Resources
Join Us! ALIGN's Spring Membership Meeting May 30th (ZOOM)
Join us May 30th on ZOOM! This is an excellent opportunity to hear exciting updates on ALIGN Activities, including OHS and Well-Being—plus a special presentation from the Centre for Autism Services Alberta. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired!
Red Dress Day – May 5: Honours Canada’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people
This day began as “an aesthetic response to more than 1000 missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada" by Jaime Black. The red dresses act as a visual reminder of all of the missing women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
ALIGN Presenting at the 2025 Symposium on Child & Youth Trauma May 1st Montreal
This presentation, May 1, 2025 in Montreal, is designed to support First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities looking to take over jurisdiction of their child welfare services under Bill C-92. The toolkit integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge with modern practices.
Don't Delay! ALIGN's OHS Survey Deadline May 30, 2025
Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey to help ALIGN learn about the progress of occupational health and safety (OHS) within sector agencies.
ALIGN CONNECTIONS For Indigenous Children/Youth & Caregivers April 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.
Engaging Younger Generations: Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) Survey Results April, 2025
Engaging Millennials, Gen Z, and younger generations is top of mind for many charities—but what strategies are actually in place? And what’s proving effective? This survey looked at how Canadian charities are involving younger people as volunteers, donors, and leaders—and the barriers standing in the way.
Spirit Bear Award Nominations Open - Deadline April 30, 2025
Created in 2019, the Spirit Bear Award is named in honour of Spirit Bear, who is a symbol of reconciliation and equity for kids.
May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month
Everyone in Canada deserve to be safe and free from violence. May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about sexual abuse and support people experiencing sexual violence in this country.
ALIGN's Well-Being in Child and Family Services Toolkit
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.
ALIGN OHS Leadership Awareness Series Online Training
Learn more about OHS duties, best practices, legislation, prevention plans and more with these seven online modules from ALIGN!
Diversity Geomap Dashboard
This tool helps funders, impact investors, and community organizations to compare community diversity metrics with their capital allocation targets, identify investment priority areas, and support strategic planning.
Safety and Health Week May 5 -10, 2025
Join CCOHS and the national partners, Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC) and Threads of Life, as they virtually kick off Safety and Health Week 2025.
ALIGN’s Well-Being Toolkit Community of Practice (CoP)
The CoP 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.
5 Considerations for Organizations Who Advocate for Vulnerable Children, Youth and Families (ALIGN)
Advocating for vulnerable children, youth, and families requires innovation, collaboration, and intersectional approaches to address complex challenges. As the world continues to evolve, it is essential to stay adaptive and employ strategies that can navigate the current landscape. Here are some of the best ways to advocate for vulnerable groups.
2025 Federal Election: Make your priorities known (Inclusion Alberta)
Inclusion Alberta encourages every Albertan 18 years and older, including those with intellectual disabilities, to participate in the federal election and exercise their right to vote on election day, April 28, 2025.
Alberta.ca Bill 53: Compassionate Intervention Act Legislation Tabled
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions has introduced Bill 53: Compassionate Intervention Act.
ALIGN Report "Empowering Futures: Gatherings for Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty" April 2025
The ALIGN gathering, Empowering Futures Gatherings in Treaty 6 (Edmonton) and Treaty 7 (Calgary), focused on Indigenous Child Welfare Sovereignty, allowing us to engage in deep discussions about Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare, the barriers and opportunities in Alberta, and what meaningful action looks like moving forward.
MHRC Launches New Youth Mental Health Data Hub Launch April 2025
MHRC and GreenShield have launched this new resource to deliver unparalleled insights into the mental health of young Canadians in collaboration with leading youth mental health organizations.
Let's Imagine Podcast: Effective Advocacy Strategies & Leveraging Communications for Change (Imagine Canada)
From relying on trusted sources when navigating election-year advocacy to crafting clear, values-based messaging, Kathryn shares tried-and-true insights on how organizations of all sizes can build compelling campaigns that resonate with both decision-makers and the public.
Strength in Numbers: The 2023-2024 ACWS Report on Domestic Violence Shelter Impact in Alberta
Released April 2025 this report reveals a continued rise in demand for shelter services and the urgent need for sustained support to keep up with the growing complexity of survivors’ needs.
Growing Pains: How Canada’s Population Boom Affects Nonprofits (CharityVillage Connects Podcast)
This episode, CharityVillage Connects takes a careful look at how recent unprecedented population growth in Canada is impacting charities and nonprofits.
Empowering Providers Serving Gender-Diverse Youth (PolicyWise)
Provincial governments across Canada have been announcing and enacting changes to laws affecting the health and well-being of gender-diverse youth. These legislative changes have increased the demand for evidence-based information on how best to support these youth, their families, and their communities. Recognizing this need, PolicyWise for Children & Families is proud to launch the Empowering Providers initiative.
People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce Imagine Canada April 2025
What do we know about the millions of people working in Canada’s nonprofit sector? Imagine Canada's new report answers the question.
A Policy Platform for Canada's Nonprofits. Imagine Canada April 2025
Strong Charities. Strong Nonprofits. Strong Communities.
KPMG Survey Child and Family Services Key Trends Survey
KPMG has launched a national survey to better understand the current landscape of services and supports for children, youth, and families across the country. The goal is to identify shared challenges, surface leading practices, and inform system transformation efforts—from service integration and workforce modernization to reducing cultural inequities.
ALIGN Empowering Futures Presentation Materials
This event allowed us to engage in deep discussions about Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare, the barriers and opportunities in Alberta, and what meaningful action looks like moving forward.
Alberta.ca OHS Resource Portal Updates April 2025
See the latest additions and revisions to the OHS Resource Portal!
Podcast: Navigating Political and Economic Upheaval: Advice from Nonprofits on the Frontline (CharityVillage Connects)
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, representatives from frontline organizations share their realities, concerns, and strategies for survival and transformation in these challenging times.
Alberta.ca Deaths of children, youth and young Adults Receiving Child Intervention Services March 2025
Published March 2025 Deaths of Children, Youth and Young Adults Receiving Intervention Services April 1, 2015 to February 28, 2025
Omnibus Survey: The Impact of Economic and Political Strain on Canadians’ Mental Health
Amidst economic and political uncertainty, new data reveals nearly half of Canadians are experiencing heightened anxiety, with tariffs quickly emerging as one of the main reasons. This one-time survey uncovers critical trends and gaps in care for Canadians as political and economic tension escalates.
Join Us! ALIGN Regional Chapter Meetings
We invite all ALIGN Association to participate in Regional Chapter Meetings. ALIGN chapter meetings serve as a vital platform for collaboration, learning, advocacy, and enhancing the effectiveness of non-profit and charitable agencies. We are stronger together!
ALIGN's OHS Community of Practice (CoP)
Communities of practice often focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance a domain of professional practice. Interaction on an ongoing basis is an important part of this.
CCSA Safety Talk: "Recognition & Reward"
2025 Safety Talks Focus: the National Standard for Psychological Safety in the Workplaces, covering the 13 factors plus two healthcare-specific ones
Charity Insights Canada Project New Data on Charity Perspectives on EDI in Canada March 2025
Charity Insights Canada Project examines how Canadian charities are approaching equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in 2025.
