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September is United Way month
September is United Way month and we’re challenging all individuals to show their local love...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactChildren use design thinking and technology to address social issues
As more jobs become technology-based, it is critical for young people to be equipped with...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactThe impacts of technology on children
With screen time becoming a big part of children’s lives, many parents are asking how...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactHelicopter parenting
hile parents need to be involved in their children’s lives, being excessively controlling and overprotective...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactThe single best thing you can do to build kindergarten readiness skills
Reading aloud with your children for at least 20 minutes every day will set them...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactThe 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 ImpactBuilding 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 ImpactDespite 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 ImpactKathleen 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 ImpactIn 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.