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Our Journey to Reconciliation
This blog summarizes ALIGN’s journey, activities, and initiatives, providing a clear picture of our organization’s dedication and efforts. References to ceremonies, traditional practices, and collaboration with Indigenous communities align with cultural sensitivity and respect. This blog also encourages readers to take actionable steps, such as creating reconciliation plans and using resources provided by ALIGN
ALIGN’s Well-Being Toolkit Community of Practice (CoP) is Feb. 18, 2025 Join Us!
The CoP meets monthly, every third Tuesday and is an informal community of like-minded practitioners and evaluators in the child and family serving sector who are interested in growing their organization’s impact on child and youth well-being.
ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers January 2025
CONNECTIONS is monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure First Nations, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness.
Have a Heart Day Screening and Panel discussion Feb 13, 2025 Virtual (Caring Society)
Have a Heart Day is a child and youth-led reconciliation event that brings together caring Canadians to help ensure First Nations children have the opportunity to grow up safely at home, get a good education, be healthy, and be proud of who they are.
OCYA Calling for Change Investigative Reviews Consolidated Report 2023-2024
OCYA is excited to share the latest initiative from the OCYA, focused on advocating for positive change in youth services. This call for action invites everyone to be part of a movement that’s shaping the future for Alberta’s youth.
ALIGN Introduction to Child Intervention In Alberta Online Self Study Guide
This self-paces online self-study guide is an orientation for those new to the work with children and families in Alberta.
ALIGN Well-Being in Child and Family Services Initiative
The way we define and understand child and youth well-being matters.
ALIGN's Indigenous Cultural Understanding Framework (ICUF)
A Digital Interactive Journey to increase cultural understanding within Alberta agencies so that all Indigenous children living in Alberta can live in dignity and respect, supported by people with a deeper understanding of Indigenous worldviews, history and current reality.
10 Well-Being Strategies for Frontline Workers Who Support Children/Youth Experiencing Trauma
ALIGN Association knows frontline workers who support children experiencing trauma often face significant emotional, psychological, and physical challenges in their roles. It’s essential for them to prioritize self-care to maintain their own well-being and continue offering high-quality care. Here are ten strategies for frontline workers to take care of their own well-being in the workplace:
