One by one, we’re featuring Q&As with all of our partners so you can get to know them—and their work—a bit better. This October, find out the challenges, rewards, and motivators for Susan Brooke, the VP of Community Impact and Partnerships at United Way of Calgary...
Gateway Updates
Carving a Pumpkin for Halloween: Simple Tips & Tricks
Carving a pumpkin is a cherished Halloween tradition, but there's more to it than just scooping out seeds and carving a spooky face. With these simple tips and creative alternatives, you'll elevate your pumpkin game and make this Halloween truly memorable. 1. Choosing...
Where to See Fall Foliage in Calgary
Prince’s Island Park: 698 Eau Claire Ave SW Close to downtown for a quick nature escape from the city. Prince’s Island Park, Calgary (Photo: Creative Commons) Bowness Park: 8900 48 Ave. N.W Before it becomes a leisure skating circle for the Winter, walk the...
Partner Q&A: Sally Zhao, the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Immigrant Education Society
One by one, we’re featuring Q&As with all of our partners so you can get to know them—and their work—a bit better. This September, find out the challenges, rewards, and motivators for Sally Zhao, the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Immigrant Education...
What’s it like to be a tester for IncluCity?
Gateway partner IncluCity is a team of technologists, designers, public employees, community organizers, entrepreneurs, policy analysts, and other engaged citizens with a vision: that Calgary can become a more accessible city for everyone. They plan, design, and run...
News: Canada’s new tax-free First Home Savings Account and first-ever trades-specific Express Entry invitation
As the cost of housing continues to rise, making the dream of homeownership seems distant for many Canadians, particularly newcomers and younger generations. The Government of Canada is taking significant steps to make housing more accessible, highlighting the newly...
Learn about our youth-serving partners on International Youth Day
International Youth Day was established by the United Nations in 2000, and the organization says its purpose is to recognize that young people's imagination, ideals, and energy are vital for the continuing development of societies. It celebrates the impact that young...
Partner Q&A: Charlie Wang, Chief Client Services Officer, Centre for Newcomers
One by one, we're featuring Q&As with all of our partners so you can get to know them — and their work — a bit better. This July, find out the challenges, rewards, and motivators for Charlie Wang, the Chief Client Services Officer at the Centre for Newcomers...
Casey Eaglespeaker on Residential Schools
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, when we honour the history and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Gateway partner Centre for Newcomers (CFN) does incredible work to educate immigrants and refugees about Canada’s Indigenous history with...
Partner Q&A: Shirley Philips, interim CEO, Immigrant Services Calgary
One by one, we're featuring Q&As with all of our partners so you can get to know them — and their work — a bit better. This June, find out the challenges, rewards, and motivators for Shirley Philips, the interim CEO of Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC). Answers...
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