From Black History Month celebrations to cultural diversity days and open mic nights, CILI brings Calgary together through learning, food, music and heritage.
Community events
Past event
Youth will discuss issues affecting them and prepare for the Grand Finale.
Hosted by Calgary International Learning Institute (CILI) and Calgary Newcomers Guide (CNG), in partnership with ActionDignity.
Funded by the Alberta Law Foundation
Past event
Celebrate cultures. Build connection. Stand together.
Funded by the Government of Alberta
Past event
Celebrate cultures. Build connection. Stand together.
Funded by the Government of Alberta
Anti-Racism & Cultural Event
Moments from our Anti-Racism and Cultural Event, where families and neighbours came together for food, conversation and connection.
Upcoming & recent
Black History Month
Autoplay gallery — click to enlarge.
Event catalogue
Full posters from recent and upcoming CILI gatherings across Calgary.
Caribbean & African cultural event with drumming, dancing, spoken word, coffee ceremony, storytelling and a free supper. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Family event with Caribbean and African cuisine, performances, games, music and special guests. Free admission.
Celebrating cultural diversity with foods, performances, music and special guests. Free admission. Come in cultural wear.
Cultural drumming, Caribbean traditional dancing, spoken word, Ethiopian coffee ceremony and storytelling.
