We’ve become an integral part of Calgary’s immigrant-serving community and continue to strive to give newcomers and low-income Canadians the opportunities to find their rightful place in our city.
Whether you want to learn English in-class or online, we provide a variety of options.
Develop the fundamental work skills you need to navigate the Canadian job market. We provide the tools and support you need to find a job or build a business.
Find out where to go, what to do, and who to speak with when you need help with your job search, managing your mental health, or improving your family's financial literacy.
We strive to lead research and innovation in the development of newcomer programming.
Little Beginnings provides affordable, high-quality, and culturally-rich childcare to all families.
We strive to lead research and innovation in the development of newcomer programming.
Need childcare with extended hours? TIES Little Beginnings provides a welcoming environment and high-quality care for children ages 0-6, enriched with cultural experiences.
It’s a month marking a painful history and the rise of resistance and resilience.Every February, Black History Month honours and amplifies the voices of Black Canadians and their communities.Calgarians are among the many celebrating those of African descent, who have greatly enriched Canada’s cultural diversity, compassion and prosperity.
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Read moreHundreds of TIES students recently got a timely lesson in meal planning, dignified food access, safe food storage and climate change thanks to Green Calgary. The Immigrant Education Society hosting two sessions of “Spill the Beans”, presented by Green Calgary’s Carolyn Kury de Castillo, to several in-person and online language classes. The students, many of whom have been in Canada a very short time, were especially excited to learn about how to get affordable, good food and incorporate them into their own cooking.
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Read moreThe Immigrant Education Society (TIES) provides comprehensive support, not only in employment and language training, but also in childcare, settlement, mental health, and many other areas. Here is a highlight of our community impact this past year.
Whether its your own unique skills, your time, or your generous contribution, your involvement can make a great difference in the life of a newcomer family or struggling individual in our city.
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TIES is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy comprising the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.