Welcome to the Inclusion Hub!
Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) in all their forms work to improve the successful integration of immigrants in their communities. They convene partners from across key sectors in a city or region. Together, the partners work to strengthen the community’s ability to address the needs of newcomers—and enables them to settle into their new homes. LIPs are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and can be found in 87 communities across the country.
What we do
Find Your Community
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Medicine Hat & Area
Medicine Hat, Recliff, Cypress County, County of 40 Mile, and Bow Island
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Rocky View & Wheatland
Airdrie, Strathmore + Wheatland County, Chestermere, and Cochrane
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Foothills
Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley, and Black Diamond, and Longview
VISION
Southern Alberta is a welcoming region for newcomers to live, work and belong.
MISSION
We work together to create communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging and all contributions are valued.
Get Involved
Coordinator: Sadiki Bamperineza
Email: sbamperineza@ccisab.ca | Tel: 403.977.0000
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The working group's responsibilities include guiding action plans through specialized teams, facilitating communication between community groups and the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), welcoming participation from various stakeholders, and appointing key individuals to leadership roles who also sit on the partnership council for cohesive coordination.
The MHLIP has 3 working groups:
Supporting Those New to Town
Integrating Newcomers into Economic Development
Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Interested in joining? Contact Sadiki at sbamerineza@ccsab.ca to learn more!
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Are you a newcomer that wants to be heard? We’re now recruiting! Find our more here.
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Community Associations, also called Neighbourhood Associations, provide a great way to connect with your neighbours!
Neighbourhoods are an important source of day-to-day help and community connection. Saying hello, helping with snow shoveling, or dropping off a meal to provide comfort or support demonstrates care for each other. These acts of kindness increase neighbourhood pride and have many positive effects on neighbours and neighbourhoods.
Coordinator: Kelly Keating
Email: kkeating@ccisab.ca | Tel: 403.561.0387
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https://www.cochraneimmigrantservices.ca/
Local groups in Cochrane are currently working together to Welcome & Support Newcomers, Foster Community Connection & Belonging, and Promote Meaningful Employment for Newcomers.
Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee supports the settlement of newcomers to Cochrane, as well as a celebration of heritage for all Albertans, newly arrived or settled here for generations. They collaborate with Rocky View Immigrant Services (RVIS), Rocky View Wheatland Local Immigration Partnership (RVWLIP), and local community organizations to link newcomers and immigrants with essential resources and support.
For information about volunteer opportunities or to learn more about what we do, please reach out to CISCcochrane@gmail.com.
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About Welcoming Airdrie
Welcoming Airdrie works as a partnership to promote cultural understanding and open-mindedness among all residents and provides resources for newcomers to get established and succeed in Airdrie. We build the capacity of local service providers by sharing information and resources with our network.
Are you interested in…
Sharing your local knowledge and perspectives on living in Airdrie
Finding solutions to challenges faced by newcomers to Airdrie
Building bridges between newcomers and more established residents of Airdrie
Planning events and activities to inform new residents about available supports
Planning events and activities to promote cultural understanding
Brainstorming opportunities for new residents to get to know others in Airdrie
If so, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at: welcomingairdrie@gmail.com to get involved!
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The RVWLIP Coordinator is a member of the Town of Strathmore's Culture & Wellbeing Task Force.
About Strathmore Culture & Wellbeing Task Force
The Strathmore Culture & Wellbeing Task Force believes in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all residents of Strathmore, regardless of their cultural background. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing and sense of belonging for all residents and recognize the importance of cultural awareness and aim to promote understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
What We Do
The Strathmore Culture & Wellbeing Task Force provides input and makes recommendations to the Town of Strathmore and supports activity planning to foster wellbeing and a welcoming and inclusive Strathmore.
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Do you have a program, event or resource related to newcomers or newcomer service providers that you would like to see included in our updates? Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Foothills Local Immigration Partnership (FLIP), or how to join one of our four working teams? Contact Magdaleen van Dorp - Brinkman at mvandorp@ccisab.ca for more information!
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Supporting Newcomers in Arrival and Settlement
Supporting Newcomers in Accessing Affordable Housing
Fostering Community Connection, Inclusion and Contribution
Promoting Meaningful Employment for Newcomers
Southern Alberta Local Immigration Partnerships: Building Bridges & Belonging
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries and continue to do so today. We honour the land, water, nature and history that help us operate in this beautiful territory.