BVIP Interview with Banff Canmore Community Foundation

“This is community that’s richly diverse and is constantly welcoming newcomers. After all, in many ways the world meets right here in Banff and Canmore. It’s not always easy for newcomers to feel at home here, though.”

Read the full interview and learn about the key challenges facing newcomers to our community.

Who can vote in the Canadian federal election 2021? Learn about your options for voting in the Bow Valley.

Introduction to Canadian elections. When you become a citizen of Canada, you will have a right and responsibility to vote. Learn more about voting in Canada.

Three things employers can do to identify the top preferred languages in the workplace.

Simple steps to make your diversity statement meaningful. More and more local businesses are making commitments to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here’s what you can do, starting today.

Foreign-born employees are less likely to check their emails and many face digital technology barriers. Here’s how you can adapt your contact plan to reach all your staff effectively and efficiently.

A look back at what our members achieved together in 2020. We supported the community’s response to COVID-19, amplified the voices of local immigrants and newcomers, adapted services to meet all locals needs.

It's a mass text-messaging tool purpose-built for rapid, real-time info-sharing with and immigrants and newcomers. Improve your workflow and reduce staff stress from repetitive questioning.

How can you work effectively through an interpreter? Learn some tips for effective communication even with language barriers.