Information Session-Systems Change and Policy Advocacy Campaign
2025-09-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
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SIEEP Project Community Action Plan Info Session
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
ActionDignity’s Social Inclusion &amp Economic Empowerment (SIEEP) program which works to tackle poverty inequity and social exclusion is open its Community Action Plans for applications!
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📅 September 11
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📍 ActionDignity Office 915 33 St NE Calgary
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Youth Mental Health Leadership Training (Train the Trainer)
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)

Safe Steps-workshop by HSRS
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Sharing an informative workshop from our member organization Health &amp Social Research Society: Safe Steps.
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This is one of the Community Action Plans from ActionDignity’s Bridging Legal Gap project focusing on legal literacy for ethnocultural seniors and their families or caregivers.
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Municipal Election Voter Info Webinar
2025-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
According to Statistics Canada in 2021 racialized communities made up 41% of Calgary’s population. However racialized communities are often underrepresented in civic decision-making. Voting is a powerful tool to shape policies that reflect our lived experiences and build inclusive and equitable communities.
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Join our Voter Information webinar on September 17. Let’s get on board of the key information to get involved learn the focus area of each mayoral candidate how it would impact our daily lives and make an informed decision.
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Immigration Forum
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
This is one of the Community Action Plans under ActionDignity’s Bridging Legal Gaps project.

Labour Day Celebration-Echoes of Equity: Stories from Racialized Workers
2025-09-23 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Join us as we honour the lived experiences of racialized workers through personal storytelling meaningful discussion and collective reflection.nnRegister Now

Ethnocultural Caucus Meeting
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
This meeting is open to current members of ActionDignity’s ethnocultural caucus and people who are interested in joining the caucus. Stay tuned with more info.

Youth Advocacy Table
2025-09-27 11:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver)

Justicia Colectiva – Círculos de Conversación
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
This is a community initiative of ActionDignity’s Bridging Legal Gaps project and funded by Alberta Law Foundation. The event will be conducted in Spanish.nn✨ Justicia Colectiva – Círculos de Conversación ✨nnUn espacio para compartir nuestras historias de trabajo y de vida como inmigrantes escucharnos entre todos y reflexionar juntos. 💬🤝nn📅 Sábado 4 de octubre | 11 AM – 2 PMn🍽️ Almuerzo incluidonn📅 Jueves 9 de octubre | 5 PM – 7 PMn🍽️ Comida incluidann📍 Action Dignity – 915 33 St NE Calgary AB T2A 6T2nn✅ Evento gratuiton✅ Refrescos y comidan✅ Cuidado de niños (con registro)nnOrganizado por Centro Latino con el apoyo de Alberta Law Foundation y en colaboración con Action Dignity.nn👉 ¡Regístrate aquí y acompáñanos! [🔗 Código QR en el póster]

Rooted in Land and Culture
2025-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
This event is presented by Bihar &amp Jharkhand Association of Alberta.nnCheck details here

Navigating Canadian Family Law
2025-10-05 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver)
This is a community project of ActionDignity’s Bridging Legal Gaps project funded by Alberta Law Foundation.nnThe event is organized by the Iranian Cultural Society of Calgary in partnership of ActionDignity.

Safe&Informed: Legal Empowerment for Black Immigrants
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
We are excited to share an upcoming virtual program “Safe &amp Informed: Legal Empowerment for Black Immigrants” happening on October 9 &amp 10 2025 from our member Calgary Black Seniors Foundation.
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This two-day event is part of ActionDignity’s Bridging Legal Gaps (BLG) project and is funded by Alberta Law Foundation.
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The program is designed to equip Black immigrants with essential legal knowledge such as human rights workers’ rights elder abuse immigration law and family laws.

Women's Connection Circle
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)

Entrepreneur Abilities
2025-10-27 10:00 - 23:55 (America/Denver)
Resilient Hearts Entrepreneur Abilities is a free program in collaboration with Momentum Calgary designed to empower adults with developmental disabilities who are interested in self-employment to develop and launch their own small businesses. The program offers specialized entrepreneurship training adapted to diverse learning needs emphasizing hands-on experiential learning. By partnering with disability-serving organizations inclusive employment initiatives and family networks we aim to provide holistic support and complement existing disability employment programs — offering self-employment as an alternative and empowering pathway.
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To learn more check out our attached brochure or visit our webpage Entrepreneur_Abilities_Brochure

Workers' Rights Natural Support Training
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver)

Newcomer Research Symposium 2025
2025-11-14 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)

COACH Leadership Training
2025-11-15 09:30 - 17:30 (America/Denver)

Learn & Share-The Community Climate Adaptation Action Program
2025-11-27 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver)
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Youth Justice Knowledge Mobilization
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Breaking Stigma
2025-11-30 00:00 (America/Denver)

Teddy Bear Holiday Parade
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Sunridge Shopping Centre, 2525 36 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 5T4, Canada
You’re Invited to the Teddy Bear Holiday Parade!
Bathala International proudly presents the Teddy Bear Holiday Parade, a heartwarming celebration of joy, giving, and community spirit.
This festive event aims to collect toys and teddy bears to be donated to children’s charities, bringing smiles and comfort to those in need this holiday season.
Let’s spread the Spirit of Giving!

Celebrating Human Rights Day
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 1316 33 St NE, Calgary, Canada, Alberta, T2A 6B6, Canada
Join us in celebrating Human Rights Day!
We are holding our signature event on December 10, Wednesday, at Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre.

Theme: Beyond Essentials-Reclaiming Rights, Transforming Systems, Reimagining Belonging
Highlights:

16 Days of Activism Campaign Showcase from Partner Organizations
Keynote Address: Human Rights & Racialized Canadians in the Workplace, by Zabeda Yaqoob, Chief of the Commission and Tribunals, Alberta Human Rights Commission
Table Discussion on Recognition of Foreign Credentials in the Job Market & Removal of ‘Canadian Experience’ as a Requirement for Job Eligibility

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F.O.C.U.S on Seniors - Recreation Sampler
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Genesis YMCA (Saddletown) 7555 Falconridge Boulevard N.E.
You’re Invited! 🌟F.O.C.U.S on Seniors – Recreation Sampler7 sessions left! Join us and enjoy an active lifestyle through fun recreation and fitness opportunities. These one-time trial sessions give seniors a chance to try new activities and see what they enjoy—then explore them further on your own or with a buddy.It’s also a great way to build social connections, make new friends, and stay active together!Registration is required — please call or text 587-700-7275.Cost: $7.50 per person (includes equipment and a small snack).We hope to see you there! 💙

When Sadness Last Too Long: Strength, Healing and Depression Across Generations in the Immigrant Communities
2026-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Calgary Black Seniors Foundation This program offers a safe, culturally responsive mental health information session focused on understanding depression in the Black community across generations. Participants will learn how to recognize the difference between temporary sadness and depression, how symptoms may look different for youth, adults, and seniors, and where to access support. The session also provides practical coping strategies and encourages open, empowered conversations about mental health and healing. Register here:

Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting
2026-01-29 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 (America/Denver)
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.
