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SUMMARY:Workers' Rights Natural Support Training
DESCRIPTION: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!\nn \n\nn \nThis training is all about empowering community leaders with the knowledge and tools to support essential workers. We’ll cover key topics like:\nn \n-Workplace rights and protections\nn \n-Addressing unfair treatment\nn \n-Legal resources and advocacy\nn \n-Building strong community support networks\nn \n\nn \nWhat’s more exciting? Trained leaders will share this knowledge in their local languages making it more accessible to those who need it most.\nn \n\nn \nFor more details contact Paban Adhikary at Paban.Adhikary@actiondignity.org
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/workers-rights-natural-support-training-2/
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SUMMARY:Safer at Home: Shining a Light on Newborn Apprehensions in Alberta
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/safer-at-home-shining-a-light-on-newborn-apprehensions-in-alberta/
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SUMMARY:Every Kid can Play-Free Sports Activity
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/every-kid-can-play-free-sports-activity/
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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary of National Flag of Canada Day 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/60th-anniversary-of-national-flag-of-canada-day-2025/
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SUMMARY:Give a Litte Help a Lot - Adopt a Family on Family Day 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/give-a-litte-help-a-lot-adopt-a-family-on-family-day-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250219T170000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful Black History Month Celebration!\nn \n\nn \nThis February 19 we invite you to an inspiring Black History Month event featuring a keynote speech from Karon Hayes\nn \nRetired Principal at Calgary Board of Education\nn \n\nn \n📅 Date: Wednesday February 19 2025\nn \n📍 Location: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel &amp Conference Centre. 1316 33 Street Northeast Calgary AB T2A 6B6\nn \n⏰ Time: 5:00 PM-8:30 PM\nn \n\nn \nJoin us to reflect on the history resilience and contributions of Black communities and raise awareness about systemic racism discrimination and Anti-Black racism.\nn \n\nn \nRegister Now
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/black-history-month-celebration/
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health Peer Support Program Session 1
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/youth-mental-health-peer-support-program-session-1/
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SUMMARY:Systems Change & Policy Advocacy Workshop for Youth
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/systems-change-policy-advocacy-workshop-for-youth/
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SUMMARY:Immigration Forum
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/immigration-forum-2/
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health Peer Support Program Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://actiondignity.org/event/youth-mental-health-peer-support-program-session-2/
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