IOS is a Calgary based non-for-profit organization that provides mental health supports and intervention for ethnic minorities from Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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IOS youth team is excited to invite aged 14 and up to participate in the Youth mental health nature walk on Nov 16,2024 from 9:30 am - 2pm.Our meeting location 📍 will be Riverside park, 1011 McDougall RD NE Calgary, AB T2E 8B8. It's a 3 minutes walk from Bridgeland train station
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Fun and food at campfire 🔥
The form is attached below 👇. Please fill out the form below including parent consent form for youth below the age of 16.
IOS youth team!
form.jotform.com/24310600314…
Thank you our dedicated sponsors @cityofcalgary and @tropicana_comm
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This year’s IOS Uplift Summer Camp was a tremendous success, and we are deeply thankful for the chance to work with such a remarkable group of participants. Each day, their enthusiasm and joy brightened our days made the summer memorable for the IOS youth staff and volunteers.
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The success of this summer camp was truly a collective effort. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this experience so special for each child, including our partner Father Lacombe High School.
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A huge shout out goes to our funders @GovernmentofCa3 @cityofcalgary @tropicana_comm we couldn't have done it without your continued support!
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IOS hosted a fun, safe and relaxing culturally appropriate activites under it's Senior Active Living Program (SALP). Among others these included Women's Spinning Cotton competition ( ጥጥ ፈትል ውድድር) and a local Men's checker competition among (የገበጣ ውድድር ).
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Many older and senior refugees and Immigrants have experienced multiple traumatic events throughout their lives and continue to experience settlement and integration challenges in Canada. IOS work hard to fill that gap.
Thank you @cityofcalgary
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This morning, IOS conducted its monthly workshop for youth. This session was on finding and securing summer employment. The session addressed key topics such as mental health and stress management during the job search, providing critical tools to handle rejection &!stay positive
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Women’s International Day 2024 was celebrated with the theme of #Diversity and #Inclusion.
At the event, IOS was proud to graduate 26 Women who participated in an 8-week weekly group-based, skills-focused, language-specific, culturally appropriate, and evidence-based Life Skills
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These women demonstrated an inner resourcefulness and capacity to thrive. Their exposure to IOS’s own Life Skills Programming will undoubtedly enhance their capacity to thrive.
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Happy International Women's Day! Today and everyday we recognize the invaluable work women do for our communities!
Take a moment today to celebrate the women in your life!
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Happy 128 Adwa Victory Day!
A victory of Ethiopian and the entire African origin!
In March 1896 a well-disciplined and massive Ethiopian army did the unthinkable - it routed an invading Italian force and brought Italy's war of conquest in Africa to an end.
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Happy Black History Month! This year we wanted to highlight some influential figures from East Africa! Swipe to learn through some remarkable people.
We'll be highlighting more people throughout the month!
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Expressions of Resilience Black History Month Youth Summit 2024 . It was such an incredibly moving event that showed the creativity, the beauty, and the passion within the East African community. Incredible turnout 200 plus youth participated!
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Join us this Saturday in celebrating the vibrant artistry within Calgary's East African community.
We have a great event lined up with some incredible panelists for a conversation on arts, culture, and pursuing your dreams.
Register here ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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