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The Calgary Celiac Association

Celiac Canada is the national voice for people who are adversely affected by gluten and is dedicated to improving diagnosis and quality of life.  Celiac Canada serves people with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and dermatitis herpetiformis through affiliated chapters across Canada.

The Calgary Celiac Association serves our local community through programs of awareness, advocacy, community events, education and research.

Our programs and events are open to anyone seeking help or advice. Subscribe to our emails to stay informed or join our membership program for additional member benefits.


Celiac disease is often hidden in plain sight

With over 200 potential symptoms — or sometimes none at all — it’s one of the most underdiagnosed autoimmune diseases in Canada. May is Celiac Awareness Month, and we’re inviting you to learn the signs. Could it be celiac?

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Maggie Mackenzie interviews Emily Halliday about how the Calgary Celiac Association supports people living with Celiac Disease.


Recent News

Calgary Celiac Teen Forum
Alongside our 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙙-𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨, we’re excited to launch our 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 – another initiative created directly from feedback from our teen community. This FREE online forum will give teens living with …
📣 TEENS — YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED!
One of the BIGGEST requests we’ve had from our community is for more events specifically for teens… so here we go! 🙌 For the very first time, CCA is hosting a Teen Cooking Event with …
Summer 2026 Newsletter is here!
The Summer 2026 Newsletter celebrates the Calgary Celiac Association’s growing community and the many ways we continue to connect, educate, and advocate.
🥾 Heading to the mountains? Let’s talk gluten-free hiking!
Living with celiac disease doesn’t mean limiting your adventures – but when you’re heading into the mountains, a little preparation can make a big difference. Our VP and Education Committee member, Bethany Saunders, was diagnosed …

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Calgary Celiac Association
Calgary Celiac Association4 days ago
🍺 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗙 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚… 𝗢𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧!

We’re almost ready to make this one official, but we’re too excited not to give you a little sneak peek!

We’re working with CRAFT on 10th Ave to bring you a 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗚𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗡-𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧!

📅 Sunday, October 4th
📍 CRAFT – 10th Ave
🕓 4–6 PM (stay if you want aft
👥 Private event | 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟱𝟬 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀

We’re planning a Bavarian-inspired gluten-free buffet and to give you just a little taste of what’s being discussed… GF Spätzle and sausage are on the menu! 🥨

Add in a couple of games, some fabulous door prizes and, of course, we’re working on the GF beer too. 🍻

We’re expecting tickets to be no more than $𝟲𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, with final pricing and all the delicious details coming as soon as everything is confirmed.

And YES as always, this will be a 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, so our GF community can come together, relax and simply enjoy the festivities.

With this being a private event for only 50 people, we expect tickets to go quickly once they’re released.

For now… 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!
More details are coming very soon.

Who’s ready for a GF Oktoberfest?! 🍺🥨

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Calgary Celiac Association
Calgary Celiac Association5 days ago
𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀!

September is shaping up to be a pretty exciting month for our CCA teens!

Alongside our 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙙-𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨, we’re excited to launch our 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 - another initiative created directly from feedback from our teen community.

This FREE online forum will give teens living with celiac disease a welcoming space to 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 navigating their gluten-free lives.

📅 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯 | 𝟲:𝟬𝟬–𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
💻 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺
💚 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱

Spaces are limited, so registration is required. Once registered, the Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the September 23 session. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/calgary-celiac-teen-education-forum

And for everyone wondering, “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙪𝙨?”, don’t worry! We have more events and opportunities coming for other age groups too. We’re working hard to create programming that supports our whole celiac community.

For now, September is giving our teens a little extra love and we’re very excited about it! 💚

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Calgary Celiac Association
Calgary Celiac Association7 days ago
This is so amazing. She is speaking for us all!! Let’s show her some love. 💗
Calgary Celiac Association