Safer for All Community Event

April 12, 2025
Community Forum: 10 AM – 4 PM MDT
Safer for All Evening Screening: 7 – 9 PM MDT

This forum is designed as a collaborative space for dialogue, learning, and action.

Your participation is crucial in shaping meaningful pathways forward.

Objectives

Foster learning and reflection on policing, governance, and public safety
Explore collaborative actions to strengthen trust and accountability
Build relationships among community partners and encourage dialogue

Hosted by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights with support from the City of Edmonton’s Anti-Racism Program

Community Forum

Saturday, April 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT
Downtown Edmonton | Venue to be shared upon registration

Register via the button below, or by emailing info@jhcentre.org

Community Forum Program at a Glance

10:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Icebreaker

10:20 AM – Keynote Address (Dr. Temitope Oriola)

Dr. Temitope Oriola is a globally recognized expert on policing and police reform. He served as a special adviser to the Government of Alberta on the Police Act Review, shaping recommendations that became law through The Police Amendment Act, 2022. A public intellectual, his research on police use of force and law enforcement practices has gained national and international recognition. Dr. Oriola contributes regularly to public discourse through media engagements, policy advisory roles, and scholarly publications.

11:00 AM – Workshop: Grounding in Context

Policing as we know it has deep historical roots—how does this history shape the system we see today? This workshop explores the evolution of policing, its intersections with colonialism, governance, and public safety, and the lessons we can take forward. Through facilitated dialogue, participants will critically examine past and present frameworks to identify pathways toward more just and accountable approaches to community safety.

12:00 PM – Lunch & Networking

1:00 PM – Viewpoints on Policing: Roundtable Discussion

Moderator: Robert Philp
Robert Philp is a dedicated advocate for justice and human rights, with a distinguished career in law and public service. A former provincial court judge and Chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, he has been a champion of legal reform, including leading efforts to mandate Indigenous competence training for Alberta’s 10,000 lawyers. Deeply committed to marginalized communities, he has worked with Boyle Street Community Services for over 50 years, ensuring access to justice and social support.

Confirmed Speakers to date:

Rachelle Gladue
Rachelle Gladue is a Cree First Nations advocate and co-founder of Tawaw Outreach Collective. With a background in correctional services and a deep commitment to social justice, she champions 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, Indigenous rights, and harm reduction. Currently pursuing an Indigenous Social Work degree, Rachelle’s work amplifies marginalized voices and challenges systemic oppression through an indigenist and anti-oppressive lens. Her frontline experience supporting unhoused individuals and those impacted by substance use drives her passion for transformative change in social systems.

Bryce Ward
Bryce Ward is a Cree Métis harm reduction advocate and co-founder of Tawaw Outreach Collective. With a background in addictions and mental health, Bryce is dedicated to empowering individuals affected by systemic and generational trauma. His advocacy, rooted in cultural knowledge and lived experience, focuses on harm reduction, community support, and social change. A former member of 4B Harm Reduction, SORT, AAWEAR, and Bear Clan, he uses his personal journey to foster understanding and resilience within marginalized communities, working toward a more inclusive future.

Irfan Chaudhry
Irfan Chaudhry is a Commissioner on the Edmonton Police Commission, bringing deep expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) to policing and public safety. With a background in sociology and criminal justice, he has advised the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service, and Public Safety Canada on community safety, countering radicalization, and hate crime prevention. A dedicated advocate for systemic change, he is an active member of the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for Alberta, working to advance accountability and inclusive policing practices.

Adebayo Chris Katiiti
Adebayo Chris Katiiti is a Ugandan-born human rights advocate, artist, and founder of RaricaNow, an Edmonton-based organization supporting 2SLGBTIQ+ refugees and newcomers. A national athlete and musician, Adebayo has led groundbreaking initiatives—including the EWAKA Housing Project, the first of its kind in Canada—to provide safe, inclusive housing and wraparound supports. A bold voice for Black trans and queer communities, Adebayo has shaped anti-racism policy, organized national conferences, and created powerful storytelling platforms. His work continues to shift narratives and build community across Canada and globally.

Councillor Anne Stevenson
Anne is passionate about building an equitable city that serves all residents. Following an undergraduate in international development and economics, she went on to complete a masters degree in urban design. After 10 years of working and travelling abroad, Anne was thrilled to return to her hometown of Edmonton in 2012. She spent 7 years working in the planning department at the City of Edmonton and then joined the Right at Home Housing Society where she focused on providing affordable housing solutions to meet the diverse needs of our community. Anne currently lives in Wîhkwêntôwin with her partner and daughter, and is thrilled to be representing Ward O-day’min on Edmonton City Council.

2:30 PM – Break

2:45 PM – Working Spaces: Opportunities for Movement

How do we turn today’s discussions into concrete action? This interactive session invites participants to explore key questions emerging from the day’s conversations. Through facilitated spaces, attendees will reflect on strategies and map steps for advancing community safety and accountability. Move at your own pace, contribute your insights, and help shape a collective action blueprint to guide ongoing efforts beyond the forum.

3:30 PM – Share Back & Takeaways

4:00 PM – Closing & Networking

Closing remarks: Dan Jones
Dan retired from the Edmonton Police Service after 25 years of service. He worked in General Patrol, Foot Patrol, Undercover Operations and Gang Unit as a Constable, Professional Standards Branch, and Homicide Section as a Detective, General Patrol as a Staff Sergeant, as well as Investigative Support Branch Downtown Division Patrol and Research as an Inspector. He earned a Master’s Degree in Applied Criminology from the University of Cambridge where his research focused on the victim/offender overlap and the impact that trauma has on the justice client. He is Currently the Chair of Justice Studies at NorQuest College.

Evening Programming

Experience the Safer for All Documentary Screening

The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights invites you to the evening screening of Safer for All, a documentary that explores systemic issues in policing and highlights the voices of those most impacted.

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Doors Open: 6:30 PM MDT | Screening Starts: 7:00 PM MDT
ArtsHub Ortona | 9722 102 St NW, Edmonton