Our Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies reflect on what it means to be Canadian and the value of active citizenship and inclusion. Hosted across the country, ICC Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies celebrate the plethora of cultures and languages that constitute Canada.
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Commitment to
Reconciliation
We acknowledge the history of colonization in Canada, including the ways in which colonial systems and intergenerational trauma continue to impact Indigenous peoples today. We commit to working towards reconciliation and to building better relationships in the future.
Past Highlights

Rochelle Ivri
Citizenship Judge
“What I like about ICC Ceremonies… is being able to hear stories of people’s perseverance, their reasons for coming to Canada, what they appreciate about Canada and what they’ve learned since they’ve been here, and how they’ve been able to contribute to Canada. It sets a really beautiful tone for what it means to be Canadian.”
Meet our guests

Lowa Beebe | Speaker, Facilitator, Consultant & Writer
Lowa is a proud member of the Piikani Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy & Treaty 7. She has worked in Indigenous communities locally, provincially, and nationally with First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities in areas such as Policy, Custom Election Codes, Engagement, Governance, Consultation, Strategic Planning and more.
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Adetola “aloT of Poetry” Adedipe | Poet & Spoken Word Artist
Adetola “aloT of Poetry” Adedipe is a Nigerian-South African poet and spoken word artist. While completing her degree in Kinesiology at The University of Calgary, she explored her love for performance and connecting with the arts community. Through sharing her laughter and pain, she encourages everyone to listen to the stories of others, love themselves and be unapologetic about it.
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Kristen Prince | Saxophone Player and Singer
Kristen is a Port Credit based saxophone player and singer. She has performed with many artists including the Arkells, Canadian legend Andy Kim, Lowest of the Low, My Son the Hurricane, and 4-time Juno nominee Tom Barlow. Kristen is always busy doing live performances, writing and producing original music, and doing session recordings.
WebsiteThis program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Conferring citizenship is the sole purview of the Government of Canada through the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Contact IRCC for any questions about the citizenship or immigration process.

Host a Ceremony
Our partners offer their welcoming public spaces and work with us to host ICC Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies. Email us to learn more.
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Our Supporters
Our work is made possible by our network of partners and volunteers.
Perform
Cheer on the newest members of the Canadian family by performing at an ICC Enhanced Citizenship Ceremony.
Volunteer
Our Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies connect new Canadians with longer-standing members of their community.
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