The Alberta Network of Immigrant Women connects and empowers immigrant women across Alberta, leading initiatives to foster equity, justice, and learning. The organisation shares its innovative research on issues impacting the integration of immigrant women into Canadian society and collaborates with partners to implement recommendations.
Our Programs
A proud history of empowering immigrant women since 1986
and a future of even greater possibilities.
The Leadership Calgary Workshops at ANIW provided deep insights into adaptive leadership patterns. As a visual learner, I appreciated the maps detailing tools for understanding, wisdom, and power. The study of autonomous power dimensions and adaptive feedback loops was particularly beneficial, helping me identify obstacles to my goals. The ‘Blue Water’ theory will always guide my perception verification. The friendly class environment encouraged open thinking and new understanding. This workshop was one of the most valuable I’ve attended, and I hope for more to build a community of adaptive Calgary leaders.
Before joining the Integrity Leadership Program, I felt comfortable with my understanding of ethics and leadership. However, the first session challenged me to reflect deeply on essential yet often overlooked topics. This experience pushed me out of my comfort zone, providing a fresh perspective and igniting my appreciation for life’s beauty and my responsibilities. Each session was a vibrant explosion of ideas, inspiring me to embrace change and improvement. Life is truly more beautiful after this journey
Participating in ANIW’s Integrity Leadership Program was transformative. Initially, I aimed to improve my work and relationships. However, the program expanded my perspective on learning itself. It taught me to gain wisdom, adapt, and pursue deeper knowledge. Under Kamal’s guidance, I learned practical skills like cultural awareness, wise judgment, and power dynamics. As a community leader, I can now better serve newcomer families and interact positively with my organization. This valuable experience should be offered to all professionals working with immigrants.
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of respect, we acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, including the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, the Iyarhe Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina nations. This land is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historic Northwest Métis homeland. We recognize all Nations, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who call this place home and celebrate its significance.
This gathering place is an opportunity for reconciliation and leadership. Thank you for joining the Alberta Network of Immigrant Women on Treaty 7 territory.