ActionDignity

Last night, over 100 community members, policymakers, community partners, and advocates came together for our Labour Day Celebration—an evening of connection, learning, dialogue, and action.

Together, we watched Beyond the Resume — a powerful documentary highlighting the experiences of internationally trained professionals and the barriers they face in accessing meaningful employment.

We explored Services, Supports & Pathways through sharings from our speakers, Vanessa Listana from Directions for Immigrants, Lucy Reyes from the Philippine Canadian Nurses Association, MLA Lizette Tejada of Calgary-Klein, and MLA Irfan Sabir of Calgary-Bhullar-McCall.

We also celebrated the strength of community-led action. Our Bridging Legal Gaps project partners—Hope for Newcomers, United Filipino Entrepreneurs Association of Alberta, CRESS Centre, Health and Social Research Society, and Calgary Black Seniors Foundation- shared initiatives that are helping communities navigate barriers and create pathways to greater inclusion.

A special highlight was the launch of the Workers' Engagement and Knowledge Hub and Workers' Resource Kit, creating new tools and pathways to help workers access information, resources, and support.

More than anything, the evening was a reminder that every worker deserves dignity, opportunity, and a fair chance to thrive

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared your stories, and helped make this celebration so meaningful!

We are excited to invite you to our inaugural session of the Equity Literacy Series!

At ActionDignity, we believe that advancing equity begins with a shared understanding of the issues and a commitment to meaningful action. The Equity Literacy Series brings together community leaders, policymakers, service providers, researchers, and partners to deepen our understanding of equity and explore how an equity lens can strengthen leadership, decision-making, and systems change.

Beyond learning together, this first session also marks the beginning of developing an Equity Action Agenda, a shared set of practical actions and priorities that can help strengthen equity in policy, practice, partnerships, and community leadership across our sector.

Register Now: https://actiondignity.org/event/equity-more-than-checking-a-box-understanding-equity-advancing-meaningful-action/

This Gender Equality Week, we’re looking at the numbers behind women’s participation in the workplace, pay, leadership, caregiving and economic opportunity.

Gender equality is about more than celebrating progress. It’s also about understanding the barriers that remain—and asking what needs to change.

For racialized, Indigenous, immigrant, disabled and other equity-deserving women, gender can intersect with other systemic barriers, shaping access to employment, fair pay, leadership and safety.

At ActionDignity, we believe advancing gender equity requires more than individual action. It requires us to examine and transform the systems, structures and practices that create inequity.

When everyone can participate, lead and belong, our communities are stronger.

The last day to request a Special Ballot (Vote by mail) for Alberta Referendum 2026 is September 25, 2026.

Electors can secure a Special Ballot by:
Completing the online form at specialballot.elections.ab.ca,
Writing to [email protected], or
Contacting the Returning Office for their electoral division starting September 21.

Before voting, take time to understand what each question is asking and what the implications are for you, your community and Alberta.

Check out our educational resource, share it with your community and make informed decisions! https://actiondignity.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Final-Digital-copy-ActionDignity-Alberta-Referendum-info-sheet.pdf

A few spots available!

Join us for an evening of dialogue, learning, and connection focused on advancing fair and inclusive workplaces for racialized workers. The event will feature:

✅Presentations on "Services, Supports, and Pathways" from service providers, policymakers, and professional associations
✅A documentary screening on the experiences of internationally trained professionals
✅Showcase of Community-led initiatives that support workforce inclusion and economic participation
✅Opportunities for networking and meaningful dialogue among stakeholders committed to workplace equity

Register Now: https://actiondignity.org/event/2026-canada-labour-day-celebrating-racialized-workers-championing-community-leadership-advancing-fair-workplaces/

Last week, we brought community leaders and partners together for a Systems Change Training to explore how we can move beyond addressing individual issues and work toward transforming the systems that shape people’s everyday experiences.

Through reflection, discussion and practical learning, participants explored how systems are connected, where change can happen, and how community knowledge and lived experience can help identify pathways toward more equitable outcomes.

At ActionDignity, we believe meaningful change happens when communities come together, challenge systemic barriers and build solutions rooted in lived experience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed your perspectives, questions and ideas.

🎁 Donate to Our Silent Auction and Make an Impact

ActionDignity’s 25th Anniversary Fundraising Gala is taking place on March 25, 2027, celebrating 25 years of advancing equity, strengthening community leadership, and creating meaningful change.

As part of the evening, we will host a silent auction—and we are inviting businesses, organizations, and community supporters to contribute.

Your donation will help us raise vital funds to continue supporting ethnocultural and equity-seeking communities. Donors will also receive recognition through our gala communications and silent-auction displays.

Ready to donate an item, service, or experience? Complete our donation form at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QB5JXGF

Learn more about our gala: https://actiondignity.org/25-years-anniversary-fundraising-gala/

Join ALTAMAS, ACESC, and She Rises We Rise for an open dialogue where youth can share experiences, identify legal and systemic barriers, and help shape practical solutions for a more equitable justice system.

Together, we will:
⚖️ Explore the legal challenges and barriers faced by racialized youth
🗣️ Share lived experiences and perspectives
🔎 Identify systemic and institutional barriers
💡 Develop youth-led ideas and practical solutions
🤝 Encourage civic engagement and meaningful community action

Your voice matters. Let’s move from identifying challenges to building solutions together.

🔗 Register Now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UL02bbzcc020uTL1mbNb_kQZGwjy_01GuA8ctKImOilUMzVSWlRLQUZSWks3VU44NkdGTEtaQ1FYRS4u&origin=QRCode

This event is part of ActionDignity's Youth Justice Community Action Plan (CAP) initiative, funded by the Alberta Law Foundation.

This Welcoming Week, let’s celebrate the cultures that make Calgary home. 💚

We invite you to explore Calgary Culture Days and discover the stories, traditions, art and experiences that reflect the diversity of our city.

Creating an inclusive city where everyone feels a sense of belonging starts with connection — taking the time to learn from one another, celebrate our differences, and recognize the many cultures and communities that shape Calgary.

At ActionDignity, we believe that belonging is built together. When communities come together, share their stories and create space for one another, we build a stronger, more inclusive city for everyone.

✨ Explore Calgary Culture Days and find an event near you:
https://www.calgary.ca/events/culture-days

Join Calgary International Learning Institute (CILI) and Calgary Newcomers Guide for three impactful youth sessions focused on leadership, advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving.

🌟 What you’ll gain:
• Build communication, leadership and advocacy skills
• Become a more confident leader
• Identify challenges and develop solutions together
• Share your ideas, experiences and perspectives
• Connect with other young people and community members

This is one of ActionDignity's Youth Justice project Community Action Plans funded by the Alberta Law Foundation.

Learn more and register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kjd_xCbgT0aOpedr9vavbEejI1iXowNDjk2ebQZ79zJUMjZMWVhITUFQN040UUZQODNKM01OMUhLRiQlQCN0PWcu