In order to address the persistent barriers faced by people with disabilities and to support organizations in shifting away from a charitable model of disability towards a rights-based approach, Action on Ableism worked to develop a toolkit.
Read MoreOur legal system focuses not on human rights but on criminalization and erasure. To truly address poverty, trauma, and oppression, we need transformation across legal and political frameworks.
Read MoreThe funding will enable JHC to respond to this need by developing and delivering targeted training on civic engagement and policy influence in collaboration with youth in Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, and Grande Prairie.
Read MoreThis education tool provides teachers and educators with process plans to use films from the 2024 Justice4Reel Film Festival to spark learning and dialogue.
Read MoreThis event, hosted by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, created spaces for young people to learn from each other and to create dialogue around what it means to do anti-racism education work in rural spaces.
Read MoreOne of the most enriching aspects of the training was the opportunity to meet fellow advocates from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. This diversity fostered a rich environment for collaboration and mutual learning.
Read More"ArtAbilize: Challenging Ableism" is a zine born from the collaboration of creative minds within the disability community. Originating from the Action on Ableism Retreat during the 2023 National AccessAbility Week, this zine captures the journey of breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity.
Read MoreWe're thrilled to introduce the Social Stride Toolkit, a resource designed to support facilitators on their journeys of holding space and dialogue on sensitive topics, including online hate and discrimination.
Read MoreEmerging from the heart of rural Alberta, the 2023 Rural Anti-Racism Youth Retreat sparked a transformative weekend from October 13-15, bringing together a dynamic group of 14 young minds aged 15 to 27. Representing a tapestry of ages, ethnicities, and life journeys, participants embarked on a collective journey to unravel the intricate intersection of rural life and racism.
Read MoreDon't miss the opportunity to watch a thought-provoking session that combines storytelling, reflection, and a call to action for a more inclusive and joyful future.
Read MoreThis unique gathering aimed to unpack the intersection of rural life and racism, utilizing art as a catalyst for education and fostering connections among the youth and the dedicated team at JHC.
Read MoreArticle one of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Human dignity and rights begin with the question, “May I use the washroom?”
Read MoreThe Ignite Change Global Convention is thrilled to announce the first in our lineup of incredible speakers, Rabia Khedr!
Read MoreDisability is a heterogeneity and treating it as a homogenous experience is the root of ableism, racism, sexism, homophobism, agism, and all forms of descrimination.
Read MoreMobility systems are vital in shaping individual independence and self-determination, access to basic services, participation in mainstream economic, social and cultural activities and inclusion and belonging in the community. We ask Edmontonians, and Edmonton Transit Service to remember that mobility is a human right. Barriers to mobility can significantly hinder one’s ability to live a dignified and meaningful life.
Read MoreThis blog post is a snapshot contains key information, tips, tools and resources shared throughout the “Making Social Strides” National Conference in Edmonton and online from March 24-25, 2023.
Read MoreSocial Stride, an initiative led by youth will present their research findings and share their experiences addressing hate and discrimination online The public event will take place online on April 02, 2020.
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