Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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"Year in Reconciliation: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead" (ALIGN “Reconciliation Talks” Blog)

 December 10, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, ALIGN Association of Community Services reflects on an impactful year dedicated to advancing Truth and Reconciliation. Through collaboration, learning, and action, we’ve deepened our relationships with Indigenous communities, expanded our resources, and championed culturally relevant practices in child and family services. Whether you’ve been part of this journey or are just joining us, we warmly invite you to reflect with us and look forward to an exciting 2025.

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Toolkit Mobilizing on the Right to Housing for Women, Two-Spirit, & Gender-Diverse People

 October 22, 2024

If you or your community has been impacted by the gendered housing crisis, your voice is needed! Check out the toolkit to learn how you can get involved in this historic process.

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Cultivating Safe Spaces Training and Resources

 July 10, 2024

Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) is an educational initiative that equips individuals and organizations to cultivate environments that are inclusive, respectful, and safe.

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Truth and Reconciliation and Mental Health in the Workplace Recorded Webinar

 July 4, 2024

This recorded webinar explores the intersection of truth and reconciliation and mental health and provides insight into the impact of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous peoples and its implications for mental health.

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Proactively Removing Barriers to Inclusion (Workplace Strategies for Mental Health)

 June 13, 2024

Removing barriers and creating accessible workplaces and access to services allows everyone to fully participate and thrive because they feel included and have what they need to succeed.

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How Racism Impacts Mental Health for Indigenous, Black and People of Colour in Canada

 June 13, 2024

Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour in Canada experience racism that: Increases the risk and severity of mental health problems compared to white people.

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Alberta’s Anti-Racism Action Plan 

A new plan for taking meaningful action to address racism will help build a more welcoming and inclusive province for all Albertans.

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Shifting Power Dynamics: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Nonprofit Sector

This report from Imagine Canada is the first comprehensive study to explore what Canadian charities and nonprofits are doing to advance EDI within their organizations.

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What Is Disability Discrimination in the Workplace?

 June 11, 2024

Going beyond federal legislative responsibility, how can employers work to create a less discriminatory workplace?

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