The Acadian people, pioneers and builders of the country, have celebrated Acadian Day on August 15 since 1881, the year in which the first national Acadian convention was held in Memramcook, New Brunswick. The National Acadian Day Act was passed by the Government of Canada in 2003. National Acadian Day is an opportunity to celebrate Acadian cultural […]
Are you an internationally trained tradesperson? Do you want to work in a skilled trade in BC? Join CBAL and Skilled Trades BC for an information session about becoming certified in a trade in BC. Details below: đź“… Thursday, August 20 ⏰ 5:00 — 6:00 pm MT / 4:00 — 5:00 pm PT đź“Ť Online […]
CBAL, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Centre (MWC), is hosting a free workshop on employment rights. Details: đź“… Monday, August 24th ⏰ 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Mountain Daylight Time đź“ŤCBAL Office Downtown Cranbrook - 19A, 9th Avenue South, Below Jim Pattison media To register, please email us at cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org or call 250-581-2112 ----- If you are on a […]
Mawlid al-Nabī / Eid-Maulad-un-Nabi is an Islamic holiday commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
CBAL Settlement Services - Elk Valley, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Centre, is hosting a free workshop on employment rights. Details: Tuesday, August 25 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time CBAL Office, 402 Hwy 3, Unit 1A, Fernie Join Jonathan Braun, Legal Director of the Migrant Workers Centre, to learn about: • […]
Onam unites the vibrant Malayali community to celebrate Kerala’s grand harvest festival.
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond of protection and love between brothers and sisters.
CBAL, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Centre (MWC), is hosting a workshop on employment rights. Details:   Tuesday, September 1st.  4:30-6:00 Mountain Daylight Time CBAL Golden Office - 106-421 9th Ave North To register, please email Andrea directly at goldensettlement@cbal.org or call 250-344-8392. If you are on a closed work permit or do not have status, you may […]
Labour Day has its roots in an 1872 printers’ strike in Toronto. Fighting for a nine-hour work day, the strikers’ victory was a major milestone in the changing relations between Canadian workers and their government. Learn more about how annual celebrations over the strike led to Labour Day becoming a public holiday in 1894 here: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/origins-of-labour-day-feature Today, […]
Enkutatash is the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year.
