Diversity Magazine Stampede Special starts today with the Stampede Dance….
Get your hats and your boots ready….
Before Stampede 2024 kicks off, CRIEC organized a Pre-Stampede Breakfast today at Platform Calgary.
The event provided an opportunity to engage with the community and explain how Stampede unfolds to newcomers and first-time participants.
"…Today is a chance to learn about Stampede, its culture…," Nketti Johnston, Executive Director of CRIEC shared with the Stampede ready audience.
She highlighted CRIEC's mission to connect newcomer professionals with strategies for successful employment outcomes, including new programs launching on a few days: Path2Practic (for internationally educated nurses), Internationally Trained Lawyers, Internationally Trained Accounting Professionals, and data science initiatives.
"…Stampede is a celebration of history and offers opportunities to explore our heritage, including that of indigenous peoples. For newcomers, it's a time to forge connections and foster collaborations…,” added Kene Llochonwu, CRIEC Board Chair. He emphasized CRIEC's role in transforming the lives of newcomers and building a stronger, and more inclusive Calgary.
The event provided insights into Stampede's culture and traditions, including details such as the duration an animal must stay mounted (8 seconds) and the founding of Calgary Stampede. Attendees also received tips on how to maximize their Stampede experience.
Overall, it was an engaging and informative presentation—a joyful kickoff to Stampede festivities!
Happy Stampede, Ya Hoo!
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