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Category: Story
The Indigenous landscape of Calgary and area
Cultures are often expressed through our connection to “place”, where the story of land becomes...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactAn Elder’s truth on reconciliation: Dr. Reg Crowshoe on the way forward
Truth and Reconciliation reveals the long and often painful history behind Canada’s treatment of Indigenous peoples, particularly the...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactGuest post by Dr. Gabrielle Lindstrom: Exploring the truth: Towards a vision of reconciliation
In today’s social climate, understanding the relationship dynamics between Indigenous peoples, settler society, and new Canadians...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactQuiz | How much do you really know about the residential school system?
The residential school system is a dark chapter in Canada's history, and people are now...
Intergenerational TraumaBuilding a better tomorrow for Calgary’s Indigenous youth
Johnny grew up in a traditional Cree household in northern Saskatchewan. As a kid, he...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactWhat are land acknowledgments and why do they matter?
If you’ve attended an event recently, there’s a good chance the emcee opened with a...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactGuest Post by Franco Savoia: Enough for All, a Community Commitment to Overcoming Poverty
Poverty is persistent in that it robs people of their power, decreases their sense of...
PovertyDespite economic climate, corporate Calgary continues giving back to community
Alberta economists declared the province’s recession over almost two years ago. Despite this, its impact...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactArt students create poverty videos
We know that 1 in 10 Calgarians live in poverty, but this isn’t always easy...
#DoLocalGood, Basic Needs, Financial Stability, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-Being279 Alberta Families Helped by Direct Energy Emergency Fund
Direct Energy, in partnership with United Way, helps families in financial crisis who are unable...
Basic Needs, Socioeconomic Well-BeingKathleen MacPherson: Dedication Speaks to Underlying Values
After 16 years with United Way of Calgary and Area, Kathleen MacPherson, Vice President of Campaign and...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactMasking poverty: exploring social stigma
For many people living in Calgary and the surrounding area, the struggle of making ends...
Basic Needs, Employment Opportunities, Financial Stability, Socioeconomic Well-BeingIn the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tsis, also known as Calgary.