Newcomer welcomes
Resource fairs that introduce newcomer-immigrants to services and people in Cochrane.
Gather, learn, celebrate
Events
There is always something welcoming happening with CISC, from shared meals and resource fairs to fundraisers, festivals, food drives, cleanups, and Canada Day celebrations.
Next up
CultureFest 2026
Our annual celebration of diversity and multiculturalism returns with cultural booths, performances, and free food samples from around the world.
- When
- Saturday, September 12 · 1:00–4:30 PM
- Where
- Spray Lake Sawmills Centre
- Admission
- Free · All ages · No registration required
All year long
More ways to meet your community.
Cultural cooking
Free monthly gatherings where neighbours cook and share an international dish together.
Community celebrations
CultureFest, Jingle Mingle, food drives, cleanups, and events that make belonging visible.
Past events
A lot worth remembering.
Community Potluck Picnic
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Cultural Cooking Without Borders: Canada
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Cultural Cooking Without Borders: Pakistan
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Cultural Cooking Without Borders: Vietnam
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Arab Heritage Month 2026
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Cultural Cooking Without Borders: April
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Cultural Cooking Without Borders: February
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Finding Opportunities in Recruitment & Retention
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Cultural Cooking Without Borders: Ghana
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Cultural Cooking Without Borders: January
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Orange & White Modern 2025
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Newcomers Welcome Event 2025
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Community recognition
Business Excellence Award
Presented by the Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce.