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.
ceremonies hosted
new Canadians sworn in
roundtable hosts
volunteers
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

Elder Clarence Wolfleg Sr. | Siksika Traditional Spiritual Leader
Clarence Wolfleg Sr. (Agar) is from the Siksika Nation. Presently Clarence is recognized as a Siksika Traditional Spiritual Leader by Siksika Nation and is a spiritual advisor (Elder) at MRU, BVC (Iniikokaan Centre), Sunrise Addiction Services, Heritage Park, Calgary Board of Education, SAIT, and City of Calgary.

Dr. Shazia Nawaz Awan | Educational Developer
Dr. Shazia Nawaz Awan, an esteemed higher education practitioner at Dalhousie University since 2011, brings extensive international teaching experience, notably in the Middle East and Canada. As an Educational Developer for Internationalization & Intercultural Competence at the Centre for Learning and Teaching, Dalhousie University, she draws from her Doctorate in Education (University of Exeter, UK) and Master’s degree (University of Manchester, UK).

Tina Chang | Musician
Tina has performed across Canada, the US, and Europe. As a recitalist, she has performed with such distinguished artists as Daniel Okulitch, Melody Courage, Lara Ciekiewicz, Manuela Custer, and Alessandra Volpe. She has toured with various artists in Vancouver to all corners of British Columbia separately with the group QuintEssence and the Vancouver Opera in Schools to bring music to underserved communities while enjoying the rugged landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
This 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.
Attend
Follow our Instagram to get notified about the next public ceremony.
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.
Stay Connected
Join the conversation by signing up for our newsletter.