocky Ridge/ Royal Oak CA – no facility T: c/o 403-771-8979 Mail: PO Box 91009, RPO Royal Oak NW T3G 5W6 W: rrroca.org E: [email protected] Calgary Rosedale CA T: c/o 403-282-1135 901 – 11 Avenue NW T2M 0C2 W: myrosedale.info E: [email protected] Rosemont CA T: 403-289-6533 2807 – 10 Street NW Mail: PO Box 75007, #9, 728 Northmount Drive NW T2K 6J8 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Sage Hill CA – no facility E: [email protected] Mail: PO Box 47125, Creekside RPO T3P 0A0 W: calgaryarea.com or facebook.com/groups/Sage.Hill.CA Sandstone MacEwan CA – no facility Mail: 1100 Berkshire Boulevard NW T3K 3M3 W: macsand.ca E: [email protected] Scenic Acres CA T: 403-547-9589 F: 403-547-9579 8825 Scurfield Drive NW T3L 2A8 W: scenicacresca.ca E: [email protected] Sherwood CA – no facility Mail: PO Box 80013, Beacon Hill, 1170 Sarcee Trail NW T3R 0A0 W: calgaryarea.com Silver Springs CA T: 403-288-2616 F: 403-247-0820 5720 Silver Ridge Drive NW T3B 5E5 W: silverspringscommunity.ca E: [email protected] St. Andrew’s Heights CA T: 403-282-5211 2504 – 13 Avenue NW T2N 1L8 Rental: [email protected] W: standrewsheights.ca E: [email protected]

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Thorncliffe/ Greenview CA T: 403-274-6840 F: 403-275-7310 5600 Centre Street N T2K 0T3 W: tgcacalgary.com E: [email protected] Triwood CA T: 403-282-2677 F: 403-282-7031 (Includes: Charleswood/ Collingwood/ Foothills Estates) 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW T2L 0W1 W: triwoodcommunity.com E: [email protected] Tuscany CA Rental: 403-241-6402 (Community use only) Tuscany Club, 12 Tuscany Way NW (Facility run by Resident's Association) Mail: PO Box 27054, RPO Tuscany NW T3L 2Y1 W: tuscanyca.org E: [email protected] University Heights CA – no facility T: c/o 403-870-2782 Mail: c/o 3427 Utah Crescent NW T2N 4A9 W: calgaryarea.com Valley Ridge CA – no facility T: c/o 403-695-7533 Mail: c/o 61 Valley Woods Landing NW T3B 6A3 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] Varsity CA T: 403-288-9001 F: 403-247-3100 4303 Varsity Drive NW T3A 0Z7 W: calgaryarea.com E: [email protected] West Hillhurst CA T: 403-283-0464 F: 403-270-0482 (Includes: Westmount) 1940 – 6 Avenue NW T2N 0W3 W: westhillhurst.com E: [email protected]

OTHER ASSOCIATIONS

Bearspaw/ Glendale CA T: 403-239-1502 F: 403-239-4668 Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre, 100, 253220 Bearspaw Road South T3L 2P5 W: bearspawlc.ca E: [email protected] Bragg Creek CA T: 403-949-4277 F: 403-949-2397 23 White Avenue, PO Box 39, Bragg Creek, Alberta T0L 0K0 W: braggcreekca.com E: [email protected] Chestermere Regional CA T: 403-272-7170 F: 403-272-7178 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1B2 W: chestermerecrca.com E: [email protected] Indus Bow Valley Agricultural Society T: 403-936-5474 F: 403-936-5473 Indus Recreation Centre, 225 155A Range Road 281A, Indus, Alberta T1X 0H7 W: indusrec.ca E: [email protected] Riverview CA – no facility T: c/o 403-932-3136 Mail: Box 1943, Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1B7 W: riverviewca.ca Springbank Park For All Seasons T: 403-242-2223 F: 403-242-3202 3222 - 4A Springbank Road T3Z 2L9 W: springbank.ab.ca E: [email protected]

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CONSULAR OFFICES

CONSULAR CORPS OF ALBERTA E-mail: [email protected] T: 780-422-1542 Website: alberta.ca/consulatesinalberta.cfm The Provincial Government provides information on Consular officers for Alberta. Consular officers for Alberta represent countries from around the world.

Consular officers: • promote their country's trade in Alberta • assist citizens of the country they represent • promote their country's culture and tourist attractions • administer oaths, legalize foreign documents, provide certificates, renew passports for their citizens and provide visas to Albertans wishing to visit their country

As this listing is subject to change, please visit the Government of Canada’s “Foreign Representatives in Canada: Consular Offices' Addresses” webpage for the most current listings: w03.international.gc.ca/Protocol-Protocole/Consular-Consulats.aspx.

AUSTRIA Suite 1200, 1015 – 4 Street SW T: 403-283-6526 Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J4 F: 403-263-8529 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bmeia.gv.at/en/embassies-consulates/search-for-austrian- representations/#location-Calgary

BARBADOS 224 'B' Blackthorn Road NE T: 403-992-9735 Calgary, Alberta T2K 4X6 E-mail: [email protected]

BELGIUM Dentons Canada LLP T: 403-268-3030 15th fl., Bankers Court, 850 - 2nd Street SW F: 403-268-3100 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R8 E-Mail: [email protected]

BELIZE 305 - 10th Avenue SE T: 403- 215-6072 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W2 F: 403-264-8870 E-mail: [email protected] Website: belizeconsulatealberta.com

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BRAZIL c/o Brazilian Alberta Association T: c/o 403-614-7003 10208 Elbow Drive SW Calgary, Alberta T2W 1G1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bcaab.org

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 1011, 6 Avenue SW T: 403-264-3322 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W1 F: 403-264-6656 Visa application service: Chinese Visa Application Service Center T: 403-930-2288 Suite 200, 855 - 8th Avenue SW F: 403 699-9776 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3P1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgary.china-consulate.org

COLOMBIA 803 - 15th Avenue SW T: 587-351-9460 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0R9 Email: [email protected] Website: consulcolombia.ca

CÔTE D’IVOIRE (See Ivory Coast)

CZECH REPUBLIC Suite 303, 6707 Elbow Drive SW T: 403-269-4924/403-269-6090 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0E5 F: 403- 259 4533 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: mzv.cz

DENMARK Livingston Place, Suite 1000 T: 403-776-8800 250 - 2nd Street SW F: 403-296-4474 Calgary, AB T2P 0C1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: canada.um.dk

FINLAND Suite 3415, TD Canada Trust Tower T: 403-299-9805 421 - 7th Avenue SW F: 403-299-9850 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: finland.ca

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GERMANY Suite 1900, 633 – 6th Avenue SW T: 403-265-6266 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Y5 F: 403-265-6244 Email: [email protected] Website: canada.diplo.de/calgary

GUINEA 719 Willamette Drive SE T: 403-225-2956 Calgary, Alberta T2J 2A3 F: 403-225-2957 E-mail: [email protected]

HUNGARY T: 403-229-4800 Suite 200, 1115 –11th Avenue SW F: 403-245-0569 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hungarianconsulate.com

ICELAND 2119 – 28 Avenue SW T: 403-244-4506 Calgary, Alberta T2T 1K6 F: 403-944-8998

IRELAND 215 Glamorgan Place SW T: 403- 813 5337 Calgary, Alberta T3E 5B9 Email: [email protected] Website: dfa.ie/irish-embassy/canada/about-us/the-embassy

ITALY 9 – 3927 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-276-7004 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T1 F: 403-276-7009 E-mail: [email protected]

IVORY COAST Suite 405, Chelsea Terrace T: 403-244-8968 1732 – 9A Street SW F: 403-209-2707 Calgary, Alberta T2T 3E6 E-mail: [email protected]

JAPAN Suite 950, 517-10th Avenue SW T: 403-294-0782 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8 F: 403-294-1645 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp

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KOREA c/o Fixler Law Office T: c/o 403-920-0565 Ford Tower, Unit 1450 F: 403-920-0556 633- 6th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Y5

LUXEMBOURG & MADAGASCAR 8944 Bayridge Drive SW T: 403-262-5576 or 403-281-7217 Calgary, Alberta T2V 3M8 F: 403-262-3556 E-mail: [email protected]

MALI 83 Edenstone View NW T: 403-239-0763 Calgary, Alberta T3A 4T4 F: 403-239-0763 E-mail: [email protected]

MEXICO Suite 400, 407-2nd Street SW T: 403-264-1259 Calgary AB T3J3S6 F: 403-284-1527 E-mail: [email protected] Website: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/calgary

MONGOLIA 110 Sienna Ridge Landing SW T: 403-471-5094 Calgary, Alberta T3H 3T1 F: 403-282-4663

MOROCCO 2, 1626 – 29 Avenue SW T: 403-470-9184 Calgary, Alberta T2T 1M5 E-Mail: [email protected]

NEPAL Suite 1026 – 222 Riverfront Avenue SW T: 403-466-8955 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: nepalconsulatecalgary.ca

NETHERLANDS Suite 600, 304 – 8th Avenue SW T: 1- 877-388-2443 Calgary, Alberta T2P 1C2 F: 403-265-0599 E-mail: [email protected] Websites: dcbc.ca and for appointments rsonac.org

NORWAY 162 Royal Oak Point NW T: 403-208-2264 Calgary, Alberta T3G 5C6 F: 403-208-5593 E-mail: [email protected]

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PARAGUAY (The Republic of Paraguay) 301, 300 Manning Road NE T: 403-262-0262 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8K4 F: 403-204-0284 E-mail: [email protected]

PERU (The Republic of Peru) 80 Wood Valley Rise SW T: 403-251-4098 Calgary, Alberta T2W 5S5 F: 403-290-8304 E-mail: [email protected]

POLAND 6224 - 29 Street SE T: 403-291-3455 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1W3 F: 403-287-7442 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: polishconsulate.ca

SLOVAK REPUBLIC 424 Varsity Estates Place T: 587-333-6831 Calgary, Alberta T3B 3B9 F: 206-424-0205 E-mail: [email protected] NW

SLOVENIA 2148 - 35th Avenue SW T: 403-232-9656 Calgary, Alberta T2T 2E3 M: 403-542-0082 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mzz.gov.si

SWEDEN c/o Dentons T: 403-268 -6899 Bankers Court, 15th Floor, 850 - 2nd Street SW F: 403-268 -3100 Calgary AB T2P 0R8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: swedenabroad.com

SWITZERLAND 4053 Edgevalley Landing NW T: 403-208-3296 Calgary, Alberta T3A 5H5 F: 403-206-7157 E-mail: [email protected] and Vancouver@eda.admin.ch Website: eda.admin.ch/vancouver

UNITED KINGDOM 5100, 150 - 6 Avenue SW T: 403-705-1755 Calgary Alberta T2P 3Y7 F: 403-538-0121 E-mail: [email protected] Website: british-consulate.org/british-consulate-in-calgary

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 10th Floor, 615 Macleod Trail SE T: 403-266-8962 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4T8 F: 403-264-6630 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/calgary

YEMEN 239 Hampshire Place NW T: 403-208-3150 Calgary, Alberta T3A 4Y7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: yemenembassy.ca

INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS

These services are free, confidential, multilingual and available 24 hours a day.

311 For City information or to request a service within Calgary city limits. Examples of when to call 311: • Report concerns such as excessive snow or ice on roadways, overpasses, back-lanes and sidewalks. • Report non-working streetlamps • Noise complaints

311 offers language translation services for more than 200 languages. If you state the name of your language in English, a translator will be provided.

911 For emergencies related to health, safety and property. This includes medical distress, fires, crimes in progress and motor vehicle accidents where an ambulance/tow truck is necessary.

411 Provides access to telephone directory listings across Canada.

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ALBERTA COURT INTERPRETERS ASSOCIATION (ACIA) P.O. Box 331, Station M Calgary, AB T2P 2H9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: acia-alberta.org We have Court interpreters of many languages and provide services at the Calgary Provincial Courts, Queen’s Bench, Traffic, Family and Youth Courts. We also interpret at the Calgary Police Services and in private law firms. American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Cantonese, Chiu Chow, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Korean, Kurdish, Malayalam, Nuer, Oromo, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telegu, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese

LANGUAGE BANK OF Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) 1200, 910 - 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-1120 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-266-2486 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryimmigrantaid.ca

Languages - see list below: Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bosnian, Cantonese, Croatian, Czech, Dinka, Dutch, English, Farsi, Flemish, French, Georgian, German, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hindustani, Hungarian, Ilocano, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kashmiri, Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Korean, Kurdish, Latvian, Lingala, Luba, Luo, Mandarin, Malagasy, Moru, Nepali, Nuer, Oromo, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sign Language, Slovak, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Taiwanese, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Toishanese, Tulu, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese

LEGAL COURT Tsuu T’ina Provincial Court T: 403-297-3270 c/o The Office of the Peacemaker F: 403-251-9833 9911 Chula Boulevard Tsuu T’ina, Alberta T2W 6H6

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ABORIGINAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Mount Royal College Room EB 3101, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW T: 403-440-6285 Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6 F: 403-440-7207 Website: mtroyal.ca/aboriginaleducation Interpreters/Translators - Cree, Blackfoot

AFRICAN SUDANESE ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY (ASAC) #201, 1448 – 17 Avenue SW T: 403-265-5560 Calgary, Alberta T2T 0C8 F: 403-265-5561 E-mail: [email protected] Website: africansudanese.org Interpreters/Translators – Sudanese

ASSOCIATION OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS OF ALBERTA (ATIA) P.O. Box 546 Main Post Office T: 1-888-434-2842 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2K8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: atia.ab.ca Interpreters/Translators – All

CONSULAR OFFICES - AUSTRIA Suite 1200, 1015 – 4 Street SW T: 403-283-6526 Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J4 F: 403-263-8529 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bmeia.gv.at/en/embassies-consulates/search-for-austrian-representations/#location-Calgary Translators – Austrian

BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA 3331 Constable Place NW T: 403-614-7003 Calgary, Alberta T2L 0K9 F: 403-475-0635 E-mail: [email protected] Website: BrazilianAssociation.org Interpreters/Translators – Brazilian Portuguese

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CALGARY CHINESE COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATION #1, 128 – 2 Avenue SW T: 403-265-8446 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 F: 403-233-0070 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cccsa.ca Interpreters/Translators – Chinese

CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY #203, 116 - 2 Avenue SW T: 403-263-8830 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ciop.ca Interpreters – Chinese

CALGARY CHINESE ELDERLY CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION 111 Riverfront Avenue SW T: 403-269-6122 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4Y8 F: 403-269-1951 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cceca.ca Interpreters/Translators - Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin

CALGARY CHINESE PRIVATE SCHOOL 128 – 2 Avenue SW T: 403-264-2233 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 F: 403-282-9854 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychineseschool.com Interpreters/Translators - Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin

CALGARY JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (Calgary Nikkei Centre) 2236 29 Street SW T: 403-242-4143 Calgary, Alberta T3E 2K2 F: 1-888-367-7549 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryjca.com Translators – Japanese

CALGARY LITHUANIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY 1102 Crescent Road NW T: 403-282-2707 Calgary AB T2M 4A8 F: 403-282-1138 E-mail: [email protected] Website: lietuviai-kalgaryje.com Translator, Interpreters

CALGARY LAO-CHINESE ASSOCIATION (CLCA) 2771 Sunridge Way NE T: 403-280-3547 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K7 F: 403-250-8523 E-mail: [email protected] Website: clca2005.com

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CAMBODIAN-CANADIAN ASSOCIATION 7011 Ogden Road SE F: 403-235-5475 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 E-mail: [email protected] Interpreters/Translators

CONSULAR OFFICES - SWEDEN c/o Dentons T: 403-268 -6899 Bankers Court, 15th Floor, 850 - 2nd Street SW F: 403-268 -3100 Calgary AB T2P 0R8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: swedenabroad.com Interpreters/Translators - Swedish

CHI THANH CHINESE SCHOOL 276, 328 Centre Street SE T: 403-262-0219 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X6 F: 403-275-9588 Translators – Chinese

DARFUR ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 156 Hunterhorn Drive NE T: 403-202-2070 Calgary, Alberta T2K 6H3 E-mail: [email protected] Translators

HUNGARIAN SENIOR CITIZENS 4143 Varsity Road NW T: 403-288-7212 Calgary, Alberta T3B 2Y5 F: 403-288-7219 E-mail: [email protected] Translation to members - Hungarian

KE MAMA NNANIK, NATIVE FAMILY DAY PROGRAM – Métis Calgary Family Services 352 Sunvale Drive SE T: 403-240-4642 Calgary, Alberta T2X 2P1 F: 403-240-4846 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mcfs.ca Translators - North American (Canadian) Aboriginal

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KHMER-CANADIAN BUDDHIST CULTURAL SOCIETY 7011 Ogden Road SE T: 403-561-7849 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 F: 403-235-5475 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cambodianview.com Interpreters/Translators – Cambodian

MALAYSIAN SINGAPOREAN BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION #301, 114 – 3 Avenue SW T: 587-323-6828 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: msbca.ca

IGBO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION of CALGARY P.O. Box 875, 3545 – 32 Avenue NE T: 403-607-0409 Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6M6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: igbocalgary.ca Interpreters/Translators - Igbo

PHILIPPINE CULTURAL CENTRE FOUNDATION Units #206, Bldg. 2, Westwinds Business Park T: 403-568-9901 4656 Westwinds Drive NE F: 403-281-4233 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3Z5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pccfcalgary.com Interpreters/Translators – Tagalog

SCHOOL OF INDIAN LANGUAGES AND PERFORMING ARTS (SILPA) 3020 – 52 Street NE T: 403-520-1898 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6M6 F: 403-235-0066 Phone: Evenings and weekends only: 248-0980 and 239-6410 E-mail: [email protected] Interpreters/Translators - Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati

SOUTHERN ALBERTA HERITAGE LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION (SAHLA) 205 - 1409 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-233-7998 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3K8 F: 403-232-8760 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sahla.ca Umbrella association for 36 community-based Heritage Language Schools

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ST. MARY’S ROMANIAN ORTHODOX PARISH of CALGARY 3511 – 3 Avenue SW T: 403-288-4699 Calgary, Alberta T3C 0A7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: saintmaryscalgary.org Interpreters/ Translators – Romanian

SYRIAN REFUGEES SUPPORT GROUP CALGARY 1240B - 16th Avenue NW T: 403-999-9920 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0K9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: yycsyr.ca Interpreters/ Translators - Arabic

TIBET CANADA WOMEN’S FOUNDATION 52 Hawkwood Crescent NW T: 403-475-9350 Calgary, Alberta T3G 1X5 F: 403-475-9350 E-mail: [email protected] Translators – Tibetan

THE YORUBA FOUNDATION, CALGARY (Nigerian) 11217 – 27 Street SW T: 403-277-5172 Calgary, Alberta T2W 2Z5 F: 403-277-6576 Website: yorubafoundationcalgary.org Interpreters/ Translators - Yoruba

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, THE NATIVE CENTRE Room 390, MacEwan Student Centre T: 403-220-6034 2500 University Drive NW F: 403-220-6019 Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: ucalgary.ca/nativecr Aboriginal languages depending on language heritage of current students - Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibway, etc

VENEZUELAN - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 22395 T: 403-606-1313 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J1 F: 403-257-9152 E-mail: [email protected] Website: venezolanosencalgary.com Interpreters/ Translators – Spanish

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CULTURALLY DIVERSE MEDIA

Community Phone Directory, Newspapers, Magazines, Newsletters, Media Arts/ Film Production, Radio programs, Television programs

Note: As the information age grows at a rapid rate, most information is available online. Use only reputable search engines such as "Google” to check internet webpage addresses for current cultural programmers and times aired on radio or television.

COMMUNICATIONS

TSUUT’INA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT 9911 Chiila Boulevard TsuuT’ina, AB T2W 6H6 [email protected] We work for TsuuT'ina Nation to provide many services to the community. Media, Media and Visual Arts, Social, Indigenous Group

INTERNET RESOURCES

EMMEDIA GALLERY & PRODUCTION SOCIETY #203, 351 – 11 Avenue SW T: 403-263-2833 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C7 F: 403-232-8372 E-mail: [email protected] Website: emmedia.ca

TransCanada FoundLocally Inc. #1600 144 – 4 Avenue SW T: 403-245-2194 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N4 E-mail: [email protected] The company runs a high traffic website with community information and local SELF- SERVICE directory, which enables community groups, charities and ethnic businesses to post news, events, jobs (and volunteer opportunities), sales & coupons at NO COST. Add yourself at htpp://Calgary.FoundLocally.com/Freelistings. See tips at http://Marketing.FoundLocally.com/community. Found Locally also covers 30 communities across Canada, for those organizations with branches Multicultural organizations creating their PROFILE are encouraged to “About Us” information in English and to translate it into their native language to enter in the “Products & Brands” field, so improve find ability by people in their first languages.

COMMUNITY DIGEST MULTICULTURAL MAGAZINE 660, 3545 – 32 Avenue NE T: 403-271-8275 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6M6 (B.C. Editorial) F: 604-875-0336 E-mail: [email protected] Website: communitydigest.ca Multicultural Frequency: Weekly - Fridays

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NEWSLETTERS

CALGARY JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (CALGARY NIKKEI CENTRE) 2236 – 29 Street SW T: 403-242-4143 Calgary, Alberta T3E 2K2 F: 1-888-367-7549 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryjca.com To hold Japanese cultural related events (food bazaar, seasonal festivals) Language programs, Kids programs. Media, Youth Group, Seniors Support, Hall Rental

IMMIGRANT SERVICES - CALGARY #1200, 910 – 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-1120 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-266-2486 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryimmigrantservicescalgary.ca Frequency: Monthly

MALAYSIAN SINGAPORE BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (MSBCA) #301, 114 - 3 Avenue SW T: 587-323-6828 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E7 E-mail: [email protected] MSBCA: Newsletter is available at the Website: msbca.ca Language: English

PHILIPPINE CULTURAL CENTRE FOUNDATION Bay 206, 4656 Westwind Drive NE T: 403-568-9901 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3Z5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pccfcalgary.com

NEWSPAPERS CALGARY HERALD 215-16 Street SE T: 403-235-7433 Calgary, AB T2E 7P5 F: 403-235-7379 Website: calgaryherald.com Frequency: weekly

TODAY COMMERCIAL NEWS (Alberta Edition) 1839-9 Avenue SE T: 403-608-9627 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0V1 F: 403-261-5788 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: todaycommercialnews.com Chinese Newspaper Chinese Web and News media

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CHINESE

CANADA 88 NEWS 1839 9 Avenue SW T: 403-543-9933 Calgary, AB T2G 0V1 Chinese Newspaper, Web paper and WECHAT in Calgary

THE CANADIAN CHINESE TIMES 1914A Centre Street NE T: 403-230-8118 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2S8 F: 403-230-8790 E-mail: [email protected] Website: tcctnews.com Chinese Frequency: Weekly - Fridays

ORIENTAL NEWS LIMITED 207, 1606 Centre Street NE T: 403-261-5646 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R9 F: 403-230-0872 E-mail: [email protected] Chinese/ English Frequency: Weekly – Fridays

SING TAO DAILY/SING TAO COSMO CHINESE WEEKLY/CANADIAN CITY POST #1, 116 - 3 Avenue SE T: 403-263-1668 Calgary, Alberta T2G 5A9 F: 403-233-8603 E-mail: [email protected] Website: singtao.ca Chinese/ English Frequency: Daily - Weekly – Fridays

EAST INDIAN

WEEKLY CANADA EXPRESS P.O. Box 55071 T: 403-612-6100 Temple Postal Outlet T: 403-452-1700 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6R6 F: 403-455-9434 E-mail: [email protected] Website: expressmedianetwork.com/index.html

FRENCH

LE FRANCO Pièce 201, 8627-91e Rue T: 780-465-6581 Edmonton, Alberta T6C 3N1 E-mail: [email protected] F: 780-465-1129 Website: lefranco.ab.ca French Frequency: Weekly

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FILIPINO (see Philippines)

INDIGENOUS

ALBERTA NATIVE NEWS #207, 11460 Jasper Avenue T: 780-421-7966 Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0M1 F: 780-424-3951 Aboriginals, Inuit, and Métis E-mail: [email protected] Website: albertanativenews.com Frequency: Monthly - On-line

AMMSA – (Aboriginal Multi-Media Society) 13245 - 146 Street T: 780-455-2700 Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4S8 F: 780-455-7639 Website: ammsa.com/contact.html Includes Aboriginal Newspapers, Radio across Canada, Arctic, and Nunavut Aboriginals, Inuit, and Métis Frequency: Monthly - Aboriginal newspapers under this umbrella:

ALBERTA SWEETGRASS Toll free: 1-800-661-5469 Buffalo Spirit Website: ammsa.com/buffalospirit Guide to Indian Country - Windspeaker's Aboriginal Tourism Supplement Website: ammsa.com/guide Raven's Eye - The Aboriginal Newspaper of British Columbia Website: ammsa.com/raven Windspeaker - Canada's National Aboriginal News Source (now online) Website: ammsa.com/windspeaker

AITSINIKI P.O. Box 1490 T: 403-734-5339 Siksika, Alberta T0J 3W0 F: 403-734-5497 E-mail: [email protected] Website: siksikamedia.com/aitsiniki.html Siksika Media Frequency: bi-weekly

ESQUAO PUBLICATION Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women #201 10812 178 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1J3 T: 780-479-8195 E-mail: [email protected] Website: iaaw.ca Muriel Stanley Venne, President and winner of National Aboriginal Achievement Award. Frequency: Monthly

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KOREAN KOREAN WEEKLY JOURNAL 84 Christie Knoll Heights SW T: 403-255-5811 Calgary, Alberta T3H 2V2 F: 403-457-5811 E-mail: [email protected] Website: abjournal.ca Frequency: Weekly

THE KOREAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 1145 Sierra Morena Court SW T: 403-875-7911 Calgary, Alberta T3H 3N1 F: 403-685-0464 Korean Frequency: Weekly

LATIN AMERICAN CANADIAN LATINO P.O. Box 53118 Marlborough RPO T: 403-257-0303 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7L9 F: 403-271-5909 E-mail: [email protected] Website: latinosincalgary.com

PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINE CANADIAN INQUIRER Suite 108 -11951 Hammersmith Way T: 1-888-668-6059 Richmond, British Columbia V7A 5H9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: canadianinquirer.net Publication of a weekly Filipino Canadian newspaper distributed for free across Canada with online daily portal at canadianinquirer.net

PINOY NEWS AND MEDIA / PLANET PHILIPPINES 3551 - 42 Street NE T: 403-667-2645 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 4S5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: planetphilippines.com We publish a community newspaper for Filipino-Canadians in Calgary and neighboring towns.

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SPANISH

LA PRENSA 402, 1414 5 Street SW T: 403-400-4675 Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0Y8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: laprensa.ca “La Prensa” is a Spanish newspaper with the main purpose to integrate the Latin community to the Canadian society. We fight against the social discrimination, exclusion and poverty.

VIETNAM

VIETNAM TIME (VN Thoi Bao) 2885 17Avenue SE T: 403-370-4827 Calgary, Alberta T2A 0P7 F: 403-248-9668 E-mail: [email protected] Website: thoibao.com

WEBSITES FOR MORE WORLD NEWSPAPERS

CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY 616 Macleod Trail SE T: 403-260-2620 Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M2 F: 403-260-2737 E-mail: [email protected] TTY: 403-264-8021 Website: calgarylibrary.ca The Calgary Public Library is the second largest public library system in Canada that leads the way in English language learning, kindergarten readiness, student support and lifelong learning. Calgarians visit the Library’s 18 locations to borrow books and DVDs in many languages, book free meeting room spaces and attend free programs. The Calgary Public Library’s digital collection includes newspaper and magazine, eBooks, online music and movie streaming and access to Road to IELTS, Rosetta Stone and Lynda.com. There are also services for people with disabilities and a wide variety of programs and services for newcomers. Translators, Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Social, Educational, Hall Rental, Youth Groups, Seniors Support Groups, Services for People with Disabilities and Newcomer Services

MEDIA ARTS/ FILM PRODUCTION

CALGARY SOCIETY OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS Suite 103, 223 – 12 Avenue SW T: 403-205-4747 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: csif.org

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We assist independent filmmaking in various facets that include: production, exhibition, education, discourse and community building. As an inclusive organization we support independent filmmakers at all skill levels, from beginner to professional.

PUBLICATIONS

EMMEDIA GALLERY & PRODUCTION SOCIETY #203, 351 - 11 Avenue SW T: 403-263-2833 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C7 F: 403-232-8372 E-mail: [email protected] Website: emmedia.ca

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY PRESS – THE HEARTLAND PUBLISHERS University of Calgary Press T: 403-220-7578 2500 University Drive NW F: 403-282-0085 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Website: uofcpress.com Academic: African, Chinese, Cultural, Italian, Japanese, Jewish, Latin American, Native, French, Multinationals in North America, and Mexican topics. Frequency: Yearly & Monthly publications

CALGARY RADIO STATION ONLINE LISTINGS

88.9 SHINEFM & AM700 THE LIGHT 4510 Macleod Trail South T: 403-276-1111 Calgary, Alberta E-mail: [email protected] Website: shinefm.com Shine FM and The Light are a spiritually vital, growing radio community that demonstrates the love of God by serving people and drawing them into a transforming relationship with Christ. We play top-40 Christian hits, ministry programming, and praise and worship music.

106.7 REDFM-MULTICULTURAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION INC 420 4774 Westwinds Drive NE T: 403-286-1010 Calgary, Alberta F: 403-286-1010 T3J 0L7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgary.redfm.ca Ethnic radio station featuring 21 languages weekly

CALGARY STUDENTS.COM CBCX (CBC Radio - French); CHKF – 94.7 (Various Languages); CKUA-1/ 93.7 FM (Multilanguage) Calgary Website: calgarystudents.com/media Frequency: Daily

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CHKF 94.7 FM - FAIRCHILD RADIO (Multilingual) #109, 2723 - 37 Avenue NE T: 403-717-1940 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5R8 F: 403-717-1945 E-mail: [email protected] Website: fm947.com  Multicultural radio station in Calgary  Provide multicultural program in (19) languages serving more than 16 ethnic communities in Calgary  More businesses expand their markets the most reliable and cost-effective business partners

CJSW RADIO- FM 90.9 – UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY STUDENT RADIO SOCIETY Room 312 MacEwan Hall T: 403-220-3902 University of Calgary F: 403-289-8212 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 E-mail: [email protected] Request Line: (403) 220-3991 or [email protected] Website: cjsw.com CJSW 90.9 FM is a campus/community radio station that airs a diverse selection of independent/ alternative music and news that reflects the vibrant community in Calgary. The station is almost entirely volunteer run. Volunteers help to maintain the music library, promote the station, produce on-air content and maintain CJSW’s involvement in the local community. Cultural Shows on CJSW, 90.9FM: Multicultural Tab

CKUA RADIO NETWORK Calgary Foundation CKUA Studio Toll free: 1-800-494-2582 851 4 Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 1P2 Arts/News/Educational E-mail: [email protected] Website: ckua.org

POLISH WAVE – POLSKA FALA Polish Community Radio Program T: 403-717-1940 Fairchild Radio FM 94.7 F: 403-974-3219 109-2723-37 Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5R8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ploty.com The only Polish language program in Calgary, providing the Polish speaking Calgarians with information on local events, community updates and news from around the world. Program also presents music from Poland in variety of style: folk, pop, rock, jazz, classical. Radio show.

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RADIO PUNJAB INTERNATIONAL INC Chestermere, AB T1X 0B9 T: 403-590-5802

RADIO SURSANGAM #209 4656 Westwinds Drive NE, T: 403-236-7426 Calgary, AB, T3J 3Z5 F: 403-280-0760 Email: [email protected] Website: radiosursangam.com

TELEVISION NETWORKS

ALBERTA WOW TV T: 403-608-2328 Alberta only High Definition Chinese TV, broadcasting 24 hours non-stop on Telus Optics TV, Channel 2828

FAIRCHILD TELEVISION LTD 130-2723 37 Avenue NE T: 403-571-3187 Calgary, AB T1Y 5R8 F: 403-571-3183 E-mail: [email protected]

OMNI TELEVISION ALBERTA Roger Media Television 535 7 Avenue SW T: 403-407-0237 Calgary, AB T2P OY4 F: 416-508-5567 E-mail: [email protected] Website: OMNItv.ca OMNI™ is a free, over-the-air multilingual/multicultural television system committed to reflecting Canada’s diversity by broadcasting an array of ethno cultural programming, serving multiple language communities. With five television stations - in BC; Alberta (Calgary and Edmonton) and Ontario (OMNI.1 and OMNI.2) – OMNI has a combined reach to 22.7 million people across Canada. With locally produced diversity programs, OMNI also delivers star–studded international series and films, including Bollywood blockbusters, Asian Cinema, as well as Italian and Portuguese telenovelas.

PHILIPPINE MEDIA SOCIETY OF ALBERTA T: 403-264-5605 P.O. Box 89095 Calgary, Alberta T2Z 3W3 E-mail: [email protected] The show intends to cover mainly the Filipino community in Alberta Province, touching on the community activities like local news, special events (seniors clubs and other Filipino associations), cultural events that promote and preserve Filipino heritage, yearly celebrations like the Philippine Independence Day, Holy Week Christian traditions, Christmas and New Year's holidays. We also do interviews and public service announcements on upcoming events and on human interests. It is a variety show on an e-magazine format.

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POLISH TV CALGARY P.O. Box 35062 RPO Sarcee T: 403-542-9224 Calgary, Alberta T3E 7C7 E-mail: [email protected] Program contains news, events from Polish community and from Poland, interviews with the interesting people, music, short films as well segment with wishes for special occasions. Program is mostly in Polish Language and English.

SHAW’S MULTICULTURAL CHANNEL (MPC) 70 Email: [email protected] Website: shaw.ca/ShawTV/Multicultural MPC has different programs from different cultures CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS ARGENTINIAN

ARGENTINIAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 201 5917 1a Street SW T: 403-249-3866 Calgary, AB T2H 0G4 F: 403- 266-2255 E-mail: [email protected] Promote Argentinean Culture and business opportunities. Media, Literary, Media and Performing Arts, Social

AFRICAN

ACTION COMMITTEE FOR BLACK AFFAIRS (CALGARY) P.O. Box 52042 311 – 16 Avenue NE T: 403-612-3349 Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8K9 E-mail: [email protected] ACBA intercede on behalf of students and their parents with education officials to reinstate teens who are expelled from school. We believe more youths expelled from school breeds more youths getting into trouble. Investigate cases of youth and the justice system in support of families. Hold African History classes.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY 23 Sherwood Common NW T: 403-275-8590 Calgary Alberta T3R 1P6 T: 403-452-3483 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] T: 403-860-8314 Preservation of African American culture; unity among African Americans Cultural celebrations, Annual dinner, celebratory events

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AFRICAN / CARIBBEAN UNITED FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA Address: 3915 – 34 Street NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6Z8 Mailing: 23 Sherwood Common NW T: 403-275-8590 Calgary Alberta T3R 1P6 T: 403-452-3483 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] T: 403-860-8314 Advocate for judicial, educational, social and economic equity for African and Caribbean community as a whole so that people of African and Caribbean ancestry can realize their full potential as Canadians. Leadership training, public forums, mediation, mentoring, black history awareness Seminars, lectures, counseling

AFRICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY (ACAC) 205, 1409 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-710-4028 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3K8 F: 403-232-8760 E-mail: [email protected] ACAC is an umbrella organization of the individual African countries’ Associations. Our goal is to help individual Africans and families in Calgary with employment, education, family issues and also to promote African culture in Calgary. Performing Arts, Literary Art, Social, Visual Arts, Education, Recreation, Youth Groups

AFRIKADEY! ARTS & CULTURE SOCIETY 1B, 1640 16 Avenue NW T: 403-234-9110 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L6 F: 403-234-9114 E-mail: [email protected] Website: afrikadey.com The AACS presents, interprets and preserves the art, culture and history of African Canadians in Calgary and of people of African descent throughout Canada. The AACS is responsible for the AFRIKADEY FESTIVAL Media, Literal Arts, Media Arts, Performing arts, Visual Arts, Social, Youth Groups, Other – musical festival

AFRICAN SUDANESE ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY (ASAC) #201 1448 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-5560 Calgary, Alberta T2T 0C8 F: 403-265-5561 E-mail: [email protected] Website: africansudanese.org ASAC is committed to offering social & educational programs to the Sudanese community in Calgary and surrounding area based on the cultural attitude of being each other’s keeper and the desire to see immigrants become self-sufficient. We offer interpretations and translations in different African Languages. Interpreters, translators, media, social, educational, resume and job skills, youth group, and seniors support groups.

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AMICALE CONGO-BRAZZA ALBERTA 101, 1513 – 26 Avenue SW T: 403-473-4505 Calgary, Alberta T2T 1C4 T: 403-272-5589 E-mail: [email protected] Unite Brazza-Congolese living in Alberta / Réunir tous les Congolais-brazza de l’Alberta Assist Brazza-Congolese with settlement and integration needs in Alberta / Aider les nouveaux arrivants congolais-brazza Build links between Congo-Brazza and Alberta (e.g. development projects in Africa) / Établir liens entre Congo-brazza et Alberta (projets de développement en Afrique) Promotion of Congolese culture / Promotion de la culture Congo-brazza Activities and excursions to help newcomers discover Alberta / Excursions pour faire découvrir l’Alberta aux nouveaux arrivants Congolese independence day celebration / Fête de l’indépendance de Congo Soccer games every Saturday / Match de football tous les samedis Unite community to provide support for family (i.e. births, deaths) / Réunir la communauté pour offrir support aux familles (décès, naissances) Official launch of organization / Sortie officielle de l’organisation Year end celebration / Fête de fin d’année

APAPI FILMS ET THEATRE Casier postal 50, Site 1, R.R. 7 T: 403-971-1745 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2G7 E-mail: [email protected] Promouvoir la culture afro-caribéenne de langue française à travers le theater, le film, et la danse. Traditional African and Caribbean arts, music, and theatre. Performing arts, Literal arts, and social.

BLACK AMERICAN BLUES HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 23 Sherwood Common NW T: 403-275-8590 Calgary Alberta T3R 1P6 T: 403-452-3483 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] T: 403-860-8314 Preservation of the cultural legacy of African-American music and song; to develop among our youth an understanding of maintaining ownership of one’s culture Participation in conferences, festivals, etc. that create an opportunity for presenting the history and heritage of African-American culture; speaking and music tours of blues musicians; history of music program; Educational programs, seminars, workshops, mentorship for youth through music; two music drop in centres for at risk youth opening in Calgary in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FOUNDATION OF CANADA 23 Sherwood Common NW T: 403-275-8590 Calgary Alberta T3R 1P6 T: 403-452-3483 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] T: 403-860-8314 Preservation of culture; cohesiveness among black community; education about black history for all of society Conferences, festivals of film and music, educational sessions, literature and dance presentations; Organize Black History Month every year in February; maintain a lending library of books, films and posters; school presentations, year round presentations

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CALGARY ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (CECA) #201 223 12 Avenue SW T: 403-262-7260 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 F: 403-262-7290 Website: ethio-calgary.ab.ca Work for the common good and interests of all Ethiopians living in Calgary and its surrounding areas. Represent and promote the common interests of its members at all public forums and community development programs. Promote awareness of Ethiopian culture, history and social values to the broad Canadian society with the goal of contributing to cross-cultural understanding. Sponsor refugees through the private sponsorship programs; organize social forums and networking opportunities for new arrivals to Calgary. Partnering with others to promote the integration of members into the Calgary community. Teach first language to children of Ethiopian heritage in Calgary. Performing and literary arts for social and Youth Groups. A monthly organizational newsletter.

CALGARY UGANDAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION c/o 176 Westcreek Landing T: 403-295-3211 Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1R8 E-mail: [email protected] To support Ugandans in Calgary and to support projects in Uganda Social events for community; helping people integrate properly into Canadian society; supporting project for children affected by war in Uganda Integration support; helping people liaise between Calgary and Uganda; developing a project for Ugandan youth in Calgary

CALGARY UGANDAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION P.O. Box 82075, Scarborough Postal Outlet T: 403-295-3211 1400 – 12 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T3C 3W5 E-mail: [email protected] The Foundation promotes unity, harmony and a sense of community and belonging to the people of Uganda and Canadians living in Calgary, through various activities. Offers a platform to express and protect Ugandan interests, give moral support to one another, and promote the Ugandan cultural heritage through education of youth and children. Helping new Ugandan locals and visitors from Uganda understand Canada, its government, cultural and other social systems and to minimize isolation and frustration. Performing arts, social, educational and recreational activities.

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CAMEROONIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY / ASSOCIATION CAMEROUNAISE DE CALGARY 105 Martinridge Crescent NE T: 403-400-1275 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3M4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cac-acc.com Promouvoir l’intégration des camerounais dans la ville de Calgary / Support the integration of Cameroonians in Calgary Faire connaître et promouvoir la culture camerounaise dans la ville de Calgary / Promote and share Cameroonian culture in Calgary Assurer la réussite des jeunes dans la vie Albertaine / Ensure the success of youth living in Alberta Organisation de soirée culturelle camerounaise / Cameroonian cultural events Journée spéciale pour enfants / Children activities Confection de brochures pour immigrants / Immigrant services brochure Conseils aux membres / Provide advice for members Orientation aux nouveaux arrivants dans la ville de Calgary / Assist newcomers to Calgary Aide et assistance morale / Provide counselling

CAMEROONIAN-CANADIAN FOUNDATION (CCF) Fondation Camerounaise-Canadienne (FCC) T: 587-329-7422 101 Everwillow Close SW Calgary, AB, Canada T2Y 4G5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: camerooniancanadianfoundation.org

CANADIAN MINORITIES ALBERTA COUNCIL (CMAC) / CONSEIL DES MINORITÉS CANADIENNES DE L’ALBERTA 1407, 43 Street SW T: 403-660-5261 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Assisting integration of new immigrants / Faciliter l’intégration de nouveaux arrivants en leur facilitant l’accès au logement et en les informant sur les questions du marché de travail en Alberta. Assisting with accommodations and employment / Offrir des accommodations et de logement aux moins fortunés de la société et les accompagner dans leur recherche de l’emploi. Crime prevention / Promouvoir la prévention de crimes. Rehabilitating ex-convicts / Offrir aux malfaiteurs une réhabilitation adéquate afin qu’ils puissent abandonner les activités criminelles et réintégrer la communauté. Educate street gangs on the consequences of crime / Sensibiliser les gangs de rues sur les conséquences de la criminalité. Develop community development projects / Développer des projets dans les domaines diverses comme des projets en éducation, des projets de formation et perfectionnement en matière d’emploi pour aider les communautés.

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DARFUR ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 156 Hunterhorn Drive NE T: 403-202-2070 Calgary, Alberta T2K 6H3 E-mail: [email protected] Darfur Association of Canada is a non-profit community organization that helps people from Darfur to successfully integrate to the society of Canada and make Alberta their home. Also guide community members with various needs such as schools, work and obtaining government documents. Another objective of the Association is to educate the community about the services available through different servicing agencies. Also to preserve the culture make it as a part of Canadian culture through dance, drama and songs. To participate with other communities in various community events.

ERITREAN CANADIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 318, 223 - 12 Avenue SW T: 403-234-7646 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 F: 403-234-7646 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryeritreans.org We actively promote the unity and advancement of all Eritreans and strive to increase the understanding and appreciation of Eritrean culture and heritage.

GHANAIAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 40 Hidden Creek Circle NW T: 403-383-2644 Calgary, Alberta T3A 6J3 F: 403-730-8442 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ghanaiansincalgary.org Community based programs, cultural and traditional activities, Independence Celebrations, monthly meetings, youth programs, volunteering and support group.

IGBO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 875, 3545 – 32 Avenue NE T: 403-607-0409 Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6M6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: igbocalgary.ca Promote Igbo culture and traditions within Canada’s multicultural mosaic. Provide training in and interpretation of Igbo language in Calgary and the rest of Canada. Support organizations in Calgary that cater to the needy.

ISSHIN INSTITUTE 23 Sherwood Common NW T: 403-275-8590 Calgary Alberta T3R 1P6 T: 403-452-3483 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] T: 403-860-8314 A think tank group focused on issues communities are dealing with; to do research, set models and share them widely. Focus is on the black community, but the information can also be beneficial to other cultural groups; Research on issues that impact the communities, a focus on human rights from a legal aspect; In development stages, have done some presentations on the issue of youth gangs to the court system

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NATIONAL BLACK COALITION OF CANADA SOCIETY, CALGARY CHAPTER 62 Applestone Park SE T: 403-273-9006 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7W1 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: nbcccalgary.org NBCC Calgary offers awareness of Black Gospel Music and its relationship to Slavery during Black History Month. We have an annual Black Gospel Concert every February in celebration of Black History Month. We also support and work with other organization in the Black Community to enhance and showcase the vibrancy of our culture. NBCC Calgary has also been working with CSC Canada to conduct workshops at the Bowden Institute with the Black inmates, specifically on the reintegration back into society & the support that they will need after they are released. Social, Religious

NIGERIAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY Nigerian House T: 403-291-9234 or 403-880-6692 319, 3132 – 26 Street NE F: 403-291-6198 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6Z1 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: nca-calgary.com  To exhibit and promote, in a discrete and un-obstructive manner, those aspects of Nigerian culture that would contribute positively to the Canadian Cultural Mosaic.  To encourage a positive environment where members can get together from time to time for social and multicultural dialogue and interaction.  To provide a cultural connection and identity, as needed, for children of Nigerian parentage and any other.  To create a network for rendering reasonable and acceptable assistance, as deemed fit by the Association, to members who may require support from time to time.  To act as the focal point of a network that would function for the social and economic benefit of its members in particular and society in general.

OROMO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA - Ethiopian #200B, 223 – 12 Avenue SW T: 403-828-2473 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Helping new immigrants to adjust to Canadian society. Teach Oromo culture and values to others. Help translate Oromo language to English for newcomers. Teach Oromo language and culture to young Oromo children. Interpretation and translation, arts, religious, social, youth and senior groups

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SOMALI CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CALGARY 808 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-250-8060 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3J60V5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: somalicalgary.org To promote cultural integration of Somali community to the mainstream culture; to advocate for the community’s welfare; to help the youth succeed in Canadian society; to preserve our cultural identity. Annual community celebrations, summer barbecue, Global Fest participation Some interpretation services; recognition for school achievement for youth; bringing the community together for celebrations

THE YORUBA FOUNDATION, CALGARY (Nigerian) 75 Bridlewood Close SW T: 403-454-7811 Calgary, Alberta T2Y 3N3 F: 403-454-6378 E-mail: [email protected] Website: yorubafoundationcalgary.org The Yoruba Foundation, Calgary seeks to exhibit and promote those aspects of the Yoruba culture that would contribute positively to the Canadian cultural mosaic. To provide a positive environment where our members can assemble from time to time for social and cultural dialogue. To provide a cultural connection and identity for all children of Yoruba heritage and other children that may like to explore the Yoruba way. To create a network for rendering reasonable and acceptable assistance, as deemed fit by the Foundation, to members who need such assistance from time to time. Needs shall be determined by a joint committee of the Board of Directors/Trustees and the Executive. Interpreters/Translators (Yoruba language), Social, Educational, Recreational

UNITED SUDANESE –CANADIAN ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY Suite 202, 3517 - 17 Avenue SE T: 403-813-2313 Calgary, Alberta T2A 0R5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: usescalgary.com/index.html To promote positive cultural values, intercultural interactions and wellbeing of Sudanese community members through education, community leadership and collaboration.

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WOEZO AFRICA MUSIC & DANCE THEATRE E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-390-8904 Website: woezoafrica.com Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre is a dance company based in Calgary, Alberta. We are passionately dedicated to bringing African culture to a wide audience through traditional and modern African modes of performing arts, including dance, music, theatre and storytelling. Woezo Africa means “welcome to the land of perfection.” We pride ourselves on bringing the uniqueness of the African cultures to a wide audience through dance and other performing arts. Founded in 2006, our company focuses primarily on educational initiatives to convey the intricacies of African art forms, including community outreach programs, concerts and festivals, public school performances, and interactive workshops, as well as offering formal instruction to both professional and recreational dancers. Our goal is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of African culture in the West and to explore how traditional African art forms can be interpreted in the modern, global community. Performing Arts

ARAB

ARAB CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 573, Station M T: 403-265-0317 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2J2 The ACA is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering Arab-Canadian understanding through education. Educational.

AUSTRIAN

AUSTRIAN CANADIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURAL CENTRE 3112 11 Street NE T: 403-250-9126 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7J1 F: 403-250-9128 E-mail: [email protected] Website: austrianclub.ca The Austrian-Canadian Society was incorporated in 1964 by a small group of Austrians who joined together to maintain, to nurture and to share Austria’s rich culture and tradition. In 1980, the Austrian-Canadian Society celebrated the grand opening of its home, the Austrian-Canadian Cultural Centre (A.C.C.C.).

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AZERBAIJAN

ALBERTA AZERBAIJANI CULTURAL SOCIETY (ALACS) 10300 Tuscany Hills Way NW T: 403-208-9066 Calgary, Alberta T3L 2G5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: alacs.biz We are a non-profit organization, active since 2006:  To bridge between Azerbaijani and Canadian cultures  To help immigrants from Azerbaijani to settle in Alberta  To introduce Azerbaijani culture in Alberta  To act as an information centre about Azerbaijani in Alberta

AZERBAIJAN HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (AHDA) E-mail: [email protected] Brief description of what your organization does: AHDA purpose is to uphold customs and traditions of Azerbaijani multicultural heritage via cultural folk dances and other activities. Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Social activities, educational, Youth Group, Seniors Support Groups

BELIZE

CONSULAR OFFICES - BELIZE 305 - 10th Avenue SE T: 403- 215-6072 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W2 F: 403-264-8870 E-mail: [email protected] Website: belizeconsulatealberta.com

BRAZIL

BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA 3331 Constable Place NW T: 403-614-7003 Calgary, Alberta T2L 0K9 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: BrazilianAssociation.org A place to share Brazilian issues and activities of interest to Brazilians in Alberta and to Canadian Friends of Brazil. Our mandate is to promote the Brazilian cultural heritage in Alberta, amateur sports and community life. We organize five festivals a year with Brazilian cultural content (live music, dance and traditional food. We also participate in all city major festivals: Lilac, Calgary Heritage Festival, GlobalFest, and ExpoLatino. Interpreters, Translators, Community Phone Directory, Literal Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts, Social, Educational, Free Brazilian Portuguese sessions.

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CONSULAR OFFICES - BRAZIL c/o Brazilian Alberta Association T: c/o 403-614-7003 10208 Elbow Drive SW Calgary, Alberta T2W 1G1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bcaab.org

BRITISH

BRITISH PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN CANADA 211 Fonda Way SE T: 403-932-6775 Calgary, Alberta T2A 4Z7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: britishpensioners.com Helping British ex-pats. If you worked in the U.K. you may be entitled to a British senior’s pension. The aim is to obtain annual cost of living increases in British State Pensions for Pensioners residing in Canada. Social activities

CONSULAR OFFICES - UNITED KINGDOM 5100, 150 - 6 Avenue SW T: 403-705-1755 Calgary Alberta T2P 3Y7 F: 403-538-0121 E-mail: [email protected] Website: british-consulate.org/british-consulate-in-calgary

BRUNEIAN

MALAYSIAN SINGAPOREAN BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION #301, 114 – 3 Avenue SW T: 587-323-6828 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: msbca.ca  Provide for the recreation of members to promote and afford opportunity for friendly and social activities.  Assist in the settlement of new residents.  Promote through cultural events, understanding between our society and the community at large.  Provide a resource centre for use by our members and any interested parties. Translators, Media, Social, Hall Rental, Cultural dance and food

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BULGARIA

CALGARY BULGARIAN SOCIETY 33 Val Gardena View SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 5X7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarybulgariansociety.com Calgary Bulgarian Society unites the Bulgarians living in Calgary and its main goal is to preserve the Bulgarian traditions, culture, and language. The organization runs the Bulgarian Language School where children and adults can learn Bulgarian language, history, and geography. The Bulgarian folk dance group “Hide na Horoto” is a place to study and perform traditional dances from Bulgaria. The society organizes the celebration of national and traditional holidays. Media, Performing Arts, Social, Educational

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY BULGARIAN ASSOCIATION (BGA) 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta E-mail: [email protected] Our club is organizing cultural and outdoor events to those who are interested in learning more about the Bulgarian culture. We currently do not have an office or a telephone number, so the best way to contact us is by E-mail. Social, Educational, Youth Group

BURMESE (MYANMAR)

MYANMAR BUDDHIST TEMPLE 69 Martin Valley Road NE T: 403-568-7205 Calgary, Alberta T3J 4L9 F: 403-568-5533 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymyanmartemple.ca The objective of the Organization is to build a Myanmar Buddhist Monastery in Calgary.  To offer its services to all Buddhist traditions and Non-Buddhist traditions.  To conduct the regular meditation practice and Dhamma talk to every walk of life.  To provide human assistance and to conserve the traditional culture.  Participate in Calgary Multicultural Center for the fulfillment for the strengths of Canada's cultural diversity. Social, Religious Activities.

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CAMBODIAN (KHMER)

KHMER-CANADIAN BUDDHIST CULTURAL ASSOCIATION 7011 Ogden Road SE T: 403-235-5415 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 F: 403-235-5475 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cambodianview.com The Association organizes religious ceremonies, Cambodian language school classes, performing arts activities and religious discussions. The youth have a ‘stay in school’ program, sports activities and translation/interpretation. Interpreters, Media, Performing Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities, Seniors’ Groups, Youth Groups and Hall Rental

CAMEROON

CAMEROONIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY / ASSOCIATION CAMEROUNAISE DE CALGARY 105 Martinridge Crescent NE T: 403-400-1275 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3M4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cac-acc.com Promouvoir l’intégration des camerounais dans la ville de Calgary / Support the integration of Cameroonians in Calgary, Faire connaître et promouvoir la culture camerounaise dans la ville de Calgary / Promote and share Cameroonian culture in Calgary, Assurer la réussite des jeunes dans la vie Albertaine / Ensure the success of youth living in Alberta Organisation de soirée culturelle camerounaise / Cameroonian cultural events, Journée spéciale pour enfants / Children activities, Confection de brochures pour immigrants / Immigrant services brochure, Conseils aux membres / Provide advice for members, Orientation aux nouveaux arrivants dans la ville de Calgary / Assist newcomers to Calgary, Aide et assistance morale / Provide counselling

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CARIBBEAN

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 115, 3208 - 8 Avenue NE T: 403-248-6641 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: antiguabarbudacalgary.com The association seeks to preserve the Antiguan-Bermudan heritage. Provides assistance to new immigrants. Performing arts, social and recreational activities.

BARBADOS CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 55024, Temple Postal Outlet T: 403-293-7131 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 4E0 This non-profit association is a member of the local CCC (Caribbean Community Council) of which we participate in the annual Carifest (Caribbean Festival), the Ms. & Mr. Carifest pageants, and all of the activities within the 10-day period. We prepare and cook a meal once, sometimes twice a year for the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, and donate to other worthwhile causes. We have an annual Spring dance and Independence dance in November, commemorating Barbados' independence from Great Britain in 1966. We award monetary scholarships at this time. This association is a member of the NCBAC (National Council of Barbadian Associations in Canada) - member associations host conferences in a different city each May long weekend. Performing Arts, Social, Community Volunteer Work, and Carifest festival activities.

CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF CALGARY 357, 1500 - 14 Street SW T: 403-774-1300 Calgary, Alberta T3C 1C9 F: 403-774-1300 E-mail: [email protected] Website: carifestcalgary.com The Caribbean Community Council of Calgary are the organizers of Carifest Calgary. We work with the Caribbean Community to educate while entertain the community on a whole. Carifest, which is a family friendly event, showcases a culmination of music, dance, food and culture from all the islands in the Caribbean in August. We are also putting on an annual sports day starting September 2014.

GRENADA/CANADA SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY #118, 3208 - 8 Avenue NE T: 403-230-0137 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V8 F: 403-273-2440 E-mail: [email protected] Website: grenadacalgary.com Establish a Grenadian identity within the Calgary community, foster relations with Canadians through cultural exhibitions, and prove assistance to those less fortunate at home and abroad. Social, Hall Rental

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JAMAICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION ALBERTA (JCAA) PO Box 22264, Bankers Hall T: 403-280-6704 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K1 F: 403-256-3781 E-mail: [email protected] Website: jcaalberta.com  To provide social interaction among members and facilitate desirable relations with the community at large  To advocate and represent our Jamaican community on public matters which affect their welfare, integration and satisfactory development  To respond to diverse social needs  To provide leadership and opportunities to enhance the economic, and cultural integration within the Canadian society Performing Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities.

ST. LUCIA CALGARY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION 1135 – 37th Street SW T: 403-217-1725 Calgary, Alberta T3C 1S5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stlucia-calgary-assn.ca The SLCCA’s mandate is to assist St Lucians who are new to Calgary with transitioning into their new surroundings, to educate non St Lucians about St Lucia and the SLCCA, to provide assistance to organizations that support those in need, and to foster stronger ties between St Lucians in Calgary and the greater community.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES ASSOCIATION 20, 2110 - 41 Avenue NE T: 403-291-0144 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8Z7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: svgassncalg.com The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association works to promote the presentation of our heritage; Encourage cultural, educational and social activities for all; Bridge intergenerational gap between Youths and Seniors; and Contribute towards harmony and unity in the Canadian Society and the world. Cultural, Educational, Social Activities.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CANADIAN ASSOCIATION 112, 3208 - 8 Avenue NE T: 403-207-4499 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V8 The Association actively works to promote and maintain cultural ties. There is Caribbean Cultural social activities weekly. Youth Groups, Performing Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities, Hall Rental

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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ORGANETTES SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION Bay 24, 2110 – 41 Avenue NE T: 403-275-1905 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8Z7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: tntorgan.com Cultural activities, all four card games, steel band lessons, lunch hour, catering, costumes.

CHINESE

ALBERTA CHINESE ZITHER ASSOCIATION 87 Edgebyne Crescent NW T: 403-210-2372 Calgary, Alberta T3A 4B4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: abchinese.org The Alberta Chinese Zither Association is a non-profit cultural organization established in the foothills of Alberta in the City of Calgary in May 2007.Motivated by the Canadian spirit of multiculturalism, our society participates in charitable performances for the benefit of the needy. Our activities involve setting up seminars to promote education and cultural exchange. Our goals include cultivating our human spirit; promoting cultural values and fostering a spirit of benevolence in our society. The Alberta Chinese Zither Society likes to introduce the zither as a Chinese musical instrument, to bring joy to others through a heighten sense of appreciation for zither music. Performing Arts

ALBERTA CHUNG WAH SCHOOL SOCIETY #270, 328 Centre Street SE T: 403-271-8033 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X6 F: 403-288-8887 E-mail: [email protected] Website: albertachungwahschool.ca Alberta Chung Wah School is operated by the Alberta Chung Wah School Society, a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency. The school provides educational programs teaching Chinese language in both Cantonese and Mandarin and Chinese culture to Calgary residents from kindergarteners to Grade 12. High school credit courses are offered in accordance with the Cantonese Language and Culture 15; 25; 35 - 3Y Program, as approved by Alberta Education.

CALGARY CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH 150 Beddington Boulevard NE T: 403-274-6923 Calgary, Alberta T2K 2E2 F: 403-275-7799 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychinesealliance.org Offering Christian support and services to the community along with an accredited Chinese language school. We serve Cantonese, Mandarin, and English speaking individuals and groups both locally and globally. Religious, Educational, Hall Rental, Youth group

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CALGARY CHINESE ALLIANCE SCHOOL 150 Beddington Boulevard NE T: 403-274-7046 Calgary, Alberta T3K 2E2 F: 403-275-7799 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychinesealliance.org/eng/chinese_school A heritage language school operates on Saturdays teaching Chinese languages and culture to children ages 4 to19. The school offers Grade 10 to 12 accredited courses approved by Alberta Education in Cantonese Language and Culture. Educational

CALGARY CHINESE COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATION #1, 128 – 2 Avenue SW T: 403-265-8446 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 F: 403-233-0070 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cccsa.ca CCCSA offers a wide variety of services to reduce barriers and promote an inclusive and supportive society, where community members can that have full and equitable access to and participation in Canadian society. The main program areas include: Integration and Civic Engagement (ICE), Children and Youth, Legal Support as well as Health program. Under ICE, we offer interpretation and translation, support groups, English literacy classes, employment connection, One to One Support and Advocacy, volunteer Services and family support. The Children and Youth program offers afterschool programs, summer camps, life skills training as well as youth leadership training. Health Program has a special focus on breast health and cancer prevention and tobacco prevention. Translators, Media, Social, Youth Group, Educational

CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE ASSOCIATION 197 - 1 Street SW T: 403-262-5071 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4M4 F: 403-232-6387 E-mail: [email protected] Website: culturalcentre.ca The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is a community association and centre dedicated to undertake educational and cultural programs and exhibitions to enrich the lives of Calgarians. As a part of our effort, we also rent out hall, classrooms, meeting rooms to other community groups having similar goals. Social, Educational, Hall Rental

CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY 204, 116 – 2 Avenue SW T: 403-263-8830 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 F: 403-263-8830 E-mail: [email protected] The society’s objective is to promote Chinese culture in a multi-cultural society, to strengthen community unity and cooperation. Promote cultural exchanges and friendship between Canada and China. The Society offers cultural-orientation programs to the public with a presentation on Chinese tradition and culture. Performing Arts, Education, Recreation.

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CALGARY CHINESE DONGBEI ASSOCIATION 53 Hawktree Circle NW Calgary, Alberta T3G 3M1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarydongbeiren.org The mission of Calgary Chinese Dongbei Association (CCDA) is to help the new immigrants to adapt new life in Canada, to be familiar with the multiple cultures of the country, and build the happiness in the new homeland. To meet this goal, CCDA has been working their best through organizing or cooperating different events or activities, such as Calgary Duanwu Festival, “Northern Spring” – Chinese New Year/Lantern Festival Gala, Calgary Multi-Cultural Sport Festival, Dancing Classes, seminars etc. Community Phone Directory, Performing Arts, Social, Educational, Festivals

CALGARY CHINESE ELDERLY CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION (CCECA) 111 Riverfront Avenue SW T: 403-269-6122 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4Y8 F: 403-269-1951 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cceca.ca The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association is a non-profit social service organization established in 1985, operating in the heart of downtown Calgary. Its mission is:  To provide a supportive environment for the enhancement of the well-being of older adults.  To encourage them to make changes in their life and integrate into mainstream society. We have over 2200 members who live all over the city. Our services include outreach, social/recreational, educational and health. Our outreach services offer assistance to older adults on daily issues and this includes provision of information, interpretation, home and hospital visitation, form filling, benefits application, elder abuse support, case management and referral. Our health services provide health promotion and maintenance to the Chinese community and this includes Wellness centre, mobile laboratory, foot care, living well program, monthly diabetes workshop and annual flu vaccination, as well as regular health talks. Also, our program community engagement, focus on advocacy and civic participation, activities, volunteer visiting program for older adults and volunteer program. Interpreters, Media, Community phone directory, Social, Educational, Senior Support Groups, Hall Rental, Services for People with Disabilities

CALGARY CHINESE MENNONITE CHURCH and Calgary Menno Chinese School 1237 - 28 Street SE T: 403-248-5988 Calgary Alberta T2A 7G4 E-mail: [email protected] To provide Christian and community services to the Chinese community. Educational, Recreational, Religious Activities

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CALGARY CHINESE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION (CCMA) P.O. Box 77066 1-888-618-CCMA (2262) Chinatown Post Office Calgary, Alberta T2G 5J8 Website: calgarychinesemerchants.org Working to enhance the economic and urban development of the Chinese Community through promotion, marketing, and communication.  Contribute to the on-going growth and development of Chinatown through effective identification and implementation of (key) opportunities, resources, and innovative solutions.  Educate and create awareness of/on current pertinent issues through continuous connections and network with mainstream.  Represent and liaise between/with the City of Calgary and other sectors of government on all issues related to and affecting our community.  Effective partnership with other non-profit community association, organizations to achieve common goals.  Ensure measures towards the overall health, promotion, beautification, condition, rights, and interests of Chinatown and its community.  Foster the growth and development of future community leaders.  Organizes the Chinatown Street Festival.

CALGARY CHINESE PRIVATE SCHOOL 128 – 2 Avenue SW T: 403-264-2233 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 F: 403-282-9854 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychineseschool.com The school was established in 1939. Its goal is to provide an opportunity for our students to maintain their heritage and culture, our school offers from kindergarten to grade 12 to all people that have expressed interest in learning Chinese language and the Chinese culture. Interpreters, Translators, Educational

CALGARY CHINESE SCHOOL (Sino-Canada Culture Association) #110, 138 – 18 Avenue SE T: 587-718-8138 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4P9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychineseschool.org The School teaches the official Chinese language, promotes cultural exchanges between Chinese and Canadian societies, and fosters the understanding as well as appreciation of Chinese heritage and culture. The school performs arts, and holds social and educational events. Saturday classes are taught at Woodman Junior High School (8706 Elbow Drive SW) September - June, from 9:30 am-12:30pm. Social, Educational

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CALGARY CHINESE UNITED CHURCH Box 101, 120 – 2nd Avenue SW T: 403-262-4388 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 E-mail: [email protected] Provides Sunday Services, Sunday school, choir, and social events. Social, Religious, Educational, Youth Group, Seniors Support Group

CALGARY MENNO CHINESE SCHOOL (Calgary Chinese Mennonite Church) 1237 - 28 Street SE T: 403-248-5988 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7G4 F: 403-204-0243 E-mail: [email protected] To provide Christian and community services to the Chinese community that includes a Chinese language school (Calgary Menno Chinese School) for ages 4 to 18.

CALGARY TSINGHUA CHINESE SCHOOL CENTRE 123 Silverado Drive SW T: 403-397-8289 Calgary, Alberta T2X0C4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ctcschool.ca Calgary Tsinghua School Centre (CTCS) aims to cultivate young Calgary students, especially the second generation of kids and teens by teaching Chinese language & culture, so as to promote the unity of a multicultural society and prosperity. We teach in Mandarin. In addition, various programs and courses including history, music, painting, sports, math and sciences, computer programming, etc, are available for all students for development of their own talents.

THE CALGARY TSUNGTSIN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION 101, 114 – 3rd Avenue SW T: 403-237-7988 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E7 E-mail: [email protected] The Calgary Tsungtsin Benevolent Association is an association that provides a place for its members to socialize and meet each other. Activities throughout the year includes various banquets during the Chinese New Year, Summer Outdoor BBQ, Moon Cake Festival, Anniversary of the Association formation, Christmas party to honor the Seniors and to provide study encourage funds for the members children etc. Regular activities include Tai Chi Class, Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm, close on Monday. Tsungtsin also has a library of Chinese books for its members. Tsungtsin is very actively involved in various community activities organized by other associations and organizations. Especially in areas of Culture promotion. Social, Seniors Support Groups, Hall Rental

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THE CHINESE ACADEMY Unit 191, 1518 Centre Street NE Calgary T2E 2R9 (Office) John G. Diefenbaker Senior High School (Main Campus) 6620 – 4th Street NW T: 403-777-7663 Calgary, Alberta T2K 1C2 F: 403-777-6228 E-mail: [email protected] Website: chineseacademy.ca The Chinese Academy is the largest heritage language school in Alberta with around 1900 students. We are a charitable and non-profit weekend Chinese school that works in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education and is accredited by Alberta Education. We offer Cantonese and Mandarin classes for students’ ages 3.5 to Grade 12, as well as the Chinese IB programs. The Academy also offers Chinese as a second language classes for students with no Chinese background. Classes are held on Saturdays at John G. Diefenbaker High School and Sir John A. Macdonald School. In addition, we also offer a variety of interest classes such as: music, singing, art, math, karate & martial arts, etc. Registration is on-going. Educational

CHINESE CANADIAN ARTS & CULTURAL SOCIETY 6 Douglas View Road SE T: 403-606-4580 Calgary, Alberta T2Z 2S9 E-mail: [email protected] An Organization devoted to promoting Arts & Culture in Calgary and surrounding area. Education concerning traditional Chinese history, culture and art and they relate to today’s modern society through hosting performing art shows and art exhibitions Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Youth Group

CHINESE DIRECTORY T: 403-261-5788 Complete source of Chinese organizations in cities such as Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.

CHINESE HERITAGE LANGUAGE SOCIETY OF CANADA P.O. Box 51129, BPO T: 403-295-3498 or 403-651-6233 Calgary, Alberta T3K 3V9 E-mail: [email protected] Language Art, Chinese Dance, Material Art, Chinese Painting, State of Chinese Culture, Interpretation Seniors & New Immigrants Sports Interpreters, Performing Arts, Educational

CONSULAR OFFICES - PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 1011, 6 Avenue SW T: 403-264-3322 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W1 F: 403-264-6656 Visa application service: Chinese Visa Application Service Center T: 403-930-2288 Suite 200, 855 - 8th Avenue SW F: 403 699-9776 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3P1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgary.china-consulate.org

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CULTURAL CENTRE CHINESE LEARNING ACADEMY 197 - 1 Street SW T: 403-262-5071 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4M4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: culturalcentre.ca The Cultural Centre Chinese Learning Academy was established in 1993. We are one of the first Chinese Schools in Calgary to promote Chinese Learning in Mandarin and simplified characters. We offer community language and culture programs for ECS - Grade 9, and Provincial Language and Culture Programs of Study for Grades 10-12, (Chinese Language and Culture 10-3Y, 20-3Y, 30-3Y). High school students may earn credits by completing these courses. The school runs on Sundays from mid-September and ends mid-June of the following year. Educational

HONAN SHAOLIN (Cultural & Historical) ASSOCIATION 215 -23 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 1S3 T: 403-277-8675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: shaolinwushu.com The Honan Shaolin Association is a not-for-profit registered society, which provides instruction/training in authentic Shaolin martial arts, and traditional Chinese Dragon Dance. Performing Arts, Educational

HONG KONG CANADA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – CALGARY SECTION PO Box 22308, Bankers Hall Calgary, AB T2P 4J1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryhkcba.com The mission of HKCBA Calgary is to help its members conduct business between Canada and Hong Kong, and to encourage Canadian companies to utilize Hong Kong as their business “Smart Link” to Asia and the rest of the world. We also exist to be an important and relevant business participant in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and South East Asia; strengthen our HK-based business relationships; increase the value delivered to our members; and increase our membership base. Social

THE SIEN LOK SOCIETY OF CALGARY PO Box 251, 919 Centre Street NW T: 403-874-7572 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sienlok.org The Sien Lok Society of Calgary has, for over 40 years, been working to build a better understanding and relationships between people of Chinese ancestry and all Canadians through the promotion of the Chinese language, philosophies and culture. Sien Lok prides itself in being a non-political, not-for-profit, philanthropic organization working for the betterment of the Chinese Canadian community. Social, Educational

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SINO- CANADA CULTURE ASSOCIATION (Calgary Chinese School) #110, 138 - 18 Avenue SE T: 587-718-8138 Calgary, Alberta T2G 5P9 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: calgarychineseschool.org The Association runs a Chinese Mandarin school, promotes cultural exchange between the Chinese and other Canadian societies, assist members in gaining a better understanding and appreciation of the Chinese heritage and culture. Performing Arts, Social, Educational, Recreation, Senior Support Groups

SOUTH GATE CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH 14910 Bannister Road SE T: 403-254-1030 Calgary, Alberta T2X 1Z5 F: 403-254-2019 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southgatealliance.org The association provides Chinese Evangelical services and other social functions. South Gate Alliance is a church with three congregations: English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Religious, Social, Educational, Recreational

WING KEI CARE CENTRE 1212 Centre Street NE T: 403-277-7433 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R4 F: 403-230-3857

WING KEI GREENVIEW T: 403-520-0400 307 - 35 Ave NE F: 403-520-0418 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2K6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: wingkeicarecentre.org The Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home Association (CCWKNHA) was founded in May 1996 to serve seniors with compassion and dignity. Wing Kei is committed to being a centre of excellence that provides vision and leadership. With a strong belief in respect for seniors, its goal is to develop quality servicer and facilitates community building to enable seniors to live their lives to the fullest-in the healthiest & dignified way Community Phone Directory, Seniors Support Groups

WU YI ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY #32, 132 – 3rd Avenue SE T: 403-264-7518 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0B6 F: 403-547-6983 Provide support, activities and recreation for new comers and seniors in the community. Social, Seniors Support Group

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YUFENG CHINESE SCHOOL 5215 – 33 Street NW T: 403-681-8617 Calgary, Alberta T2L 1W1 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: yufeng.ca Yufeng Chinese School was established in 1997. It is a non-profit organization and weekend multicultural school accredited by Alberta Education. It offers Chinese language and culture classes to Gr. 1-12 students in Mandarin with 1,300 students. Yufeng Chinese School has two sites which are situated at Simon Fraser Junior High School (5215 - 33 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta) and Harold Panabaker School (23 Sackville Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta). The school operates on Saturdays. Parking is free for its students and parents during the school operating hours. Educational

COLOMBIA

CONSULAR OFFICES - COLOMBIA 803 - 15th Avenue SW T: 587-351-9460 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0R9 Email: [email protected] Website: consulcolombia.ca

CROATIAN

CROATIAN CATHOLIC PARISH “Our Lady of Marija Bistrica” 14680 Deer Ridge Drive SE T: 403-278-3808 Calgary, Alberta T2J 5Y4 F: 403-271-9501 E-mail: [email protected] The Parish provides religious services to the Croatian community. Religious, Educational

CROATIAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 3010 – 12 Street NE T: 403-250-1245 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P7 F: 403-250-8743 E-mail: [email protected] Website: croatiancentre.ca Association promotes Croatian culture and heritage among Canadians, and provides a Centre as a suitable meeting place for the various social, educational and recreational activities. Interpreters, literal arts, social translators, educational, seniors support groups, media, services for people with disabilities.

CROATIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY 315 West Ranch Place SW T: 403-278-1266 Calgary, Alberta T3H 5C3 The Society endeavours to preserve and promote the Croatian Culture. Performing Arts

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CROATIAN LIBRARY OF CALGARY ASSOCIATION – CROATIAN CENTRE 3010 – 12 Street NE T: 403-250-1245 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7P7 F: 403-250-8743 E-mail: [email protected] The Centre provides a facility intended to encourage the preservation of the Croatian language and heritage. The library helps and encourages Croatians to read in their own language. Literary arts, Social, Educational, recreational, Hall Rental

CZECH

CONSULAR OFFICES - CZECH REPUBLIC Suite 303, 6707 Elbow Drive SW T: 403-269-4924/ 403-269-6090 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0E5 F: 403- 259 4533 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: mzv.cz

CZECH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 205, 259 Midpark Way SE T: 403-264-5150 Calgary, Alberta T2X 1M2 F: 403-938-5150 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cbaconline.ca The Czech Business Association is a not-for-profit organization creating bilateral business and investment opportunities for companies in the Czech Republic and Canada, together with organizing cultural, sport and travel events for the community.

CZECH AND SLOVAK ASSOCIATION OF CANADA – CALGARY BRANCH P.O. Box 355 T: 403-295-8438 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2H9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cssk.ca/ The Association promotes and maintains the Czech and Slovak cultures and languages in Calgary by serving as a focal point for the Czech and Slovak Community and organizing Czech and Slovak cultural events. Literary Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

DANISH

CONSULAR OFFICES - DENMARK Livingston Place, Suite 1000 T: 403-776-8800 250 - 2nd Street SW F: 403-296-4474 Calgary, AB T2P 0C1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: canada.um.dk

DANISH CANADIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL (Danish Lutheran Church) 210 - 10 Avenue NE T: 403-277-5804 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0W9

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DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH – Calgary 210 - 10 Avenue NE T: 403-277-5804 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0W9 Sunday services at 10:30 a.m., interchanging in English and Danish Performing Arts, Choir, Religious, Seniors Groups in Danish, Hall Rental

DANISH CANADIAN CLUB OF CALGARY T: 403-261-9774 727-11th Avenue SW F: 403-261-6631 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0E3 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: danishclubcalgary.com

DUTCH

CONSULAR OFFICES - NETHERLANDS Suite 600, 304 – 8th Avenue SW T: 1- 877-388-2443 Calgary, Alberta T2P 1C2 F: 403-265-0599 E-mail: [email protected] Websites: dcbc.ca and for appointments rsonac.org

DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB OF CALGARY 300, 7930 Bowness Road NW T: 403-239-7601 Calgary, Alberta T3B 0H3 Website: dutchcanadiancentre.com Entertainment/ Club activities for seniors. The club keeps in touch with the Dutch heritage by hosting St. Nicholas parties, presenting Dutch theatre, hosting visitors from Holland and wearing traditional Dutch costumes. Other activities include Dutch lessons, bridge, billiards, Dutch card games Social, educational, performing arts and recreational activities

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EAST INDIAN

BENGALI ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 121 T: 403-617-4177 16 Midlake Boulevard SE Calgary, Alberta T2X 2X7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bacalgary.org Bengali Association of Calgary (BAC) is a premier non-profit community organization, founded in 1978 by and for the people with an interest in the language, literature, culture and heritage of Bengal. Our mission is to promote a harmonious blend of our diverse culture and rich value with today’s hi-tech, fast paced, success-driven way of life-with a view to nurturing well- balanced, exemplary new generations who will continue to be role models and enrich the world in greater measure. We have repeatedly strived to overcome divisive forces and keep the Bengali community together as part of our unfailing charter for over two decades. Social

CALGARY - JAIPUR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION 155 Bearspaw Meadow Way NW T: 403-239-2889 Calgary, Alberta T3L 2M3 F: 403-547-4546 E-mail: [email protected] Jaipur and Calgary are sister cities of India and Canada and promote international peace and exchange in cultural, commercial, economic, industrial, technological and scientific activities. Religious, Literary Art.

COUNCIL OF SIKH ORGANIZATIONS (COSO) #102, 3208 - 8 Avenue NE T: 403-235-0049 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V8 F: 403-272-0068 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cosocalgary.com The COSO main objectives are to facilitate integration among the Sikh community and the community at large. COSO provides workshops, seminars and programs for all the Sikh community. It participates in programs and activities sponsored by other ethno- cultural organizations, settlement agencies and organizations. Participates in cross- cultural education programs. COSO is an umbrella body for all Sikh organizations in Calgary. Social, Educational, Religious, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups, Services for people with disabilities, and Community Phone Directory.

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GUJARATI MANDAL OF CALGARY P.O. Box 1003, Station “M” T: 403-703-7162 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K4 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] The objectives of the Mandal are to exist in harmony with other cultural societies and to contribute towards the social and cultural enrichment of the Indo-Canadian community in Calgary. The Association provides recreation to its members and promotes various cultural activities. Social, Recreational and Religious Activities, Performing Arts, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups.

HINDU SOCIETY OF CALGARY 2225 – 24 Avenue NE T: 403-291-2551 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M2 F: 403-291-5551 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: calgarymandir.ca The key objectives are to promote and preserve the understanding of ethical, spiritual, religious and philosophical foundations and practices of Hinduism as suited to modern times. The Society celebrates Hindu Festivals, and promotes Hindu religious rites, practices, beliefs. Provides services to the Hindu community in Calgary and maintains the Temple building. Religious, Educational and Social Activities, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups, Hall Rental

INDIA CANADA ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY (INCA) 826 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-277-0206 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3J6 F: 403-277-3478 E-mail: [email protected] Website: india.canada.ca As an ‘umbrella’ organization of currently fifteen ethnic groups, INCA strives to represent them at provincial and federal governments as a unified force at various levels. The organization also creates opportunities for interacting with other ethnic organizations representing different parts of the world to generate greater understanding and good will. INCA is committed to the concept of multiculturalism. Social, Religious, Hall Rental

INDIAN EX-SERVICEMEN IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION – Calgary 503 – 4774 West Winds Dr NE T: 403-293-3337 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3Z5 F: 403-293-3384 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ieiacalgary.com The Association’s aim is to promote and to preserve the morale and welfare of the Indian Defense Services personnel, their families as well as the whole Indian community. It actively supports those who have made Canada their new home and provides multicultural activities sponsored by the Provincial and Federal governments. Interpreters, Translators, Services for people with Disabilities, Youth Group, Seniors Support Groups.

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INDO-CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF IMMIGRANT SENIORS 216 Panamount Hill NW T: 403-239-0644 Calgary, Alberta T3K 5P5 F: 403-366-7330 E-mail: [email protected] Social and Cultural Meetings, Discussion of Health Issues, Recreational Activities, Educational Talks.

MEHAK PUNJAB DEE 2538 Catalina Boulevard NE T: 403-280-9260 Calgary, Alberta Promote Punjabi Language Promote Punjabi culture through dance activities, Workshop, Interpreters service to seniors, Performing Arts

NORTH CALGARY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (NCCA) 216 Panamount Hill NW T: 403-226-3496 Calgary, Alberta T3K 5P5 F: 403-226-3496 E-mail: [email protected] All services for the welfare of all citizens in one community e.g. interpreters, filing forms, relation for youth and seniors. Interpreters, Seniors support

RADHA MADHAV CULTURAL ASSOCIATION 313 – 4 Street NE T: 403-265-3302 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3S3 E-mail: [email protected] This Association aims to propagate spiritual knowledge and consciousness of Krishna, as it is revealed in the Bhagavad-Gita and Shromad Bhagavatham. Religious, Educational and Social Activities, Youth Groups

ROYAL WOMEN ASSOCIATION 20 Castlefall Road NE T: 403-280-6090 Calgary, Alberta T3J 1M9 Women’s support group encouraging its members to share and explore various areas, including literal and performing arts, as well as providing a support and a social network on a monthly basis. Media, Literal arts, Performing arts, Social, Educational, Support Group and Hall Rental

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SCHOOL OF EAST INDIAN LANGUAGES AND PERFORMING ARTS (SILPA) Lester B. Pearson High School T: 403-280-5110 3020 – 52nd Street NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5P4 Phone: Evenings and weekends only: 248-0980 and 239-6410 E-mail: [email protected] Website: silpa.ca The School provides instruction in Indian languages and the performing arts and also has a badminton club. The School operates at Lester B. Pearson High School on Sundays between 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. from September to May. Performing arts, educational and recreational activities.

SHASTRI INDO - CANADIAN INSTITUTE (SICI) 1402 Education Tower T: 403-220-7467 2500 University Drive NW F: 403-289-0100 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sici.org The Institute is a bi-national organization that promotes understanding between India and Canada though academic activities and exchanges. Performing arts and educational activities

SOUTHERN INDIA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (SICA) 47 Windmill Way T: 403-202-2947 Calgary, Alberta T3Z 1H5 F: 403-735-4995 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sicacalgary.org Our mission is to create awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultures originating from South India. Our activities include a newsletter, cultural festivals to showcase the accomplishments of our youth, and a food fair. Literal Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Social, Community outreach by participating in multicultural events

VEDANTA SOCIETY OF CALGARY 39 Edgeridge View NW T: 403-208-9139 Calgary, Alberta T3A 5Y9 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: vedantacalgary.com The Society promotes the study, practice and teaching of Vedanta philosophy. Activities include monthly meditation and readings from Vedanta literature. Educational and religious activities

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WRITERS FORUM CALGARY 213 Santana Mews NW T: 403-285-5609 Calgary, Alberta T3K 3N8 F: 403-285-5609 E-mail: [email protected] Provides a common platform for the Calgary writers of Indian and Pakistani origin who write in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi and English, to meet and understand each other and encourage peaceful coexistence, to eradicate fanaticism, to fight social injustice, to encourage multiculturalism and help establish peace through literature and literary activities, Make a meaningful contribution to the Canadian Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi and English literature. Provide guidance and encouragement to the new writers. They present their writings and suggestions for improvement. Meetings: 1st Saturday of every month from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm at 102, 3208 - 8 Avenue NE Calgary (Courtesy COSO) Literary Arts

EGYPTIAN

ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH 1100 Berkshire Boulevard NW T: 403-826-9054 (Cell) Calgary, Alberta T3K 3M3 F: 403-695-8038 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stmina.ab.ca The Church offers services and social events. Join us every Friday evenings for Vesper Prayers 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday morning mass 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Check home page for weekly schedule of activities. Social and religious activities

FIJIAN

FIJI MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY 2445 – 44 Street SE T: 403-273-9465 Calgary, Alberta T2B 1J5 The Society promotes and preserves the Indo-Fijian culture, offers interpretation and translation services in Indo-Fijian and counseling. Interpreters, Translators, Literal Arts, Services for People with Disabilities, Seniors Support Group.

FIJI WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION 220 Woodstock Place SW T: 403-281-8618 Calgary, Alberta T2W 5W5 The Association promotes and maintains Indo-Fijian cultural and traditional values. Performing Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

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PHILIPPINE CULTURAL CENTRE FOUNDATION OF CALGARY – Heritage Language School T: 403-568-9901 Units #204 & 206, Bldg. 2, Westwinds Business Park F: 403-269-7173 4656 Westwinds Drive NE Calgary, Alberta T3J 3Z5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pccfcalgary.com The Philippine Cultural Center is a facility for Filipino associations and organizations to hold regular activities, conferences and celebrations. The PCCF also offers the following programs:  Filipino Language and Culture School  Youth Performing Arts Group  Health and Wellness  Ballroom and line dancing classes  Referrals for counseling and citizenship  Senior Programs such as computer literacy

FINNISH

CALGARY FINLANDIA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION c/o Scandinavian Centre T: 403-284-2610 739 -20 Avenue NW F: 403-284-2675 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: finlandiacalgary.org The Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association promotes and maintains Finnish culture in Calgary. The Club’s regular activities include a Finnish language study and a Little Finns program, choir, literary and dance groups, movie nights and observance of traditional Finnish holidays. The club also organizes cultural evenings and supports the works of Finnish composers, artists, performers and sports teams. Interpreters (Finnish), newsletter, social, cultural – Finland

CONSULAR OFFICES - FINLAND Suite 3415, TD Canada Trust Tower T: 403-299-9805 421 - 7th Avenue SW F: 403-299-9850 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: finland.ca

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FRENCH

ACFA REGIONALE DE CALGARY Suite 1601, 840 - 7 Av SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2 T: 403-532-8576 E-mail: [email protected] Website: acfa-ab.ca/calgary Since 1983, the ACFA is the spokes organization of Calgary’s French speaking community. Its mandate is to promote the interest and global development of the community.

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE CALGARY Bureau 200/ Suite 200, 206 – 7 Avenue SW T: 403-245-5662 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W7 F: 403-244-3911 E-mail: [email protected] Website: afcalgary.ca Our mission is to promote the French language, francophone cultures and intercultural exchanges; we offer an extensive range of courses of French language with its commitment to pedagogical excellence Media, Performing arts, literary arts, visual arts, Educational and Cultural event: Cinema, music, lecture

ALLIANCE JEUNESSE-FAMILLE DE L’ ALBERTA SOCIETY (AJFAS) The Kahanoff Centre Suite 205, 1202 Centre Street SE T: 403-532-1337 Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5A5 F: 403-532-1337 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ajfas.ca Alliance Jeunesse-Famille de l’Alberta Society is a non-profit organization whose goal is to enhance the cultural diversity of Canada. It works at educating francophone youth from ethno cultural minority groups and at preventing their involvement in crime. The AJFAS promotes the francophone women’s equality and Rights in the Canadian society since December 1999 date of the incorporation as a Society.

APAPI FILMS ET THEATRE 2585 – 88 St SE T: 403-971-1745 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2G7 E-mail: [email protected] Promouvoir la culture afro-caraïbéenne de langue française à travers le théâtre, le film, et la danse. Traditional African and Caribbean arts, music, and theatre. Performing arts, Literal arts, and social.

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CENTRE D’ACCUEIL POUR LES NOUVEAUX ARRIVANTS FRANCOPHONES – Francophone Newcomers Centre Suite 1601, 840 7 Av SW T: 403-532-6334 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2 F: 403-532-6331 E-mail: [email protected] Website: canaf-calgary.ca Nous assistons les nouveaux arrivants francophone en situation minoritaire à surmonter le stress lié à l’adaptation et à faciliter leur intégration culturelle, sociale et économique dans la société pour leurs trios premières années de résidence permanente au Canada. Nous aidons les nouveaux arrivants à ï s’établir à Calgary à travers l’obtention de fournitures et d’équipements de première nécessité. We assist Francophone Newcomers in settling and integrating into Canadian society during the first three years as permanent resident in Canada. Immigration, economic, social, educational, and services in Calgary.

CENTRE français à l’Université de Calgary Craigie Hall, C 302 T: 403-220-7226 2500 University Drive NW F: 403-289-0828 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ucalgary.ca/french_centre De septembre à avril pour le grand public. Cours de langues pour adultes. Répertoire de sites Internet francophones. Certificat d’études de langue française. Cours universitaires en français (FLIP). University courses offered from September to April. Adult education courses. French language courses geared towards degree programs. Educational, Social.

CHEVALIERS DE COLOMB – Knights of Columbus Ste. Famille (French) 1717 – 5th Street SW T: 403-228-3619 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 E-mail: [email protected] Spiritualité et religion. Soutien à la vie paroissiale, à la communauté et aux écoles catholiques francophones. Déjeuner communautaire mensuel (3 ième dimanche de chaque mois, sauf juillet et août). Aider les personnes maladies ou dans le besoin. Supporting spiritual and religious needs in the francophone community. Community breakfast every third Sunday of each month (except July and August). Help community members suffering from illness. Religious, Social, Community Assistance.

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CONNEXION CARRIERE – Centre de Emploi Francophone de Calgary / Calgary Employment Francophone Centre 300 – 6th Avenue SE T: 587-390-6262 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0G5 F: 403-355-1823 E-mail: [email protected] Website: connexioncarriere.ca Connexion Carrière provides, at no cost, employment and career services in French, including self-directed information, access to computers and job board, résumé and cover letter critique, one-on-one counseling, employment workshops and English employment communication classes. Connexion Carrière est un centre de ressources et d’aide à l’emploi pour les Francophones de Calgary. Les services sont sans frais et comprennent entre autres l’accès aux ordinateurs et au babillard d’emploi, la possibilité de travailler individuellement avec un conseiller, l’aide au développement de CV, des ateliers de préparation à l’emploi et des cours d’anglais (communication appliquée au travail). Résumé, Job Skills.

LA CITE DES ROCHEUSES 4800 Richard Road SW T: 403-249-1749 Calgary, Alberta T3E 6L1 F: 403-249-1742 E-mail: info@citedesrocheuses direction@citedesrocheuses Website: citedesrocheuses.com This is the Francophone community centre of Calgary. La Cité des Rocheuses's mission is to provide a gathering place for the general public and to present an artistic, cultural and community program in French corresponding to the needs and desires of Francophone and Francophile population of greater Calgary, while paying particular attention to youth. Literary Arts, Social, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Educational, Media, Hall Rental, Official Language Minority Communities

LA COCCINELLE PRE-SCHOOL St. David’s United Church T: 403-815-4063 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent NW Calgary, Alberta T2M 2R2 E-mail: [email protected] La Coccinelle is a non-denominational, co-operative, French immersion pre-school. The program is designed for children who do not speak French. Educational activities

LA SOCIETE DES DAMES DE SAINTE-FAMILLE 1719 – 5th Avenue SW T: 403-228-3619 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 F: 403-802-3819 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sainte-famille.ca

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LA SOCIETE FRANCO-CANADIENNE de CALGARY (for seniors and post secondary students) #102, 1809 – 5th Street SW T: 403-228-5709 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 E-mail: [email protected] La société est propriétaire de la Villa Jean Toupin (résidences à prix modique pour les personnes âgées) et du Parc Beauchemin (parc boisé de près de 19 acres pour campeurs résidents ou de fins de semaine). The Society offers affordable housing for seniors and post secondary students in a wooded setting with camping available during summer months.

LA SOCIETE POMMES DE REINETTE DAYCARE #110 - 4800 Richard Road SW T: 403-217-5599 Calgary, Alberta T3E 3L1 F: 403-217-5433 and 2,199 Martindale Boulevard NW T: 403-280-9922 Calgary, Alberta F: 403-280-9556 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pommesdereinette.com Services pour petite enfance, jeunesse, et famille. Garderie francophone et pré- maternelle francophone. Services for young children (12 months to twelve years), youth, and families. Francophone daycare and preschool. Educational, social, and recreational

LE CLUB DE L’AMITIÉ DE CALGARY 1719 5th Street SW T: 403-289-6985 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 F: 403-289-6985 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Under construction Cours de langue française, stages d’immersion, centre de ressources francophones. Soupers, rencontres, parties de cartes. The Club offers members, ages 50+ an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and have fun. Social and recreational activities

LYCÉE LOUIS PASTEUR 4099 Garrison Boulevard SW T: 403-243-5420 Calgary, Alberta T2T 6G2 F: 403-287-2245 E-mail: [email protected] Website: lycee.ca The Lycée operates a French school for preschool children to grade 9, following the French and Alberta curriculums. Both the French government and the Province of Alberta accredit the school. Education.

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MARIO GAGNE FOR THEATRE ROUTIER (ROAD THEATRE) 812 Coach Side Crescent SW T: 403-984-4659 Calgary, Alberta F: 403-984-4659 E-mail: [email protected] It is a puppet show in French and in English with a musical children, song and medieval stories with an educational purpose Translators, Performing Arts and Educational

PORTAIL DE L’IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION (PIA) #1601, 840 – 7 Avenue SW T: 403-668-0299 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2 F: 403-668-0299 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pia-calgary.ca PIA is a non-for-profit organization that aims to facilitate integration of new French- speaking immigrants in Calgary, to promote and share the Francophone culture with all Calgarians.

PAROISSE SAINTE-FAMILLE – St. Family Parish 1717 – 5th Street SW T: 403-228-3619 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 F: 403-802-3819 E-mail: [email protected] Website: saintfamille.ca A French language Catholic Church. Préparation aux sacrements: baptême, première communion, première réconciliation, mariage. Communion à la maison ou à l’hôpital (sur demande). Accès aux personnes en fauteuil roulant. Preparation for Holy Sacrament: baptismal, first communion, confirmation, and marriage. Communion offered at home or in-hospital (on request). Wheelchair accessible. Religious, social, educational, and gatherings for Francophone community.

SCOUTS FRANCOPHONES DE CALGARY c/o 2004 - 8 Avenue NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 4J4 T: 403-282-1630 E-mail: [email protected] Petite enfance, jeunesse, et famille. Éducation et formation. Sports et loisirs. Sorties en plein aire, ateliers, et camps d’hiver et de printemps. The Francophone Scouts of Calgary provide services for young children, youth, and families. Outdoor activities, sports, winter and springtime camping. French language classes and French resource services provided. Social, Educational, Youth Group

SOCIETE DE LA PREMATERNELLE CAPUCINE 3720 - 42 Street NW T: 403-230-8797 Calgary, Alberta T3A 0C6 F: 403-730-6140 E-mail: [email protected] Website: capucine.ca Francophone preschool

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SOCIÉTÉ de THÉATRE de CALGARY 240 – 4800 Richard Road SW T: 403-249-1749 Calgary, Alberta T3E 6L1 F: 403-249-1742 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: citedesrocheuses.com The Society presents plays in French to the Francophone community in Calgary and provides a place to converse in French on Friday nights. Youth theatre projects.

SOCIETE PREMATERNELLE ARC-EN-CIEL – Rainbow Preschool Society #1077, 4700 Richmond Road SW T: 403-240-0814 Calgary, Alberta T3E 6L1 E-mail: [email protected] Petite enfance, Jeunesse, et Famille. Cours de langue française, stage d’immersion, et centre de ressources francophone. Activités de danse, bricolage, lecture, et activités physiques. The society provides services for preschool, youth, and families. French language classes, French immersion and resource centre for francophone services. The preschool provides dance, reading, crafts, and physical activities for the members. Educational, Social, Youth Groups and Family Activities

GERMAN

AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GERMANS FROM RUSSIA – Calgary Chapter P.O. Box 31043, RPO Bridgeland T: 403-247-5200 Calgary, Alberta T2E 9A3 F: 403-288-0603 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychapterahsgr.ca -Do historical and genealogical research of Germans from Russia -Research and compile family histories by genealogy program and workshops -Hold Collection of reference and historical books etc for use of researchers and members -work with/support AHSGR, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Headquarter Social, educational activities, Genealogy Research, Cultural Activities: ethnic food demonstrations and dinner

CONSULAR OFFICES - GERMANY Suite 1900, 633 – 6th Avenue SW T: 403-265-6266 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Y5 F: 403-265-6244 Email: [email protected] Website: canada.diplo.de/calgary

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GERMAN CANADIAN CLUB OF CALGARY 2626 – 23 Street NE T: 403-288-2255 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8L2 F: 403-286-8457 E-mail: [email protected] Website: germancanadianclub.com The German Canadian Club offers a shooting club, a skate club, 2 choirs and a German language school. It provides banquet facilities for business meetings, private parties and weddings for 5 – 500 people to the membership and the general public. It also promotes German culture and heritage. Social, educational and recreational activities, services for people with disabilities, senior support groups and hall rental

GERMANS FROM RUSSIA HERITAGE SOCIETY 247 Huntridge Way NE T: 403-275-2868 Calgary, Alberta T2K 4C4 The Society promotes the cultural heritage of Germans from Russia. Social and educational activities.

ST. BONIFACE GERMAN CHURCH 1923 Broadview Road NW T: 403-283-5641 Calgary, Alberta T2N 3H6 F: 403-283-5641 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stbonifacecalgary.com Offers Roman Catholic services to the German community. Visual arts, social, religious and educational activities.

Related Groups:  Parish Council  Gemütlichkeit  St. Boniface Society  Children’s’ Liturgy  Church Choir  Theatre Group  Elisabeth (Ladies) Group

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 204 – 6A Street NE T: 403-262-2862 Calgary, Alberta T2E 4A5 F: 403-262-2862 E-mail: [email protected] Website: forministry.com The Church provides religious services in English.

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CANADIAN HELLENIC CONGRESS OF ALBERTA 610 Layton Court T: 780-633-2926 Edmonton, Alberta T6R 2G9 F: 780-637-2927 E-mail:[email protected] Website: chca.yoll.net The Canadian Hellenic Congress of Alberta encourages and coordinates activities that promote the study, retention, and sharing of all aspects of Hellenic (Greek) culture, orient and contemporary within Alberta. It acts as a link and spokesman at the provincial level for the variou Greek communities and societies in Alberta. Interpreters, translators, literal arts, performing arts, social, religious, educational, media. s

HELLENIC GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF CALGARY & DISTRICT The Greek Orthodox Church T: 403-246-4553 1 Tamarac Crescent SW F: 403-242-2834 Calgary, Alberta T3C 3B7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryhellenic.com The Community promotes the Hellenic heritage, language and history in order to create more understanding environment within Canadian society. Modern Greek classes are currently being offered for adults. The Hellenic Greek Orthodox Community hosts an annual Greek Festival the last weekend in June. For further information e-mail [email protected]

HELLENIC GREEK SCHOOL OF CALGARY The Greek Orthodox Church T: 403-246-4553 1 Tamarac Crescent SW F: 403-242-2834 Calgary, Alberta T3C 3B7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryhellenic.com Provides Greek language instruction from level 1 through 6 and an accreditation program for Greek 15, 25 and 35 under Alberta Education. Also provides performing arts instruction. Modern Greek classes for adults are also offered.

GUINEA

CONSULAR OFFICES – GUINEA 719 Willamette Drive SE T: 403-225-2956 Calgary, Alberta T2J 2A3 F: 403-225-2957 E-mail: [email protected] Representative of the Government of Guinea in Calgary. Information centre

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GUINEANS ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY/ASSOCIATION DES GUINÉENS DE CALGARY PO Box 78061, Heritage Dr SE T: 403-836-6922 Calgary, Alberta T2H 2Y1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: agcalgary.com The Guineans Association of Calgary was created in early 2000s and now has over 300 members. The purpose of the AGC is to promote the well-being and empowerment of Guineans living in Calgary; establish bonds of friendship. Organize cultural and social activities to promote and celebrate the diverse cultures that make up the community of Calgary and its region. Social, Interpreters, Educational

HAITI

A.C.H.C. (THE ASSOCIATION OF THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY OF CALGARY) P.O. Box 53087 MPO T: 403-248-2468 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7P1 F: 403-248-2468 Responding to the needs of its members, the A.C.H.C. formed an association in 1997 that works to contribute positively to the large multicultural Canadian community, by providing all Haitians living in Calgary and new immigrants with the opportunity to maintain their cultural beliefs and values. The A.C.H.C. promotes the Haitian culture, assists new immigrants with orientation and integration into the Calgary community, develops and maintains economic and social relationships with Haiti, partners with other Francophone associations, works to increase the general public’s awareness of the Haitian culture and organizes social, cultural and recreational activities for individuals of all ages. Performing Arts, Social, Recreational, Educational Activities.

HAITI ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY - L’ASSOCIATION DE LA COMMUNAUTE HAITIENNE DE CALGARY (ACHC) 515, 3208 – 8th AVENUE NE T: 403-453-0108 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: haiticalgary.com In the strong and ancient tradition of people coming together to promote culture, diversity, language and history, the Haitian Association of Calgary was created and is striving to make a difference within the community as we, Haitians, contribute to the preservation not only of our past, but also our culture and our identity. We pledge to increase awareness and understanding of our history and promote our culture, art, music, customs, and our Creole language, through different organized events throughout the years. Our aim is to bring together Haitians of all walks of life to serve and meet the various needs of this growing group: to share knowledge, experience and resources in order to rediscover our strength in unity for a prosperous future in our community.

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CALVIN HUNGARIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101 – 14th Avenue SW T: 403-262-4122 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0L8 F: 403-269-5993 E-mail: [email protected] Website: kmre.parokia.net This is an ethnic Presbyterian Church. Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities, Hall Rental

CONSULAR OFFICES - HUNGARY T: 403-229-4800 Suite 200, 1115 –11th Avenue SW F: 403-245-0569 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hungarianconsulate.com

HUNGARIAN ARTS & HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA 301 – 16 Midlake Boulevard SE T: 403-220-8901 Calgary, Alberta T2X 2X7 F: 403-270-8795 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hahfa.com The Foundation preserves and promotes Hungarian cultural heritage, authentic Hungarian music, dance, and art throughout the Hungarian and Canadian community. Performing, literary, visual and other arts.

HUNGARIAN-CANADIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 231 Forge Road SE T: 403-259-8373 Calgary, Alberta T2H 0S9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hcca-calgary.blogspot.com The Association seeks to educate the community about Hungarian culture and history and to assist in preserving the Hungarian language. It provides social, cultural, educational, and recreational benefits to the community at large and helps immigrants to adapt to Canadian social and economic life. Holds monthly suppers. Performing, literary and visual arts. Hall rental.

HUNGARIAN SENIOR CITIZENS OF CALGARY 3 Scenic Cove Court NW T: 403-241-2830 Calgary, Alberta T3L 1N2 F: 403-241-2830 This is a social group for Hungarian seniors. Weekly drop in centre-playing cards (Hungarian) lunch including ethnic foods, Bingo celebration concerts for Hungarian festivals. We have a choral group Interpreters, Translators, Media, Visual Arts, Social

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HUNGARIAN VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION - Calgary Chapter 3 Scenic Cove Court NW T: 403-241-2830 Calgary, Alberta T3L 1N2 F: 403-241-2830 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hungariaball.magyar.ca The Association endeavours to preserve the thousand-year-old Hungarian military virtues and cultural heritage of the Hungarian people through its support of social and cultural events. Annual Hungarian Charity Ball. Performing arts and social activities.

ICELAND

LEIF EIRKSSON ICELANDIC CLUB OF CALGARY 739 – 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: leic.ca LEIC is an ethnic and cultural society dedicated to the fostering of the Icelandic heritage and language in Calgary and its surrounding communities. The Club sponsors many events including Icelandic National Day in Markerville, Fall Feast, and Icelandic Christmas Party. The Club encourages the speaking the Icelandic language and supports their Snorri program which sponsors young adults to spend six weeks in Iceland learning its contemporary culture. Snorri plus sponsors guided travel to Iceland for adults and seniors. Children’s language camp to learn the Icelandic Language, handicrafts and Western Icelandic history. The club maintains an extensive collection of books in Icelandic and also hosts a Speaker Series on various topics. Interpreters (Icelandic), Newsletter, Social, Cultural

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INDIGENOUS

For additional listing of Indigenous Organizations, please go to www.calgary.ca/cns and search for Calgary Aboriginal Services Guide.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION TEAM Calgary Catholic Separate School District St. Paul Centre T: 403-500-2638 124 – 24 Avenue NE F: 403-500-2933 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1W6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cssd.ab.ca The Calgary Catholic School District Aboriginal Education team focuses on supporting Aboriginal students as they balance maintaining a strong link to their culture and heritage with learning the skills necessary to live successfully in today's society. Aboriginal home and school liaison workers facilitate effective communication between the home and the school community, assist school personnel and encourage active parental involvement in their child's education. The Aboriginal Education team provides various services, including: Delivery of a cultural component in the context of instructional programs. Provision of academic support, as required, to Aboriginal students. Provision of instructional programs on Aboriginal history, traditions, art, beliefs and contemporary issues. Consultation regarding Aboriginal issues. Support to District and school administrators regarding the needs of Aboriginal students.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Mount Royal College C201, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW T: 403-440-5596 Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6 F: 403-440-7207 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mtroyal.ca/iniskimcentre The Aboriginal Education Program at Mount Royal College is a College/University Preparation Program (UCEP) for students of Aboriginal ancestry. The Program strives to honors our Aboriginal traditions and values, find our purpose in life, create a quality educational journey for all our students, walk in harmony with all our relations, and share our visions and knowledge for continuing generations. Educational, Aboriginal Group

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ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTRE OF CALGARY 101, 427 – 51 Avenue SE T: 403-270-7379 Calgary, AB T2H 0M8 F: 403-270-7172 E-mail: [email protected] Website: afccalgary.org AFCC is committed to a holistic and traditional approach in the development and provision of services and resources for the Aboriginal peoples of Calgary. We are dedicated to serve in an ethical, community minded organization, respectful of Aboriginal Cultures and Teachings for the benefit of all Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal Group, Youth Group, Seniors Support Groups, Social and Work/Assist with the chronically homeless

ABORIGINAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE Calgary Chamber of Commerce T: 403-750-0400 100 – 6 Avenue SW F: 403-266-3413 Calgary, AB T2P 0P5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychamber.com This committee's focus is to raise awareness and understanding of Aboriginal issues and perspectives within the Chamber's membership and the Calgary community at large. The Aboriginal Opportunities Committee (AOC) is committed to create and promote employment and business opportunities of Aboriginal people in and around Calgary.

ABORIGINAL SENIORS GATHERING PLACE SOCIETY OF CALGARY 164, 3359 - 27 Street NE T: 403-270-9351 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5E4 F: 403-270-9371 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ghostriverrediscovery.com Provides services to assist seniors to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. Monday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Seniors support groups

AWO TAAN HEALING LODGE SOCIETY Box 6084, Station “A” T: 403-531-1970 Calgary, Alberta T2H 2L3 F: 403-531-1977 Website: awotaan.org Crisis Line: 403-531-1972 The crisis shelter is for abused women and their children. The Shelter accepts families of all ethnic backgrounds. It provides basic needs to families. The Healing Circles are open to non-residents.

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CALGARY – ABORIGINAL SERVICES 731 – 13th Avenue NE T: 403-520-1512 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1C8 F: 403-276-9988 E-mail: [email protected] Website: boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) Aboriginal Services provides culturally appropriate programs that have a lasting impact not only on the children and youth, but also for families and the broader community. BGCC Aboriginal programs, in collaboration with other agencies, provide hands-on cultural experiences, elder involvement, health and wellness activities, traditional arts programs and youth mentorship. Our collaborations and partnerships are guided by the Medicine wheel teachings promoting balance and harmonious connections between the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical components for each individual.

BOW VALLEY COLLEGE - ABORGINAL CENTRE INIIKOKAAN ABORGINAL CENTRE South Campus, 2nd Floor, Room S2015 T: 403-410-1786 345 – 6th Avenue SE F: 403-273-1873 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4V1 E-mail: [email protected] The Aboriginal Centre will be the gathering place for the enrichment of students’ cultural identity, expression and supportive resources for success: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students’ goals will be actualized.

SPINAL CORD INJURY (ALBERTA) 5211 – 4th Street NE T: 403-228-3001 Calgary, Alberta T2K 6J5 F: 403-229-4271 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sci-ab.ca Assists persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation. Aboriginal services

CALGARY STAMPEDE INDIAN EVENTS COMMITTEE Calgary Exhibition and Stampede T: 403-261-0137 PO Box 1060, Station “M” F: 403-266-6001 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: indianvillage.ca The Treaty Seven First Nations and the Calgary & Stampede offer a cross-cultural knowledge exchange to the visitors of the Indian Village. Mission is “The authentic interpretation, exhibition, and preservation of First Nation’s Culture” Educational, Aboriginal Group

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CITY OF CALGARY, CALGARY NEIGHBOURHOODS P.O. Box 2100, Stn. “M” (116) T: 403-268-5959 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 C: 403-818-6911 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-268-3786 Aboriginal Community Worker P.O. Box 2100, Stn. “M” (116) T: 403-268-5149 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 F: 403-268-5765 E-mail [email protected] Issue Strategist P. O. Box 2100, Stn. ‘M’ (116) Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 T: 403-268-5188 or [email protected] F: 403-268-5765 Issue Strategist P. O. Box 2100, Stn ‘M Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 Both work with the Aboriginal Community to design and develop culturally competent services; act as a bridge to provide understanding between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal awareness in to City planning and events; provides support to Calgary Aboriginal Affairs Committee (CAUAC) and a range of services to the Aboriginal community from community development to social planning; does not provide individual or group counseling.

CITY OF CALGARY YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CENTRE – ABORIGINAL YOUTH OUTREACH 2nd floor, 315 – 10 Avenue SE T: 403-268-2490 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W2 F: 403-268-2383 Website: nextsteps.org The Youth Employment Centre provides free employment and career counseling services to all youth 15-24 years. Services include access to a fax machine, photo copier, job board, internet, computers, Employment Counselors, hiring fairs, and a resource area. The Aboriginal Youth Outreach Worker is available to assist Aboriginal youth with funding options, program information and career/ employment options as well, the Youth Employment Centre offers the Born to Be Aboriginal Youth Career and Living Skills Program. This is a 26 week program focusing on life skills, career/ employment planning and a work experience for Aboriginal youth. Aboriginal Group, Youth Groups, Job Skills & résumé.

FATHER LATOUR NATIVE PASTORAL CENTRE 216 – 18 Avenue SW T: 403-244-4248 Calgary, Alberta T2S 0C1 F: 403-229-1506 The Centre provides counseling to Aboriginal families in need, and youth-oriented programs for young people between the ages of eleven and nineteen (11 – 19). Programs include help with healing of addictions, transactional analysis, literacy and parenting classes, sacramental preparation and prayer group. Social, Spiritual, Educational, Recreational, Adult and Youth Groups

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FOUR DIRECTIONS FOSTER PARENTS ASSOCIATION 4869 Hubalta Road SE T: 403-273-4026 Calgary, Alberta T2B 1T5 F: 403-273-4027 E-mail: [email protected] Website: fourdirectionscalgary.org Four Directions is a non profit agency which focuses on connecting adopted and foster families with a cultural resources and incorporating traditional Elders in teaching children and their families as well as foster and adopted parents about history, traditions, beliefs, values of Culture, language and dancing and spirituality is all very necessary for the achievement of a healthy holistic Aboriginal being. Four Directions does this through youth mentorship program which are a youth group and one on one youth mentoring, in-home supports, Métis Jigging classes and performances for children and adults. Four Directions hosts annual events such as a Foster Parent Conference, Adoption Celebration and Cultural Appreciation day. These events have cultural dancers and our Elders from our community. As well as our agency does provide other services such as transportation and or supervised visits, home study assessments, youth mentorships, and in-home supports. Performing Arts, Social, Aboriginal Group, Youth Group

MAKING TREATY 7 CULTURAL SOCIETY #335 1721 29 Avenue SW T: 587-899-1877 Calgary, AB T2T 6T7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: makingtreaty7.com Making Treaty 7 is a major theatrical work exploring the historical significance, and contemporary relevance of Treaty 7, the founding event of Southern Alberta. Making Treaty 7 tells the story of the 1877 agreement between Queen Victoria and First Nations of Western Canada and investigates the consequences and implications today.

GHOST RIVER REDISCOVERY SOCIETY #107-1640 – 16th Avenue NW T: 403-270-9351 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L6 F: 403-270-9371 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ghostriverrediscovery.com Ghost River Rediscovery offers traditional and cultural based indoor and outdoor leadership programming year round for children, youth and adults. Educational, Social, Aboriginal Groups, Youth Groups, Cultural

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INISKIM CENTRE, MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY C201, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW T: 403-440-5596 Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6 F: 403-440-7207 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mtroyal.ca/iniskimcentre The Iniskim Centre offers programming  To help meet the educational needs of Aboriginal peoples  To promote a culturally appropriate educational program which enhances the educational experience of Aboriginal peoples  To enhance cross-cultural understanding within an institutional setting  To provide a positive learning environment which promotes students success and satisfaction - Educational, Aboriginal Group

INSTITUTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL WOMEN (IAAW) #330, 10256 – 112 Street Toll Free: 1-877-471-2171 Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1M4 F: 780-471-2169 E-mail: [email protected] Website: iaawcanada.com The IAAW is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion, improvement and self-fulfillment of Aboriginal women within the concept of self-government and community, recognizing the Strength and Beauty of All Aboriginal Women. IAAW advocates on behalf of Aboriginal women and is currently involved in many activities for the benefit of Alberta's Aboriginal women including:  Advocating with the Human Rights Commissions as they pertain to Aboriginal people, and in particular, to Aboriginal women.  Honouring and recognizing Aboriginal women for their accomplishments at the Annual Esquao Awards.  Communicate and network with other organizations on your behalf.  Be a friend and provide support to you especially in crisis situations.  Provide information and advice in dealing with government agencies.  Carry out projects which will benefit and enhance the status of Aboriginal women  Convene conferences and seminars pertaining to the issues faced by Aboriginal Women.  Conduct and sponsor workshops to create empowerment.  Research and publish papers on issues pertaining to Aboriginal women.

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METIS CALGARY FAMILY SERVICES Aboriginal Students Program & In Home Support 352 Sunvale Drive SE T: 403-240-4642 Calgary, Alberta T2X 2P1 F: 403-240-4846 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mcfs.ca Umbrella for:  Ke Mama Nnanik  Medicine Wheel Early Learning Centers  Native Network Family Resource Centre  University of Calgary International Student Centre Métis Calgary Family Services is a registered non for profit organization that offers various outreach, early intervention, accredited child care, preschool, before & after school youth support, in-home family support, and referral services to families and children. Family Support Teams work with young families and their children within their own homes, schools, and communities.

KE MAMA NNANIK, NATIVE FAMILY DAY PROGRAM Métis Calgary Family Services 352 Sunvale Drive SE T: 403-240-4642 Calgary, Alberta T2X 2P1 F: 403-240-4846 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mcfs.ca Ke Mama Nnanik is a one day per week program that focuses on Aboriginal culture. It provides an atmosphere where families can learn parenting skills, daily living and self- development through discussion, role modeling, respected Elders and community resources. Translators, Social, Educational

MEDICINE WHEEL EARLY LEARNING CENTERS East Location: Harold W. Riley T: 403-232-6041 F: 403-240-4846 West Location: Sir James Lougheed T: 403-246-4177 F: 403-240-4846 MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA REGION 3 1A – 4001 19 Street N.E Toll free: 1-800-267-5844 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6X8 T: 403-569-8800 Website: albertametis.com F: 403-569-8959 E-mail: [email protected] The Association provides programs and services to the Métis people of Calgary as well as assistance to Aboriginal people with cultural, recreational and social needs. Offers information on applications for lifetime memberships and referrals. Aboriginal Group, Social, Educational, Recreational, Seniors Groups, Services for people with disabilities and others

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THE NATIVE CENTRE University of Calgary T: 403-220-6034 Room #390, MacEwan Student Centre F: 403-220-6019 2500 University Dr NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: ucalgary.ca/nativecr The Centre provides support to Aboriginal people in the pursuit of knowledge and academic education. Education.

NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICE OF ALBERTA Second Floor, 614 6 Av SE T: 403-237-7850 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0S4 F: 403-237-7857 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ncsa.ca Criminal, Family and Youth Court Programs: provide assistance to help clients understand their legal rights and responsibilities and to offer in-court assistance, counseling, and interpretation services as required. Youth Restorative Justice Committee offers Aboriginal youth who are first or second offenders in conflict with the law an Alternative Measures option that is culturally sensitive, engaging Elders and community members to form a committee; which receive referrals from the courts and if extra-judicial sanctions are completed successfully this may result in no criminal record for the youth. Human Rights Education and Support Program offers presentations in the community on Aboriginal Human Rights, et al and provides support to clients through the process, who feel they have a Human Rights complaint. Interpreters/Translators, Social, Aboriginal Group, Youth Group, Educational, Other.

PIITOAYIS FAMILY SCHOOL – Calgary Board of Education 1921 9 Avenue SE T: 403-777-7860 Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0V3 F: 403-777-7869 E-mail: [email protected] Services provided for Grade 1-6 elementary programs. Blackfoot and Cree language classes as well as drumming and singing. School begins with a morning smudge and prayer followed by cultural programming. Aboriginal culture is woven throughout the Alberta Learning curriculum. Transportation and lunch provided to students. Spiritual, Educational, Social, Recreational Activities

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THE NATIVE NETWORK FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE 19 Erinwoods Dr. SE T: 403-240-4642 EXT 303 Calgary, Alberta T2B 2W3 F: 403-273-6038 Website: mcfs.ca This program is an early intervention project that functions as a community resource to families in the Greater Forest Lawn area. All areas of need can be addressed, in some cases direct referral to services in Calgary are available. This also operates as a branch office for the Métis Calgary Family Services programming and is a direct link to all Ke Mama Nnanik programs. Telephone: 403-273-6032 Thelma Houle is the coordinator of this site office. Harvey is also on site and ready to help, they are both facilitating separate weekly groups with men and women, call for more info. Native Network also has bookable space at no charge for service to the community, for such things as case conferences, meetings, etc.

SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY (SAIT) – CHINOOK LODGE 1301 – 16 Avenue NW T: 403-284-7248 Senator Burns Building F: 403-210-4524 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: chinook.lodge.sait.ca Through Chinook Lodge, the Centre for Academic Learner Services welcomes the opportunity to advance SAIT's quality educational experiences to learners and customers in the extended SAIT community. Chinook Lodge Aboriginal Resource Centre is a space dedicated to serving the learning and training needs of Aboriginal students at SAIT. Students can make use of resources, study areas, or socialize with other students. Chinook Lodge is more than a learning environment; it is a people environment with resources available to SAIT students, staff, faculty and industry partners. The unique design reflects the medicine wheel concept familiar to most aboriginal cultures. Social, Educational, Aboriginal Groups and Aboriginal Youth Groups

STAMPEDE LOCAL 8008 OF THE METIS NATION OF ALBERTA 110 Dovertree Place T: 403-284-1212 Calgary, Alberta T2B 2K3 F: 403-284-2075 E-mail: [email protected] We exist to create awareness of the proud heritage of the Métis people as one of the three Aboriginal peoples defined in Canada’s Constitution and to promote understanding of the history, values, culture, language and spiritual traditions of the Métis in Alberta and to sustain our heritage for future generations. Métis Cultural Awareness, Social, Aboriginal Group

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IRANIAN

IRANIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY of CALGARY Box 20011, Bow Valley RPO T: 403-313-4726 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4H3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: icscalgary.com The Iranian Cultural Society of Calgary is a non-profit, volunteer organization, which is free from race, religion and any political affiliation. The Society’s mission is to preserve, promote and encourage positive attributes of Iranian culture, encourage public gatherings; and enhance social, cultural and community services in Calgary.

IRISH

CONSULAR OFFICES - IRELAND 215 Glamorgan Place SW T: 403- 813 5337 Calgary, Alberta T3E 5B9 Email: [email protected] Website: dfa.ie/irish-embassy/canada/about-us/the-embassy

IRISH CULTURAL SOCIETY 6452 – 35th Avenue NW T: 403-288-8641 Calgary, Alberta T3B 1S6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryics.org Promote Irish Culture in Calgary and provide a meeting place to support member and host Irish events and activities Social, Media, Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Educational, Hall Rental, Youth Groups, Seniors Groups

THE REGENT ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE North Glenmore Park Community Centre T: 403-271-1684 2231 Longridge Drive SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 5N5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: regentacademy.ca The main purpose of the School is to retain the heritage of Irish dance by competing all over Canada, the USA, Ireland, England and Scotland. The Academy has performed at the Olympics and the Rotary convention, Oilmen’s Club, as well as nursing homes for seniors, and schools as well as Spruce Meadows and the Canmore Highland Games. Performing, Social, Visual Arts, Recreational Activities

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ISMAILI

ISMAILI COUNCIL 200, 2020 – 27 Avenue NE T: 403-215-6200 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6 F: 403-291-3965 The Society interacts with other cultural communities to exchange cultural heritage values with other Calgarians and to convey a better understanding of the diversity of cultural heritage within the Ismaili Muslims. Promotes cultural awareness to the Ismaili Muslim society in the form of educational, social and religious activities. Performing and Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

ISMAILI MUSLIM SENIORS COMMITTEE 200, 2020 – 27 Avenue NE T: 403-215-6200 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2L7 F: 403-291-3965 The Committee organizes entertainment and educational programs for Ismaili Muslim seniors. Performing, Literary and Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

ITALIAN

CALGARY ITALIAN CLUB 416 - 1 Avenue NE T: 403-264-4133 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0B4 F: 403-264-0626 E-mail: [email protected] The Calgary Italian Club is a multi-purpose community association and a facility providing charitable, cultural, social and educational programs for the Italian/Canadian community. Social, Education, Recreation, Seniors Groups, Hall Rental CALGARY ITALIAN LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL CENTRE 4823 Claret Street NW T: 403-284-3731 Calgary, Alberta T2L 1B9 E-mail: [email protected] Teaches the Italian language and culture

CALGARY ITALIAN SCHOOL c/o Domenico Rossi, President T: 403-284-3731 4823 Claret Street NW F: 403-284-1470 Calgary, Alberta T0L 1B9 E-mail: [email protected] The school teaches Italian language and culture on Saturday.

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NATIONAL CONGRESS OF ITALIAN-CANADIANS, CALGARY DISTRICT 48 Thornaby Crescent NW Calgary, Alberta T2K 5K4 F: 403-291-5369 The main function of this umbrella organization is to engage individuals, groups and associations in a dialogue and, through a consultative process, to arrive at common strategies in dealing with the social, cultural, educational and economic aspirations and needs of people of Italian origin, within a Canadian context. Performing and Literary Arts, Education, Recreational and Social Activities

OUR LADY OF GRACE ITALIAN AND ENGLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1714 -14 Avenue NE T: 403-276-1689 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1G3 F: 403-230-0603 Provides religious services for the Italian community and youth groups. Religious, Youth Groups, Social Activities

OUR LADY OF GRACE SENIORS 1714 -14 Avenue NE T: 403-276-1689 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1G3 F: 403-230-0603 The group provides fellowship for seniors of the Parish. Social Activities, Seniors Groups

THE CALGARY CRESCENDO CHORAL SOCIETY (The Calgary Italian Choir) #201 – 829 Coach Bluff Crescent SW T: 403-240-3031 Calgary, Alberta T3H 1B1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Calgaryitalianclub.com Perform popular, folk and a few classics in English and Italian mostly for senior groups, Spruce Meadows, hold two concerts a year at the Calgary Italian Club (end of season in June and Christmas concert in December). Practice once a week at the Calgary Italian Club. Performing Arts, Social, Senior Support

IVORY COAST

CONSULAR OFFICES – IVORY COAST Suite 405, 1732 – 9A Street SW T: 403-244-8968 Calgary, Alberta T2T 3E6 F: 403-209-2707 E-mail: [email protected] Representative of the Ivory Coast government in Calgary.

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JAPANESE

CALGARY JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - NIKKEI CENTRE 2236 – 29 Street SW T: 403-242-4143 Calgary, Alberta T3E 2K2 F: 1-888-367-7549 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryjca.com To hold Japanese cultural related events (food bazaar, seasonal festivals), Language programs, Kids programs Hall Rental, Youth Group, Seniors Group, Media

CALGARY JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL Calgary, Alberta T: 403-226-6121 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-540-1285 The School teaches the Japanese language and culture to anyone who is interested. To promote understanding of the Japanese Language and cultural in Canada Educational activities

CALGARY KOTOBUKI SOCIETY 2236 – 29 Street SW T: 403-242-4143 Calgary, Alberta T3E 2K2 F: 403-242-4143 E-mail: [email protected] The Society operates and maintains the senior citizens’ centre, which provides recreational, social, cultural and educational activities and programs to its members, particularly in Japanese culture and art. Social, Seniors Group, Educational and Recreational Activities

CONSULAR OFFICES - JAPAN Suite 950, 517-10th Avenue SW T: 403-294-0782 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8 F: 403-294-1645 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: calgary.ca.emb-japan.go.jp

JAPANESE GOSPEL CHURCH – Calgary 2203 – 15A Street SW T: 403-266-1430 Calgary, Alberta T2G 3N2 E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Website: calgarygospel.com Our church is an evangelical based Christian congregation with services in both English and Japanese languages. Come join us every Sunday at 10:30am to build relationships with other fellow Christians and most importantly with our Lord Jesus Christ. Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

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KAEDE CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY 40 Hawkdale Close NW T: 403-239-6525 Calgary, Alberta T3G 2Z9 E-mail: [email protected] The Society maintains a vital part of Japan’s cultural heritage through the medium of dance. This is an active performing group and it offers class instructions at the Japanese cultural centre. Performing and Visual Arts, Educational and Recreational Activities

JEWISH

AKIVA ACADEMY 140 Haddon Road SW T: 403-258-1312 Calgary, Alberta T2V 2Y3 F: 403-258-3812 E-mail: [email protected] Website: akiva.ca The Academy teaches Judaic subjects as well as the Alberta Education Curriculum to supply an educational background to all Jewish children from nursery school to Grade 6. Religious, Educational Activities

BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION 1325 Glenmore Trail SW T: 403-255-8688 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4Y8 F: 403-252-8319 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bethtzedec.ca Inspiring innovative learning, spiritual growth, compassion and the joyous expression of Conservative Jewish living in the home, synagogue and community. Religious, Educational, Hall rentals, Youth Group, Seniors Groups

CALGARY HADASSAH WIZO - CHW 1607 – 90 Avenue SW T: 403-253-4612 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4V7 F: 403-640-1100 E-mail: [email protected] Website: chw.ca CHW is Canada's leading Jewish women's philanthropic organization. Founded in 1917, CHW is non-political, volunteer driven and funds a multitude of programs and projects for Children, Healthcare and Women in Israel and Canada. With a dynamic membership of 10,000, CHW has Centres in over 40 locations across Canada. Social, Educational Activities

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CALGARY JEWISH ACADEMY 6700 Kootenay Street SW T: 403-253-3992 Calgary, Alberta T2V 1P7 F: 403-255-0842 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cja.ab.ca The Calgary Jewish Academy seeks to create an excellent learning environment in which students are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. In support of our mission we offer: A day school program for preschool through Grade 9 and credit extension courses for high school students. Instruction in the Hebrew and Yiddish languages, Bible, Mishna, Jewish History, and Israel. And much more! This goal is achieved through an active partnership involving students, parents, staff, alumni and supporters. Religious, Educational, Social

CALGARY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE (CJCC) 1607 – 90 Avenue SW T: 403-253-8600 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4V7 F: 403-253-7915 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryjcc.com The Centre serves the leisure-time needs of the Jewish community and the Calgary community at large. Offers cultural events, educational programs and exhibitions which are open to non-members. Performing, Literary and Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

CALGARY COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS 1325 Glenmore Trail SW Calgary, Alberta T2V 4Y8 T: 403-255-8688 Ext. 2 To promote justice, friendship, understanding and cooperation among Canadians with different race, religion or ethnic origin through dialogue, education, and good works. Religious, Educational E-mail: [email protected]

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE CALGARY #420, 5920 - 1A Street SW T: 403-287-3510 Calgary, Alberta T2H 0G3 F: 403-287-3735 E-mail: [email protected] Website: jfsc.org J.F.S.C’S Mission is to strengthen the community by helping in the spirit of Jewish traditions and values. We offer counseling for individuals, couples and families. Support services and social programming for older adults including Holocaust survivors; support for those experiencing domestic violence: Educational programs and a strong volunteer program. Job Search vocational services. Social, Religious, Seniors Groups

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JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF CANADA – Calgary Post No. 2 1607 - 90 Avenue SW T: 403-255-5305 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4V7 The Association’s aim is to: maintain true allegiance to Canada; foster and perpetuate true Canadian spirit; combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever they may originate; uphold the fair name of Jew and fight their battles wherever unjustly assailed; encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights and full justice for all; preserve the spirit of comradeship; extend a helpful hand to our comrades and their families; preserve the women of our faith; honor their memory and shield from neglect the graves of our heroic dead. To participate fully in the community to which we belong for all faiths and creeds. Social, Seniors Groups

TEMPLE B’NAI TIKVAH 900 – 47th Avenue SW T: 403-252-1654 Calgary, Alberta T2S 3C8 F: 403-252-1709 E-mail: [email protected] Website: templebnaitikvah.org Calgary’s liberal Jewish Congregation provides religious and educational services to the Calgary Jewish community

KHMER (Cambodian)

CAMBODIAN-CANADIAN ASSOCIATION 7011 Ogden Road SE T: 403-235-5415 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 F: 403-235-5475 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cambodianview.com CCAA has extensively served both Cambodian Canadians and mainstream local people in cultural activities, seminars, conferences, youth sport, Khmer school, etc. Interpreters, Translators, Social, Religious, Educational, Youth Group, Seniors Support

KHMER-CANADIAN BUDDHIST CULTURAL ASSOCIATION 7011 Ogden Road SE T: 403-561-7849 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 F: 403-235-5475 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cambodianview.com The Association organizes religious ceremonies, Cambodian language school classes, performing arts activities and religious discussions. The youth have a ‘stay in school’ program, sports activities and translation/interpretation. Interpreters, Media, Performing Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups, Hall Rental

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KHMER YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA 7011 Ogden Road SE T: 403-455-8294 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cambodianview.com Youth, sports, camp, seminars, volunteers, events for community. Interpreters, Literal Arts, Social, Translators, Youth Group, Educational, Seniors Support, Media, Visual Arts, Resume, Job Skills

KOREAN

CONSULAR OFFICES – KOREA Suite 501, 630 – 3 Avenue SW T: 403-444-4256 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4L4 F: 403-444-4239 E-mail: [email protected] Representative of the Korean government in Calgary. Information centre.

CALGARY KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1112 – 19 Avenue NW T: 403-685-0000 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0Z9 F: 403-246-2873 Website: calgarykpc.org E-mail [email protected] The Church offers religious services in the Korean and English languages. The Church offers evangelism, an outreach team, and a New Wineskin Fellowship group.

CALGARY KOREAN SCHOOL 12408 Cannes Road SW T: 403-281-7888 Calgary, Alberta T2W 0H5 F: 403-238-4196 E-mail: [email protected] The Korean School teaches the Korean language, Korean culture, Korean dance, and Tae Kwon-Do. We provide useful information to new immigrants and members of the community through seminars. Visual arts, Educational Activities.

CALGARY KOREAN SENIORS HEALTH SOCIETY 12408 Cannes Road SW T: 403-281-7888 Calgary, Alberta T2W 0H5 F: 403-238-4196 E-mail: [email protected] To maintain and improve seniors mental and physical health. Korean culture, Korean dance, and Tae Kwon-Do. We provide useful information to new immigrants and members of the community through seminars. Visual Arts, Educational Activities

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KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH 805 – 77th Avenue SW T: 403-255-7080 Calgary, Alberta T2V 0T2 F: 403-253-9336 E-mail: [email protected] The purpose of the Church is: to practice the love of our Lord, worship God; be inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit; teach the nature and function of the Christian faith; and live and carry out the ministry of Christ in the world. Religious, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

LAOTIAN

CALGARY LAO-CHINESE ASSOCIATION (CLCA) 2771 Sunridge Boulevard NE T: 403-280-3547 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K7 F: 403-280-3547 E-mail: [email protected] Website: clca2005.com CLCA is a non-profit organization; the purpose of the CLCA is to gather Lao Chinese. Both the elderly and those of the younger Canadian-born Generation to celebrate the Laotian and Chinese culture. Community Phone Directory

LATIN AMERICAN

ASOCIACION DE MUJERES LATINO AMERICANAS The Latin American Women’s Association T: 403-252-2795 E-mail: [email protected] The Association provides the means to help Latin American women prepare themselves to be self-sufficient through activities that satisfy them at the personal level and allow them to develop their maximum potential. The Association looks for ways to help their members adapt to Canadian Society, to overcome language barriers and to fulfill cultural, economic and social needs. Social, Educational, Recreational, Seniors’ Groups, Youth Groups, Services for people with disabilities, craft workshops and health seminars

AUCAMAPU CHILEAN FOLK SOCIETY 74 Deerview Terrace SE T: 403-278-7576 Calgary, Alberta T2J 7C1 F: 403-271 7611 E-mail: [email protected] Performs and promotes Chilean Folk Music and Dance. Weekly Music and Dance classes for children, youth and adult at the studio #1, 3360 14 Avenue NE Community Phone Directory, Performing Arts, Social, Youth Group and Hall Rental

CANADIAN HISPANIC SENIORS’ SERVICES SOCIETY The society provides social, recreational and referral services for seniors. Social, Educational, Seniors Groups T: 403-293-3561

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CHILEAN CANADIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 50201, Marlborough Postal Outlet Calgary, Alberta T2A 7P1 T: 403-293-6383 Physical Address: 519, 4774 Westwinds Drive NE Calgary, Alberta E-mail: [email protected] Website: chileansincalgary.com The Association represents the Chilean Canadian Community and preserves Chilean cultural traditions and values in the Canadian society. Interpreters, Translators, Social, Media (i.e. Newspapers, Radio shows, Television Programs) Educational, Recreational, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups, Performing Arts

HOLA CALGARY 124 -16 Midlake Boulevard SE T: 403-201-6247 Calgary, Alberta T2X 2X5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: holacalgary.com To grow and promote and Latin Culture in Calgary with our services to the Latin Community. Out services free of charge include a Business Directory, Events, Forum, Immigration Information and useful links.

THE HISPANIC ARTS SOCIETY 3360 - 14th Avenue NE T: 403-271-2744 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6J4 F: 403-232-1352 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hispanicarts.com The society prepares and presents different festivals, presentations and special events every year. It is an umbrella organization for performers of Hispanic Arts who have a Canadian and Hispanic background. It preserves and promotes the Hispanic heritage by staging major shows performed by new and existing artists. Community Phone Directory, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Social Youth Group and Hall Rental

THE SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL OF CALGARY 201, 1710 Centre Street NE T: 403-235-6340 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2S4 F: 403-235-6230 E-mail: [email protected] Website: spanishschoolofcalgary.com The Spanish School of Calgary offers small class sizes and an immersion approach to learning. All of the teachers speak Spanish as a first language and students are invited to come and practice at the Chilean Canadian Community Association Hall, located at 412 – 28 Street NE. Educational Activities

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VENEZUELAN - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION of CALGARY P.O. Box 22395 T: 403-606 -1313 or 403-612-1313 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J1 F: 403-257-9152 E-mail: [email protected] Website: venezolanosencalgary.com Promote and organize cultural events. Publish information for new immigrant about social service, health, education, employment and real estate. Promote activities to bring together all Venezuelan residents in Calgary and the Province of Alberta, and all persons that share a common interest “the Venezuelan Cultura” Promote and organize events to create networking opportunities. Promote interaction with Latin-American and Canadian business centres and cultural organizations. Spanish Language Interpreters/Translators, Performing Arts, Social, Résumé & Job Skills Training

LEBANESE

CANADIAN CHRISTIAN LEBANESE CLUB OF CALGARY 3107 - 40 Street SW T: 403-217-1131 Calgary, Alberta T3E 3C9 F: 403-242-1944 E-mail: [email protected] The club seeks to make other communities aware of Lebanese traditions in such areas as history, customs, language and religion. Helping the new immigrant & raise money for the needy people in Calgary & in other country, Teach our youth & teens language, Religious and Culture Media, Community Phone Directory, Social, Religious, Educational, Hall Rental

WORLD LEBANESE CULTURAL UNION The Lebanese Canadian Society – Calgary Chapter 6051 – 4 Street NE T: 403-274-5841 Calgary, Alberta T2K 4Z5 F: 403-275-8353 The Society promotes positive relations and understanding between the Lebanese community and the people of Alberta. Hall Rental Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

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LITHUANIAN

CALGARY LITHUANIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY 1102 Crescent Road NW T: 403-282-2707 Calgary Alberta T2M 4A8 F: 403-282-1138 E-mail: [email protected] Website: lietuviai-kalgaryje.com CLCS was and is dedicated to promoting and enhancing Lithuanian culture and heritage in Calgary and Southern Alberta. The programs are structured so as to attract participation across all ages of the community. youth, adults and seniors.  We hold cultural functions; celebrate national and significant church holidays. We bring speakers and entertainers to enrich the growth of our community.  We have ensemble group ‘Klevelis’ that performs at cultural and social functions. It participates in festivals in and outside Canada. Coordinator of the group is Rasa Rimaviciene, [email protected]  We have Lithuanian Language school, known as ‘Vytautas the Great School’. It is a vital part of the community. School Principal is Aida Labanauskiene, [email protected] Interpreters, Translators, Performing Arts, Social

GRAND DUKE VYTAUTAS LITHUANIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL St. Cecilia’s Church T: 403-225-0016 431-90th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta E-mail: [email protected] Classes are held every first and third Saturday of the month at St. Cecilia’s Church Socials, Religious Services, Newsletters

LUXEMBOURG

CONSULAR OFFICES – LUXEMBOURG AND MADAGASCAR 8944 Bay Ridge Drive SW T: 403-262-5576 Calgary, Alberta T2V 3M8 F: 403-262-3556 Representative of the governments of Luxembourg and Madagascar in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories. Information centre and visas for Madagascar

MADAGASCAR

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MALAYSIAN

MALAYSIAN SINGAPOREAN BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION #301, 114 – 3 Avenue SW T: 587-323-6828 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: msbca.ca  Provide for the recreation of members to promote and afford opportunity for friendly and social activities.  Assist in the settlement of new residents.  Promote through cultural events, understanding between our society and the community at large.  Provide a resource centre for use by our members and any interested parties. Media, Translators, Social, Hall rentals, Cultural dance and food, Community phone directory Translators, Media, Social, Hall rental, Cultural dance and food

MALI

CONSULAR OFFICES – MALI 83 Edenstone View NW T: 403-239-0763 Calgary, Alberta T3A 4T4 F: 403-239-0763 E-mail: [email protected] Representative of the governments of Mali in Alberta

MAURITIUS

CALGARY MAURITIAN COMMUNITY E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-201-0366 Website: dodomoricien.magix.net  Provide support and guidance to Mauritians in the Calgary area and surroundings.  Organize or coordinate recreation activities for the community.  Foster fellowship among the community members.  Liaise with the Trait d’Union Canada-Maurice organization  The multicultural community consists of people from the Island of Mauritius, their loved ones and their friends.  Mauritius is off the east cost of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.

MEXICAN

CONSULAR OFFICES - MEXICO Suite 400, 407-2nd Street SW T: 403-264-1259 Calgary AB T3J3S6 F: 403-284-1527 E-mail: [email protected] Website: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/calgary

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MUSLIM

CALGARY ISLAMIC SCHOOL 2612 – 37 AVENUE NE T: 403-248-2773 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5L2 F: 403-569-6654 The School teaches Arabic language and Islamic religion to ECS to Grade 8 students. Educational.

MUSLIM ASSOCIATION of CALGARY - ISLAMIC CENTRE OF CALGARY 225 - 28th Street SE T: 403-219-0991 Calgary, Alberta T2A 5H4 F: 403-219-0993 E-mail: [email protected] Website: yycmuslims.ca Carry out Islamic activities including religious, educational and charitable activities and to provide leadership and guidance to Muslims in Calgary. Religious

MUSLIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CALGARY 225 - 28th Street SE T: 403-219-0991 Calgary, Alberta T2A 5H4 F: 403-219-0993 E-mail: [email protected] Website: yycmuslims.ca Our Mission is to carry out activities according to established principles of Islam in the light of Qur’an and Sunnah, to carry out Islamic activities including religious, educational, and charitable, to co-ordinate fund raising to meet above objectives and to provide leadership and guidance to Muslims in Calgary.

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MUSLIM COUNCIL OF CALGARY 225 - 28th Street SE T: 403-219-0991 Calgary, Alberta T2A 5H4 F: 403-219-0993 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: yycmuslims.ca Muslim Council of Calgary (MCC) is an “elected body” representing the majority of Sunni Muslims and handling all their affairs in the city of Calgary. The MCC is a non- governmental organization and the guiding body for both the Muslim Association of Calgary (MAC) and the Muslim Community Foundation of Calgary (MCFC).  To promote the pursuance of Islam as a way of life;  To carry out Islamic activities including religious, educational and charitable activities;  To strengthen relations and further co-operation among existing and new Islamic organizations and to coordinate Dawa, the call to Islam;  To promote Islam in the communities in which Muslims live;  To acquire lands by purchase or otherwise and to create or otherwise provide a building or buildings for the furtherance of the objects of the mission statement;  To do all other things permitted at law and in accordance with Islamic principles for the furtherance of the above-mentioned mission statement and these objects;  To coordinate fund-raising to meet the above mentioned objects; and  To provide leadership and guidance to Muslims in Calgary.

MUSLIM FAMILIES NETWORK SOCIETY (MFNS) P.O. Box 68256, 28 Crowfoot Terrace NW T: 403-466-6367 Calgary, Alberta T3G 2N8 F: 403-288-7093 E-mail: [email protected] Website: muslimfamiliesnetwork.org  Programs for Families, Women, and Children: MFNS programs focus on educating the Muslim community through workshops, conferences, and seminars that raise awareness regarding the prevalence of domestic violence in the Muslim community as well as provide strategies for prevention and intervention.  Youth Development and Parental Education Programs: Providing an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in activities and discussions that are relevant to them.  Confidential Spiritual and Culturally sensitive Counseling on Various Issues: Pre- Marital and Post-Marital Counseling, Parenting, Domestic Abuse, Teen Health, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Depression.  Newcomer Settlement Assistance: Assist refugees, new immigrations, and newcomers to Calgary in integrating comfortably into the community and society at large.  Child & Family Services: Support program for families whose children are currently with the C and F Services.  Food Bank: 24/7 Halal food, Food cards, Bus Tickets. Bi-annual city-wide Food and clothes distribution program  Big Sister/Big Brother program  Support services for the elderly and people with limited abilities to live their lives in dignity and independence. MFNS’s aim with “Pass on the Legacy” is to stimulate seniors, giving them the assurance of power and importance that they possessed.

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 MFNS Matrimonial Services: Providing support for marriage and marriage related issues  Operate as a vibrant, professional and well-resourced agency in accordance with our core values.

WESTERN MUSLIM INITIATIVE 303 Varsity Estates Bay NW T: 403-605-5701 Calgary, Alberta T3B 2W6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: thewesternmuslim.com

Vision: To live happily as Canadian Muslims energetically contributing to society.

Western Muslim Initiative contributes to the understanding and development of Muslim culture in the West by providing a forum for exploring diverse perspectives on Islam and Muslim life. We do this through the following: 1. Online Media – the Western Muslim Magazine (monthly) and Speak Freely Podcast distributed on our website. 2. Events – organize lectures by leading experts on Muslims and Islam; host events to promote Muslim artists. 3. Community Development – advance the profile of Western Muslims and foster leadership through participation in local community development projects. Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational, Media (i.e. Newsletters, Radio shows and Television Programs, Etc.)

NEPALESE

CONSULAR OFFICES - NEPAL Suite 1026 – 222 Riverfront Avenue SW T: 403-466-8955 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: nepalconsulatecalgary.ca

NORWEGIAN

CONSULAR OFFICES - NORWAY 162 Royal Oak Point NW T: 403-208-2264 Calgary, Alberta T3G 5C6 F: 403-208-5593 E-mail: [email protected] Representative of the Norwegian government in Calgary. Information centre, visas, passports.

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SONS OF NORWAY – Valhalla Lodge #341 739 – 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sofncalgary.ca We offer many opportunities to celebrate Norwegian culture with activities and classes. We offer such cultural programs such as cooking, genealogy, hardanger (embroidery), knitting, language, music, rosemaling (painting), folkdancing, weaving, and wood chip carving. We hold many events throughout the year such as Lutefisk dinner (February), Syttende Mai Celebrations, St. Hansfest, etc. We participate in the District 4, Zone 4 Sports weekend held in various Alberta and Saskatchewan locations in February or March of each year. Please join us for opportunities to share our heritage and culture. Interpreters (Norwegian), Newsletter, Social, Cultural – Norwegian.

TORSKE KLUBBEN OF CALGARY (Nordic Mens Club) c/o Scandinavian Centre 739 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta, T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: torskeklubbencalgary.ca The men of Torskeklubben meet monthly for an opportunity to visit with friends, eat a traditional meal of cod (Torsk), potatoes and carrots and enjoy a glass or two of aquavit, Norway’s national beverage. Dress is casual, but Norwegian sweaters are always encouraged. Special speakers or entertainment with a cultural flavour is provided. Bring your favourite joke to share with your friends and hoist a glass with us. Check out the events page for our upcoming meetings. Social, cultural men’s club—Scandinavian/Nordic

PAKISTANI

CAN-ORIENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 22168, Bankers’ Hall Postal Outlet Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J5 The membership is open to all Christian Peoples, especially those originating from the Indian sub-continent. Social, Recreational Activities

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PAKISTANI CANADIANS #206, 3309 – 19 Street NE T: 403-291-9104 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6S8 F: 403-291-9171 E-mail: [email protected] The Association provides community development and integration through cultural exchange, seminars and participation in inter-community affairs. It serves as the voice of the Pakistani community across Canada. Interpreters, Translators, Media, Community Phone Directory, Social, Educational, Resume & Job Skills, Services for people with disabilities, Seniors Support Groups, Hall Rental.

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PAKISTANI – CANADA ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 15 Sanderling Rise SW T: 403-295-0570 Calgary, Alberta T3K 3B1 F: 403-249-4935 The Association promotes the Pakistani heritage through cultural, social and religious activities. Performing and Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

TV PAKISTAN 15 Sanderling Rise SW T: 403-295-0570 Calgary, Alberta T3K 3B1 F: 403-249-4935 Broadcasting news, updates on community events, educational and sporting programs. Offers Pakistani drama and documentaries. Channel 57, Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. television program.

PARAGUAY

CONSULAR OFFICES - PARAGUAY (The Republic of Paraguay) 301, 300 Manning Road NE T: 403-262-0262 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8K4 F: 403-204-0284 E-mail: [email protected]

PHILIPPINES (also under “Filipino”)

PHILIPPINE CULTURAL CENTRE FOUNDATION OF CALGARY – Heritage Language School Units #206, Bldg. 2, Westwinds Business Park T: 403-568-9901 4656 Westwinds Drive NE F: 403-281-4233 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3Z5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pccfcalgary.com The organization has acquired a cultural centre for the Filipino community in Calgary. The cultural centre will be used for a congregation of activities and is currently used by different ethnic groups. Social, Educational Activities, Language School

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POLISH

CONSULAR OFFICES - POLAND 6224 29 Street SE T: 403-291-3455 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1W3 F: 403-287-7442 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: polishconsulate.ca

JOHN PAUL II POLISH SATURDAY SCHOOL (Accredited) c/o 2111 Uxbridge Drive NW T: 403-289-0111 or Cell: 403-605-6091 Calgary, Alberta T2N 3Z3 F: 403-289-9752 School Location: 1010 – 21 Avenue SE, Calgary The School offers elementary and high school level courses in the Polish language, history, culture and religion. Special classes for adults wishing to learn polish language. Seniors high school credit program for Polish 15, Polish 25, & Polish 35 Literary Arts, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

MAZOVIA POLISH SONG AND DANCE ASSOCIATION 16415 Somercrest Street SW T: 403-540-5794 Calgary Alberta T2Y 3M6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: facebook.com/mazoviapolishdance Mazovia Polish Song and Dance Association is a non-profit organization in Calgary, founded in September of 2015. The group of young dancers is dedicated to promoting the vast beauty of Polish Heritage to the multicultural society of the Canadian Nation. Mazovia’s repertoire includes dances and songs from diverse regions of Poland performed in a colorful array of authentic costumes, music and choreography. Educational, Performing Arts

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE POLISH PARISH 2111 Uxbridge Drive NW T: 403-289-0111 Calgary, Alberta T2N 3Z3 F: 403-289-9752 E-mail: [email protected] Website: queenpol.org Roman Catholic Church serves the Catholic faithful of Polish descent in the Diocese of Calgary. Religious and Educational Activities “POLANIE” POLISH SONG & DANCE ASSOCIATION 3015 – 15th Street NE T: 403-401-4576 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: polanie.ca “Polanie” promotes Polish folk arts and traditions with stage performances. During seventeen years of activity, the group has given hundreds of performances in Canada, the United States and Poland. “Polanie” has contributed significantly to Alberta’s multicultural activity. Performing Arts and Visual Arts, Youth Group

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POLISH CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 3015 – 15TH Street SW T: 403-291-3757 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 F: 403-291-3758 E-mail: [email protected] Website: polishcanadianassociation.com The PCA aims to preserve the Polish heritage in Calgary and Alberta, enrich Canadian multiculturalism and support initiative important to our community. Hall Rental, Youth Group, Seniors Group

POLISH CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 3015 –15 Street NE T: 403-291-3757 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 F: 403-291-3009 E-mail: [email protected] Website: polishcentre.ca The Centre promotes Polish culture by staging cultural and community events. It helps immigrants to overcome difficulties of adapting to this new land and is instrumental in promoting the integration of the Polish community into Canadian society. The Polish Canadian Cultural Centre welcomes and invites calls from other ethnic groups looking for rehearsal or performance space. Performing Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities, Hall Rental

POLISH COMBATANTS ASSOCIATION IN CANADA BRANCH #18 CALGARY 3015 15 Street NE President: 403-246-192 or T: 403-283-2390 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 F: 403-283-9910 Polish war veterans and their families. To preserve the friendship and to promote maintain teach polish history and culture and to be end historical lies.

POLISH WAVE – POLSKA FALA

Polish Community Radio Program T: 403-717-1940 Fairchild Radio FM 94.7 F: 403-974-3219 109, 2723 - 37 Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5R8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ploty.com The only Polish language program in Calgary, providing the Polish speaking Calgarians with information on local events, community updates and news from around the world. Program also presents music from Poland in variety of style: folk, pop, rock, jazz, classical. Radio show.

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POLISH SCOUTING ASSOCIATION T: 403-651-0707 E-mail: [email protected] Polish Scouting Association in Canada is a member of the global organization of the Polish Scouting Association outside Poland, which continues the ideals of the pre-war Polish Scouting movement and has been working for more than 60 years. Our mission is to enable girls, boys and young adults to develop to their fullest potential, as responsible citizens of Canada who serve God, help others, contribute to their communities and are proud of their Polish heritage. Our mission and various goals are achieved through non-formal, activity based, hands-on educational programs, by which the scouting life-style and traditions, and the Polish culture are fostered. [Taken from http://zhpkanada.org/index.php/about-us] Social, Educational, Youth Groups

YOUNG POLISH CANADIAN PROFESSIONALS’ ASSOCIATION - CALGARY 187 Cougar Plateau Way SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 5S3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ypcpa.ca/calgary YPCPA-Calgary is a dynamic project spearheaded by Canadians of Polish heritage, which represent a wide spectrum of professional backgrounds. We share the desire to create a place of inspiration and dialogue focused on exploring what it means to be Polish-Canadian, and how to integrate this attribute into our personal and professional lives. We are interested in connecting with each other and engaging with the broader Canadian community to share ideas about contemporary Poland on both a formal and informal basis, specifically in the context of art, film, music, business, politics, economy and sports – to name a few. We invite you to participate by sharing ideas, facts, thoughts and feelings on line or in person at one of our future events. Literary Arts, Visual arts, Social, Educational

PORTUGUESE

ASSOCIATION FILARMONICA PORTUGUESE DE CALGARY 4550 – 32nd Street SE T: 403-287-9884 Calgary, Alberta T2B 3J7 F: 403-387-0174 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: afpcband.com The Association seeks to present Canadians with culturally diverse music. Performing Arts. 50 piece band of all ages, perform in Portuguese festivals locally and in other parts of Canada and U.S.A. Performed in Calgary Stampede Parade and Globalfest.

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH – Portuguese 4747 30 Street SE T: 403-273-0621 Calgary, Alberta T2B 3K5 F: 403-248-0160 The Church provides religious services for the Portuguese community. English mass is now provided every Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (Kids) and Portuguese mass every Saturday at 6 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Noon. Religious, Social Activities

OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY 12 Erin Meadows Court SE T: 403-248-9117 Calgary, Alberta T2B 2Z8 Teach Portuguese language to children 2-6 years of age. Educational Activities

PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY CENTRE 4747 30 Street SE T: 403-273-0866 Calgary, Alberta T2B 3K5 F: 403-248-0160 E-mail: [email protected] Serving the Portuguese (Brazilian) and Portuguese descent in Calgary with religious activities (Roman Catholic), Social and Referrals Interpreters, Translators, Social, Religious, Seniors Support Groups and Hall Rental

PORTUGUESE SOCIETY OF CALGARY – Folklore of Calgary 4888 35 Street SE T: 403-265-3560 Calgary, Alberta T2B 3M6 Dance group with live musicians and singers.

ROMANIAN

ROMANIAN - CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY 203 – 223 12 AVENUE SW T: 403-228-1674 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 F: 403-228-1674 We promote Romanian culture in Canada. The multicultural associations provide high quality arts products and presentations for public consumption and enjoyment, and support individual artists in their work within Alberta communities. Therefore, we embrace the ideals of equality, equity, freedom, respect for individuals and groups, as a principle fundamental to the success and growth of Alberta and our Country. Interpreters, Translators, Media, Social, Religious, Educational and Seniors Group

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ST. MARY’S ROMANIAN ORTHODOX PARISH of CALGARY 3511 3 Avenue SW T: 403-288-4699 Calgary, Alberta T3C 0A7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: saintmaryscalgary.org The parish offers religious services to the Romanian community. We are a church that helps immigrant peoples. “Keep on loving each other as brother. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” Heb. 13:1, 2. Romanian Interpreters/Translators, Publications, Religious, Social, Youth Groups, Seniors Groups, Recreational Activities, Hall Rental

RUSSIAN

RUSSIAN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS 905 8 Avenue NE T: 403-230-7015 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0S2 F: 403-277-8449 E-mail: [email protected] The Church provides religious services, Sunday teas, bazaars, feast day dinners and a library. Social, Religious and Educational Activities

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL 905 8 Avenue NE T: 403-230-7015 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0S2 F: 403-277-8449 The school endeavors to educate and teach children ages 4 – 14 in the Russian language. The School also presents concerts at the end of the school year and at Christmas.

SCANDINAVIAN

SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE CHOIR 739 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: instantencore.com The main purpose of the choir is to keep the Scandinavian culture and heritage alive through its songs and music. Therefore, the main music the choir performs is in the languages of Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic and Danish. The Scandinavian Culture Society is the main Choir sponsor. The Choir performs concerts including a Christmas Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May at the Scandinavian Centre. We are currently recruiting Performing Arts, Social, Cultural – Scandinavian Nordic

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NORDIC FOLKDANCE SOCIETY 739 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: nordicfolkdance.ca Mission is to bring cultural contact with the living traditions of Scandinavian folkdance and music to Calgary and area. Our primary aim is to learn more of the Norwegian and Scandinavian Folkdances to perform at various venues. Previous dance experience is not necessary. We encourage you to come and join us and bring your dancing shoes! Costumes or bunads are encouraged for formal presentations. Come for the fun and friendship of those who like to folkdance. Performing arts, social, cultural – Scandinavian/Nordic

SCANDINAVIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY/CALGARY SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE CO-OP 739 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: scancentre.ca The Scandinavian Centre is a cultural community hall located in northwest Calgary. Our hall rentals are available to the public for wedding receptions and public events. We provide a facility for our internal Scandinavian/Nordic groups from Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to meet and provide their cultural activities and events. We also host our own events such as our annual Scandinavian Choir concerts, Stampede breakfast and Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar. Interpreter referrals (Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish), newsletter, social, hall rentals, cultural – Scandinavian/Nordic

VALHALLA YOUTH DANCERS 4128 Maryvale Drive NE T: 403-272-7341 Calgary, Alberta T2A 2T1 E-mail: [email protected] Teach Scandinavian Folk Dancing and Culture Classes to youth ages 5 to 12 and 13 to 18. The children learn about Scandinavian heritage and learn song dance, figure dance, and couple dance. They are asked to perform at many cultural events. Children interested in learning about Scandinavia culture and dances are encouraged to join. Volunteers to teach culture and dancing classes are always welcome.

SCOTTISH

See St. Andrew-Caledonian Website for various Scottish group events: standrew- caledonian.ab.ca

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CALGARY BURNS CLUB 1028, 614 33 Heritage Meadows Way SW T: 403-287-1754 Calgary, Alberta T2H 3B8 F: 403-287-1265 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryburnsclub.com The Club’s primary goal is to foster a greater understanding and awareness of Scottish culture and literature, particularly through the work of Robert Burns. Membership is limited to 37 people to commemorate the age at which Robert Burns passed away. The Club's major project during the year is the organization, presentation and hosting of an annual Burns Supper to celebrate the January 25th birthday of the Bard, the proceeds from which are donated to assist in the promotion of Scottish organizations and cultural activities in Calgary throughout the year Literary Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

CALGARY HIGHLAND DANCING ASSOCIATION 1312 Southdale Crescent SW T: 403-252-7904 Calgary, Alberta T2W 1W2 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: chda.ab.ca The Association promotes the art of Highland dancing through competitions, shows and cultural events. It is a lot of fun and a great way of making new friends. Performing Arts, Social and Recreational Activities

CALGARY UNITED SCOTTISH GAMES ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 20215 RPO Bow Valley T: 403-274-7428 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4L2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryhighlandgames.org The Association attempts to keep the Scottish heritage vital and current by holding the Highland Games. This one-day event is held annually on the Labour Day long weekend. The games consist of piping, highland dancing competition, tossing the caber, soccer matches and sheepdog trial demonstrations. Social, Recreational Activities

CLAN MAXWELL PIPES AND DRUMS 105 Cranleigh Bay SE T: 403-278-1370 Calgary, Alberta T3M 1H5 The band participates in numerous civic parades in Southern Alberta and also in the Highland Games competition, marching show band competitions and concerts. They are regularly featured in the Stampede Parade and in Royal Canadian Legion ceremonies and parades. Performing arts

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OGDEN LEGION PIPE BAND McDougal United Church 8516 Athabasca Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2C 3B7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: olpb.ab.ca A competition Band that promotes Scottish bag piping and drumming to youths and young adults from 8 years of age and up. Provides instruction for all levels from beginners to advanced learners. Promotes Scottish musical heritage. Performing Arts, Educational and Recreational Activities, Social, Youth Group

PARKDALE NIFTY FIFTIES SENIORS ASSOCIATION 3512 – 5TH Avenue NW T: 403-283-0620 Calgary, Alberta T2N 0V7 F: 403-283-0602 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pdnf.org We provide programming to persons aged 40+. Our programs are many and as cost effective as possible. Classes offered are as follows: Drawing, a variety of Art Classes, Tai Chi, NIA, Ballroom Dance, Gi Gong, Bridge, Games afternoon, monthly Birthday Party, Healthy Living Challenge, Wellness Presentations, Tours Photography classes and Computer classes Social, Educational, Hall rentals, Seniors Groups

ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY- Calgary Branch P. O. Box 1471 Station M Calgary, Alberta T2P 2L6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: rscdscalgary.org A non-profit society promoting Scottish country dancing in the Calgary area by assisting area clubs with distribution of new dances and music, training programs for teachers and sponsorship of dancing events, we organize a summer class for adults Performing Arts, Social, Dancing, Recreational

SCHIEHALLION SCOTTISH HERITAGE SOCIETY 5831 Dalhousie Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T3A 1T2 The Society promotes social, cultural and educational activities for all members of the community with interests in “Things Scottish.” Performing, Literary and Visual Arts, Social and Educational Activities

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ST. ANDREW-CALEDONIAN SOCIETY of CALGARY P.O. Box 34233, Westbrook RPO T: 403-245-5514 Calgary, Alberta T3C 3W2 F: 403-206-7202 E-mail: [email protected] Website: standrew-caledonian.ab.ca The Society provides: A social venue for all persons interested in Scottish cultural activities; cultivates an appreciation for Scottish cultural performance; assists in the education and performance of Scottish cultural activities.

THE 78th FRASER HIGHLANDERS PO Box 1693, Station “M” T: 403-667-1941 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2L7 F: 403-262-5970 E-mail: [email protected] The Society selects and trains young people between the ages of 11 – 18 in 1760 military and musket drill, Highland bag piping and drums, Highland dancing and Canadian and Scottish history and traditions. Performing Arts, Educational Activities, Social and Leadership Skills Training

SERBIAN

ST. SIMEON SERBIAN 2001 31 Avenue SW T: 403-244-3586 Calgary, Alberta T2T 1T3 F: 403-244-1691 E-mail: [email protected] Website: svetisimeon.org Offers religious services to the Serbian community Religious, Social and Educational Activities

FRULA SERBIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY 2001 31 Avenue SW T: 403-244-3586 Calgary, Alberta T2T 1T3 F: 403-244-1691 E-mail: [email protected] Website: svetisimeon.org The society endeavours to promote the Serbian culture and bring about an awareness of Serbian religion and customs to the people of Alberta. SDSerbia Soccer Association – provides recreation for both Canadian and Serbian communities. Performing and Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

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 Assist in the settlement of new residents.  Promote through cultural events, understanding between our society and the community at large.  Provide a resource centre for use by our members and any interested parties. Translators, Media, Social, Hall Rental, Cultural dance and food

SLOVAKIAN

CZECH AND SLOVAK ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY – Calgary Branch P.O. Box 355 T: 403-295-8438 (Evenings) Calgary, Alberta T2P 2H9 T: 403-276-7243 (Office) E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-230-3835 The Association promotes and maintains the Czech and Slovak cultures and languages in Calgary by serving as a focal point for the Czech and Slovak Community and organizing Czech and Slovak cultural events. Literary Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

SLOVENIAN

CONSULAR OFFICES - SLOVENIA 2148 - 35th Avenue SW T: 403-232-9656 Calgary, Alberta T2T 2E3 M: 403-542-0082 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mzz.gov.si

SLOVENIAN CANADIAN CLUB - SLOVENSKO KANADSKO DRUŠTVO 2335 – 16A Street SE T: 403-261-0699

Calgary, Alberta T2G 3S8 E-mail: [email protected] The Club endeavors to promote and maintain the Slovenian cultural heritage in Calgary. Social, Recreational

SOUTH AMERICAN

GUYANA CANADA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION (Calgary) #4 – 4805 Westwinds Drive NE T: 403-259-3780 Calgary, Alberta T3J 4L4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: gcca-calgary.com We promote and share our culture within the community at large and strive to provide an environment for our youth, our members and our community that fosters a better understanding of our multicultural diversity and values. We support various charities within Calgary and in Guyana. We participate at Global Fest and are affiliated with many different associations to support and sustain our common goal – celebrating diversity and maintaining respect for each person’s traditions and values in our rapidly growing city.

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Goals and objectives of the GCCA: - To assist members of our community to assimilate into the society at large - To foster stronger ties between Guyanese in Calgary and the rest of the society. - To introduce members of mainstream society into the GCCA. - To provide assistance to needy Individuals and Groups. - To provide facilities for programmes in several areas: civic, cultural, educational, informational, recreational and social.

SOUTH EAST ASIA

ALBERTA THAI - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (ATCA) 152 Riverview Close SE T: 403-264-6477 Calgary, Alberta T2Y T2C 4C6 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: thaicalgary.org  To promote friendship and good understanding between Thais and Canadians  To maintain Thai culture and share multicultural values among the members and communities  To procure the delivery of lectures on society and culture and educational subjects  To provide funds for cultural and educational activities  To promote and support activities to improve the quality of life for those in rural Thailand

CALGARY INDO-CHINA ETHNIC CHINESE ASSOCIATION 278, 328 Centre Street SE T: 403-262-0219 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X6 F: 403-263-0221 or 403-254-0063 The Association provides a social centre for people from Indo-China including immigrants from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and every other ethnic Chinese country. Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

CALGARY LAO-CHINESE ASSOCIATION (CLCA) 2771 Sunridge Way NE T: 403-280-3547 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K7 F: 403-250-8523 E-mail: [email protected] Website: clca2005.com Main focus: Unite Lao-Chinese people to take care of each other’s need  Assisting younger generation to realize and live better, healthy lives “Say NO to drugs”  Promote and sponsor education scholarship to outstanding students  Reaching out to assist and consult families with domestic violation, gambling addiction  Building trust and integrate professional members to have seminar and a model for our teens, service and represent CLCA for our voice in community

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 As an ambassador to Lao-Chinese who visit Alberta, or abroad to promote the best of Alberta (Calgary Stampede, Alberta beef, Banff national park, best place to live in the world)

CALGARY VIETNAMESE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (CVCA) #317, 4909 - 17 Avenue SE T: 403-272-4668 Calgary, Alberta T2A 0V5 F: 403-207-4633 E-mail: [email protected] CYVG endeavors to promote culture, friendship and mutual assistance among Vietnamese and other ethnic groups and to integrate and contribute to the development of Canadian culture and society. CVYG strives to provide an environment that allows our youth to grow and learn to become authentic or their ‘true self.’ CVYG does not screen out youths and parents – all are welcome to use the services and programs. Interpreters, Translators, Social, Resume & Job Skills Related Organizations:  Vietnamese Student’s Association T: 403-220-2735 E: [email protected]  Calgary Vietnamese Canadian Senior Citizen Association T: 403-272-2788  Calgary Vietnamese School T: 403-295-7655 E: [email protected]

CALGARY VIETNAMESE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 4783 Rundlewood Road NE T: 403-852-0665 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 2N7 F: 403-219-3559 E-mail: [email protected] Teaching Vietnamese language from E.C.S to Grade 8 and adult VSL (Vietnamese as a second language). It’s a community based Heritage Language School.

CAMBODIAN-CANADIAN ASSOCIATION 7011 Ogden Road SE F: 403-235-5475 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 E-mail: [email protected] This organization offers: Cambodian (Khmer) Language School, Cambodian Cultural Dances, Youth Sport & Recreation and Traditional Celebration & Khmer Entertainment

CANADIAN INDONESIAN SOCIAL CLUB (CISC) P.O. Box 417 Station M T: 403-266-8876 or 403-686-0106 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2J1 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: cisc.org The purpose of the Club is to operate as a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization with the objective of fostering closer cooperation amongst members in social and cultural activities and introducing Indonesian art and culture to Canadians in general. Performing Arts, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

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MALAYSIAN SINGAPOREAN BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION #301, 114 3 Avenue SW T: 587-323-6828 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: msbca.ca  Provide for the recreation of members to promote and afford opportunity for friendly and social activities.  Assist in the settlement of new residents.  Promote through cultural events, understanding between our society and the community at large.  Provide a resource centre for use by our members and any interested parties. Translators, Media, Social, Hall Rental, Cultural dance and food

MYANMAR BUDDHIST TEMPLE 2804 14 Avenue SE T: 403-460-3161 Calgary, Alberta T3J 4L9 F: 403-460-3161 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymyanmartemple.ca The objective of the Organization is to build a Myanmar Buddhist Monastery in Calgary. Buddhist clergy will teach, preach and practice Buddhism. Religious activities

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SPANISH

LOVE IN ACTION CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1352 Abbeydale Drive SE T: 403-235-6588 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7L8 F: 403-569-1210 The Centre offers youth, music and children’s ministries. Religious, Youth Groups

SPANISH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PO Box 50198, Marlborough Postal Outlet T: 403-234-9980 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7P1 F: 403-234-9980 3125 – Catalina Boulevard NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6R1 E-mail: [email protected] An inter-denominational Church that worships God in Spanish. Offers a dynamic youth group, Bible studies, home prayer meetings, ladies’ meetings and children’s classes. Youth Groups, Social, Religious Activities

THE SPANISH SCHOOL OF CALGARY SOCIETY P.O.BOX 54030, Village Square Postal Outlet Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6S6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: spanishschoolofcalgary.com We teach Spanish as a second language for the Calgary Community. The school is a non-profit organization. We have two locations in Calgary, 1710 Centre Street North and Forest Lawn High School, 1304 44 Street SE.

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SRI LANKAN

SRI LANKA CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (SLCA) E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-226-3927 Website: slcacalgary.org The Association is involved in promoting cultural, educational, recreational and social activities among the Sri Lanka community in Calgary. Also offers cultural diversification workshops. Performing and Literary Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

SRI LANKAN BUDDHIST SOCIETY CALGARY - CANADA 5107 Whitestone Road NE T: 403-280-9729 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 1T4 Website: slbscalgary.org The society provides various Buddhist activities throughout the year. Religious activities Interpreters, Translators, Community Phone Directory, Social, Religious, Educational

SWEDISH

CONSULAR OFFICES - SWEDEN c/o Dentons T: 403-268 -6899 Bankers Court, 15th Floor, 850 - 2nd Street SW F: 403-268 -3100 Calgary AB T2P 0R8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: swedenabroad.com

SWEDISH SCHOOL OF CALGARY 739 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: swedishschool.com We are a Heritage Language School teaching children between ages three and eighteen years of age. The goal of our school is to teach the Swedish language to the children as well as maintain and further develop the language skills in children who already speak Swedish. All classes are conducted in Swedish. Class times are Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The advanced Swedish/High School Credit class meets once a week for 2.5 hours in the evening. Children participate in Lucia Pageant. Interpreters (Swedish), educational, children, cultural - Swedish

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SWEDISH SOCIETY OF CALGARY 739 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Website: swedishsociety.com The Swedish Society promotes Swedish Language and Culture in Calgary. It also supports the Swedish Language School for Children and their Annual Lucia Pageant. They host library/movie night meetings and promote social/cultural events including a Midsummer Maypole Raising and concerts promoting Swedish singers and performers. Interpreters (Swedish), Newsletter, Social, Cultural – Swedish

VASA ORDER OF AMERICA BRANTING LODGE 417 (Swedish) 739 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 E-mail: [email protected] Swedish Lodge within the Vasa Order of America, which promotes Swedish culture, history and traditions. Monthly meetings, cultural events such as Lutefisk Dinner, Lucia Pageant as well as social activities. Being golf tournaments and ski campouts. Interpreters (Swedish), Newsletter, Social, Cultural - Swedish

SWISS

CONSULAR OFFICES - SWITZERLAND 4053 Edgevalley Landing NW T: 403-208-3296 Calgary, Alberta T3A 5H5 F: 403-206-7157 E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Website: eda.admin.ch/vancouver

SWISS CANADIAN VOLLEYBALL CLUB 120 Bracebridge Crescent SW T: 403-253-1642 Calgary, Alberta T2W 0Y7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: designingeye.com/swiss The Club combines exercise and fun. A blend of Canadians and Swiss Canadians meet Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. between September and May at St. Stephen Junior High School for a friendly game of Co-ed volleyball. Recreational Activities

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SWISS CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CALGAY P.O. Box 75056, West Hills RPO T: 403-236-8744 Calgary, Alberta T3H 3M1 F: 403-236-8494 E-mail: [email protected] Website: swissclubscalgary.com The SCSC (formerly known as the Swiss Club Matterhorn) is the umbrella organization for the various affiliated Swiss Clubs in Calgary. Our mandate is to act as a liaison between the various Swiss Clubs and to keep the membership informed about ongoing activities. We publish a quarterly newsletter and maintain a website that is updated to reflect the current events. The SCM and its associated clubs host a number of events throughout the year. These include Swiss National Day on August 1st, folklore evenings, Jass events, Fondue and Raclette evenings, hikes and many others. Performing Arts, Social

SWISS FOLK DANCE CLUB ALPENROESLI 79 Hart Estates Boulevard NE T: 403-590-4616 Calgary, Alberta T1X 0L3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: swiss-dance-group-alpenroesli.ca The Swiss Folk Dance Club is a group of women performing authentic, traditional Swiss folk dances, wearing native costumes from different regions in Switzerland. Performing Arts

SWISS RIFLE CLUB TELL 1323 108 Avenue SW T: 403-295-0560 Calgary, Alberta T2W 0C6 Website: Albertarifle.com/groupsaframe.htm Promotes the safe ownership and use of firearms and competes with Swiss Club throughout North America and Switzerland. Swiss style of shooting Social and Recreational Activities

SWISS SENIORS’ GROUP 5944 Dulmead Crescent NW T: 403-247-6211 Calgary, Alberta T3A 1E6 Website: swissclubscalgary.com Social gatherings of Swiss and their descendants meet once a month and at Christmas time. Members must be over 65 years old and members of the Swiss Club Matterhorn. Social Activities

SWISS THEATRE GROUP (CALGARY) HEIMATSHIL 35 Cedarbrook Way SW T: 403-281-1296 Calgary, Alberta T2W 3Y2 Every two years we perform a play for the Swiss communities in Alberta (Calgary and Rimbey) and in British Columbia (Vancouver) in Swiss dialect. We begin our performances in September and continue until January or February. Performing arts and social activities Hall Rental

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YODEL CLUB HEIMATTREU 12008 Brae Road SW T: 403-231-8629 Calgary, Alberta T2W2Y4 F: 403-231-8631 E-mail: [email protected] Website: jkheimattreu.com The club keeps the Swiss heritage alive by performing Swiss folk music and yodeling. Performing Arts Swiss Clubs Main Website: swissclubscalgary.com For current information on histories of Swiss clubs in Calgary.

SYRIAN

SYRIAN REFUGEES SUPPORT GROUP CALGARY 1240B - 16th Avenue NW T: 403-999-9920 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0K9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: yycsyr.ca We are a citizens’ action driven group of community volunteers that help refugees and low income immigrants start up their life with, housing, food hampers, clothing, furniture and the necessities of life. We support the newcomers with translating and practicing English and find their way around town. We enrich their lives by offering our friendship and helping them learn their new surroundings by taking them to the zoo, to the mountains, by reading to their kids and inviting them over to share meals. We help them find employment. In turn they enrich our lives by hosting us in their home for food and conversations about ways how they can become nation builders. Social, Religious, Interpreters, Translators

TAIWAN

CALGARY TAIWANESE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION #125, 1623 Centre St N T: 403-262-8652 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8S7 E-mail: [email protected] Promoting Chinese culture offering new immigrant assistance Interpreters Translators, Media

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THAILAND

ALBERTA THAI - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (ATCA) 152 Riverview Close SE T: 403-264-6477 Calgary, Alberta T2Y T2C 4C6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: thaicalgary.org  To promote friendship and good understanding between Thais and Canadians  To maintain Thai culture and share multicultural values among the members and communities  To procure the delivery of lectures on society and culture and educational subjects  To provide funds for cultural and educational activities  To promote and support activities to improve the quality of life for those in rural Thailand

TIBETAN

THE TIBETAN COMMUNITY OF ALBERTA 92 Glacier Drive SW T: 403-240-0743 Calgary, Alberta T3E 5A1 E-mail: [email protected] TCA is a non-profit organization established & incorporated in 1977. Our mission is to preserve and promote Tibetan culture, religion and language, while educating Canadians about what has happened- and what is still happening in Tibet. We provide weekly Tibetan language classes, along with instruction in traditional Tibetan folk dances, songs & musical instruments. We also coordinate traditional community events as well as assist citywide groups seeking Tibetan dance performers or speakers for classes and events.

TIBET CANADA WOMEN’S FOUNDATION 52 Hawkwood Crescent NW T: 403-475-9350 Calgary, Alberta T3G 1X5 F: 403-475-9350 E-mail: [email protected] The Association help new comers in Calgary to settle into Canadian society such as job hunting, rental, schooling, medical, immigration, kitchen stuff, used furniture donations, bed donations and also liaises with other support groups and runs relief and welfare projects for disadvantaged groups in their community in Calgary and overseas such as the Seniors Homes, Refugee camps and the Orphanage. Performing arts social religious (meditation), educational and recreational activities Interpreters, Translators, Media, Community Phone Directory, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational, Resume & Job Skill, Youth Group, Seniors Support

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TRUE BUDDHA PAI YUIN TEMPLE 1809 Centre Street NW T: 403-230-7427 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2S5 F: 403-230-2558 E-mail: [email protected] Website: tbsn.org Part of True Buddha School Buddhist orientation

TURKISH

ANATOLIAN TURKISH ISLAMIC CENTRE OF CALGARY 2937 19 Street NE T: 403-589-9939 Calgary, AB T2E 7A2 Email: [email protected] Website: calgaryturkish.ca Anatolian Turkish Islamic Center of Calgary is a non-profit and charitable organization whose purpose is to promote respect and mutual understanding among people of all cultures and faiths through partnership with other communities, cultural, religious and interreligious organizations by organizing educational and cultural activities such as Eurasia Platform seminars, camps, conferences, discussion panels, luncheons, breakfasts, Friday prayers and Religious exchange trips. Social, Religious, Educational, Hall Rental, Youth Group, Community Phone Directory TURKISH CANADIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 20101 T: 403-604-0807 or 403-975-2841 Calgary Place Postal Outlet Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: tccacalgary.org The Association promotes Turkish culture and history within the Turkish community in Calgary and to mainstream Canada by hosting cultural events, exhibits, social gatherings and celebration of important national historical events

UKRAINIAN

ASSUMPTION UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 729 – 6th Street NE T: 403-230-7013 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6X2 Website: abvmcalgary.com Offers religious services to the Ukrainian community. Religious and educational activities

HOPAK ENSEMBLE 3316 28 Avenue SW T: 403-246-1231 Calgary, Alberta T3E 0R8 F: 403-295-9027 The group promotes Ukrainian culture, music, songs and dance throughout the Province of Alberta. Performing Arts, Educational Activities

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KORINNYA UKRAINIAN FOLK ENSEMBLE 27 Edcath Rise NW T: 403-239-8643 Calgary, Alberta F: 403-239-8643 E-mail Address: [email protected] Web page Address: korinnya.com The Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Choir has been entertaining Calgary's Ukrainian community since 1993. We have performed at many functions for Calgary‘s Ukrainian community and have taken our show on the road across western Canada. Our repertoire consists of traditional Ukrainian folk music, sung both a cappella and with traditional Ukrainian instruments. We have released two CDs of our music – a collection of folk songs, and a collection of traditional Ukrainian Christmas music.

ST. VLADIMIR’S UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND CULTURAL CENTRE 404 Meredith Road NE T: 403-264-3437 Calgary, Alberta T2E 5A6 F: 403-264-3438 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stvlads.com To provide religious Services and Education to the Orthodox faithful and those wishing to learn about the faith. To promote and offer opportunities to explore and experience the Ukrainian culture. Translators, Media, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational, Youth Group, Seniors Support Groups, Hall Rental, Other: Wedding Receptions, Cultural Events and Meetings. Language Translated is Ukrainian

TRYZUB UKRAINIAN DANCE SOCIETY P.O. Box 1732 Station “M” T: 403-720-4840 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2L7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: tryzub.ca The Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble which is a performing dance ensemble for dancers ages 16 and up The Tryzub Ukrainian Dance School for ages 3-16 and also has an adult performing and recreational dance class, and a Junior Performing group for ages 13-15. Performing Arts, Education

UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CONGRESS - CALGARY BRANCH E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-276-1835 Website: ucc.ca The Congress is an umbrella organization for all Ukrainian organizations in Calgary

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UKRAINIAN CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (UCPBA) of CALGARY P.O. Box 6474, Station D T: 403-670-5477 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2E1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ucpbacalgary.ca  Establish a professional and business network of Ukrainian Canadians in order to --- promote closer ties and business contacts;  Preserve the Ukrainian Culture, Language and Community in Calgary thereby enriching the vertical cultural mosaic of Canadian Society;  Recognize the contribution of Canadians of Ukrainian descent in the business, professional, and public life of Canada; facilitate a platform in bringing together Canadians of Ukrainian descent for cultural, social, charitable and fellowship purposes; --Encourage an association of all Canadians of Ukrainian descent;  Encourage and support the orderly development of a pluralistic and democratic Ukraine;  Promote closer and mutually-beneficial business development between Alberta Companies and Ukrainian Ventures;  Promote greater understanding of our heritage and its contribution to Canadian society generally and to Alberta especially;  Provide assistance to people in need and to new Canadian immigrants from Ukraine in the form of financial help, social integration, education, career opportunities and other needs as required.

UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION CAMPUS 729 – 6th Street NE T: 403-230-7013 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6X2 F: 403-230-7019 Ukrainian language and cultural classes, Ukrainian preschool, Ukrainian Catholic religion. Youth Groups, Educational, Cultural and Religious Activities, Hall Rental

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 3316 28 Avenue SW T: 403-246-1231 Calgary, Alberta T3E 0R8 F: 403-295-9027 The Association fosters the Ukrainian culture through a Ukrainian choir, orchestra, dance group and school. Performing Arts, Recreational Activities

UKRAINIAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (CYM) - Calgary Branch Edmonton Trail RPO Box 52128 T: 403-277-9673 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8K9 F: 403-277-9673 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cym.org/ca/calgary To organize, nurture, and educate youth in the spirit invoked by the ideals “God and Ukraine”; in forming their Christian and patriotic values as well as morally sound individuality, to cultivate the unity of Ukrainians around the world, in readiness to work for the good of the Ukrainian Nation and to strengthen its statehood. Youth Group

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VIETNAMESE

CALGARY VIETNAMESE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (CVCA) #317, 4909 17 Avenue SE T: 403-272-4668 Calgary, Alberta T2A 0V5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: vietnamyouth.com CYVG endeavors to promote culture, friendship and mutual assistance among Vietnamese and other ethnic groups and to integrate and contribute to the development of Canadian culture and society. CVYG strives to provide an environment that allows our youth to grow and learn to become authentic or their ‘true self.’ CVYG does not screen out youths and parents – all are welcome to use the services and programs. Social, education and recreational activities Related Organizations:  Vietnamese Student’s Association T: 403-220-2735 E: [email protected]  Calgary Vietnamese Canadian Senior Citizen Association T: 403-272-2788  Calgary Vietnamese School T: 403-295-7655 E: [email protected]

CALGARY VIETNAMESE YOUTH ASSOCIATION (CVYA) #204, 1829 54th Street SE T: 587-897-4041 Calgary, Alberta T2B 1N5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cvya.ca Mission: The Calgary Vietnamese Youth Association helps youth build a bright future and have greater participation and leadership roles in their communities. CVYA empowers youth to ‘reach for the stars.’ Vision: Calgary’s Vietnamese youth have active and meaningful civic and leadership roles in their school, family and communities. They contribute to creating a vibrant, united and responsive community in an equitable, integrated and multicultural Canadian society. Cultural Group, Youth Group

VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTRE OF CALGARY 1720 36 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 1C8 E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-235-3060 The Centre is the nucleus of Buddhist propagation based on spiritual development and is open to all Calgarians who wish to practice Buddhist teachings to find a status of awareness and mindfulness. Religious and Educational Activities

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VIETNAMESE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION #251, MacEwan Student Centre T: 403-816-3110 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ucalgary.ca/~vietnmst The Vietnamese student association offers a place to socialize. It also offers special events and recreational activities for Vietnamese students on campus. It organizes the Miss Vietnamese Pageant of Calgary every two years. Performing and Literary Arts, Social and Recreational Activities

WALES

CALGARY WELSH SOCIETY 134 Country Hills Gardens NW T: 403-246-5093 Calgary, Alberta T3K 5G2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarywelshsociety.com The objectives of the Calgary Welsh society are both cultural and social to identify the Welsh heritage in all its relative dimensions to fellow Calgarians- including being a source of information on Wales and things Welsh and to provide neighborly assistance to new Welsh immigrants. Interpreters/Translators, Media, Literary, Media, Performing and Visual Arts, Social, Educational

YEMEN

CONSULAR OFFICES - YEMEN 239 Hampshire Place NW T: 403-208-3150 Calgary, Alberta T3A 4Y7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: yemenembassy.ca ART ORGANIZATIONS

ANTYX COMMUNITY ARTS 731 13 Avenue NE T: 403-444-0500 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1C8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: antyx.org Antyx is a community arts company that uses the arts and community development processes to create opportunities for youth to become more engaged in their community and experience increased community connection. Antyx was formed on January 1, 2010, when All Nations Theatre and Urban Youth Worx merged and began operating as a single community arts organization.

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CALGARY ARTS DEVELOPMENT #501, 237 - 8th Avenue SE T: 403-264-5330 Calgary, Alberta T2G 5C3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryartsdevelopment.com As the city’s designated arts development authority, Calgary Arts Development supports and strengthens the arts to benefit all Calgarians. We invest and allocate municipal funding for the arts provided by The City of Calgary and leverage these funds to provide additional resources to the arts sector. Our programs support hundreds of arts organizations, individual artists, artist collectives and ad hoc groups in Calgary. Calgary Arts Development strives to increase and use our resources wisely, foster collaborative relationships and make the arts integral to the lives of Calgarians. We are a connector, facilitator, collaborator, champion, supporter, amplifier, investor, catalyst and opportunity-maker.

CALGARY CENTRE FOR GLOBAL COMMUNITY / HUMAINOLOGIE / THE CODE 300, 223 12 Avenue SW T: 403-457-5534 Calgary, AB T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarycgc.org Calgary Centre for Global Community provides education, engagement and research opportunities to enhance and expand Calgarians' capacity for responsible, well- informed, effective global citizenship. Our work recognizes the interconnectedness of local and global issues and their impact on the well-being of our communities. We also act as the umbrella organization for Humainologie, an international, multimedia production house, and The Code, a Calgary-based social enterprise initiative launched in 2016. Media, Performing and Visual Arts, Social, Educational

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THE CALGARY CRESCENDO CHORAL SOCIETY (The Calgary Italian Choir) #201 – 829 Coach Bluff Crescent SW T: 403-240-3031 Calgary, Alberta. T3H 1B1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: Calgaryitalianclub.com Perform popular, folk and a few classics in English and Italian mostly for senior groups, Spruce Meadows, hold two concerts a year at the Calgary Italian Club (end of season in June and Christmas concert in December) Practice once a week at the Calgary Italian Club. Performing Arts

THE CALGARY FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW T: 403-257- 4666 Calgary, Alberta T3H 6K6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: CalgaryFiddlers.com The Calgary Fiddlers Association is a youth music organization, which provides young people the opportunity to learn the art of folk fiddling and to perform all that they have learned to audiences all over Calgary, Alberta, Canada and the world. Performing Arts

CALGARY FOLK ARTS COUNCIL Box 2174 Postal Station M T: 403-262-8499 Calgary, Alberta T2P2M4 F: 403-262-3355 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryfolkartscouncil.ca The CFAC is the coordinating body for the cross-cultural and heritage groups in Calgary. The Council‘s main activities involve the organizations of various multicultural song and dance festivals around the City throughout the years Performing Arts

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CALGARY MULTICULTURAL CHOIR 5010 Spruce Drive SW T: 403-249-6744 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymulticulturalchoir.ca The Calgary Multicultural Choir was formed in 1979 to promote multiculturalism and the Canadian Heritage in music and song. It encourages cultural unity among people of different backgrounds. The Choir has grown to over 55 members with an ethnic heritage representing 24 countries. The Choir has sung at many Calgary venues including the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, Jack Singer Concert Hall, Devonian Gardens, as well as at many seniors’ residences. Performing Arts

EMMEDIA GALLERY & PRODUCTION SOCIETY #203, 351 11 Avenue SW T: 403-263-2833 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C7 F: 403-232-8372 E-mail: [email protected] Website: emmedia.ca EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society is a non-profit media arts organization that provides equipment, technical support and programs for independent video, audio and multi-media artist/producers. Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Media, Visual Arts, Educational Activities

INTERNATIONAL AVENUE ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE, operating as ARCH Suite 210 4202 17 Avenue SE T: 403-235-4414 Calgary, AB T2A 0T2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: iaacc.ca We produce CMO - Calgary Multicultural Orchestra - and other accessible creative place-making arts events and activities in the Greater Forest Lawn communities. CMO is a free afterschool program based on the el sistema model of using music as an agent of social change. We are also committed to building a facility/hub for arts and cultural voices in this area (ARCH - Arts and Cultural Hub). Performing Arts, Educational, Youth Group

MAZOVIA POLISH SONG AND DANCE ASSOCIATION 16415 Somercrest Street SW T: 403-540-5794 Calgary, Alberta T2Y 3M6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com/mazoviapolishdance The goal of Mazovia Polish song and Dance association is to teach Polish dance skills in an environment that promotes commitment, self confidence and the enjoyment of the Polish Heritage. Educational, Performing Arts ‐

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W.P. PUPPET THEATRE Box 61116, Kensington P.O. T: 403-228-3373 Calgary, Alberta T2N 4S6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: wppuppet.com WP Puppet Theatre, incorporated as a non-profit society in 1990, has toured to schools and communities throughout western Canada, including Old Crow, Yukon and T'sigachig, NWT and Pukatawagin MB. International tours have included USA, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Croatia and Bulgaria. Past productions have explored physical science, astronomy, environmental issues and plain ol' fun. Productions integrate mask, dance, storytelling and projections with various puppetry types, notably 'bunraku style'. Original music and original scripts are often featured. The company is on the rosters for teaching with Alberta Artists in Schools Residency, Art Smarts, and C.A.P.E.S and holds membership with Society of Educational Resources (SERG) Puppeteers of America, UNIMA-US and BR-UNIMA. W.P.Puppet Theatre Society, Calgary, Alberta presents shows and educational opportunities that demonstrate how the art of puppetry bridges the diversity of culture and communication for young and adult audiences, locally, nationally and internationally.

YODEL CLUB HEIMATTREU 12008 Brae Road SW T: 403-231-8629 Calgary, Alberta T2W2Y4 F: 403-231-8631 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jkheimattreu.com The club keeps the Swiss heritage alive by performing Swiss folk music and yodeling. Performing Arts Swiss Clubs Main Website: swissclubscalgary.com For current information on histories of Swiss clubs in Calgary.

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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

CONTACT TOURISM CALGARY FOR MORE INFORMATION Tourism Calgary (CCVB) #200, 238 - 11 Avenue SE Toll free: 1-800-661-1678 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X8 T: 403-263-8510 Website: tourismcalgary.com/e-cvb/coe/main.cfm F: 403-262-3809

AFRIKADEY! FESTIVAL - African Festival and Presentation Society P.O. Box 22144 RPO Bankers Hall T: 403-234-9110 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J5 F: 403-234-9114 E-mail: [email protected] Website: afrikadey.com The AFPS presents, interprets and preserves the art, culture and history of African Canadians in Calgary and of people of African descent throughout Canada. The AFPS is responsible for the AFRIKADEY FESTIVAL

BRAZIL FESTIVAL 3331 Constable Place NW T: 403-614-7003 Calgary, Alberta T2L 0K9 F: 403-475 0635 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: bcaab.org Presented by the Brazilian Community Association of Alberta, this annual event celebrates the rich culture and traditions of Brazil. Guests are treated to Feijoada, the Brazilian national dish, plus traditional music and dance.

CALGARY DRAGON BOAT SOCIETY 601, 606-4TH Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 1T1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarydragonboatsociety.com The Calgary Dragon Boat Society (“CDBS”) is a non-profit organization founded in April 2010 with the assistance of the City of Calgary, to engage Calgarians to participate in a community dragon boat festival that profiles and promotes local Chinese cultural experiences.

CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL – Folk Festival Society of Calgary P.O. Box 2897, Station “M” T: 403-233-0904 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3C3 F: 403-266-3373 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryfolkfest.com A wide variety of folk music genres: roots and blues, traditional and Celtic, country, alternative, world and indigenous music. Prince’s Island Park.

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CALGARY GREEK FESTIVAL - Hellenic Greek Orthodox Community of Calgary & District The Greek Orthodox Church T: 403-246-4553 1 Tamarac Crescent SW F: 403-242-2834 Calgary, Alberta T3C 3B7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryhellenic.com Festival information line: 403-240-4905 The Hellenic Society of Calgary hosts an annual Greek Festival the last weekend in June. It is one of the longest consecutive running festivals in Calgary. Join us for family friendly, food, wine and dance! For more information contact [email protected]

CALGARY HIGHLAND GAMES Calgary United Scottish Games Association T: 403-283-8743 P.O. Box 20215 RPO Bow Valley Calgary, AB T2P 4L2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryhighlandgames.org For a wee bit of fun, enjoy the Calgary Highland Games for all things Scottish. The games feature highland dancing, traditional heavy events, Scottish food samples, and of course, the pipes.

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVAL 417 – 808 Royal Avenue SW T: 403-668-7144 Calgary, Alberta T2T 0L3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarybluesfest.com Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest the last week of February, and the Calgary International Blues Festival the 1st week of August, as well as ongoing concerts, workshops & more

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 205 8 Avenue SE T: 403-294-7414 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9 F: 403-294-7425 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychildfest.org Five amazing days of international theatre, music, dance storytelling, puppetry and lots more. Located in and around the Arts Centre, Olympic Plaza, and the downtown library

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 207 214 11 Avenue SE T: 403-283-1490 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryfilm.com

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CALGARY INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL Chinook RPO, P.O. Box 30244 T: 403-355-5696 Calgary, Alberta T2H 2V9 F: 403-455-8033 E-mail: [email protected] Website: reggaefest.ca Produce an annual Reggae Music and Culture Festival the third week of August. Performing Arts

CALGARY NEVRUZ SPRING FESTIVAL 2937 19 Street NE T: 403-681-9296 Calgary, AB T2E 7A2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryspringfestival.ca Calgary Nevruz Spring Festival is a non-profit organization that organizes this event. It will take place at Genesis Centre on April 1st. Communities participating are Azerbaicani Kyrgyz, Turkman, Uzbek, Afghan, Albanian, Bosnian, Anatolian and Somali. Nevruz, commonly known as Nowruz, meaning "The New Day" is the name of the New Year in Eastern Traditions. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical Northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. Nowruz is celebrated by people from diverse ethnic communities and religious backgrounds for thousands of years. It is a secular holiday that is enjoyed by people of several different faiths. It is celebrated by peoples of Turkey, Azerbaijan, the North Caucasus, Iran, Northern Iraq, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and other scattered populations in Central Asia. Performing, Media and Video Arts, Hall Rental, Social, Youth Group, Ethnic Foods

CALGARY TURKISH FESTIVAL 2937 19 Street NE T: 403-975-3884 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A2 Calgary Turkish Festival is a non-profit organization that organizes this event. It will take place at Eau Claire Market between July 13-17th and its 10th year organizing this great event. This wonderful event effectively brings Turkey to Calgary, showcasing a rich cultural heritage while allowing visitors to sample fine Turkish cuisine from sumptuous kabobs to mouth-watering pastries. This year, like last, the Festival will be alive with the sights, sounds and aromas of Turkey. Visitors are encouraged not to come to the festival alone, but to bring their family, friends, and neighbors, too. Come and sample authentic Turkish food and pastries while enjoying original Turkish-style doner-kebab, adana-kebab, iskender kebab, shish-kebabs and famous pita-style sandwiches, along with gozleme pastry or kunefe and baklava with Turkish Tea or Turkish and famous pita-style sandwiches, along with gozleme pastry or kunefe and baklava with Turkish Tea or Turkish coffee. Performing, Media and Visual Arts, Social, Youth Groups, Ethic Food

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CARIFEST - Caribbean Community Council 357 1500 14 Street SW T: 403-774-1300 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W8 F: 403-775-7142 E-mail: [email protected] Website: carifestcalgary.com Spotlighting food, songs, storytelling, folk music, dance and arts and crafts, with a grand finale at Prince’s Island Park

CHINATOWN STREET FESTIVAL Calgary Chinese Merchant Association (CCMA) 1-888-618-CCMA (2262) P.O. Box 77066 Chinatown Post Office Calgary, Alberta T2G 5J8 Website: calgarychinesemerchants.org/chinatown-street-festival Experience an array of colours, smells, sounds and people at the Chinatown Street Festival. There are many street vendors selling everything from jewellery to food. Various demonstrations occur, such as Tai Chi, and don't miss the parade of Chinese Dragons.

EXPO LATINO 3360 - 14th Avenue NE T: 403-271-2744 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6J4 F: 403-232-1252 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hispanicarts.com Noon hour entertainment at Olympic Plaza, on the Stephen Avenue Mall, salsa workshops, Latino dance party and Expo Latino are all part of this year’s Hispanic Festival, August 25rd to 28th, 2005. Check our website for more information.

FIESTAVAL LATIN FESTIVAL E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-630-4353 Fiestaval is a 2 day, free multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American culture. It is an opportunity to support Calgary’s Latin community while encouraging multiculturalism among all Calgarians. Central to its distinction is that Fiestaval is a free, family-oriented alternative for celebrating multicultural arts and entertainment in Calgary.

FRANCOPHONE MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL (FRANCO FEST CALGARY) 1601, 840 – 7th Avenue SW T: 403-668-0299 Calgary, ALBERTA T2P 3G2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pia-calgary.ca/Festival Franco Festival Calgary is a festival presented by the Portail de l’Immigrant Association; this annual event celebrates the rich culture of Francophone. This festival offers different activities happening at three different venues. There will also be art and craft vendors, music all day long, food and a children’s village.

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GLOBALFEST #285, 2323 – 32nd Avenue NE T: 403-569-9679 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3 F: 403-569-9601 E-mail: contactus@globalfest.ca Website: globalfest.ca GlobalFest is Alberta’s Most Explosive Festival! Every summer we produce the OneWorld Festival - full of cultural sights, sounds, smells & tastes. Activities include: cultural pavilions, Night Market, ethnic food booths, performance stages, Children’s Village, etc. We also produce an international fireworks festival, along with smaller shows year- round throughout Calgary & southern Alberta. Mandate: GlobalFest is a not-for-profit society dedicated to celebrating and showcasing Calgary's cultural diversity and artistic excellence within our communities locally and across the globe. We are committed to producing an inclusive, world-class, multi- faceted arts and cultural festival that will enhance Alberta's reputation as a truly international destination. Festivals and Events

HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL - Calgary Folk Arts Council #517, 206 – 7th Avenue SW T: 403-262-8499 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W7 F: 403-262-3355 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryfolkartscouncil.ca Multicultural exhibits and cuisine at Prince’s Island Park comprise the Heritage Day Festival on the first Monday in August. This popular cross-cultural activity promotes the cultural diversity found in The City of Calgary. Visual and Performing arts such as song, music and dance are blended with international cuisine, arts and crafts, folklore and costumes to provide a true representation of diversity by Calgary’s ethnic societies.

HONENS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION 888 Tenth Street SW T: 403-299-0130 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2X1 F: 403-299-0137 E-mail: [email protected] Website: honens.com Honens International Piano Competition is one of the world’s great music competitions. In addition to the triennial competition, Honens hosts innovative community outreach programs and presents concerts by today’s finest young concert artists. Performing Arts, Educational

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IGBO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION of CALGARY P.O. Box 875, 3545 32 Avenue NE T: 403-607-0409 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6M6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: igbocalgary.ca "IHE ANYI NA EMERE ONWE ANYI." A celebration of the arts and culture of the IGBO people of Nigeria. African/ Nigerian dance & drumming. IGBO food dishes. Fashion show. Door prizes and much more. Performing Arts, Educational and Social, Festival

IMAGINASIAN FESTIVAL Suite #201, 3517 - 17th Avenue SE T: 403-264-2778 Calgary, Alberta T2A 0R5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: asianheritagecalgary.ca In December 2001, the Senate of Canada passed a motion to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in recognition of the important contributions of Asian Canadians to the settlement, growth and social and cultural development of Canada and in recognition of Canada’s diversity. Calgary’s Asian Heritage Month joins cities such as Fredericton, Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver in presenting a month long event to celebrate Canada’s Pan- Asian heritage.

KENSINGTON SUN & SALSA FESTIVAL 301 - 10th Street NW T: 403-968-4472 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1V5 T: 403-283-2042 E-mail: [email protected] Website: visitkensington.com The Sun & Salsa festival gives Calgarians and visitors the chance to taste a variety of salsas created by restaurants in Kensington. The streets of the inner-city neighborhoods fill with bands, vendors, dancers and more. Pub patios get packed with revelers out to enjoy the sunshine while families and friends check out the food and fun atmosphere.

MALAYSIAN SINGAPORE BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (MSBCA) #301, 114 – 3RD Avenue SW T: 587-323-6828 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: msbca.ca Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Cultural Night an annual presentation of cultural dances, music and exotic food tasting from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei including neighbouring countries of SE Asia. The cultural night is normally held in the month of May or June of the year. For more information, visit our website or contact us through e-mail or telephone.

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MAPLE FESTIVAL DES SUCRES DE CALGARY 88 Canada Olympic Road SW T: 403-532-8576 Calgary, Alberta T3B 5R5 L’Association Canadienne-Française de l’Alberta (ACFA) regional of Calgary is proud to announce the launch of the Maple Festival des Sucres de Calgary. This year, the province-wide event will focus on Olympic sports and the Francophone Games. The festival sport theme will allow the visitors to talk with athletes and obtain their autographs. Come and enjoy the traditional maple buffet as well as the Maple Taffy on the snow, indoor and outdoor activities for your whole family, kids and adults shows, Sugar Market, etc.

MARDA GRAS 205, 2032 33 Avenue SW T: 403-685-5667 Calgary, Alberta T2T 1Z4 F: 403-242-9066 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mardaloopbrz.ca The Marda Loop neighbourhood festival is quickly becoming a must-do event. Featuring live entertainment, market tables and plenty of activities for children

TASTE OF JAMAICA Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta T: 403 280-6704 P.O. Box 22264 Bankers Hall Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K1 E- mail: [email protected] Each year, the Jamaican Canadian Association of Alberta proudly presents Taste of Jamaica, a fun-filled cultural expose featuring Jamaican food and lots of activity for the entire family.

WORDFEST: BANFF-CALGARY INTERNATIONAL WRITERS FESTIVAL P.O. Box 20024, RPO Bow Valley T: 403-237-9068 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4H3 F: 403-237-9093 E- mail: [email protected] Website: wordfest.com WordFest™ enhances the quality of life and stimulates literacy by bringing readers of all ages together with writers of local, national and international stature. An annual readers and writers Festival featuring a broad range of events enhances the interests of the communities WordFest serves. The Festival is complemented by supplementary events throughout the year. WordFest is further committed to an extensive youth engagement program, Book Rapport, as well as to various community outreach activities.

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GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS 10708 - 105 Avenue Main Information Line: (780) 427-9968 Edmonton, Alberta T5H 0A1 (Toll-free within Alberta by first dialing 310-0000) Website: affta.ab.ca/default.aspx A crown agency of the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) was established in 1991 with a mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta. It replaced the Alberta Art Foundation, the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts, the Alberta Foundation for the Literary Arts, and the arts and cultural industries grant programs of Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism.

CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS 12th floor, 350 Albert Street T: 1-800 263-5588 or 613-566-4414 P.O. Box 1047 F: 613-566-4390 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8 Website: canadacouncil.ca The Canada Council was created by an Act of Parliament in 1957 (Canada Council for the Arts Act) to foster and promote the study, enjoyment and production of works in the arts, and operate at “arm’s length” or independently of government. Since then, the Canada Council has evolved into a dynamic organization that is Canada’s leading supporter of the arts. We are proud to have contributed to the lively cultural life and abundance of exceptional art that we now enjoy in Canada.

IMMIGRANT ACCESS FUND CANADA E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-855-423-2262 Website: iafcanada.org F: 403-475-6843 Immigrant Access Fund (IAF) is a micro-loan program that assists immigrants and refugees with previous professions get back into their field by providing a loan to cover their retraining/certification path in Canada.

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THE CALGARY FOUNDATION #700, 999 – 8th Street SW T: 403-802-7708 Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J5 F: 403-802-7701 E-mail: [email protected] Website: thecalgaryfoundation.org The Calgary Foundation, established in 1955, facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long term benefit of Calgary and surrounding area.

THE KAHANOFF FOUNDATION Suite 105, 101 6 Street SW T: 403-237-7896 Calgary, Alberta T2P 5K7 F: 403-261-9614 Website: kahanoff.com The Kahanoff Foundation, a private charitable foundation, was established in 1979 by Sydney Kahanoff, a Calgary oil and gas executive and philanthropist. The Foundation was established with a mandate to provide funding for creative and innovative charitable organizations and programs in Israel and Canada with a focus in Calgary. The Kahanoff Foundation selects areas for strategic focus and community investment that reflect opportunities and challenges in these diverse communities. The Kahanoff Foundation's mission is to foster the development, growth and well being of communities in Canada and Israel. The Foundation invests in building and maximizing the capacity, effectiveness and financial sustainability of social innovators - people and organizations that create lasting impact throughout their community.

UNITED WAY OF CALGARY AND AREA Suite 600, 1202 Centre Street SE T: 403-231-6265 Calgary, Alberta T2G 5A5 F: 403-355-3135 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryunitedway.org Our vision is bold, dynamic and within our grasp. United Way works year round to make Calgary great for everyone. We do this by engaging the community and leading change on priority issues. People from all walks are encouraged to support us with their time, influence, donations and knowledge. Our collaborative approach:  Strengthens Calgary and area’s network of services and the capacity of the community and its not-for-profit social agencies  Focuses on the underlying causes of social problems and issues  Influences public attitudes, system and policy Because we are passionate and committed to making substantive and meaningful change, we measure the results of our organization as well as that of the programs we fund. To improve lives and build extraordinary communities by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.

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FACILITY RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

Detailed contact information for the facilities below can be found under “Cultural Organizations”. Also see “Community Associations” for rental of their facilities.

 ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTRE OF CALGARY  AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GERMANS FROM RUSSIA – Calgary Chapter  CALGARY CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH  CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE  CALGARY CHINESE ELDERLY CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION (CCECA)  CALGARY GREEK FESTIVAL  CALGARY ITALIAN CLUB  CALGARY JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - NIKKEI CENTRE  CALGARY LAO-CHINESE ASSOCIATION (CLCA)  CALGARY MULTICULTURAL & OUTREACH CENTRE  CALGARY SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE CO-OP  CALVIN HUNGARIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  CROATIAN LIBRARY OF CALGARY – CROATIAN CENTRE  DANISH CANADIAN CLUB  DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH – Calgary  FORT CALGARY HISTORICAL PARK  HELLENIC GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF CALGARY & DISTRICT  HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE  HINDU SOCIETY OF CALGARY  HUNGARIAN-CANADIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY  IRISH CULTURAL SOCIETY  MALAYSIAN SINGAPOREAN BRUNEIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION  MUSLIM FAMILIES NETWORK SOCIETY  NIGERIAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION of CALGARY  PACEKIDS PROGRAM  POLISH CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE  PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY CENTRE  ROMANIAN - CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY  SCANDINAVIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY  SOUTH GATE ALLIANCE CALGARY  SOUTHERN ALBERTA HERITAGE LANGUAGE ASSOCIATON (SAHLA)  ST. MARY’S ROMANIAN ORTHODOX PARISH of CALGARY  ST. STEPHEN’S UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH  ST. VLADIMIR’S ORTHODOX CHURCH AND CULTURAL CENTRE  SWISS THEATRE GROUP (CALGARY) HEIMATSHIL  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CANADIAN ASSOCIATION  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ORGANETTES SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION  UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION CAMPUS  WORLD LEBANESE CULTURAL UNION

SPACEFINDER ALBERTA #501, 237 - 8th Avenue SE T: 403-264-5330 Calgary, Alberta T2G 5C3 Website: www.spacefinderalberta.org E-Mail: [email protected] SpaceFinder Alberta is a free online marketplace that links available creative spaces with those who need space.

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HERITAGE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS INDEX

SOUTHERN ALBERTA HERITAGE LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION (SAHLA) 205 – 1409 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-233-7998 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3K8 F: 403-232-8760 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sahla.ca

AFGHANI (PASHTO & PERSIAN) T: 403-618-8123 Afghani Canadian Association of Calgary E-mail: [email protected] Website: acac.ca

ARABIC Horizon Academy Arabic Cultural School Society T: 403-879-2442 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-689-2472 E-mail: [email protected] Website: horizonacademy.ca

Libyan School Association Canada T: 403-470-5415 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-667-3515 Website: libyanschool.ca

Panorama Youth Association T: 403-226-2923 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] F: 403-829-6979 Website: panoramayouth.com

ARMENIAN Armenian Canadian Cultural Association of Calgary T: 403-771-2736 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] F: 403-473-0697

BANGLA Bangla School - Bangladesh Canada Association T: 403-903-2132 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-827-0875 Website: bcaoc.ca

BULGARIAN Calgary Bulgarian School T: 403-252-8650 E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-991-1231 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-261-6817 Website: calgarybulgariansociety.com

CAMBODIAN Khmer Language School T: 403-669-3747 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-235-5415 Website: cambodianview.com

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CHINESE Alberta Chung Wah Chinese School T: 403-271-8033 E-mail: [email protected] Website: albertachungwahschool.ca

Calgary Board of Education – Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program  Colonel Irvine School (Grades 5-9) T: 403-777-7280 E-mail: [email protected] Website: schools.cbe.ab.ca/b622  Highwood School (Kindergarten - Grade 4) T: 403-777-6200 E-mail: [email protected] Website: schools.cbe.ab.ca/b217  Marion Carson School (Kindergarten - Grade 2) T: 403-777-6050 E-mail: [email protected] Website: schools.cbe.ab.ca/b241  Midnapore School (Kindergarten - Grade 4) T: 403-777-8680 E-mail: [email protected] Website: schools.cbe.ab.ca/b363

Calgary Chi Thanh Chinese School T: 403-262-0219 E-mail: [email protected]

Calgary Chinese Alliance School T: 403-274-7046 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychinesealliance.org/eng/chinese_school

Calgary Chinese Private School T: 403-264-2233 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychineseschool.com

Calgary Chinese School (Sino-Canada Culture Association) T: 587-718-8138 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychineseschool.org

Calgary Menno Chinese School (Calgary Chinese Mennonite Church) T: 403-248-5988 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-204-0243

Calgary Tsinghua Chinese School Centre T: 403-397-8289 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ctcschool.ca

The Chinese Academy T: 403-777-7663 E-mail: [email protected] Website: chineseacademy.ca

Chinese Heritage Language Society T: 403-651-6233 E-mail: [email protected]

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Cultural Centre Chinese Learning Academy T: 403-262-5071 E-mail: [email protected] Website: culturecentre.ca

Yu Feng Chinese School T: 403-681-8617 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: yufeng.ca

CROATIAN T: 403-278-3808 Croatian Catholic Language Society F: 403-249-4854 E-mail: [email protected]

EAST INDIAN T: 403-397-2753 School for E. Indian Languages & Perf. Arts T: 403-801-9094 E-mail:[email protected] F: 403-280-5110 Website: silpa.ca Hindi Vidyalaya of Calgary T: 403-291-2551 E-mail: [email protected]

ERITREAN Eritrean Language School T: 403-585-5622 E-mail: [email protected]

GERMAN Language School - German Canadian Club Calgary T: 403-949-2694 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-619-0136 Website: calgarygermanschool.com

GREEK Hellenic Greek Community School of Calgary T: 403-246-4553 ext3 [email protected] E-mail:[email protected] Website: calgaryhellenic.com

ITALIAN Calgary Italian School T: 403-264-6349 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: italianschoolcalgary.com

HUNGARIAN Peter Pazmany Hungarian school T: 403-228-3834 E-mail: [email protected]

JAPANESE Calgary Japanese Language School T: 403-226-6121 E-mail:[email protected] T: 403-540-1285 Website: sites.google.com

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KOREAN: T: 403-281-7888 Calgary Korean School E-mail: [email protected]

LITHUANIAN T: 403-225-0016 Vytautas The Magnus Lithuanian Heritage Language School E-mail: [email protected]

NEPALESE T: 403-614-1343 CNCA Nepali Language School F: 403-210-2907 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: calgarynepalese.ca

NIGERIAN T: 403-852-7966 Yoruba Language School F: 403-242-1904 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

OROMIA T: 403-402-4437 OROMO Language School E-mail: [email protected]

PHILIPINO T: 403-278-2283 PCCF Heritage Language School E-mail: [email protected] Website: pccfcalgary.com

POLISH T: 403-605-6091 John Paul II Polish School E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: szkolapolskacalgary.com

PORTUGUESE T: 403-614-7003 Portuguese Language School of Calgary E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: bcaab.org

SERBIAN T: 403-244-9323 SV. Sava School E-mail: [email protected] Website: svetisimeon.org

SOMALIAN T: 403-629-7236 Let us Speak Somali E-mail: [email protected] Website: syls.org

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SPANISH T: 403-235-6340 Spanish School of Calgary F: 403-585-6070 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: spanishschoolofcalgary.com

SUDANESE T: 587-719-6991 Nuer Study Centre F: 587-700-6991 E-mail: [email protected] Website: nuerstudycentre.org

SWEDISH Swedish Language School of Calgary T: 403-284-2610 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-228-5268 Website: swedishschool.com

TIBETAN T: 403-313-1355 E-mail: [email protected] Website: albertatibetan.com

TURKISH T: 403-401-5713 Burc Intercultural Centre Turkish School F: 403-402-9007 Website: anatolian.ca

Turkish Canadian Cultural Association of Calgary 403-604-0807 or 403-975-2841 E-mail:[email protected] Website: tccacalgary.org

UKRAINIAN Ridna Shkola Assumption Ukrainian School T: 403-472-7144 E-mail: [email protected]

St. Stephen's Cultural Classes (Adults) T: 403-249-4818 E-mail: [email protected]

Ukrainian Language School T: 403-239-1944 E-mail: [email protected] St. Vladimir's Saturday School E-mail: [email protected] Website: stvlads.com

VIETNAMESE Calgary Vietnamese Language School T: 403-777-6690 E-mail: [email protected] ext. 2017

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INTERCULTURAL UMBRELLA ORGANIZATIONS

ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNIT 803 Standard Life Centre T: 780-427-2522 10405 Jasper Avenue F: 780-415-8594 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: culture.alberta.ca The Community Development Unit of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Branch of Alberta Culture works with communities and organizations using a facilitative and consultative approach to support communities, groups and organizations to achieve their goals. They offer customized services that enhance the capacity of not for profit organizations to achieve their goals and address community issues by providing facilitation and skill development in areas such as community and strategic planning, organization and board development, building community collaboration and partnerships, and public stakeholder consultation. The Unit works to build capacity at an individual, organization and community level.

ARUSHA CENTRE SOCIETY #106, 223 12 Avenue SW T: 403-270-3200 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: arusha.org The Arusha Centre is collectively run, member-supported organization that provides resources and programming on local and global social justice and environmental issues. Educational and Social activities

ASIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION (SOUTHERN ALBERTA) Po Box 63179, Stadium RPO NW T: 403-650-6752 Calgary, Alberta T2N 4S5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: asianheritagecalgary.ca The Asian Heritage Foundation (AHF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation of Asian-Canadian participation in and contribution to Canadian society. The AHF includes active involvement from over 25 Asian-Canadian community groups in southern Alberta and over 200 volunteers in the development and delivery of its programs Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Educational

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ASSOCIATION OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS OF ALBERTA (ATIA) P.O. Box 546, Main Post Office T: 1-888-434-2842 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2K8 E-mail: [email protected] Website: atia.ab.ca Interpreters/Translators – All

BOW VALLEY COLLEGE (BVC) ESL Department 332 6 Avenue SE T: 403-410-3400 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4S6 F: 403-297-3984 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bowvalleycollege.ca BVC Calgary offers a wide range of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and programs designed to address the needs of ESL speakers wishing to improve their English in order to integrate into Canadian society or meet their academic or career goals. Additionally, offers such programs as: Placement Services for Immigrant Professionals, Directions for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers, and Centre for Career Advancement.

CALGARY FOLK ARTS COUNCIL Box 2174 Postal Station M T: 403-262-8499 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M4 F: 403-262-3355 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryfolkartscouncil.ca The CFAC is the coordinating body for the cross-cultural and heritage groups in Calgary. The Council‘s main activities involve the organizations of various multicultural song and dance festivals around the City throughout the years Performing Arts

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CALGARY MULTICULTURAL CHOIR 5010 Spruce Drive SW T: 403-202-0547 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymulticulturalchoir.ca The Calgary Multicultural Choir was formed in 1979 to promote multiculturalism and the Canadian Heritage in music and song. It encourages cultural unity among people of different backgrounds. The Choir has grown to over 55 members with an ethnic heritage representing 24 countries. The Choir has sung at many Calgary venues including the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, Jack Singer Concert Hall, Devonian Gardens, as well as at many seniors’ residences. Performing Arts

CALGARY POLICE SERVICE Diversity Resource Team T: 403-428-8399 5111-47 Street NE F: 403-428-8393 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3R2 Website: calgarypolice.ca The Diversity Resource Team is a group of officers within the CPS that is in charge of creating awareness and building relationships with diverse communities living in Calgary. The team attends events and functions as well as conduct educational programs with newcomers.

The Unit is responsible for the following portfolios:  Aboriginal  South East Asia  Latin/Caribbean  African  Middle East/European  Middle East/European  GLBT  Persons With Disabilities  Hate Crimes

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CALGARY SCOPE SOCIETY 219 18 Avenue SE T: 403-509-0200 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6J5 F: 403-291-4087 Website: calgaryscope.org The Calgary SCOPE Society works in alliance with people with disabilities, their family and friends, and other community members to understand problems and create solutions to personal and social justice issues. Services for People with Disabilities

CALGARY SOCIETY OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS (CSIF) Suite 203, 223 – 12th Avenue SW T: 403-205-4747 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: csif.org We assist independent filmmaking in various facets that include: production, exhibition, education, discourse and community building. As an inclusive organization we support independent filmmakers at all skill levels, from beginner to professional.

CANADIAN OVERSEAS SENIORS’ CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (CANOSCA) 26 Pinelore Place NE T: 403-285-4771 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 3V8 The objective of this Association is to maintain a lawful, social, non-political organization, and to provide recreation for the members. The Association also aims to offer opportunities for friendly and social activities, and to support and co-operate with other seniors' groups with similar goals. We meet twice a month for Whist Drive and Bingo. Social and Recreational activities

CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES #250, 707 10 Avenue SW T: 403-233-2360 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0B3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cfs-ab.org Counseling Services: Individual, couple and family counseling for people of all faiths, cultures, and gender/sexual identities. We have counselors who speak Farsi, Russian, Spanish and German. No one is turned away because of finances. Clients determine what they can afford to pay for counseling. Connections for Multi-Cultural Students Program: Offered in partnership with the Calgary Catholic School District, this program gives students and families a sense of belonging, ownership and inspires active involvement in school life. Teen Parents: We provide counseling as well as child care and community support services to young parents and their babies through the Louise Dean Centre. The Motherhood Matters program matches mentors with young moms in the community. Community Programs: Our Never Too Late program helps adults achieve their high school equivalency at no cost to them. The Athletes Mentoring Program matches vulnerable youth with college and university athletes, and the Families & Schools Together (F&ST) program partners with schools to build strong family and community relationships. Indigenous Youth Programs: We offer culturally appropriate programs and services at

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the Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth (CACY). Indigenous Young People Belong is a safe, inviting and non-judgmental space where students experience a sense of belonging and connection as they complete high school.

CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES #223 12th Avenue SW Toll free: 1-877-472-CISV Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 T: 403-369-2478 E-mail: [email protected] F: 403-264-9218 Website: cisvcalgary.ca CISV’s purpose is to prepare individuals to become active and contributing members of a peaceful society. CISV endeavors to stimulate the lifelong development of amicable relationships, effective communication skills, cooperative abilities, and appropriate leadership towards a just and fair world. Local and international CISV programs deliver personal, cultural, intercultural, and international learning. Trained volunteers provide programs for youths from 10 – 18 years of age. Social, Educational, Diversity / Multicultural, Youth Groups

ETHNO-CULTURAL COUNCIL of CALGARY (ECCC) 915 - 33rd Street NE T: 403-263-9900 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6T2 F: 403-262-8973 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ecccalgary.com The Ethno-Cultural Council of Calgary is a community-based organization that facilitates the collective voice of Calgary’s ethno-cultural communities towards full civic participation and integration through collaborative action. We do this by:  Advancing community based public policy solutions affecting all citizens through research and public education  Promoting full civic participation of immigrants, refugees and ethno-cultural communities through leadership training and:  Being a catalyst for all visible minorities and the community to gain greater understanding of the ethno-cultural issues affecting the community  Building capacity in the ethno-cultural sector

Action and Development, Building Bridges with Ethno-cultural Communities, Ethno- cultural Community Action on Racial Discrimination, Connecting Elders from Ethno- Cultural Communities, Sustaining Healthy & Awesome Relationships, Research, Policy & Education and Ethno-cultural Youth Development. Education, Youth Groups, Seniors Groups

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INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE INSTITUTE (IDI) CALGARY 2937 19 Street NE T: 403-975-3884 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: burc.ca Burc Intercultural Centre is a non-profit organization that endeavors to promote respect and mutual understanding among all cultures through partnership with other cultural organizations, and organizing festivals, arts and crafts displays and educational activities such as seminars, lectures and discussion panels. Official organizer of Calgary Turkish Festival and Calgary Nevruz Spring Festival. Interpreters, Translators, Social, Educational, Community Phone Directory

MOSAIC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE #520, 910 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-6093 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-265-1604 E-mail: [email protected] Website: immigrantservicescalgary.ca/how-we-can-help/family-support The Mosaic Centre offers holistic programming for immigrant and refugee families with children and youth. Components include support of first language and are as follows: parent groups, informal support, preschool, family literacy, youth support groups, ESL/peer tutoring for youth, communication, skill building, recreation/special events and a drop-in resource centre. Social, Educational and Recreational Activities, Youth Groups, Parent Groups

PACEKIDS PROGRAM #112, 5211 Macleod Trail South T: 403-234-7876 Calgary, Alberta T2H 0J3 F: 403-685-3146 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pacekids.ca We offer a variety of family-oriented therapeutic and educational programs for children with special needs. The programs are small group size. We help with arranging aide time for the child at home and in the school. We also operate summer camps along with regular programming throughout the year. Youth group, Educational, Services for people with disabilities.

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PRIDE CALGARY ASSOCIATION 205, 1802 – 1st Street NW T: 403-797-6564 Calgary, Alberta T2M 2T2 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pridecalgary.ca Pride Calgary promotes awareness of and pride amongst the gay, lesbian and bisexual community, particularly during Pride Week in June (June 5-12, 2005) but also throughout the year. Social Activities

SOUTHERN ALBERTA HERITAGE LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION (SAHLA) 205 – 1409 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-233-7998 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3K8 F: 403-232-8760 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sahla.ca SAHLA’s mission is to lead, advocate and provide resources for the promotion of effective international languages education. SAHLA is a non-profit umbrella organization representing over 40 Heritage Language schools, 30 languages and over 500 teachers and 5,000 students. The Association provides a number of services including referrals, inter-cultural communications training, conferences, translation and community presentation, as well as a resource centre, library and newsletter. Educational activities and Facility Rental

STUDIO BELL, home of the NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE 301 851 4 Street SE T: 403-543-5115 Calgary, AB T2G 1P2 F: 403-543-5129 E-mail; [email protected] Website: studiobell.ca The National Music Centre (NMC) is a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal through music. NMC delivers programming in four streams; education, exhibitions, performances and artist incubation from its new facility, Studio Bell. Performing Arts, Educational, Hall Rentals, Community Phone Directory

204, 934 - 2ND Avenue NW T: 403-988-6309 Calgary, Alberta T2N 0E6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ellipsistree.ca Performing Arts

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY CLUBS OFFICE 2500 University Drive NW Office: MSC 279B T: 403-220-2233 Email: [email protected] Website: suclubs.orgsync.com/clubslist

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE Math Sciences 251 2500 University Drive NW T: 403-220-5581 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 F: 403-289-4409 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ucalgary.ca/cissa The Centre provides support to international students related to their adjustment to the University of Calgary. It promotes an understanding of international issues by Canadians by involving them in programs which develop a global awareness. Social and Educational Activities

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY UNDERGRADUATE LAW AND SOCIETY ASSOCIATION 251 MacEwan Student Centre 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 E-mail: [email protected] Webmail: ulsa.ca A place where like-minded individuals interested in the law can get involved on campus! The ULSA strives to provide students with the opportunity to: Network with like-minded students who share a passion for the law, explore law-related careers and meet with industry professionals, access resources to assist with the law school application process, develop leadership skills and become involved in extra-curricular activities, observe real life cases and participate on debates on law and society related topics. "ULSA is a culturally diverse student organization at University of Calgary. Its members come from all over the world and contribute to the club with their unique views and ideas. We all work together to support and give opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in the legal sphere." Social, Educational

SAIT, SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AA206, Heritage Hall 1301 16th Avenue NW T: 403-284-8852 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L4 F: 403 284-7386 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sait.ca/international-students The Centre provides support to international students in relation to adjusting to SAIT, culture shock, immigration permits and visas. We promote culture awareness on campus through various programs and workshops. Educational, Social

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URBAN SOCIETY FOR ABORIGINAL YOUTH (USAY) 600, 615 MacLeod Trail SE T: 403-233-8225 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4T8 F: 403-233-8756 E-mail: [email protected] Website: usay.ca The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) is a charitable organization that enriches the lives of urban Aboriginal youth by nurturing self-empowerment and fostering healthy collaboration and communication to ensure healthy future generations.

W.P. PUPPET THEATRE Box 61116 Kensington P.O. T: 403-228-3373 Calgary, Alberta T2N 4S6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: wppuppet.com WP Puppet Theatre, incorporated as a non-profit society in 1990, has toured to schools and communities throughout western Canada, including Old Crow, Yukon and T'sigachig, NWT and Pukatawagin MB. International tours have included USA, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Croatia and Bulgaria. Past productions have explored physical science, astronomy, environmental issues and plain ol' fun. Productions integrate mask, dance, storytelling and projections with various puppetry types, notably 'bunraku style'. Original music and original scripts are often featured. The company is on the rosters for teaching with Alberta Artists in Schools Residency, Art Smarts, and C.A.P.E.S and holds membership with Society of Educational Resources (SERG) Puppeteers of America, UNIMA-US and BR-UNIMA. W.P.Puppet Theatre Society, Calgary, Alberta presents shows and educational opportunities that demonstrate how the art of puppetry bridges the diversity of culture and communication for young and adult audiences, locally, nationally and internationally.

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Vision W.P. Puppet Theatre Society will establish Canada's Centre of Excellence for Puppetry to introduce audiences to unique forms of puppetry. We will help people discover and tell "their stories" through therapeutic and educational application of puppetry. We will also continue and expand our services to all audiences through touring, community outreach and interaction via media and distance learning. Finally we will continue and expand our exploration of socially responsible issues and their relevance to the human experience in our programs, products and services.

YMCA (Calgary) - YMAP Program #510, 940 6 Avenue SW T: 403-531-1660 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 F: 403-531-1664 Website: ymcacalgary.org An Internship Program for high school drop-outs. It offers language instruction for newcomers. This is a community-based recreational program. It offers stay-in-school programs for visible minority youth and wellness programs for seniors, as well as ESL support for elementary students and an international education. Social, Educational and Recreational Activities, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups

INTERFAITH ORGANIZATIONS BUDDHISM

AVATAMSAKA MONASTERY 1009 - 4th Avenue SW T: 403-234-0644 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0K8 F: 403-263-0637 E-mail: [email protected] Website: avatamsak.ca We are part of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association (DRBA). Our founder and teacher is Venerable Master Hsuan Hua

KHMER-CANADIAN BUDDHIST CULTURAL SOCIETY 7011 Ogden Road SE T: 403-235-5415 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 F: 403-235-5475 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cambodianview.com Interpreters/Translators – Cambodian

MYANMAR BUDDHIST TEMPLE 2804 14 Avenue SE T: 403-460-3161 Calgary, Alberta T2A 0J9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymyanmartemple.ca The objective of the Organization is to build a Myanmar Buddhist Monastery in Calgary. Buddhist clergy will teach, preach and practice Buddhism. Religious Activities

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SRI LANKAN BUDDHIST SOCIETY CALGARY - CANADA 5107 Whitestone Road NE T: 403-280-9729 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 1T4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: slbscalgary.org The society provides various Buddhist activities throughout the year. Religious activities Interpreters, Translators, Community Phone Directory, Social, Religious, Educational

TRUE BUDDHA PAI YUIN TEMPLE 1809 Centre Street N. T: 403-230-7427 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2S5 F: 403-230-2558 E-mail: [email protected] Part of True Buddha School Buddhist orientation

VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTRE OF CALGARY 1720 36 Street SE T: 403-235-3060 Calgary, Alberta T2A 1C8 The Centre is the nucleus of Buddhist propagation based on spiritual development and is open to all Calgarians who wish to practice Buddhist teachings to find a status of awareness and mindfulness. Religious and Educational Activities

CHRISTIANITY

ASSUMPTION UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 611 7 Avenue NE T: 403-230-7013 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0N4 F: 403-230-7019 Website: abvmcalgary.com Offers religious services to the Ukrainian community. Religious and Educational Activities

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CALGARY CHINESE MENNONITE CHURCH and Calgary Menno Chinese School 1237 28 Street SE T: 403-248-5988 Calgary AB T2A 7G4 F: 403-204-0243 To provide Christian and community services to the Chinese community that includes a Chinese language school (Calgary Menno Chinese School) for ages 4 to 18. Educational, Recreational and Religious Activities

CALGARY KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1112 19 Avenue NW T: 403-685-0000 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0Z9 F: 403-246-2873 Website: calgarykpc.org The Church offers religious services in the Korean and English languages. The Church offers evangelism, an outreach team, and a New Wineskin Fellowship group. Religious and Social Activities

CALVIN HUNGARIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101 14 Avenue SW T: 403-262-4122 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0L8 F: 403-269-5993 E-mail: [email protected] Website: kmre.parokia.net This is an ethnic Presbyterian Church.

CANADIAN CHRISTIAN LEBANESE CLUB OF CALGARY 3107 40 Street SW T: 403-217-1131 Calgary, Alberta T3E 3C9 F: 403-242-1944 E-mail: [email protected] The club seeks to make other communities aware of Lebanese traditions in such areas as history, customs, language and religion. Helping the new immigrant & raise money for the needy people in Calgary & in other country, Teach our youth & teens language, Religious and Culture Media, Community Phone Directory, Social, Religious, Education and Recreational Activities, Hall Rental

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CALGARY COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS – ALBERTA REGION 1325 Glenmore Trail SW T: 403-255-8688 Ext. 2 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4Y8 1325 – Glenmore Trail SW Calgary, Alberta T2V 4Y8 E-mail: [email protected] To promote justice, friendship, understanding and cooperation among Canadians of different race, religion or ethnic origin through dialogue, education, and good works. Religious, Educational

CAN-ORIENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 22168, Bankers’ Hall Postal Outlet Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J5 E-mail: [email protected] The membership is open to all Christian Peoples, especially those originating from the Indian sub-continent. Social and Recreational Activities

DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH – Calgary 210 10 Avenue NE T: 403-277-5804 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0W9 Sunday services at 10:30 a.m., interchanging in English and Danish. Performing Arts, Choir, Religious, Seniors Groups in Danish, Hall Rental

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HELLENIC GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF CALGARY & DISTRICT The Greek Orthodox Church T: 403-246-4553 1 Tamarac Crescent SW F: 403-242-2834 Calgary, Alberta T3C 3B7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryhellenic.com The Community promotes the Hellenic heritage, language and history in order to create a more understanding environment within Canadian society. The Hellenic Society of Calgary hosts an annual Greek Festival the last weekend in June. It is one of the longest consecutive running festivals in Calgary. Join us for family friendly, food, wine and dance! For more information contact [email protected]

JAPANESE GOSPEL CHURCH – Calgary 2203 – 15A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2G 3N2 T: 403-266-1430 Website: calgarygospel.com Our church is an evangelical based Christian congregation with services in both English and Japanese languages. Come join us every Sunday at 10:30am to build relationships with other fellow Christians and most importantly with our Lord Jesus Christ. Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH 805 77 Avenue SW T: 403-255-7080 Calgary, Alberta T2V 0T2 F: 403-253-9336 The purpose of the Church is: to practice the love of our Lord, worship God; be inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit; teach the nature and function of the Christian faith; and live and carry out the ministry of Christ in the world. Religious, Social, Educational and Recreational Activities

LA SOCIETE des DAMES de SAINTE-FAMILLE 1719 5 Avenue SW T: 403-228-3619 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 F: 403-802-3819 E-mail: [email protected] Website: members.shaw.ca/ste-famille

LOVE IN ACTION CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1352 Abbeydale Drive SE T: 403-235-6588 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7L8 F: 403-569-1210 The Centre offers youth, music and children’s ministries. Religious, Youth Groups

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OUR LADY OF GRACE ITALIAN AND ENGLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1714 14 Avenue NE T: 403-276-1689 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1G3 F: 403-230-0603 Provides religious services for the Italian community and youth groups. Religious, Youth Groups, Social Activities

OUR LADY OF GRACE SENIORS 1714 14 Avenue NE T: 403-276-1689 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1G3 F: 403-230-0603 The group provides fellowship for seniors of the Parish. Social Activities, Seniors Group

PAROISSE SAINTE-FAMILLE – St. Family Parish 1717 – 5th Street SW T: 403-228-3619 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 F: 403-802-3819 E-mail: [email protected] Website: members.shaw.ca/stefamille Préparation aux sacrements: baptême, première communion, première réconciliation, mariage. Communion à la maison ou à l’hôpital (sur demande). Accès aux personnes en fauteuil roulant. Preparation for Holy Sacrament: baptismal, first communion, confirmation, and marriage. Communion offered at home or in-hospital (on request). Wheelchair accessible. Religious, Social, Educational, gatherings for Francophone community

RUSSIAN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS 905 8 Avenue NE T: 403-230-7015 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0S2 F: 403-277-8449 The Church provides religious services, Sunday teas, bazaars, feast day dinners and a library. Social, Religious and Educational Activities

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SPANISH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PO Box 50198, Marlborough Postal Outlet T: 403-234-9980 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7P1 F: 403-234-9980 3125 – Catalina Boulevard NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6R1 An inter-denominational Church that worships God in Spanish. Offers a dynamic youth group, Bible studies, home prayer meetings, ladies’ meetings and children’s classes. Youth Groups, Social, Religious Activities

SOUTH GATE ALLIANCE CHURCH 14910 Bannister Road SE T: 403-254-1030 Calgary, Alberta T2X 1Z5 F: 403-254-2019 E-mail: [email protected] Website: southgatealliance.org The association provides Chinese Evangelical services and other social functions. South Gate Alliance is a church with three congregations: English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Religious, Social, Educational, Recreational

Related Groups:  Parish Council  Gemütlichkeit  St. Boniface Society  Children’s’ Liturgy  Church Choir  Theatre Group  Elisabeth (Ladies) Group

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 204 – 6A Street NE T: 403-262-2862 Calgary, Alberta T2E 4A5 F: 403-262-2862 Website: forministry.com The Church provides religious services in English. Performing Arts, Religious and Educational Activities

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entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” Heb. 13:1, 2. Romanian Interpreters/Translators, Publications, Religious, Social, Youth groups, Seniors Groups, Recreational Activities, Hall Rental

ST. MINA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH 1100 Berkshire Boulevard NW T: 403-242-5518 Calgary, Alberta T3K 3M3 F: 403-242-1195 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stmina.ab.ca The Church offers services and social events. Join us every Friday evenings for Vesper Prayers 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday morning mass 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Social and Religious Activities

FRULA SERBIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY 2001 – 31 Avenue SW T: 403-244-3586 Calgary, Alberta T2T 1T3 F: 403-244-1691 E-mail: [email protected] Website: svetisimeon.org The society endeavours to promote the Serbian culture and bring about an awareness of Serbian religion and customs to the people of Alberta. Offers a soccer team. Performing and Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Recreational Activities

ST. VLADIMIR’S UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND CULTURAL CENTRE 404 Meredith Road NE T: 403-264-3437 Calgary, Alberta T2E 5A6 F: 403-264-3438 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: stvlads.com The Centre offers ethnic meals, cultural events, a Ukrainian library and museum. A gift shop is also available on the premises, featuring Ukrainian Easter eggs and supplies. Literary and visual arts, social, educational, and recreational activities Hall Rental

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EAST INDIA

HINDUISM

GUJARATI MANDAL OF CALGARY P.O. Box 1003, Stn. “M” T: 403-703-7162 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K4 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] The objectives of the Mandal are to exist in harmony with other cultural societies and to contribute towards the social and cultural enrichment of the Indo-Canadian community in Calgary. The Association provides recreation to its members and promotes various cultural activities. Social, Recreational and Religious Activities, Performing Arts, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups

HINDU SOCIETY OF CALGARY 2225 – 24 Avenue NE T: 403-291-2551 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M2 F: 403-291-5551 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymandir.com The key objectives are to promote and preserve the understanding of ethical, spiritual, religious and philosophical foundations and practices of Hinduism as suited to modern times. The Society celebrates Hindu Festivals, and promotes Hindu religious rites, practices, beliefs. Provides services to the Hindu community in Calgary and maintains the Temple building. Religious, Educational, Social, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups, Hall Rental

ISLAM

CALGARY ISLAMIC SCHOOL 2612 – 37 Avenue NE T: 403-248-2773 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5L2 F: 403-569-6654 E-mail: [email protected] The School teaches Arabic language and Islamic religion to ECS to Grade 8 students. Educational

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ISMAILI COUNCIL 200, 2020 – 27 Avenue NE T: 403-215-6200 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6 F: 403-291-3965 The Society interacts with other cultural communities to exchange cultural heritage values with other Calgarians and to convey a better understanding of the diversity of cultural heritage within the Ismaili Muslims. Promotes cultural awareness to the Ismaili Muslim society in the form of educational, social and religious activities. Performing and visual arts, social, religious, educational and recreational activities.

ISMAILI MUSLIM SENIORS COMMITTEE 200, 2020 – 27 Avenue NE T: 403-215-6200 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7A6 F: 403-291-3965 The Committee organizes entertainment and educational programs for Ismaili Muslim seniors. Performing, literary and visual arts, social, religious, educational and recreational activities.

MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY- ISLAMIC CENTRE OF CALGARY 5615 – 14th Avenue SW T: 403-242-1615 Calgary, Alberta T3H 2E8 F: 403-242-1695 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: muslimsofcalgary.ca The Association offers the Muslim community in Calgary a location for prayer and information about Islam, as well as speakers and workshops concerning the religion of Islam. Social, religious, educational and recreational activities.

MUSLIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CALGARY 2612 - 37th Avenue NE T: 403-219-0991 Calgary Alberta T1Y 5L2 F: 403-219-0993 E-mail: [email protected] Website: muslimsofcalgary.ca Our Mission is to carry out activities according to established principles of Islam in the light of Qur’an and Sunnah, to carry out Islamic activities including religious, educational, and charitable, to co-ordinate fund raising to meet above objectives and to provide leadership and guidance to Muslims in Calgary.

JUDAISM

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BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION 1325 Glenmore Trail SW T: 403-255-8688 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4Y8 F: 403-252-8319 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bethtzedec.ca Inspiring innovative learning, spiritual growth, compassion and joyous expression of Conservative Jewish living in the home, synagogue and community. Religious, Educational, Hall rental, Youth Group, Senior support group

CALGARY HADASSAH – WIZO 1607 – 90 Avenue SW T: 403-253-4612 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4V7 F: 403-640-1100 Hadassah – Wizo actively cooperates with other organizations in the promotion of democracy. It seeks to extend material and moral support from the Jewish women of Canada to the people of Israel in health, education and human care services; enhance the quality of life of women and children in need in the Hadassah – Wizo project in Israel: strengthen and foster Jewish ideals and to encourage Jewish and Hebrew culture in Canada. Social, religious and educational activities.

CALGARY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE (CJCC) 1607 – 90 Avenue SW T: 403-253-8600 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4V7 F: 403-253-7915 Website: calgaryjcc.com The Centre serves the leisure-time needs of the Jewish community and the Calgary community at large. Offers cultural events, educational programs and exhibitions which are open to non-members. Performing, literary and visual arts, social, religious, educational and recreational activities

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CALGARY COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS – ALBERTA REGION 1325 Glenmore Trail SW T: 403-255-8688 Ext. 2 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4Y8 E-mail: [email protected] To promote justice, friendship, understanding and cooperation among Canadians of different race, religion or ethnic origin through dialogue, education, and good works. Religious and Educational

SIKHISM

COUNCIL OF SIKH ORGANIZATIONS (COSO) 245, 1806 - 52 Street SE T: 403-235-0049 Calgary, Alberta T2B 1N1 F: 403-272-0068 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cosocalgary.com The COSO main objectives are to facilitate integration among the Sikh community and the community at large. COSO provides workshops, seminars and programs for all the Sikh community. It participates in programs and activities sponsored by other ethno- cultural organizations, settlement agencies and organizations. Participates in cross- cultural education programs. COSO is an umbrella body for all Sikh organizations in Calgary. Social, Educational, Religious, Seniors Groups, Youth Groups, Services for people with disabilities, Community Phone Directory

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DASHMESH CULTURE CENTRE – HOLY GURUDWARA SIKH TEMPLE 135 Martindale Blvd NE T: 403-590-0970 Calgary, Alberta F: 403-590-1663 The centre was completed in 1989 and serves as the main Gurdwara for Calgary’s Sikh community.

ZOROASTRIAN

ZOROASTRIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA E-mail: [email protected] T: 403-770-9142 Website: zaab.org The Zoroastrian Association of Alberta (ZAA) is a non-profit organization registered under the Province of Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1981 with the mission of bringing together Zoroastrian individuals across the province. Its objectives include the maintenance and promotion of the Zoroastrian religion, and to disseminate knowledge of its doctrines, traditions and its cultural heritage. The association also undertakes humanitarian and charitable activities. Youth Events, Seniors Support Groups

ZOROASTRIAN FIRE TEMPLE OF CALGARY 210 Aspen Glen Place SW T: 403-234-8242 Calgary, AB T3H 0E8 E-mail: Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Calgary is a religious, non-profit and non-political [email protected] We conduct religious services, rituals and activities in accordance with Zoroastrian religion. To contribute to charitable causes in Canada and overseas. SENIORS’ GROUPS

ABORIGINAL FRIENDSHIP CENTRE OF CALGARY 101, 427 – 51 Avenue SE T: 403-270-7379 Calgary, AB T2H 0M8 F: 403-270-7172 E-mail: [email protected] Website: afcccalgary.org AFCC is committed to a holistic and traditional approach in the development and provision of services and resources for the Aboriginal peoples of Calgary. We are dedicated to serve in an ethical, community minded organization, respectful of Aboriginal Cultures and Teachings for the benefit of all Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal Group, Youth Group, Seniors Support Groups, Social and Work/Assist with the chronically homeless

ABORIGINAL SENIORS GATHERING PLACE SOCIETY OF CALGARY 164 3359 27 Street NE T: 403-270-9351 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5E4 F: 403-270-9371 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ghostriverrediscovery.com

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ASOCIACION DE MUJERES LATINO AMERICANAS The Latin American Women’s Association T: 403-252-2795 E-mail: [email protected]

CALGARY CATHOLIC IMMIGRATION SOCIETY (CCIS) #103, 1111 – 11 Avenue SW T: 403-266-6686 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G5 F: 403-817-6498 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ccisab.ca

CALGARY CHINESE ELDERLY CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION (CCECA) 111 Riverfront Avenue SW T: 403-269-6122 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4Y8 F: 403-269-1951 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cceca.ca

CALGARY CHINESE UNITED CHURCH Box 101, 120 – 2nd Avenue SW T: 403-262-4388 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 E-mail: [email protected]

CALGARY ITALIAN CLUB 416 – 1 Avenue NE T: 403-264-4133 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0B4 F: 403-264-0626

CALGARY LAO-CHINESE ASSOCIATION (CLCA) 2771 Sunridge Way NE T: 403-280-3547 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K7 F: 403-250-8523 E-mail: [email protected] Website: clca2005.com

CAMBODIAN-CANADIAN ASSOCIATION 7011 Ogden Road SE F: 403-235-5475 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 E-mail: [email protected]

CANADIAN HISPANIC SENIORS’ SERVICES SOCIETY T: 403-293-3561

CANADIAN OVERSEAS SENIORS’ CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (CANOSCA) 26 Pinelore Place NE T: 403-263-5952 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 3V8

CITY OF CALGARY COMMUNITY & NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES – ABORIGINAL SERVICES P.O. Box 2100, Stn. “M” (123) T: 403-268-5959 or C 403-268-5149 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 F: 403-268-3786 E-mails: Bev [email protected]

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CITY OF CALGARY ISSUE SPECIALIST (Aboriginal) P.O. Box 2100, Station “M” (8116) T: 403-268-5188 or 403-268-5149 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 F: 403-268-5765 E-mails: [email protected]; [email protected]

DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH – Calgary 210 - 10 Avenue NE T: 403-277-5804 Calgary, Alberta T2E 0W9

FOUR DIRECTIONS FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 4869 Hubalta Road SE T: 403-273-4026 Calgary, Alberta T2B 1T5 F: 403-273-4027 E-mail: [email protected] Crisis Line: 403-272-6602 or 403-607-6121 Website: fourdirectionscalgary.org

GUJARATI MANDAL OF CALGARY P.O. Box 1003, Station “M” T: 403-703-7162 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K4 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

HINDU SOCIETY OF CALGARY 2225 – 24 Avenue NE T: 403-291-2551 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M2 F: 403-291-5551 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymandir.com

HUNGARIAN SENIOR CITIZENS 4143 Varsity Road NW T: 403-288-7212 Calgary, Alberta T3B 2Y5 F: 403-288-7219 E-mail: [email protected]

INDIAN EX-SERVICEMEN IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION – Calgary 503 – 4774 West Winds Dr NE T: 403-293-3337 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3Z5 F: 403-293-3384 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ieiacalgary.com

INDO-CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF IMMIGRANT SENIORS 216 Panamount Hill NW T: 403-239-0644 Calgary, Alberta T3K 5P5 F: 403-366-7330 E-mail: [email protected]

ISMAILI MUSLIM SENIORS COMMITTEE 200, 2020 – 27 Avenue NE T: 403-215-6200 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2L7 F: 403-291-3965

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CALGARY JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – NIKKEI CENTRE 2236 – 29 Street SW T: 403-242-4143 Calgary, Alberta T3E 2K2 F: 1-888-367-7549 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryjca.com

CALGARY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE 1607 – 90 Avenue SW T: 403-253-8600 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4V7 F: 403-253-7915 Website: calgaryjcc.com

LE CLUB DE L’AMITIÉ DE CALGARY 1719 - 5th Street SW T: 403-289-6985 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 F: 403-289-6985 E-mail: [email protected]

LA SOCIETE FRANCO-CANADIENNE de CALGARY (for seniors and post secondary students) #102, 1809 – 5 Street SW T: 403-228-5709 Calgary, Alberta T2S 2A8 E-mail: [email protected]

METIS CALGARY FAMILY SERVICES – Aboriginal Students Program & In Home Support 352 Sunvale Drive SE T: 403-240-4642 Calgary, Alberta T2X 2P1 F: 403-240-4846 E-mail: [email protected] Website: mcfs.ca Umbrella for:  Ke Mama Nnanik  Medicine Wheel Early Learning Centers  Native Network Family Resource Centre  University of Calgary International Student Centre

MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA REGION 3 1A – 4001 19 Street N.E c Toll free: 1-800-267-5844 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6X8 T: 403-569-8800 Website: albertametis.com F: 403-569-8959 E-mail: [email protected] The Association provides programs and services to the Métis people of Calgary as well as assistance to Aboriginal people with cultural, recreational and social needs. Offers information on applications for lifetime memberships and referrals. Aboriginal Group, Social, educational, recreational, seniors’ support groups, services for people with disabilities, and others.

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NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICE OF ALBERTA 206, 2915 – 21 Street NE T: 403-237-7850 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7T1 F: 403-237-7857 E-mail: [email protected]

OUR LADY OF GRACE SENIORS (ITALIAN) 1714 – 14 Avenue NE T: 403-276-1689 Calgary, Alberta T2E 1G3 F: 403-230-0603

POLISH CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 3015 – 15 Street NE T: 403-291-3757 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 F: 403-291-3009 Website: polishcentre.ca

POLISH COMBATANTS ASSOCIATION NO.18 3015 - 15 Street NE T: 403-283-2390 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8

PORTAIL DE L’IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION (PIA) #1601, 840 – 7 Avenue SW T: 403-668-0299 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2 F: 403-668-0299 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pia-calgary.ca

SENIORS’ SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP 3512 – 5 Avenue NW (Parkdale Nifty Fifty’s Seniors Association) T: 403-283-0620 Calgary, Alberta T2N 0V7 Social dancing for seniors, somewhat similar to square dancing, no partner required. A fun afternoon. Tuesdays 2 – 4 p.m. Social activities.

WING KEI CARE CENTRE 1212 Centre Street NE T: 403-277-7433 Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R4 F: 403-230-3857

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WU YI ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY #32, 132 – 3rd Avenue SE T: 403-264-7518 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0B6 F: 403-547-6983 Provide support, activities and recreation for newcomers and seniors in the community. Social, Seniors Support Group

YMCA Calgary #510, 940 – 6 Avenue SW T: 403-531-1660 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 F: 403-531-1664 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ymcacalgary.org SERVICES FOR NEW CANADIANS

1000 VOICES BY ASPEN FAMILY SERVICES Genesis Centre of Community Wellness T: 403-930-3370 7556 Falconridge Boulevard NE Calgary, Alberta E-mail: [email protected] Website: aspenfamily.org/what-we-do/community-development/1000-voices Managed and operated by Aspen at the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness in Calgary’s northeast, 1000 Voices responds to evolving community needs by providing a place to speak and be heard. It offers 10,000 square feet of free meeting, workshop and office space for meetings, discussion groups, programs and services, cultural arts and local events, as well as space and support for community initiatives. 1000 Voices works collaboratively with over 40 service providers and houses more than 100 programs, including employment training, settlement services for newcomers and programs for seniors and youth.

ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF IMMIGRANT SERVING AGENCIES 915 - 33 Street NE T: 403-273-2962 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6T2 F: 403-273-2964 E-mail: [email protected] Website: aaisa.ca AAISA is an umbrella organization for 19 immigrant serving agencies from 11 different locations in Alberta. Member agencies provide a range of services for immigrants and refugees to ease their integration and settlement

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ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Human Rights and Citizenship T: 403-297-6571 310, 525 – 11 Avenue SW F: 403-297-6567 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: albertahumanrights.ab.ca or www.cd.gov.ab.ca This Provincial government department assists community organizations to identify, develop and implement initiatives that address issues of equity and/or diversity. The main goals are to deter racism and discrimination, increase awareness of the economic and social benefits of cultural diversity, and promote community leadership in diversity planning and programming. Educational activities.

ALBERTA NETWORK OF IMMIGRANT WOMEN (ANIW) Suite 107, 1409 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-262-8040 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3K8 F: 403-262-4980 E-mail: [email protected] Website: aniw.org The vision of the Alberta Network of Immigrant Women is to empower immigrant women across Alberta to take an active role in our communities. We address issues that impact the lives of immigrant women in Alberta. The process starts with research that provides an evidence-based approach to building education and training programs to assist immigrant women in addressing the issues or realizing opportunities in their communities. Key to our efforts is the partnerships with women’s organizations, ethno- cultural groups and other social sector groups that work with immigrant communities.

ARUSHA CENTRE SOCIETY #106, 223 – 12 Avenue SW T: 403-270-3200 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: arusha.org The Arusha Centre is collectively run, member-supported organization that provides resources and programming on local and global social justice and environmental issues. Educational, Social Activities

BETWEEN FRIENDS CLUB (RECREATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES) 205, 8989 Macleod Trail S T: 403-269-9133 Calgary, Alberta T2H 0M2 F: 403-269-3919 E-mail: [email protected] Website: betweenfriends.ab.ca Enables participants to experience a sense of belonging and enhanced quality of life. Providing social and recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities. Year round programs under 7 to 25 years old. We are all inclusive and focus on each person’s individual abilities.

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BOW VALLEY COLLEGE (BVC) ESL Department 332 – 6 Avenue SE T: 403-410-3400 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4S6 F: 403-297-3984 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bowvalleycollege.ca BVC Calgary offers a wide range of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and programs designed to address the needs of ESL speakers wishing to improve their English in order to integrate into Canadian society or meet their academic or career goals. Additionally, offers such programs as: Placement Services for Immigrant Professionals, Directions for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers, and Centre for Career Advancement.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CALGARY – BELTLINE YOUTH CENTRE 221 – 12 Avenue SW T: 403-263-7934 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca/programs/education-employment/beltline-youth- centre Beltline Youth Centre provides social, recreational, creative, and educational opportunities for all youth ages 12 – 24, with a focus on immigrant and refugee youth.

CALGARY ACHIEVEMENT CENTRE FOR YOUTH 315 – 10 Avenue SE T: 403-268-3666 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W2 F: 403-268-2383 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cacy.org The Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth provides a number of programs to help youth between the ages of 15 and 24 reach their educational and employment goals. Partnering with the City of Calgary, the Calgary Board of Education, the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society MCC Employment Development, Woods and the YMCA, the Centre offers programs and services that include: Computer training, Internet access, Immigrant services, Alternative high school, Career planning/development, Job search, ESL instruction, Child minding, Outreach school, Educational activities

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CALGARY BRIDGE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH #201, 1112 – 40 Avenue NE T: 403-230-7745 Calgary, Alberta T2E 5T8 F: 403-230-0774 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarybridgefoundation.com At Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, we work with new immigrants whose children attend school in Calgary. We help the children and their families settle into Canadian life. We do this by teaching them how to dress for winter, how to travel on the bus and train, how to find work and where to go if they need food, clothing, housing, legal services. Our staff can talk to individuals on the phone and also meet with them; these meetings can be in the family’s home, in the library or in a place the family feels comfortable meeting in. Young people that are in school can join many programs: newcomer orientation, life skills development, mentorship, homework help and educational field trips. These programs will help kids and teenagers make friends and adjust to their new schools. Our programs are available during school hours and also between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. We also plan evening and weekend trips to the theatre, to sports games and other fun activities. Our goal is to help new immigrants learn and adapt to Canadian culture, so they can make Calgary and Canada their new home.

CALGARY CATHOLIC IMMIGRATION SOCIETY (CCIS) #103, 1111 – 11 Avenue SW T: 403-266-6686 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G5 F: 403-817-6498 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ccisab.ca The Society provides services and programs to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. The programs include employment preparation, settlement services, youth, seniors, skills training, language instruction, sponsorship, licensed daycare, school age programs and settlement and integration of newcomers. Educational, Seniors’ Support Groups, Youth Groups, Services for New Canadians

CALGARY CENTRE FOR GLOBAL COMMUNITY / HUMAINOLOGIE / THE CODE 300, 223 – 12 Avenue SW T: 403-457-5534 Calgary, AB T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarycgc.org Calgary Centre for Global Community provides education, engagement and research opportunities to enhance and expand Calgarians' capacity for responsible, well- informed, effective global citizenship. Our work recognizes the interconnectedness of local and global issues and their impact on the well-being of our communities. We also act as the umbrella organization for Humainologie, an international, multimedia production house, and The Code, a Calgary-based social enterprise initiative launched in 2016. Media Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Social, Educational

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CALGARY CHAMBER OF VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS (CCVO) #1070, 105-12th Avenue SE T: 403-261-6655 Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A1 F: 403-261-6602 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarycvo.org The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is an umbrella organization with over 400 nonprofits and charities as members. We provide resources, research, policy work, and a bi-weekly newsletter to help network and strengthen nonprofits and charities in the Calgary region, so that they are informed on issues affecting the non-profit sector, and have access to resources which will help them to continue to do their important work.

CALGARY IMMIGRANT EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (CIES) 1723 – 40 Street SE T: 403-235-3666 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7Y3 F: 403-272-7455 E-mail: [email protected] Website: immigrant-education.ca Our mission is to provide education, multimedia information, job bank and referral services to newcomers and economically disadvantaged Calgarians to help them find their rightful places in Canadian society. Educational, resume and job skills, Other: employment skills training, LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, Level 1 to 5); Drop-in ESL (English as a Second Language) (Pre-Basic to Intermediate); ESL Literacy, Accounting Programs: Basic Accounting, Simply Accounting, Advanced Simply Accounting, QuickBooks; Computer Program: Basic Computer, MS Word and Excel, Clerical Training, Advanced Computer; Employment Services Program for Youth

CALGARY IMMIGRANT WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (CIWA) #200, 138 – 4 Avenue SE T: 403-263-4414 Calgary, Alberta T2G 4Z6 F: 403-264-3914 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ciwa-online.com The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) was established in 1982 as a non- profit organization to address the needs and concerns of immigrant and refugee women and their families. We are the only immigrant serving agency in Calgary offering all female programs and services. CIWA’s Mission, Vision and Values guide staff and volunteers in our commitment to providing programs and services designed to empower women for the benefit of their families and our community. We offer services in the areas for Settlement and Integration, Language Training and Childcare, Family Support and Employment.

CANLEARN SOCIETY (formerly Calgary Learning Centre) 3930-20th Street SW T: 403-686-9300 Calgary, Alberta T2T 4Z9 F: 403-686-0627 E-mail: [email protected] Website: canlearnsociety.ca Community Vision - All children, youth and adults will develop literacy skills and have the support necessary to meet their complex learning and attention needs.

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Organization Vision - The CanLearn Society will be a focal point for leadership, innovation and comprehensive services to help children, youth and adults with literacy development, learning and attention difficulties. Mission - The CanLearn Society creates, uses and shares knowledge to remove learning barriers and support lifelong learning. Beliefs - We believe that learning changes lives. We believe that CanLearn Society helps children, youth and an adult learn, bring hope and improves their quality of life. We believe that individuals with learning, literacy and attention difficulties can achieve their full potential and become contributing members to society in a supportive and collaborative community.

CALGARY NEWCOMER’S CLUB P.O. Box 235, Station M T: 403-245-8993 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2H6 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: calgarynewcomersclub.com The Calgary Newcomers’ Club provides opportunities for women who have recently moved to Calgary to come together in friendship and to meet other newcomers through a diverse spectrum of interesting activities and groups, from theatre outings and dining to book clubs, moms and tots and crafts. Hospitality evenings are held monthly in both the north and south areas of Calgary for women interested in learning more about the Calgary Newcomers’ Club. Social

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CANADIAN HERITAGE Canada Place T: 780-495-3350 9700 Jasper Avenue, Room 1630 F: 780-495-4873 Calgary, Alberta T5J 4C3 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pch.gc.ca This Federal government department develops policies and programs to promote artistic expression and the preservation and interpretation of Canadian heritage. Provide funding for not-for-profit organizations under the following programs: Aboriginal Peoples’ Program, Arts, Museums, and other Official Languages. Performing, visual and literary arts, festivals, and Aboriginal groups.

CENTRE FOR NEWCOMERS 1010, 999 – 36 Street NE T: 403-569-3325 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7X6 F: 403-248-5041 E-mail: [email protected] Website: centrefornewcomers.ca Centre for Newcomers is a non-profit registered charity that has been operating in Calgary’s North East quadrant since 1988. The Centre welcomes over 10,000 clients every year who arrive in Calgary and provide life-changing services that build connections, create opportunities and promotes full integration for newcomers. Social, Youth Groups

COALITION FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION 915 - 33 Street NE T: 403-261-5939 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6T2 F: 403-261-5992 E-mail: [email protected] Website: eslaction.com/index.php The Coalition for Equal Access to Education is committed to working with community, education and government stakeholders to promote access to quality, equitable

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education and services for K-12 ESL learners. We envision responsive educational and social services that demonstrate the following: Effective ESL education with emphasis on pedagogically sound programming, adequate resources and measurable results; Integrated cultural competency in policies and programs; and Meaningful collaboration among provincial and federal departments, school boards and schools, service agencies and culturally diverse communities to address the linguistic, social and cultural needs of ESL learners

DIRECTIONS FOR IMMIGRANTS BOW VALLEY COLLEGE, West Campus 219 300 6 Avenue SE T: 403-770-5155 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0G5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: directionsforimmigrants.ca Directions for Immigrants is a no-cost career service centre that helps internationally educated professionals secure professional employment and gain accreditation. We work with professionals in any occupation in any industry. Directions for Immigrants is operated by Bow Valley College. This service is funded by the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada.

DISTRESS CENTRE CALGARY 211 #300, 1010 – 8 Avenue SW T: 403-266-1601 (Administration) Calgary, Alberta T2J 1P2 F: 403-262-2512 E-mail: [email protected] Website: distresscentre.com

24 Hour Crisis Line T: 403-266-HELP (4357) E-mail: [email protected] The Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) ensures everyone has a place to turn to in a time of crisis by providing 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling and 211 referrals - all at no cost.

Counselling – short term professional crisis counselling offered to individuals, couples, families and groups at no fee.

211 – The easy to remember, 3 digit number that provides access to the full range of community, social, government and health programs in Calgary and area. 24 hour, free of charge and multilingual.

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ETHNO-CULTURAL COUNCIL of CALGARY (ECCC) 915 33rd Street NE T: 403-263-9900 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6T2 F: 403-262-8973 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ecccalgary.com The Ethno-Cultural Council of Calgary is a community-based organization that facilitates the collective voice of Calgary’s ethno-cultural communities towards full civic participation and integration through collaborative action. We do this by:  Advancing community based public policy solutions affecting all citizens through research and public education  Promoting full civic participation of immigrants, refugees and ethno-cultural communities through leadership training and  Being a catalyst for all visible minorities and the community to gain greater understanding  of the ethno-cultural issues affecting the community  Building capacity in the ethno-cultural sector Action and Development, Building Bridges with Ethno-cultural Communities, Ethno- cultural Community Action on Racial Discrimination, Connecting Elders from Ethno- Cultural Communities, Sustaining Healthy & Awesome Relationships, Research, Policy & Education and Ethno-cultural Youth Development. Education, Youth Groups, Seniors Groups

IMMIGRANT LANGUAGE AND VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT-REFERRAL CENTRE (ILVARC) #1401, 910 - 7 Avenue SW T: 403-262-2656 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-294-1173 E-mail: [email protected] Website: immigrantservicescalgary.ca The Centre assists immigrants and refugees to determine their English proficiency, access language training opportunities, advance vocational/career/employability goals, enhance educational opportunities and access support services. The services are primarily offered in the client’s first language. Educational activities.

IMMIGRANT SERVICES CALGARY #1200, 910 – 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-1120 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-266-2486 E-mail: [email protected] Website: immigrantservicescalgary.ca Immigrant Services Calgary provides a variety of services to support the settlement and integration of newcomers in the Calgary community. We are committed to your success, and we are dedicated to make you feel at home. We can help you:  Find language training opportunities and other community resources  Adjust to life in Canada by supporting you in your settlement process  Gain Canadian work experience through volunteer opportunities  Meet people from diverse cultural groups

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INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT SERVICE 9th Floor, 9942-108 Street T: 780-427-2655 Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J5 F: 780-422-9734 Website: eae.alberta.ca

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE CALGARY 420 – 5920 1A Street SW T: 403-692-6381 Calgary, AB T2H 0G3 F: 403-287-3735 E-mail: [email protected] Website: jfsc.org Jewish Family service Calgary is a non-denominational social services agency. Services include resettlement and acculturation for newcomers, counseling, job placement, services for seniors, and volunteer services. A computer room is available for client use. Clients are served in Russian, Hebrew and English. An appointment is required for our services, so please call ahead to book.

MOSAIC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE #520, 910 - 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-6093 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-265-1604 E-mail: [email protected] Website: immigrantservicescalgary.ca The Mosaic Centre offers holistic programming for immigrant and refugee families with children and youth. Components include support of first language and are as follows: parent groups, informal support, preschool, family literacy, youth support groups, ESL/peer tutoring for youth, communication, skill building, recreation/special events and a drop-in resource centre. Social, Educational Activities, Recreational Activities, Youth Groups, Parent Groups

MOSAIC REFUGEE HEALTH CLINIC Marlborough Mall Professional Building T: 403-569-7251 Unit 530, 433 Marlborough Way NE F: 403-569-2725 Calgary, Alberta T2A 5H5 Website: mosaicpcn.ca Mosaic Primary Care Network's vision is "Better Health for All". Our vision honours our area’s diversity of cultures. We recognize the need to consult with and respect the healthcare goals of each local community group. We support the health of our physicians and healthcare professionals, to maximize their contributions and improve their working lives.

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SAIT POLYTECHNIC, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 1301 – 16 Avenue NW T: 403-284-8485 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: sait.ca/about-sait/schools/school-of-business Established in 1966, with more than 30,000 alumni, the School of Business at SAIT is one of the largest business schools and providers of professional development training in western Canada. Each year, we deliver practical business education to more than 3,800 students in degree and diploma program, and 10,000 registrants in our Professional and Leadership programs. We offer a variety of full-time degree and diploma programs, as well as part-time and online certificates and courses. Our Program Advisory Committees consist of professionals and industry members who advise us to ensure that our business programs meet the needs of industry and employers. Newcomers to Canada and international students from over 50 countries are welcomed and supported by staff, faculty fellow students. Social, Educational, Services for People with Disabilities and International accreditation accepted for admission to selected programs.

SECOND LANGUAGES AND INTERCULTURAL COUNCIL (SLIC) 11010- 142 St T: 780-447-9400 Edmonton, Alberta T2N 2R1 F: 780-455-6481 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: slic.teachers.ab.ca The Second Languages and Intercultural and Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association promotes, supports and celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity. It aims to fulfill the following goals:  To enable Alberta teachers to become more aware of the issues of culture and second language.  To enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of teachers in the areas of second language and cultural studies through both in service and pre-service education.  To disseminate information about existing practices, programs, and resources in second languages and intercultural education.  To encourage research into innovative practices, programs and resources in second languages and intercultural education.  To provide advice and expertise to the Alberta Teacher’s Association on learning and working conditions, curricula and teacher preparation as related to second languages and intercultural education.  To act through the Alberta Teacher’s Association as advocate for the enhancement and promotion of second languages and intercultural education.  To encourage networking with special interest groups to assist with professional development specific to those groups. Special interest groups operating at this time are Chinese, French, German, Intercultural, Japanese, Punjabi, Spanish and Ukrainian. Educational

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SETTLEMENT/ LANGUAGE BANK CENTRE #1200, 910 - 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-1120 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-266-2486 E-mail: [email protected] Website: immigrantservicescalgary.ca

WELCOME CENTRE – SUPPORT CENTRE FOR REFUGEES AND NEWCOMERS 2612 – 37 Avenue NE T: 403-291-0222 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5L2 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: wccalgary.ca Providing needed services to refugees and immigrants - building inter community bridges. We are pioneering a universally welcoming refugee and newcomer support centre, providing resources to all backgrounds through emotional, educative and practical assistance. We facilitate stable integration in a culturally sensitive, familiar atmosphere.

YMCA Calgary #510, 940 – 6 Avenue SW T: 403-237-9622 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ymcacalgary.org It is a charitable organization driven by mission to facilitate and promote the spiritual, mental, physical and social development of individuals and to foster a sense of responsibility within the community. YMCA delivers such programs as: YMAP which provides youth ages 15-20 from diverse cultural backgrounds with pre- employment and life skills training, summer work experience and job opportunities. It offers language instruction for newcomers. This is a community-based recreational program. It offers stay-in-school programs for visible minority youth and wellness programs for seniors, as well as ESL support for elementary students and an international education. Social, Educational Activities, Recreational Activities, Seniors' Support Groups, Youth Groups

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YWCA OF CALGARY - YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION #226, 320 – 5 Avenue SE T: 403-232-1581 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0E5 F: 403-232-1595 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] Website: ywcaofcalgary.com The YWCA of Calgary offers three programs: ENC, LINC and CES. English for New Canadians program (ENC): The ENC program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and Skill Specific Instruction (SSI). ESL courses offer integrated skills to improving English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture. SSI courses teach skill-linked learning strategies to improve student learning. The LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) program is a federally funded language instruction and settlement program for permanent residents and convention refugees. The CES program is a 25-week, full-time Immigrant Bridging program designed for new Canadians, who have occupational skills (in a non-regulated profession) from their first country, but lack appropriate English skills and Canadian work experience. CES assists newcomers in obtaining employment that takes advantage of their previous skills and training. The program includes ten weeks of Canadian Work Skills Training and twelve- week work experience in the clients’ field.

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ACFA REGIONALE DE CALGARY 343 – 11 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C7 T: 403-532-8576 ext 225 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] T: 403-827-0837 Website: acfa-calgary.ca

AFRICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY (ACAC) 205, 1409 Edmonton Trail NE T: 403-292-6130 Calgary, Alberta T2E 3K8 F: 403-232-8760

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AFRIKADEY! FESTIVAL - African Festival and Presentation Society 1B, 1640 - 16th Avenue NW T: 403-234-9110 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L6 F: 403-234-9114 E-mail: [email protected] Website: afrikadey.com / www.afpscalgary.org

AFRICAN SUDANESE ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY (ASAC) #201, 1448 - 17 Avenue SW T: 403-265-5560 Calgary, Alberta T2T 0C8 F: 403-265-5561 E-mail: [email protected] Website: africansudanese.org

ALL NATIONS THEATRE SOCIETY 3751 – 21 Street NE T: 403-261-5877 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6T5 F: 403-685-5877 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calcna-ab.ca/ants

ASOCIACION DE MUJERES LATINO AMERICANAS The Latin American Women’s Association T: 403-252-2795 E-mail: [email protected]

AUCAMAPU CHILEAN FOLK SOCIETY 74 Deerview Terrace SE T: 403-278-7576 Calgary, Alberta T2J 7C1 F: 403-271 7611 E-mail: [email protected]

BETH TZEDEC CONGREGATION 1325 Glenmore Trail SW T: 403-255-8688 Calgary, Alberta T2V 4Y8 F: 403-252-8319 E-mail: [email protected] Website: bethtzedec.ca

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CALGARY – BELTLINE YOUTH CENTRE 221 – 12 Avenue SW T: 403-263-7934 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CALGARY – ABORIGINAL SERVICES 731 – 13th Avenue NE T: 403-520-1512 Calgary, AB T2E 1C8 F: 403-276-9988 E-mail: [email protected] Website: boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca

CALGARY ACHIEVEMENT CENTRE FOR YOUTH 2nd Floor, 315 – 10 Avenue SE T: 403-268-3666 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W2 F: 403-268-2383 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cacy.org

THE CALGARY BRIDGE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH #201, 1112 – 40 Avenue NE T: 403-230-7745 Calgary, Alberta T2E 5T8 F: 403-230-0774 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarybridgefoundation.com

CALGARY CATHOLIC IMMIGRATION SOCIETY (CCIS) #103, 1111 – 11 Avenue SW T: 403-266-6686 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G5 F: 403-817-6498 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ccisab.ca

CALGARY CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH 150 Beddington Boulevard NE T: 403-274-6923 Calgary, Alberta T2K 2E2 F: 403-275-7799 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarychinesealliance.org

CALGARY CHINESE COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATION #1, 128 – 2nd Avenue SW T: 403-265-8446 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 F: 403-233-0070 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cccsa.ca

CALGARY CHINESE UNITED CHURCH Box 101, 120 – 2nd Avenue SW T: 403-262-4388 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B9 E-mail: [email protected]

CALGARY ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (CECA) P.O. Box 22050, Bankers Hall T: 403-262-7260 Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J1 F: 403-262-7290 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ethio-calgary.ab.ca

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CALGARY JAPANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - NIKKEI CENTRE 2236 – 29 Street SW T: 403-242-4143 Calgary, Alberta T3E 2K2 F: 1-888-367-7549 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryjca.com

CALGARY LAO-CHINESE ASSOCIATION (CLCA) 2771 Sunridge Way NE T: 403-280-3547 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K7 F: 403-250-8523 E-mail: [email protected] Website: clca2005.com

CALGARY UGANDAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION P.O. Box 82075, Scarborough Postal Outlet T: 403-241-5099 1400 – 12 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T3C 3W5

CALGARY VIETNAMESE YOUTH ASSOCIATION (CVYA) #204, 1829 - 54th Street SE T: 587-897-4041 Calgary, Alberta T2B 1N5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cvya.ca

CANADIAN CHRISTIAN LEBANESE CLUB OF CALGARY 3107 - 40 Street SW T: 403-217-1131 Calgary, Alberta T3E 3C9 F: 403-242-1944 E-mail: [email protected]

CANADIAN STATUS OF WOMEN ACTION COMMITTEE (CSWAC) – HERLAND FEMINIST FILM and VIDEO FESTIVAL #208, 223 – 12 Avenue SW T: 403-245-3441 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 F: 403-234-9532 E-mail: [email protected] Website: herlandfestival.com

CANADIAN UNITED TO SERVE HUMANITY (CUSH) INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION P.O. 57076, 2525 – 36 Street NE T: 403-813-7750 Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6R4 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cushinternational.org

CENTRE FOR NEWCOMERS 1010, 999 – 36 Street NE T: 403-569-3325 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7X6 F: 403-248-5041 Website: centrefornewcomers.ca E-mail: [email protected]

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CHILD AND YOUTH FAMILY CALGARY – (YOUTH FOUNDATION) 820, 1202 Centre Street SE T: 403-266-5448 Calgary, Alberta T2G 5A5 F: 403-264-0266 E-mail: [email protected] Website: childfriendly.ab.ca

CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES #300, 400 – 5 Avenue SW Toll free: 1-877-472-2478 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L6 F: 403-264-9218 E-mail: [email protected] Website: cisv.ca

CHILEAN CANADIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY P.O. Box 50201, Marlborough Postal Outlet T: 403-293-6383 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7P1 F: 403-590-4953 Hall location: 412 – 28 Street NE, Calgary E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

CITY OF CALGARY YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CENTRE – ABORIGINAL YOUTH OUTREACH 2nd floor, 315 – 10 Avenue SE T: 403-268-2490 Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W2 F: 403-268-2383 Website: nextsteps.org

DARFUR ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 156 Hunterhorn Dr NE T: 403-202-2070 Calgary, Alberta T2K 6H3 E-mail: [email protected]

ERITREAN CANADIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CALGARY 318, 223 - 12 Avenue SW T: 403-234-7646 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 F: 403-234-7646 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgaryeritreans.org

ETHNO-CULTURAL COUNCIL of CALGARY (ECCC) 915 - 33rd Street NE T: 403-263-9900 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6T2 F: 403-262-8973 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ecccalgary.com

FATHER LATOUR NATIVE PASTORAL CENTRE 216 – 18 Avenue SW T: 403-244-4248 Calgary, Alberta T2S 0C1 F: 403-229-1506 E-mail: [email protected]

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GHOST RIVER REDISCOVERY 107-1640 – 16th Avenue NW T: 403-270-9351 Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L6 F: 403-270-9371 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ghostriverrediscovery.com

HINDU SOCIETY OF CALGARY 2225 – 24 Avenue NE T: 403-291-2551 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M2 F: 403-291-5551 E-mail: [email protected] Website: calgarymandir.com

THE HISPANIC ARTS SOCIETY 3360 - 14th Avenue NE T: 403-271-2744 Calgary, Alberta T2A 6J4 F: 403-232-1352 E-mail: [email protected] Website: hispanicarts.com

IGBO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION of CALGARY P.O. Box 875, 3545 – 32 Avenue NE T: 403-256-1846 Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6M6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: igbocalgary.ca

INDO-CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF IMMIGRANT SENIORS 216 Panamount Hill NW T: 403-239-0644 Calgary, Alberta T3K 5P5 F: 403-366-7330 E-mail: [email protected]

KHMER YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA 7011 Ogden Road SE T: 403-455-8294 Calgary, Alberta T2C 1B5 E-mail: [email protected] Website: khmeryouth.cambodianview.com

MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL #820, 1202 Centre Street SE T: 403-266-5448 Calgary, Alberta T2P 5A5 F: 403-264-0266 E-mail: [email protected] Website: childfriendly.ab.ca

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MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA REGION 3 1A, 4001 - 19 Street NE Toll free: 1-800-267-5844 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6X8 T: 403-569-8800 Website: albertametis.com F: 403-569-8959 E-mail: [email protected]

MOSAIC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE (CIAS) #520, 910 - 7 Avenue SW T: 403-265-6093 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N8 F: 403-265-1604 E-mail: [email protected]

MUSLIM FAMILIES NETWORK SOCIETY (MFNS) PO Box 68256, 28 Crowfoot Terrace NW T: 403-466-6367 Calgary, Alberta T3G 2N8 F: 403-288-7093 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: muslimfamiliesnetwork.org  Programs for Families, Women, and Children: MFNS programs focus on educating the Muslim community through workshops, conferences, and seminars that raise awareness regarding the prevalence of domestic violence in the Muslim community as well as provide strategies for prevention and intervention.  Youth Development and Parental Education Programs: Providing an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in activities and discussions that are relevant to them.  Confidential Spiritual and Culturally sensitive Counseling on Various Issues: Pre- Marital and Post-Marital Counseling, Parenting, Domestic Abuse, Teen Health, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Depression.  Newcomer Settlement Assistance: Assist refugees, new immigrations, and newcomers to Calgary in integrating comfortably into the community and society at large.  Child & Family Services: Support program for families whose children are currently with the C and F Services.  Food Bank: 24/7 Halal food, Food cards, Bus Tickets. Bi-annual city-wide Food and clothes distribution program  Big Sister/Big Brother program  Support services for the elderly and people with limited abilities to live their lives in dignity and independence. MFNS’s aim with “Pass on the Legacy” is to stimulate seniors, giving them the assurance of power and importance that they possessed.  MFNS Matrimonial Services: Providing support for marriage and marriage related issues  Operate as a vibrant, professional and well-resourced agency in accordance with our core values.

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MUSLIM YOUTH INITIATIVE 303 Varsity Estates Bay NW T: 403-605-5701 Calgary, Alberta T3B 2W6 E-mail: [email protected] Website: thewesternmuslim.com Muslim Youth Initiative is a not for profit organization that strives to create, strong positive connections with local communities and individual by collaborating with other organizations and encouraging innovative ideas that help make Canada a better place to live. Media Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Social, Religious, Educational and Youth Group

NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICE OF ALBERTA Second Floor, 614 - 6 Av SE T: 403-237-7850 Calgary, Alberta T2P 0S4 F: 403-237-7857 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ncsa.ca

NORDIC FOLKDANCE SOCIETY 739 – 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2675 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-230-0603 E-mail: [email protected]

OUR LADY OF GRACE ITALIAN AND ENGLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1714 -14 Avenue NE T: 403-276-1689

PACEKIDS PROGRAM #112, 5211 Macleod Trail South T: 403-234-7876 Calgary, Alberta T2H 0J3 F: 403-685-3146 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pacekids.ca We offer a variety of family-oriented therapeutic and educational programs for children with special needs. The programs are small group size. We help with arranging aide time for the child at home and in the school. We also operate summer camps along with regular programming throughout the year. Youth group, educational, services for people with disabilities.

PLAST UKRAINIAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION - Calgary Branch Edmonton Trail RPO Box 52128 T: 403-241-7615 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8K9 F: 403-241-7639 E-mail: [email protected] Website: plast.ca

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“POLANIE” POLISH SONG & DANCE ASSOCIATION 3015 – 15 Street NE T: 403-287-7336 Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L8 F: 403-273-4632 E-mail: [email protected] Website: polanie.ca

POLISH SCOUTING ASSOCIATION T: 403-651-0707 E-mail: [email protected] Polish Scouting Association in Canada is a member of the global organization of the Polish Scouting Association outside Poland, which continues the ideals of the pre-war Polish Scouting movement and has been working for more than 60 years. Our mission is to enable girls, boys and young adults to develop to their fullest potential, as responsible citizens of Canada who serve God, help others, contribute to their communities and are proud of their Polish heritage. Our mission and various goals are achieved through non-formal, activity based, hands-on educational programs, by which the scouting life-style and traditions, and the Polish culture are fostered. [taken from zhpkanada.org/index.php/about-us] Social, Educational, Youth Groups

PORTAIL DE L’IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION (PIA) #1601, 840 – 7 Avenue SW T: 403-668-0299 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2 F: 403-668-0299 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pia-calgary.ca

SCOUTS FRANCOPHONES de CALGARY c/o 2004 - 8th Avenue NW T: 403-282-1630 Calgary, Alberta T2N 4J4 E-mail: [email protected]

SPANISH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP P.O. Box 50198, Marlborough Postal Outlet T: 403-234-9980 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7P1 F: 403-234-9980 3125 – Catalina Boulevard NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6R1

ST. MARY’S ROMANIAN ORTHODOX PARISH of CALGARY 3511 – 3 Avenue SW T: 403-288-4699 Calgary, Alberta T3C 0A7 E-mail: [email protected] Website: saintmaryscalgary.org

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ST. VLADIMIR’S UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND CULTURAL CENTRE 404 Meredith Road NE T: 403-264-3437 Calgary, Alberta T2E 5A6 F: 403-264-3438 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stvlads.com

SWEDISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL 739 – 20 Avenue NW T: 403-284-2610 Calgary, Alberta T2M 1E2 F: 403-284-2675 Website: swedishschool.com

TIBET CANADA WOMEN’S FOUNDATION 52 Hawkwood Crescent NW T: 403-475-9350 Calgary, Alberta T3G 1X5 F: 403-475-9350 E-mail: [email protected]

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CANADIAN ASSOCIATION 112, 3208 - 8 Avenue NE T: 403-207-4499 Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V8 F: 403-293-0317

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ORGANETTES SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION Bay 24, 2110 – 41st Avenue NE T: 403-275-1905 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8Z7 F: 403-274-3030 E-mail: [email protected] Website: tntorgan.com

UKRAINIAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (CYM) - Calgary Branch Edmonton Trail RPO Box 52128 T: 403-277-9673 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8K9 F: 403-277-9673 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: cym.org/ca/calgary

VALHALLA YOUTH DANCERS / VALHALLA YOUTH GROUP 4128 Maryvale Drive NE T: 403-272-7341 Calgary, Alberta F: 403-272-7341 E-mail: [email protected]

VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTRE OF CALGARY 1720 – 36 Street SE T: 403-235-3060 Calgary, Alberta T2A 1C8

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YOUTHINK PUBLICATIONS SOCIETY 223 – 12th Avenue SW T: 403-262-9983 Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9 F: 403-262-9984 E-mail: [email protected]

YMAP Calgary (YMCA) 5700 Falconridge Boulevard. NE T: 403-280-4875 Calgary, Alberta T3J 3N4 F: 403-293-5927

YMCA Calgary #510, 940 – 6 Avenue SW T: 403-531-1660 Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T1 F: 403-531-1664 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ymcacalgary.org

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