ActionDignity

Immigration Forum
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
Migrante Alberta (Calgary) in partnership with ActionDignity invites you to join us for a community forumnnand discussion on immigration issues faced by immigrant/migrant workers and their families.nnDate &amp Time:nNovember 16 2024n1:00 PM to 4:00 PMnnLocation:nActionDignityn915 – 33 Street NE Calgary AB T2A 6T2nnContact Information:n
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Email: migrantecalgaryalberta@gmail.com
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Text: 403-615-2330
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Anti-racism Workshop for Ethnocultural Community Leaders
2024-11-21 17:00 - 20:00
ActionDignity will be organizing a two session training on Anti-racism training for ECCs.nnFirst session:nnDate: 21st of November 2024nnTime: 5pm- 8pmnnLocation: ActionDignity 915 – 33 Street NE Calgary AB T2A 6T2nnSecond session:nn22nd of November 2024nnLocation: ActionDignity 915 – 33 Street NE Calgary AB T2A 6T2nnTime: 5pm – 8pmnn&nbsp

FOCUS ON SENIORS - FREE CLOTHING GIVE AWAY
2024-11-23 11:00 - 14:00
Focus on Seniors is pleased to announce a free clothing giveaway for seniors.nnJoin us on Saturday November 23rd at St. Paul Lutheran Church from 11am to 2pm.nnFor more information click here http://focusonseniors.cannor call 403-816-8145.

Community Conversations: Engaging Parents
2024-11-27 12:00 - 13:00
This activity is organized by Family Advocacy Support Center.nnWe invite parents with past or ongoing experience with Child &amp Family Services (CFS) to join us for a virtual session. There will be opportunity to meet our team and learn more about our programs and resources. Together we’ll engage in open dialogue to reimagine a future without intrusive interventions or family separation building a movement for meaningful change.nn&nbspnnRegister Here

Community Dialogue of Navigating Mental Health Crisis
2024-11-27 17:30 - 19:30
Do you face challenges when trying to access mental health services as a racialized community member?
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Come join our Community Dialogue with mental health service providers sharing your experiences and perspectives.
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Let’s discuss how mental health services can be tailored to better meet the needs of racialized communities and improve the connection between these communities and service providers.
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Date: November 27 2024
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Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
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Location: ActionDignity Office 915 33 Street NE Calgary
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Anti-racism Workshop for Youth (CORE project)
2024-11-30 09:30 - 12:30

TAMBAYAN (A Migrant Workers Community Hub)
2024-11-30 13:00 - 16:00
Migrante Alberta (Calgary) in collaboration with ActionDignity invites attendees to join a community gathering aimed at fostering a supportive environment for migrant workers.nnDate &amp Time:nNovember 30 2024n1:00 PM to 4:00 PMnnLocation:nActionDignityn915 – 33 Street NEnCalgary AB T2A 6T2

Women's Economic Empowerment Knowledge Mobilization
2024-11-30 14:00 - 17:00

Ruth's House Society Presents Men's Empowerment Conversation
2024-11-30 17:00 - 20:00
Ruth’s House Society will be organizing an event that will focus on men’s issues led by men as we address the mental healthnnand family crises affecting the Black community.nnLocation: Ruth’s House Canadan
210S Heritage Square 8500 Macleod Trail SE.
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For more information please click here
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or call: 587 352 9422
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Time: 5pm

Community Conversation: Engaging Professionals
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00
The event is organized by Family Advocacy Support Center.nnWe understand the critical role that professionals and frontline workers play in supporting families navigating Child &amp Family Services (CFS) involvement. Your insights and experiences are essential as we work to build new pathways of support and reimagine a system centered on family well-being and resilience. We invite you to join us for a virtual drop-in session where we’ll facilitate a discussion on the challenges and opportunities in family advocacy explore possibilities for transformative change and gather feedback on how we can best support your efforts.nnRegister Here

Human Rights Day event
2024-12-11 17:00 - 20:30
We are thrilled to announce our signature Human Rights Day event on December 11 2024! We are inviting our member organizations partners and all the community members who share our vision of a just and equitable society to join us.
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We are honored to have Kathryn Oviatt KC the Chief of Commission and Tribunals at Alberta Human Rights Commision as our keynote speaker to explore the relationship between Human Rights and Equity for newcomers and racialized communities.
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Date: Wednesday December 11 2024
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Time: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Venue: The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 1316 33 Street NE Calgary
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2025 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
2024-12-13 17:30 - 20:00
We are hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to recognize the incredible contributions of our dedicated volunteers. 🎉
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The evening will be featured with joy and gratitude as we present the Volunteer Recognition Award listen to inspiring testimonials and enjoy some fun games! 🏆💬🎲

Women's Criiio Festival Cricket Canada | ICC (Championing World Cricket)
2024-12-14 00:00 - 2024-12-15 00:00
Women’s Criiio Festival Cricket Canada is hosting an exciting festival featuring 6-a-side cricket games for beginnersnnencouraging women and girls from all backgrounds to come together and experience the joy of cricket in a fun andnnsupportive environment. Whether participants are new to the sport or looking to build on basic skillsnnthis is the perfect opportunity to engage!n
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Location: Future Cricket Stars Academy – 1213 38th Avenue NE
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City: Calgary
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Theme: Winter Holidays
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Computer Literacy Training
2025-01-15 00:00 - 2025-01-16 00:00
This is a free training program. Please sign up here.

YouLaunch 2025
2025-01-25 13:00 - 15:00
This event is organized by MapleLife Foundation.nnIt’s a one-day envisioning summit to help immigrant youths launch a higher version of themselves and live productively in 2025. (Ages 16-24)nnRegister: bit.ly/MLFCYouthEOI

Workers' Rights Natural Support Training
2025-02-04 17:30 - 20:00
We know that racialized workers in Alberta often face challenges understanding their rights and accessing resources they need. That’s why our Workers’ Rights program is launching a new initiative: Natural Support Training!
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This training is all about empowering community leaders with the knowledge and tools to support essential workers. We’ll cover key topics like:
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-Workplace rights and protections
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-Addressing unfair treatment
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-Legal resources and advocacy
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-Building strong community support networks
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What’s more exciting? Trained leaders will share this knowledge in their local languages making it more accessible to those who need it most.
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For more details contact Paban Adhikary at Paban.Adhikary@actiondignity.org

Safer at Home: Shining a Light on Newborn Apprehensions in Alberta
2025-02-05 13:00 - 15:30
This panel discussion is organized by Family Advocacy Support Centre.nnJoin the activity during Access to Justice Week for an in-depth conversation on the ongoing issue of newborn apprehensions in Alberta. While the practice of birth alerts officially ended in 2019 parents across the province still face the devastating reality of having their newborns removed at birth—often with far-reaching effects on maternal mental health families and communitiesnnFeaturing a diverse panel of parents with lived experience as well as professionals in healthcare and legal sectors this event will examine why these practices persist how they represent a critical access to justice issue and what changes are needed to achieve systemic transformation. Through open dialogue and firsthand stories Safer at Home seeks to raise awareness promote accountability and advocate for a future where families have all they need to keep their children safe and thriving at home.nnRegister Here and donations accepted

Every Kid can Play-Free Sports Activity
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
Haiti Alberta Sports et/and Cultural Club is launching an initiative: Every Kid Can Play!nnKids between 3 and 12 years old and their families are welcome to participate in sports physical activity and recreation of the program.nnRegister by email: hascc1804@gmail.com

60th Anniversary of National Flag of Canada Day 2025
2025-02-15 13:00 - 15:00
At the stroke of noon on February 15 1965 Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time.nnThe flag belongs to all Canadians it is an emblem we all share.nnAlthough simple in design Canada’s flag well reflects the common values we hold so dear: freedom peace respect justice and tolerance. Canada’s flag is a symbol that unites Canadians and expresses throughout the world and always our pride in being Canadian.nnThe maple leaf flag pays homage to our geography reflects the grandeur of our history and represents our national identity.nnOur flag thus honours Canadians of all origins who through their courage and determination have helped to build and are continuing to build our great country: a dynamic country that is open to the future.nnTherefore Jean Chrétien Prime Minister of Canada declare that February 15 will be celebrated henceforth as National Flag of Canada Day.nnLet us be proud of our flag! Let us recognize how privileged we are to live in Canada this magnificent country that encompasses our history our hopes our future.

Give a Litte Help a Lot - Adopt a Family on Family Day 2025
2025-02-17 12:00 - 15:00
Calling for donations to adopt a family on Family Day 2025. Outreach Program Canada is going to give family in need food hampers in time to celebrate Family Day.nnIf you are interested please donate through e-transferring to the contact email on the poster.

Black History Month Celebration
2025-02-19 17:00 - 20:30
Join us for a powerful Black History Month Celebration!
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This February 19 we invite you to an inspiring Black History Month event featuring a keynote speech from Karon Hayes
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Retired Principal at Calgary Board of Education
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📅 Date: Wednesday February 19 2025
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📍 Location: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel &amp Conference Centre. 1316 33 Street Northeast Calgary AB T2A 6B6
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⏰ Time: 5:00 PM-8:30 PM
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Join us to reflect on the history resilience and contributions of Black communities and raise awareness about systemic racism discrimination and Anti-Black racism.
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Youth Mental Health Peer Support Program Session 1
2025-02-21 15:00 - 19:00
The YCLT SPARK: Igniting Change Through Peer Support! nnThe YCLT SPARK is a youth-driven youth-led initiative to reimagine mental health support for racialized youth. Designed and facilitated by our Youth Community Leadership Team members—Mariah Santos Rasha Beydaun Kamiya Parmar and Jonathan Nega—this two-session Peer Support Program will bring energy creativity and meaningful conversations to the table. nnAdapting insights from Natural Support training with a youth-centered lens participants will be engaging in interactive games quizzes and real-life scenarios gaining hands-on tools and strategies to recognize and respond to mental health crises in their circles. Beyond just learning they will build deep peer connections and strengthened natural support systems bridging the gap between informal community care and formal mental health services.

Systems Change & Policy Advocacy Workshop for Youth
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00
The workshop is part of our capacity building on systems change for racialized youth community leaders. The youth will be exploring key problem themes identified in policy dialogues and using the Problem Tree &amp Solution Tree model to analyze the root causes of the issues.

Immigration Forum
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00
Migrante Alberta in partnership with ActionDignity is hosting an Immigration Forum.nnDate: February 22 2025nnTime: 1:00-4:00 PMnnTo register: Contact migrantecalgaryalberta@gmail.com

Youth Mental Health Peer Support Program Session 2
2025-02-23 15:00 - 19:00

Free Tax Clinic
2025-03-02 13:00 - 16:00
Our member organizations Calgary Vietnamese Women’s Association and Youth Empowerment and Skills Centre will provide free tax filing for individuals who meet one of the following conditions:n
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Low income
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Elderly People
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Recent Immigrant
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Simple tax file
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nPlease call 587-719-1199 or email taxclinic@cavwa.org for further assistance

Volunteer Recruitment by F.O.C.U.S on Seniors
2025-03-05 00:00 - 2025-03-06 00:00
Are you willing to contribute to communities?nnF.O.C.U.S. on Seniors is looking for volunteers!nnCall 403-630-7689 if you are interested.nnLearn more about the organization: www.focusonseniors.cann&nbsp

Anti-racism Training with Ethnocultural Community Organizations
2025-03-06 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-10 17:00 - 19:30
This workshop will provide educational insights into race racialization and racism. Participants will explore the historical context behind these issues and learn practical skills to actively practice anti-racism.

International Women's Day Celebration
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00
FirstStep Together is holding an International Women’s Day event: “Celebrating Women’s Resilience Embracing Racial Justice”. There will be a panel discussion to share experiences or stories against racism and gender-based violence in society and workplaces and networking with advocates of Anti Racism.
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Date: March 08 2025
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Time: 1:00 PM
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Location: Calgary City Hall Atrium
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For registration contact: 587-968-2922
