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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Ways to Honor National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. In 2025, Truth and Reconciliation Week will be observed from September 22 to 26. Explore upcoming events, discover how to host your own, and access ALIGN’s Indigenous Cultural Understanding resources, along with additional tools to strengthen your organization’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Indigenous Games & Activities Directory for Children & Youth (ALIGN)
In honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, ALIGN hopes to encourage both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and youth alike to learn more about Indigenous culture through fun and play.

Proposed Changes to AISH and How to Respond to ADAP Survey by Sept 12th (Inclusion Alberta)
On August 13, 2025, the Alberta Government released the ADAP Discussion Guide, proposing that all current AISH recipients be moved to the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) effective July 1, 2026, with a benefit that will be $200 per month lower

2025 Edition Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report (Charity Village)
Exclusive compensation data for charities and nonprofits in Canada (For Purchase)

UofA Seeking Participants for Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Practices Research Study
Child and Youth Care Counsellor currently working in a group care setting in Alberta are invited to take part in a research study exploring how trauma-informed care (TIC) practices are implemented and experienced in group care settings.

OCYA Surveys - Youth Houselessness Deadline Aug 31, 2025
OCYA is seeking feedback to better understand the causes of youth houselessness in Alberta, available services and supports, and what can be done to better support young people at risk of becoming unhoused.

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