ActionDignity

Policy Dialogue: Reflection & Action Session 3-Cultural Dissonance and Mental Health Stigma
2025-03-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
The Policy Dialogue is led by ActionDignity’s Youth Community Leadership Team (YCLT) for our youth project volunteers to examine the collected policy dialogue data reflect on the root causes of systemic barriers of racial discrimination cultural dissonance and stigma its implications on BIPOC youth mental health and develop concrete action strategies to address them.

Future Cricket Stars League-2025 Free Summer Season Open Trials
2025-04-05 09:30 - 17:00

Climate adaptation train-the-trainer workshop
2025-04-10 14:00 - 16:00
This workshop is for ActionDignity’s Climate Adaptation project partners to get on board of City of Calgary’s project resources.

Mental Health Systems Change and CAP Orientation
2025-04-11 17:30 - 20:00
This workshop is open for member organizations of ActionDignity who are interested in joining our Mental Health Systems Change Initiative.

Navigating Mental Health Stigma and Cultural Dissonance Workshop
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:30
This is a pre-submission workshop for ActionDignity’s “Art for Change: BIPOC Youth Mental Health Advocacy” campaign.n

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BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Colour) youth growing up in the West have extremely unique experiences with cultural dissonance and mental health stigma that often go overlooked. We want to take this opportunity to use art as a way to explicate these experiences and create awareness of the impacts of these themes on youth.
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We have several pre-submission workshops for you to help you prepare for this art creation journey. Mental health support resources are listed as well for your needs.
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Check out the details and submission guidance here: https://linktr.ee/actiondignityyouthmh

The Thriving Relationships Workshops
2025-04-12 17:00 - 20:00
The Marriage Advocates is launching their spring session workshops!nnThe workshop is a research-informed program designed to help couples to foster healthy relationships learn to communicate effectively and manage conflict well.nnTo learn more about the organization: www.themarriageadvocates.cannRegister Here

Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop
2025-04-13 17:00 - 19:30
This is a workshop designed for ActionDignity Youth volunteer team to equip with entrepreneurship skills.

Workshop | Advocacy through Art: Exploring BIPOC Youth Mental Health
2025-04-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-16 17:00 - 20:00

Youth Justice Project Launch Conversation Circle
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00
🌟 Introducing the Y-Justice Initiative! 🌟
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We’re excited to launch Y-Justice—a new 3-year program funded by the Alberta Law Foundation that empowers racialized youth (ages 15–26) with the tools knowledge and advocacy skills to understand their rights and drive real change.
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This initiative aims to empower youth to promote legal equity and reimagine justice in our communities.
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🗓️ Join us for our first Conversation Circle!
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📅 April 15 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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📍 ActionDignity Office (915-33 Street NE Calgary)
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Let’s connect share and spark bold conversations about the future of youth advocacy.
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👉 Register now:
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https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-and-first-conversation-circle-tickets-1308547303209?aff=oddtdtcreator
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BLACK Youth Excellence Event
2025-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for an inspiring event celebrating Black Youth excellence joy and youth-led innovation! 🎤✨
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Planned by our Black Advisory Group—a dynamic team of youth committed to equity and systems change—this event uplifts Black youth voices through connection creativity and fostering a sense of belonging.
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💡 Don’t miss the Pitch Competition during the event. Youth teams will share creative community initiatives for a chance to receive seed grant support and bring their ideas to life.
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Date: Saturday April 19 2025
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Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 PM
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Location: Platform Calgary (East Annex) 407 9 Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 2K7
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Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/youth-excellence-event-tickets-1320109977479?aff=oddtdtcreator

Calgary Newcomers Guide 1ST Year Anniversary
2025-04-23 13:00 - 17:00
This is the 1st anniversary event from Calgary Newcomers Guide.nnRegister Here

Bridging Legal Gap Community Conversation Circle
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:30
This community event is for our member organizations to get to know more about their Charter Rights and the available legal services and how to access them.

Film Screening: Courage Unmasked-Celebrating Resilience
2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:00
AfroCare Support Network is presenting a film: Courage Unmasked -Celebrating Resilience on Saturday April 26 2025 at 11:00AMnnThe film screening will be followed by powerful discussion and cultural performances.nnLocation: 565 36 St NE #125 Calgary AB

Togetherness Soccer Club-Calgary Newcomers Guide
2025-05-01 15:00 - 18:00
Calgary Newcomers Guide is launching a soccer club to support low-income families and newcomers.

Bridging Legal Gap Community Conversation Circle
2025-05-10 13:00 - 16:00
Stay tuned for more details

GrOW Platform Engagement and Partner Feedback
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
Join us and be part of a dynamic conversation about real on-the ground issues. Explore how grassroots organizations ActionDignity and our allies can collaborate to drive meaningful lasting change innour communities.nnRegister HerennPlease note this event is only open to ActionDignity members.

International Healing and Mental Health Conversation
2025-05-17 12:00 - 14:00
Calgary Black Seniors Foundation is organizing an International Healing and Mental Health Conversation on May 17 2025.nnA panel discussion will be featured at the event to provide insights into mental health.nnRegister Here

Summer Job Readiness Workshop for Youth
2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00
Immigrant Outreach Society (IOS) is organizing a Summer Job Readiness Workshop for youth in May.nnDate: May 17 2025nnTime: 2:00 – 5:00 PMnnLocation: #217 495 36 St NEnnRegister Here

The 222nd Haitian Flag Day Celebration
2025-05-17 18:00 - 23:00
The Haitian Association of Calgary is holding an event to celebrate the 222nd Haitian Flag Day.nnRegister Here.

Youth Knowledge Mobilization
2025-05-22 16:00 - 20:00
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📣 You’re invited!
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Join us for Youth Mental Health Knowledge Mobilization — an inspiring evening of connection insight and action!
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🗓 Thursday May 22 2025
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🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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📍 Feature Gallery North Telus Spark Science Centre
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🚗 Free Parking
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We’ll explore the mental health challenges faced by Black and racialized youth through powerful stories community engagement and art.
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🔗 Register now

International Workers' Day Celebration
2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00
International Workers’ Day Celebration! 🎉
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Join us for a day of celebration connection and community. Enjoy a BBQ fun activities and the launch of our Workers’ Resource Kit in 14 languages to support workers rights.
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Date: May 24 2025
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Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Location: ActionDignity 915-33 St NE Calgary
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Register here
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Let’s honour the contributions of workers and stand together for rights dignity and empowerment.

Systems-led Anti-Racism Training Program Information Webinar
2025-05-29 10:30 - 12:00
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📢 Our new Systems-led Anti-Racism Training Program is gaining momentum!
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Since its launch in January we’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from communities across sectors.
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We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming information webinar to learn how this training can support systems level anti-racism change through customized practical strategies that empower all members of your organization to identify and address systemic structural and interpersonal racism-while fostering lasting organizational transformation.
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🗓 Date: May 29 2025
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🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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📍 Location: Zoom (registration required)
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🎤 Speaker: Towani Duchscher Anti-Racism Training and Education Coordinator
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Special thank you to AAISA for facilitating this session!
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🔗 Register now

Grant Building Workshop
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:30
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During our BLACK Youth Excellence event many youth voiced a challenge we hear too often—“We’ve never had access to funding for our ideas.”
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In response one of our incredible youth leaders took action and launched a Community Action Plan to host a peer-led conversation on how to develop and resource a youth initiative.
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🗓️ June 6 2025
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🕔 5:00–8:30 PM
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📍 ActionDignity (915 33 Street NE Calgary)
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🍽️ Light supper provided
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🎯 For BLACK and racialized youth
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And that’s not all—thanks to a passionate member of our Black Advisory Group participants will also receive a step-by-step workbook filled with grant-building tips to support their journey toward impact. 💥
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We’re proud to support BLACK and racialized youth who don’t just identify gaps—they build the bridges. 🙌
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Barbering and Hair Care Workshop BBQ
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00
🎉 Another amazing youth-led initiative from our BLACK Youth Project!
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Join us for the Barbering &amp Hair Care Workshop + BBQ 🍔✂️
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📅 Date: June 7 2025
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🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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📍 Location: Forest Lawn Community Association
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4020 26 Ave SE Calgary
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This event was born out of the Community Initiative Pitch at our BLACK Youth Excellence event in April. 🙌 It goes beyond grooming. It’s about building confidence inspiring new skills and connecting youth to their roots through the cultural legacy of African hair traditions. In many African cultures hair is a powerful symbol—each braid twist and adornment tells a story of identity belonging and resilience.
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Big shout-out to Tiruk Tut for bringing this idea to life in support of South Sudanese and other Black youth. What started as a pitch is now a full community connection and learning opportunity—and we couldn’t be more proud. 💪
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Taste of Haiti
2025-06-07 16:00 - 21:00

Workshop: Substance Use and Mental Wellbeing
2025-06-09 17:00 - 19:00
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Seniors' Week Celebration
2025-06-12 13:00 - 16:00
CRESS Centre in partnership with multiple senior supporting organizations are organizing an event to celebrate Seniors’ Week and provide resources for seniors.nnRegister Here

COACH Leadership Training-Day 1
2025-06-14 10:00 - 15:00
This is a 2 full day training aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of racialized and ethnocultural community organizations.nnThe training is only open to ActionDignity’s member organizations that have not attended the training before. Please contact your community connector to register.

COACH Leadership Training-Day 2
2025-06-15 10:00 - 15:00
