Intercultural Development

We are committed to developing dynamic and inclusive learning communities.

At the School of Global Access we have a broad goal of advancing the Diversity Advantage, promoting concepts of intercultural understanding and positive relationships at the College, promoting learner, staff, and faculty engagement, and creating a sense of community and ethical citizenship on campus.

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Intercultural Centre
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Diversity Achievement Plan
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What people are saying

I changed my mind when I came here because I received something new to me. I have to think about not only myself; I have to think about the community and the country where I live. I get this idea from my teachers.
English language learner
Volunteering at the Intercultural Centre is an amazing experience helping people, meeting lovely people, giving your time for a positive goal.
ICan Crew volunteer

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For more information, contact the Intercultural Centre at 403-410-3217 or email intercultural@bowvalleycollege.ca

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What's New

Participate in Intercultural Centre events this semester! Visit our Events Calendar for details.

Upcoming Events View all

ICan Crew Orientation

11:00am to 3:00pm

Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Cultural Insights: Stampede 101

1:30pm to 2:30pm

IC Conversation Café

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Multiculturalism Day 2018

11:30am to 1:00pm

Intercultural Centre

A hub for campus life.

Located on the third floor of our North Campus, the Intercultural Centre (IC) offers training, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and College-wide events.

The IC was created to foster and advance diversity and inclusivity on campus. Whether you want to learn about other cultures, develop intercultural competency skills, become a leader, or volunteer, the IC has something for you.

Visit us at N322 or contact us at 403-410-3217 or intercultural@bowvalleycollege.ca

Bow Valley College Learners

Get involved in campus life.

ICan Crew

A program for learners to volunteer in campus and community events. A great way to meet people and learn new skills!
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IC Voice

Participate in and share ideas through workshops, blogs, and networking opportunties. There are so many ways to be involved.
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IC Events

Participate in the College-wide events hosted by the Intercultural Centre.
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Calgary Employers

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Indigenous Awareness Training

In collaboration with the Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre, this online training program is designed for Calgary employers. Learn more

Intercultural Training

We offer customized intercultural training workshops to support workplaces in building intercultural awareness. Learn more

Intercultural Competencies for Leaders

Gain practical skills to succeed in Calgary workplaces. A self-paced online course which can be modified for your organization.
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Diversity Achievement Plan

Advancing diversity and inclusion.

Every voice counts in our Diversity Achievement Plan.

We are conducting a cross-college consultation to determine our roadmap for acheiving Vision 2020 targets in the area of diversity.

Stories from the BlogView Centre blog

Intercultural Development
IC Conversation Cafe
March 1, 2018
The following blog post was written by Kelty Christensen, Learner Engagement Officer at the Centre for Excellence in Immigrant and Intercultural Advancement.
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English Language Learning
2017 Year in Review
January 11, 2018
We're excited to look back on 2017 and highlight our staff, faculty, and learner accomplishments.

Thanks for making it such an amazing year!
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Intercultural Development
IC Volunteer Spotlight: Gyanendra Kumar
December 6, 2017
The following blog post was written by Kelty Christensen, Learner Engagement Officer at the Centre for Excellence in Immigrant and Intercultural Advancement (CEIIA).
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Intercultural Development
TEDxBowValleyCollege: Why Kintsugi? Waitlist now open!
October 30, 2017
The following blog post was written by Tahira Ebrahim, Centre Liaison Officer at the Centre for Excellence in Immigrant and Intercultural Advancement.
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Intercultural Development
Volunteer Insights
October 26, 2017
The following blog post was written by Bow Valley College learner Mimi Tang, as part of the IC Scribe program through the Intercultural Centre. This program
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Intercultural Development
TEDxBowValleyCollege – Kintsugi: Perfectly Imperfect. Registration open!
October 5, 2017
The following blog post was written by Tahira Ebrahim, Centre Liaison Officer at the Centre for Excellence in Immigrant and Intercultural Advancement.
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Intercultural Development
A Sneak Peek into TEDxBowValleyCollege 2017
September 20, 2017
The following blog post was written by Tahira Ebrahim, Centre Liaison Officer at the Centre for Excellence in Immigrant and Intercultural Advancement.
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Intercultural Development
Volunteerism: A Remedy for Culture Shock
September 14, 2017
The following blog post was written by Kelty Christensen, Learner Engagement Officer at the Centre for Excellence in Immigrant and Intercultural Advancement.

Experiencing culture shock can feel overwhelming and exhausting for many international learners.
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