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Early childhood intervention... it’s never too late!
You could intervene at any point in a child's life. At any point! It is...
#DoLocalGood, Mental HealthTips and tricks to keep kids occupied over the summer
With school out and day care options limited for low income parents, it can be...
#DoLocalGood, Mental HealthHealthy brain development in kids
When children are repeatedly exposed to toxic stress, without the support of a caregiver, they...
#DoLocalGood, Mental HealthThe 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 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-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 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.