An accomplished psychologist, clinical supervisor, and entrepreneur has won the 2025 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards: Entrepreneurial Spirit; celebrating the outstanding contributions of Albertans born abroad.
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It’s a story, she has shared many times. And, every time, it hits just as hard as the first time. No surprise, considering Lorraine Chaboyer has lived a hard life. A life, the Métis woman and TIES (The Immigrant Education Society) employee, is bravely sharing on the 5th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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It’s a constant struggle. One, millions of Canadians face — each-and-every month. From overspending to under saving, being “money smart” is tough for many born and raised here. Now, imagine being a newcomer and being new to Canada’s banking and financial system.
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It’s the end of an exciting and rewarding journey for a handful of children with Little Beginnings Urban Oasis Childcare (LBUO). LBUO, which is operated by TIES (The Immigrant Education Society), hosted its End of the Year & Graduation Ceremony August 25th, celebrating the accomplishments of 13 preschoolers.
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TIES is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy comprising the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).