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ECSSEN Career School (hereafter ECSSEN) is a Canadian charity (Charity # 859245102RR0001) registered in Alberta. It was established in 2004 and has been run by a group of passionate and dedicated volunteers ever since. It focuses on:
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helping immigrants and youth gain Canadian work experiences and skills through workplace practicum and in house programs;
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creating opportunities for them to adjust and contribute to Canadian Society through volunteering; and
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partnering with local social service agencies/businesses in supporting people in need through charitable initiatives.
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Chinese Immigration Act 100th Anniversary Commemoration Events
In 1923, the Canadian government enacted the Chinese Immigration Act, commonly referred to as the Chinese Exclusion Act, in order to prohibit Chinese immigrants from entering Canada.
Fast forward to 2023, and it marks the centenary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. To honor this milestone, the Youth Leadership Project of ECSSEN Career School in Calgary, along with other associations, has come together to organize commemorative activities.
Hotline Webinar #27 – The power of mindfulness: Helping you overcome emotional distress
In this lecture, we are fortunate to have Ms. Li Min, a registered social worker in Alberta, as our speaker. Ms. Li has provided emotional support services to multi-ethnic immigrants in several non-profit organizations or projects, such as Calgary Distress Centre, Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, and the Healthy Ambassador Project of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Chinese emotional support Hotline volunteer Stories
Chinese Emotional Support Hotline Volunteer – Super Stars of the Month July
Li Luo and her husband came to Canada from Shanxi, China in 2005, and graduated from Columbi a College, majoring in Human Services. Currently working as an education assistant for the Calgary City Board of Education, she is a mother of two children.
Chinese Emotional Support Hotline Volunteer – Super Stars of the Month June
Chinese Emotional Hotline selected two volunteer super stars for the month of June, a hotline listener and a hotline supervisor.
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