Information and resources for Community Week event hosts.

Spring is the beginning of a new year for BVIP. It’s the perfect time to look back on what we’ve achieved together over the past year and what we’re looking forward to as well! Here are some of the highlights from the past year that we'd like to share…

BVIP offers an Intercultural Competency Facilitator Training Program annually to Bow Valley residents. There are many other programs and resources that can support your intercultural learning journey. Here is a list of other opportunities to explore.

We asked Bow Valley residents from around the world “What makes you feel welcome here?” We compiled the most frequently mentioned ideas with words of welcome in some of the common languages of the Bow Valley. Download your free poster (PDF) today.

We’re helping to coordinate the local response to supporting Afghan refugees and displaced Ukrainians. Here’s what we know so far, and how you can help.

A brave space is a supportive place where participants feel comfortable learning, sharing honestly and equally, and growing individually and together. Here are 12 Principles to facilitate brave spaces.

Our Top 25 Moments Of 2021 // In 2021, BVIP members worked together to help make sure all locals know they have a place here in the Bow Valley, that they belong, and that they can participate and contribute equally.

“Diversity is a fact, and inclusion is an act. Inclusion builds relationships with your employees, and those relationships translate to longevity within your organization.”

Real Employer Case Study: Learn how The Rimrock Resort Hotel has benefited from being a Workplace Inclusion Charter Signatory.

Spotlight on Settlement in the Bow Valley is published three times annually. Each publication highlights: client service and support trends, examples of excellence in immigrant support within our communities, and ideas and resources to support a welcoming Bow Valley.

How clear are your documents? Here are 27 tips to help you write more clearly with plain language.

As we identify the intersection between reconciliation and inclusive workplaces, the opportunity exists for organizations to proactively participate in, support, and partner on economic development activities with Indigenous communities and ventures.

An important step in reconciliation is land acknowledgments. Together we will discuss what a land acknowledgment is, the importance of land acknowledgments, and spend time in the workshop crafting a land acknowledgment that is meaningful to you.

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.