Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
The Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group (EGAG) brings together community leaders, organizations, and advocates to address issues impacting ethnocultural communities in Calgary and beyond.
Through shared learning, policy dialogue, and grassroots action, the group works to:

Build collective advocacy capacity within ethnocultural communities.
Address systemic inequities through community-led policy solutions.
Strengthen representation and voice in civic and institutional decision-making

This meeting is only open to Group members and requires advance registration.

Art Campaign-Black Canadians: Crossroads of Identity & Belongingness
2026-02-01 17:00 - 2026-02-20 20:00
ActionDignity’s Black History Month (BHM) 2026 Online Art Campaign invites youth and community members to submit original artwork exploring Black identity, belonging, and brilliance across generations. Guided by the theme “Black Canadians: Crossroads of Identity & Belongingness,” this campaign offers a creative platform to amplify Black voices and celebrate legacy, resilience, and everyday expressions of Black brilliance. All art forms are welcome. This is not a competition, but a space to honor and uplift every contribution.
Submission deadline: Feb 20, 2026.
Please click here to submit.

MoralityCode Rollout Event
2026-02-02 08:00 - 17:00

Seeds of Change Anti-Racism Education Program
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
We are offering in-depth training on anti-racism, systems change, and project planning through our Seeds of Change project. Ethnocultural organizations are invited to participate.
Through this initiative, we aim to support community organizations in strengthening their anti-racism knowledge, connecting with a supportive network of peers, advancing transformative change, and helping inform the City of Calgary on community-identified anti-racism priorities.
A few spots are available for the project. Contact maryam.agunbiade@actiondignity.org if you are interested.

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Programme Excellence Étoile Noire (PEEN), Cohort 2026
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 3936 29 St NE, Calgary, AB (Ghanaian Canadian Association of Calgary)
Programme Excellence Étoile Noire (2)

Free Guitar Lessons for Youth
2026-02-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Genesis YMCA (Saddletown) 7555 Falconridge Boulevard N.E.
Free Guitar Lessons for Youth 🎸Join us every Saturday from 1–3 PM at the Genesis Centre for free, beginner-friendly guitar lessons. Youth will learn basic chords, guitar riffs, fingerstyle techniques, and strumming in a fun and supportive community setting. No prior experience required—come learn, play, and build confidence through music!
📞 Register by calling or texting: 403-707-8262 (Kristine Khan)

Resilient Hearts - Open House
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | #220-4014 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 2R7, #220-4014 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 2R7
https://www.resilienthearts.ca/

Black History Month Virtual Lunch & Learn: African Women Shaping the World
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
Celebrating Black History Month – Lunch & Learn
Join ActionDignity for a Black History Month Lunch & Learn exploring the historical legacies and global leadership of African women. This is an online webinar. Registration is required.
Register here.
The webinar will be led by Motilola Akinfemisoye-Adeyare, PhD, Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the African Studies Program at the University of Calgary.

UNITY IN DIVERSITY FORUM
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for Calgary’s first youth-led, multi-diaspora leadership forum, amplifying youth voices from African, Caribbean, Indigenous, South Asian, East Asian, Latin, and Arab communities.
This gathering is designed especially for youth ages 8–16 to connect, express themselves, and build confidence in a supportive community environment.
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Black History Month Community Workshop: Legal Empowerment, Credential Recognition and Mental Well-Being-Supporting Black Communities Across Generations
2026-02-21 13:00 - 17:00 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
Celebrating Black History Month
Join ActionDignity for an in-person Black History Month workshop focused on credential recognition, legal empowerment, and mental well-being, supporting Black communities across generations.
This interactive session will help participants better understand their legal rights and protections, navigate credential recognition and employment barriers, and engage in meaningful dialogue with community experts. The event also includes Afro-inspired movement for wellness and joy, followed by dinner and networking.
Register here.

Celebrating 30 Years of Black History Month: Honoring Black Brilliance Across Generations
2026-02-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 1316 33 St NE, Calgary, Canada, Alberta, T2A 6B6, Canada
Join ActionDignity for its Black History Month Signature Event, Honoring Black Brilliance Across Generations, an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements, resilience, and leadership of Black communities across generations. This special event features a keynote address on Black Women in History by Lana Bentley, Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Calgary. The evening will bring together community members, leaders, partners, and allies to reflect, connect, and celebrate Black excellence

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Seeds of Change Anti-Racism Education Program
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
We are offering in-depth training on Anti-Racism, Systems Change and Project Planning through our Seeds of Change project. Ethnocultural organizations and youth leaders aged 15-25 are welcome to join us.
Through this project, we hope to support community organizations in further developing their anti-racism education, connecting to a supportive anti-racism community network, making transformative change, and informing the City of Calgary on community anti-racism needs.
A few spots are available for the project. Contact Maryam.Agunbiade@actiondignity.org if you are interested.

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Brokers Bridge Builder: Cultural Gathering for Connection & Collaboration
2026-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
ActionDignity’s Brokers Bridge Builder Project invites you to a community gathering centered on connection, cooperation, and collective action. This gathering creates space for community members, leaders, and organizations to come together, share experiences, and strengthen relationships.
We will discuss our Baseline Survey, designed to capture community insights on the challenges newcomers face when accessing settlement services.
Contact: majo.garcia@actiondignity.org

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Seeds of Change Anti-Racism Education Program
2026-02-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
We are offering in-depth training on anti-racism, systems change, and project planning through our Seeds of Change project. Ethnocultural organizations are invited to participate.
Through this initiative, we aim to support community organizations in strengthening their anti-racism knowledge, connecting with a supportive network of peers, advancing transformative change, and helping inform the City of Calgary on community-identified anti-racism priorities.
For registration or more information, please email maryam.agunbiade@actiondignity.org.

Community Engagement Meeting & Community Action Plan (CAP) Orientation.
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:30 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
Join us for the BLG Year 2 Community Engagement Meeting & Community Action Plan (CAP) Orientation, an interactive session designed to support member organizations and community leaders working to advance workers’ rights and legal literacy.
This session will provide key information, tools, and opportunities to strengthen community-led initiatives and systems change efforts across Alberta.

Learn how to access seed grants for Community Action Plans (CAPs)
Receive information on financial support to host Natural Supports Training in your community
Get the latest updates on upcoming BLG Year 2 activities
Explore ways to expand legal literacy, workers’ rights education, and community-led initiatives
Connect with other member organizations and community leaders

To register, please select the number of tickets you need by clicking the + sign, then click “Get Tickets” to complete your registration.
For more information please contact: Myleen Sacro myleen.sacro@actiondignity.org

Giving Knowledge, Gaining Confidence: International Women’s Day 2026
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
Join ActionDignity for International Women’s Day 2026 as we embrace the global theme “Give to Gain” through our focus on Giving Knowledge, Gaining Confidence. This engaging and interactive event centers on education, empowerment, and connection for racialized women in our community. Participants will rotate through four dynamic 20-minute learning sessions designed to spark dialogue, build confidence, and inspire action. Together, in a safe and inclusive women-centered space, we will reflect, connect, and transform shared experiences into meaningful strategies for positive community change.

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Free Community Celebration Event
2026-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Ranchlands Community Association Hall, 7713 Ranchview Dr NW, Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Join Health & Social Research Society (HSRS) for a free community celebration featuring a project closing ceremony, policy launch, and International Women’s Day recognition. All participants will receive an iftar and dinner package.
Event Highlights• Safe Project Closing Ceremony (Seniors abuse-free environment)• Launch of HSRS Volunteer Screening Policy• International Women’s Day Celebration• Free iftar and dinner for all participants
RSVP / ContactShazy Zia: 825-712-1794Farhana Siddique: 403-992-0591Email: info.hsrscalgary@gmail.com

SafeForce Workshop
2026-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | 220-4014 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Alberta T2G2R7
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International Women’s Day 2026 with Calgary Single Mothers Society
2026-03-14 12:30 - 15:30 | Butt Karahi Restaurant & Banquet Hall
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with Calgary Single Mothers Society at the Fly High event on March 14 in Calgary. Awards, bursaries, panel discussions, networking, and community celebration.
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Seeds of Change Anti-Racism Education Program
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
We are offering in-depth training on Anti-Racism, Systems Change and Project Planning through our Seeds of Change project. Ethnocultural organizations and youth leaders aged 15-25 are welcome to join us.
Through this project, we hope to support community organizations in further developing their anti-racism education, connecting to a supportive anti-racism community network, making transformative change, and informing the City of Calgary on community anti-racism needs.
For registration or more information, please email maryam.agunbiade@actiondignity.org.
