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Resource List for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, held on September 30th, honours the survivors and...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHope is in Your Hands: Making a Difference Together
This year I’m excited to introduce Hope is in Your Hands, which is more than...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCelebrating Indigenous History Month: Time to Learn, Reflect, and Act
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It's an opportunity to reflect on the...
#DoLocalGood, Diversity & InclusionPlanet Youth speaks up: What our basketball court means to me
“The basketball court in my neighbourhood has always been a place for me and other...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion‘Making Relatives’ – A Tale of Cross-Departmental Bonding
United Way of Calgary and Area is working to create opportunities to bridge departmental divides...
#DoLocalGood, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, InnovationLet’s #InspireInclusion by investing in women and girls
This year, the theme of IWD is #InspireInclusion. True inclusion requires we break down barriers,...
CEO, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Women UnitedWho helps the helpers? Welcoming the world in an affordability crisis.
Sustainability, for many social sector agencies, comes by combining strengths to have greater, more efficient...
Basic Needs, Diversity & Inclusion, Employment Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingFostering Truth and Reconciliation Through Community
The Indigenous Carnival is an example of the Community Hubs model in action.
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social InclusionPlanet Youth Calgary’s Indigenous Pipe Ceremony: Celebrating a Milestone with Sacred Tradition
In a world where youth face increasing challenges, we came together to mark a new...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingAdvancing Equity and Inclusion for Transgender Individuals
On the 2023 International Trans Day of Visibility, United Way of Calgary and Area reaffirms...
Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, Social InclusionIn 2023, it’s time to #EmbraceEquity for our women and girls
International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8th to acknowledge women's social, economic, cultural,...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, PovertyA Better Tomorrow Starts with Thanking You
As we look ahead, we see more of the same challenges and undoubtedly many new...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Social Inclusion, 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.