18th ANNUAL ALIGN CONFERENCE

    February 5 & 6, 2026, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton.
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    INDIGENOUS ONLINE ADVENT CALENDAR

    For children and families. Find a cultural surprise behind each door!
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ALIGN is Alberta’s provincial membership association dedicated to strengthening organizations that serve children, youth, and families—empowering them to create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

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ALIGN's featured programs and initiatives to support agencies serving children, youth and families 

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Keeping our members informed

ALIGN and sector updates and resources that reflects the interests, needs, perspectives, and aspirations of our members

ALIGN’s Winter Count Project: Acimowina – Teaching Stories

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 December 17, 2025

Six months before the AGM, we gathered in ceremony led by Elder Harley Crowshoe at Trellis Society, within Treaty 7 territory—the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy. This wasn’t just a meeting; it was a beginning. Elder Harley guided us in grounding our process in cultural protocol and spiritual intention. From that moment, the Winter Count became more than a project—it became a journey.

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Online Indigenous Advent Calendar

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Updated annually, this online advent calendar is great fun for kids and anyone wanting to learn more about First Nations, Metis or Inuit culture

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Free Webinar - Sector Signals: The Trends Shaping the Sector in 2026

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 December 17, 2025

On January 29, 2026 join Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada, and Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada, for an exclusive webinar exploring the trends, priorities, and signals shaping the charitable and nonprofit sector in Canada.

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The Nonprofit Chamber 2025 State of the Sector Report

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 December 10, 2025

The Nonprofit Chamber’s 2025 State of the Sector Report provide a comprehensive, evidence-informed snapshot of the challenges, and emerging priorities of Alberta’s nonprofit and charitable sector. The report’s purpose is to equip sector leaders, funders, policymakers, and community partners with reliable data and insights that can guide decision-making, strengthen advocacy efforts, and support long-term planning.

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Caring for Foster Kids During the Holidays: Bringing Joy and Stability to Their Lives

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 December 10, 2025

As a caregiver, fostering a sense of joy, comfort, and security during the holidays can make a world of difference.

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ALIGN is a Proud Partner in Strengthening Safety Across Alberta’s Child Intervention Sector

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 December 10, 2025

Alberta’s government is partnering with ALIGN Association of Community Services and the Continuing Care Safety Association to establish occupational health and safety programs for child intervention agencies providing facility-based care, enhanced workplace safety through trauma-informed and responsive safety practices, regulatory compliance education and other critical safety measures.

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ALIGN welcomes both members and non-members to attend our annual conference and on-going training events & gatherings