Youth Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program (YEEP) 2026
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | 83 Cityline Heath NE Calgary, AB
The Youth Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program (YEEP) is a free four-week program designed to empower racialized immigrant and newcomer youth through entrepreneurship. Participants will explore business idea development, financial literacy, marketing strategies, and practical tools to launch their own small businesses while building confidence and leadership skills.
Cost:
Free
Registration: Youth Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program

Anti-Racism Training Workshop
2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00 | ActionDignity Offices, 915 – 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6T2, Canada
Join us for an engaging Anti-Racism Training Workshop focused on understanding systemic racism, white supremacy, power and privilege, colonialism, anti-Indigenous racism, and responding to racism at interpersonal and systemic levels. This workshop is designed to create spaces for learning, reflection, and community dialogue.

Calgary Newcomers Guide – Newcomer Summer Camp 2026
2026-07-27 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-28 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-31 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-04 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-05 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 15:30 and 1 more date | The Calgary Central Sportsplex, 401 33 Street NE, Unit #8, Calgary, Alberta, T2A 7R3, Canada
Join the Calgary Newcomers Guide Newcomer Summer Camp, a fun and inclusive 10-day summer camp for newcomer and low-income families. Children ages 8–14 will enjoy sports, arts, life skills, financial literacy, and a real-world shopping experience in a safe and welcoming environment. Snacks are provided, and scholarships are available to ensure no child is turned away.
Event Details
Dates: July 27 – August 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Register using the registration link here

Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting
2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-25 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-26 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Flavours of Alberta: Cross-Cultural Learning Through Food
2026-08-01 12:30 - 18:00 | Bridgeland Riverside Community Association Centre, 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0C6, Calgary, Canada
Celebrate Alberta’s multicultural community through food, music, dance, fashion, and cultural performances. This event brings together people from diverse backgrounds to share traditions, connect with the community, and experience Alberta’s cultural richness.
Registration: Flavours of Alberta: Cross-Cultural Learning Through Food

Youth Justice Project: Community Conversation Circle
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE,, Calgary, AB, T3J 0C9, Canada
The Community Conversation Circle (CCC) is a structured participatory methodology implemented as a recurring activity within the Y-Justice Project. Its purpose is to create a safe, youth-centered forum that enables meaningful community dialogue on issues related to the youth justice system.
The CCC is designed to:

Facilitate informed community voice and lived experience sharing.
Strengthen connections among youth, community members, and service providers.
Generate community-driven action proposals that can inform advocacy, programming, and policy reform (Action Plan).
Grounded in the principles of restorative dialogue and participatory engagement, the CCC promotes inclusive, equity-informed discussion, with particular attention to the experiences of racialized youth.

Who Should Attend?
Youth 15–26 years old who are interested in:

Sharing their experiences.
Learning about youth justice issues.
Connecting with other young people.
Creating positive change in their communities.

African Cultural Festival 2026
2026-08-07 09:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-09 09:00 - 21:00 | Eau Claire Plaza Downtown Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Dates:
August 7–9, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Daily

HerStories for Healing Initiative
2026-08-08 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-26 12:30 - 15:30 | Calgary Produce Market
HerStories for Healing is a community program focused on healing, mental wellness, and systems change through shared stories and collective support. The initiative creates a safe and welcoming space for women to connect, reflect, and grow together while building stronger community support systems.
Why Attend
Together we will uplift women’s voices, build resilience, and work toward stronger community support systems.
Additional Information

Food will be provided
Certificates available upon completion of the full program to eligible participants

Register using the QR code on the poster or the registration link here

2026 Backpack Program
2026-08-27 09:00 - 16:00
The Backpack Program provides fully stocked backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, snacks, and community resources to support students and low-income families before the school year begins.
Cost: Free
Contact:
contactsabconnections@gmail.com

Test-25 Anniversary Gala
2027-03-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 1316 33 St NE, Calgary, Canada, Alberta, T2A 6B6, Canada
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