New in Calgary? Let's Talk !
New to Calgary? Join this free workshop on Nov 30 at Central Library to connect, share, and explore what it means to be “Calgarian.”
Date and time
Location
Central Library
800 3 Street Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 2E7 CanadaAbout this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
If you moved to Calgary recently (within two months to two years), CBC Calgary would like to invite you to a special workshop we're putting on in collaboration with Wandering In YYC's Shabina Adeel and the Calgary Public Library.
Come meet Shabina and the CBC team, and make connections with other new residents who are facing the same joys and challenges. And have fun with it, too!
When: Nov. 30, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Calgary Central Library
Cost: Free
Register: Eventbrite
We'll grab a coffee and snacks, work in small groups and look at questions like: What were you seeking when you moved to Calgary? What would it take to make you feel "Calgarian"? What were the biggest challenges you faced and how did (or are) you solving them?
This is about sharing, connecting and brainstorming.
To support and inform the community, CBC will be producing a series of stories about this afterward and some photos will be taken at the event. But as for interviews and sharing your story publicly, you have a choice on if/where and how you want to do that.
Why? Because Calgary's population is booming. We just saw nearly 100,000 new people move to the Calgary region in a year. That's huge! And that's why we'd like to invite some of those new residents to share their stories and help us dig into what that experience is really like.
Wandering in YYC and the Calgary Public Library are also hoping to use your insights to inform their work.
A strong city is one that understands itself, especially in a time of change. So hearing from new residents like you is important to helping this community thrive. We'd love for you to join that effort.
Questions? Email CBC producer Elise Stolte at elise.stolte@cbc.ca.
Frequently asked questions
No. We'd love it if you do. But you always have the choice. This workshop is first about sharing ideas and making connections. We're going to have a video camera set up on the side for people to answer a couple questions afterward, if you like. It's not mandatory.
We'll keep your contact info private, using it only for this project. This allows us to follow up for any clarifications, help with organizing, and ensure the workshop experience is meaningful for all participants.
There is no parking specifically reserved for this event. But there is parking on the east side of the library, and lots of parking on the east side of 4 Street at 8 Avenue southeast.