Community Leadership Training
2023-07-29 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | AB
ActionDignity is inviting you to join our two full-day Community Leadership Training Program on July 22nd and July 29th.
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This newly developed curriculum by ActionDignity is a transformative adult learning program that allows participants to explore the competencies that an effective community leader should possess and encourages them to critically analyze their roles in the communities “so that lives workplaces and communities can be transformed.” (Carter and Martin 2013 :270)
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Lunch and snacks will be provided both days. Limited spots available!
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For any questions please contact humaira.falak@actiondignity.org

Community Conversation Circle: Let's Talk About Domestic Violence
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:45
This is an open session for all participants to discuss domestic violence in their communities freely and openly. This will serve as an eye-opener for participants to understand the gravity of the problem.nnWho can attend: Any male affected DV/victims/ family membernnnnRegister Here

GrOW-Platform Orientation
2023-09-06 17:30 - 19:30
Looking to strengthen your organizational competencies and address your community issues? Join our Grassroot Organizational Empowerment (GrOW) platform! It’s a network of racialized ethnocultural community groups and organizations sharing a common vision of a just and equitable society for all &amp committed to working together toward positive change at all levels.nnActionDignity is having a Platform Orientation next Wednesday. We invite our member organizations and active community partners to join us as we share our learning and plan to partner with you for greater more impactful change on the individual community policy and system levels. Also the seed grant for Community Action Plans will be explained in the session.nnDate &amp Time: Wednesday September 6 5:30 PM-7:30 PM (Supper will be provided)nVenue: Multipurpose Room Prospect Building 915 33 Street NE Calgary AB T2A 6T2nnRegister here
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Contact: Sukhwant.Parmar@actiondignity.org
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Why are Workers' Rights Slipping Away from Our Hands?
2023-09-16 11:00 - 14:00
Why are Workers’ Rights Slipping Away from Our Hands??
nActionDignity is hosting a discussion talking about our day-to-day workplace issues and the barriers that keep us from exercising our rights.nnPlease join our discussion on September 16. It’s an opportunity for you to:nn• Understand the pressing issues on Workers’ Rights and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).nn• Identify systemic and structural barriers that hold Workers’ Rights and OHS issues in place.nn• Connect Ethnocultural Communities and Workers’ Rights- related Nonprofit Organizations/ Leaders.nnAnyone who is an Ethnocultural Community Leader service provider related to Workers’ Rights and Workers’ advocate is welcome to attend the session.nnRegister early to secure your spot. More information about the keynote speaker and panel discussion will be provided soon. Stay tuned!n

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Community Conversation Circle: Bias and Racism in Domestic Care Facilities
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:45
To enable males to engage in conversations around GBV and be able to understand the different forms it may take.nnWho can attend: Health care aidsnnThe registration link will be updated soon.

Orientation and Reconnect to Member Organizations
2023-10-03 17:30 - 19:45
The sessions are held to engage with our valued member organizations fostering a deeper understanding of ActionDignity’s mission and creating opportunities for collaboration.

Workshop: Navigating the Mental Health System
2023-10-04 18:00 - 20:00
Have you ever wondered how the mental health care system works in Calgary?nWhat can you do if someone you know needs help?nnJoin us in this interactive workshop to navigate the system together.nnDate: Wednesday October 4 2023nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Light supper will be provided)nLocation: ActionDignity Office 915 33 Street NE Calgary AB T2A 6T2
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Training of gender justice advocates
2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00
The training aims to improve the capacity of men to engage other men in their communities as gender justice advocates.

Orientation and reconnect to Member Organizations
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:30
The objective of the session is to engage with our valued member organizations fostering a deeper understanding of ActionDignity’s mission and creating opportunities for collaboration.nnContact info@actiondignity.org if you are interested.

Leadership Training
2023-10-14 09:30 - 16:00
This session is a 2 full-day training aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of racialized and ethnocultural community organizations.nnThe session is exclusive to the GrOW self-assessment participants only. The training for the public will be held in November. Please stay tuned.

Orientation and Reconnect to Member Organizations
2023-10-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-24 17:30 - 19:30
The objective of the session is to engage with our valued member organizations fostering a deeper understanding of ActionDignity’s mission and creating opportunities for collaboration.nnIf you are interested please contact info@actiondignity.org

Community Conversation Circle- Domestic Violence and Mental health Techniques (Men)
2023-10-18 17:30 - 20:00
This session will engage men with the capacity to discuss how domestic violence affects their mental health.nnRegister Here

Take a Stand Training
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00
This is a program designed to educate and empower community members to effectively support victims of Family Violence and Abuse.nnIf you are interested please contact info@actiondignity.org

City Park Consultation with Community Leaders
2023-10-25 17:30 - 20:30
The City of Calgary and ActionDignity are inviting you for a community consultation on the City’s Parks Plan. The City of Calgary is creating the next 20-year plan on how they develop redevelop and manage parks to better connect Calgarians with nature wellness and each other. We are now at phase 2 of community engagement and would like to hear from you directly on October 25th. Dinner will be provided.nnRegister Here

Leadership Training
2023-10-28 09:30 - 16:00
The training will be a 2 full-day training aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of racialized and ethnocultural community organizations.nnThis session is exclusive to Grow self-assessment participants. The upcoming session for the public will be in November. Please stay tuned.

Community Conversation Circle: Uncovering the Hidden Workplace Harassment
2023-11-07 17:30 - 19:30
Workplace harassment sometimes comes in a hidden way and it’s completely OK to talk about it!nJoin our Community Conversation Circle on November 7. This session will unravel workplace harassment and its impact on the well-being of racialized workers. We will have Quinn Blythe the Sexual Harassment Legal Specialist of the Workers’ Resource Center be our guest speaker. Together let’s create a safe space to voice our experience and inform meaningful actions.
nDate: Tuesday November 7 2023nTime: 5:30 PM -7:30 PM (Supper will be provided)nAddress: ActionDignity Office 915 33 Street NE Calgary AB T2A 6T2nContact: Paban.adhikary@actiondignity.orgnnRegister Here

2023 Donors and Funders Appreciation Dinner
2023-11-09 17:30 - 19:30
ActionDignity is holding an Appreciation Dinner on November 9 2023.nnThis event is dedicated to expressing our gratitude for our Donors’ and Funders’ unwavering support of our organization.

Orientation and Reconnect to Member Organizations
2023-11-14 17:30 - 19:30
ActionDignity is delighted to announce a series of “Reconnect with Racialized Ethnocultural Organizations” meetings in October and November. The objective of these meetings is to engage with our valued member organizations fostering a deeper understanding of ActionDignity’s mission and creating opportunities for collaboration.nnOur Program Coordinators will present the guiding principles underpinning our work including our Theory of Change and the various approaches we employ to achieve our goals such as Community Connectors Community-Based Participatory Action Research the GrOW Platform and Systems Change and Policy Advocacy. Attendees can also learn about the services and benefits offered to ActionDignity’s members.nnPlease contact info@actiondignity.org if you are interested.

Community Conversation Circles: Emerging issues in the communities
2023-11-15 17:30 - 20:00
This session aims to increase the understanding of the issues that arose during the previous community conversations and the ability of the participants to engage in conversations around public safety and social inclusion.nnRegistration link will be shared later.

Gender Equity Natural Support Training (#5)
2023-11-17 17:30 - 20:00

Gender Equity Natural Support Training (#6)
2023-11-23 17:30 - 20:00

Gender Equity Women's Organization Training (#5)
2023-11-24 17:30 - 20:00

Share & Learn-Member Engagement Meeting
2023-11-25 17:30 - 20:00

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Day Event
2023-12-07 17:30 - 20:00
The details and registration link will come soon.

2023 Volunteer Appreciation Event
2023-12-13 17:30 - 20:00

Community Conversation Circle-Strategies and Supports for Public Safety and Social Inclusion
2023-12-14 17:30 - 19:30

Community Conversation Circle: Racism and barriers in seeking employment
2024-01-17 17:30 - 20:00
This session will help to increase capacity of the participants to address racism and the barriers in finding employment in Canada.nnThe registration link will be shared later. Please follow our social media to stay tuned.

COACH Leadership Training
2024-01-20 09:30 - 16:00
This session will be open to our GrOW platform self-assessment participants.

Community Feedback Session on The City of Calgary's Anti-Racism Strategic Plan 2023-2027
2024-01-25 17:00 - 20:00
ActionDignity collaborated with the City of Calgary and Habitus Collective to facilitate community engagement sessions in which over 3000 Calgarians shared their experiences on community and public safety. Join us to learn more about how our engagement informed the City of Calgary’s anti-racism strategy.nnRegister Here
