About Us


The Calgary Multicultural Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between newcomers, ethno-cultural groups, and mainstream society in Calgary and Southern Alberta through information, education, and training.

Our Vision

A society respectful of diverse values and cultures.

 

Our Mission

The Calgary Multicultural Centre promotes multicultural awareness and unity between different communities in Calgary by recognizing and valuing the strengths of Canada's cultural diversity.

 

Our Values

  • Diversity: We believe that all individuals and cultures deserve respect and appreciation.
  • People: We believe in the intrinsic value and uniqueness of each individual.
  • Community: We believe that our communities are interdependent, and that together we can have a positive impact on society.
  • Service: We believe we provide Calgary Communities with the best possible services.
  • Volunteerism: We believe that every volunteer has something valuable to contribute to the centre.
  • Fairness and Equity: We believe in treating individuals and communities based on their needs and without discrimination.
  • Life-long Learning: We believe that education comes from a variety of experiences and that learning is continuous and important for personal development.

 

Membership

Become a member of the Calgary Multicultural Centre and support the activities of our Centre!

Membership also has many benefits for you:

  • Voting privilege at Annual General Meeting
  • Bi-monthly newsletter Culture Corner and semi-monthly News Bulletin
  • Free advice and support
  • Priority responses with inquiries and requests
  • Reduced fees for CMC workshops and language classes
  • Discount on CMC publications and newsletter ads
  • Free access to Canadian Directory to Foundations & Grants
  • Meeting room availability
  • Access to our volunteers
  • We can be your fiscal agent

Individual membership: $25 per year
Organizational membership: $50 per year

To become a member, contact 237-5850 or cmc@calcna.ab.ca.

Click here to download our Membership Form  Membership Form (Pdf)


 

Staff

Anoush Newman
 Executive Director
 cmced@calcna.ab.ca
Clarisse Fan Executive Assistant cmcadmin@calcna.ab.ca
Helgi Eyford
 Director of Research and Training
 cmcicat@calcna.ab.ca
Sinela Jurkova
 Multicultural Resource Centre Coordinator
 cmcres@calcna.ab.ca
Vacant
 Diversity Volunteer Program Coordinator cmcvol@calcna.ab.ca
Debra Cooke Marketing and Business Development Officer cmcicat@calcna.ab.ca
Ervin Ferko Bookkeeper

 

Current Board of Directors

Mr. Talib Nanji President
Vacant Vice President
Ms. Suzie Dixon Secretary
Ms. Farida Garrett Director-at-Large
Ms. Alice Hajj
 Director-at-Large
Ms. Tishma Taneja
 Director-at-Large
Mr. David G. L. McKenzie Director-at-Large
Ms. Zandra Cerpa Gomez
 Director-at-Large
Mr. Daniel Tacvorian Director-at-Large

 

Past and Present Supporters


         Alberta Government - Community Development     FCSS

 

Bylaws

Please click here to download our Bylaws Membership Form (Pdf)
(as of February 22nd, 2005)





 

Last update: November 9, 2006

Calgary Multicultural Centre
835 - 8th Avenue SW , Calgary, Alberta T2P 2T3
Phone: (403) 237-5850 Fax: (403) 234-7132
E-mail: cmc@calcna.ab.ca