Our Vision
All immigrants and newcomers are welcomed, engaged and included in all aspects of community life in Cochrane and area. They have access to and knowledge of the services they need in order to pursue their goals.
Our Mission
The purpose of this Committee is to form a partnership with new immigrants and newcomers to Cochrane and Area, and organizations that serve this population, in order to:
- Share with each other what we know about the needs and concerns of new immigrants
- Collect additional data, or advocate for others to collect additional data, related to new immigrants and their needs
- Identify and problem solve around gaps in services for new immigrants
- Advocate for services and funding to meet the identified needs
- Be a conduit of information about new immigrants and their needs to other organizations and committees in order that they may better serve this population
About Us
The Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) supports the inclusion of newcomers to Canada and our community, as well as a celebration of heritage for all Albertans, newly arrived or settled here for generations. Our CISC is excited about celebrating our multicultural community all year long.
Our CISC is comprised of members of many service providing agencies including Rockyview Immigrant Services (RVIS), Helping Hands Society of Cochrane & Area, local faith community, educational institutions, and volunteers, many from a variety of cultural backgrounds and cultures. This results in partnerships such as preparing and presenting translated tours of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and hosting events such a biannual Welcome Night. We are also hold an annual Citizenship Ceremony and a Christmas Day Celebration. In the past, we have held an annual Community Picnic in August with cultural performances and interactive learning opportunities. This year we are holding a CultureFest to highlight these cultural performances and interactive learning opportunities that will be held in conjunction with National Culture Days.
As a group we are committee to help newcomers to our lovely community to get connected to local resources to help them feel like they belong and are welcomed into Cochrane. We are always accepting new members and volunteers. Please contact us, if you are interested.
