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

The Melisizwe Brothers | Musicians
The Melisizwe Brothers – Marc, Seth and Zacary – from Leduc, Alberta are three multi-talented brothers who have received international recognition for their incredible musical talent. Currently, they have released 40 songs with over 60,000 listeners, and 200K streams on Spotify, worldwide. When The Melisizwe Brothers are not busy touring and producing music, they perform at charity events that raise awareness for multiple causes within their local community.
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Sheenah Ko | Synth-Pop Artist
The Montreal-based synth-pop artist, who is also a core member of Canadian indie darlings, Besnard Lakes, hit the spotlight in 2020 with the release of her debut full-length album, Nowhere in Time. The album garnered substantial press, national radio airplay on CBC Radio, and a Top 10 spot on the NCRA Canadian Campus Radio Electronic charts. She released her sophomore album Future Is Now on May 27, 2022.
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Randy Morin | Storyteller, Author & Language Keeper
Randy Morin is a teacher, storyteller and English-Cree translator from the Big River First Nation, Treaty Six area. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Indigenous Studies and Bachelor of Education Degree. He is a strong supporter of maintaining and teaching of Cree language and culture and shares his knowledge in his community in Saskatoon.
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.
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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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