Community Development through Arts:

At CDSS we aim to organize an ongoing set of programs to foster learning through the arts, music, and culture. We are open to all ages and offer variety of programs that enables anyone to expand their views and become connected and engaged. We organize various workshops and camps so that artistic talent is enhanced, and a community building is initiated.

Cultural Performances

Cultural Performances

This is integral part of our service delivery whereby we organize events that showcases the cultures within the Indo-Canadian community. Individuals come together and share their talents in various types of dance and other performing arts to foster learning through the exchange of experiences.

Musical Exhibitions

Musical Exhibitions

Regular shows are presented throughout the year, each with their own style and backgrounds. When we enjoy music together, we not only advance the public’s appreciation of the music but create community. Through this initiative our aim is to support the artists and talents of the newcomers and youth of Indo-Canadian origin.

Theatre Production

Theatre Production

Regular shows are presented throughout the year, each with their own style and backgrounds. When we enjoy music together, we not only advance the public’s appreciation of the music but create community.

Heritage Festival

Heritage Festival

For residents, community members and all to have the necessary support services and resources in life to learn, grow, and succeed together as one community, festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Navratri are organized so that Indo-Canadian community feel they are at Home.

Settlement Services for Newcomers:

Goals:

To organize group orientation sessions on a broad range of topics such as housing, health, education, employment, credential assessment to expedite the settlement of the newcomers in a planned manner.

Through one-on-one counselling & workshops topics such as workforce integration, Citizenship, school system, etc. information will be provided so that newcomers can make appropriate informed decisions. Through a needs assessment process newcomers short- & long-term goals will be identified along with steps needed to achieve these goals.

To organize group orientation sessions on a broad range of topics such as housing, health, education, employment, credential assessment to expedite the settlement of the newcomers in a planned manner.

Through one-on-one counselling & workshops topics such as workforce integration, Citizenship, school system, etc. information will be provided so that newcomers can make appropriate informed decisions. Through a needs assessment process newcomers short- & long-term goals will be identified along with steps needed to achieve these goals.

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Volunteering Opportunities:

Join us in supporting others while gaining the personal growth necessary for success. In an effort to support art and newcomers by providing the resources necessary to those individuals and/or families who are in need volunteering benefits not only the community but the volunteer themselves.

With many different options to choose from based on your time, ability, and interests there is something for everyone. We believe volunteering acts as a tool to learn about society and oneself as a collective. We can’t wait to work with you.

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