Celebrating Leadership: Legacy Awards at THRIVE Calgary 2025
At THRIVE Calgary 2025, we not only celebrated 15 years of CRIEC but also honoured two incredible leaders whose vision and dedication have shaped our organization’s journey.
Executive Director, Nketti Johnston-Taylor, Ph.D., to join Alberta Policy on Alberta Black Advisory Council as Co-Chair.
CRIEC is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Nketti Johnston-Taylor Ph.D., has been selected as co-chair of the Government of Alberta’s new Alberta Black Advisory Council, alongside Yusuf Mohammed.
Zara Obaa Feature
For Zara Obaa, having one person give her a push to be courageous, changed her career path. Originally from Nigeria, where she graduated from Ahmadu Bello University and the Nigerian Law School, with her LLB, Law and B.L and was called to the Nigerian bar in 2009. “When I moved, I really didn’t think […]
Balveen Loomba – Mentee Feature
https://youtu.be/kcTzHH7ZPyQ Mentorship is a powerful tool for internationally trained professionals like Balveen Loomba. Formerly a Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) Mentee, Balveen is now a Banking Advisor at the Royal Bank of Canada. “When I moved to Calgary, I was just Googling ‘how to find a job,’ and ‘who’s there to support me,’” says […]
Toyin Oladele Feature
On Art Appreciation Day, we celebrate artists whose creative endeavours enrich our lives. Among them is Toyin Oladele, the Founder and Executive Director of the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI). Upon arriving in Calgary in 2017 from Nigeria, Toyin was eager to continue her career as an artist and art manager in Canada. “As a newcomer, I […]
Nitin Kumar Srivastava Feature
Nitin Kumar Srivastava B.A., LL.B., LL.M, a Senior Counsel (litigation) at CRASH LAWYERS in Calgary, Canada, has made a significant impact on the lives of others beyond his work. For the past five years, he has served as a mentor for CRIEC, supporting internationally trained lawyers in building their self-esteem and recognizing their true potential. […]