Let’s meet Len Chan, our dedicated volunteer whose story embodies resilience and a commitment to the community. From behind his camera lens, Len has spent years documenting Calgary’s vibrant cultural scene—showcasing the energy and...
0“The challenges of accessing mental health services are real for our communities, but together, we are finding solutions.” – A community member who attended a Mental Health Community Conversation Circle. Mental health is an integra...
0Editor’s Note: This blog post is reposted from one of our funders: WES Mariam Assefa Fund, highlighting the impactful work we’re doing together to advocate for workers’ rights. Thank you to the WES Mariam Assefa Fund for championing ou...
0Sam has always been driven by a deep desire to help others. Long before joining ActionDignity as a Community Connector, she spent her time tutoring newcomer families and translating for those who couldn’t speak English utilizing her l...
0Maya enrolled in ActionDignity’s Leadership training and decided to engage in our Youth Community Leadership Team after this initial training. Here is Maya’s journey from uncertainty to confidence through engagement with our Youth P...
0Francis, a former judge from Rwanda, faced unsafe working conditions in Canada, despite his qualifications. However, through ActionDignity’s Workers’ Rights Program, he gained the knowledge and confidence to become an advocate for ma...
0(pic: Black Youth Mental Health Advisory Group) Sanecha (not her real name) came to Canada from East Africa in 2017 to study global development. Feeling lonely and scared in Calgary, she experienced mental health issues while in school a...
0In the diverse city of Calgary, a new story of hope and growth has emerged, driven by the passion and dedication of TheMarriageAdvocates Canada (TMA). This is a story about how a vision for healthier relationships blossomed into a succes...
0“I arrived in Canada as a permanent resident in mid-2023. I discovered ActionDignity during a health awareness event and, as a healthcare professional, I was deeply impressed and motivated by their campaigns related to mental health issu...
0In today’s world, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment is more important than ever. One key aspect of this is understanding and addressing microaggressions. In this blog post, we will explore what microaggressions are, the d...
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