It was an absolute pleasure seeing our work turned into valuable workshops designed by us to deliver to individuals not familiar with ableism and how it affects each of us in some way. Our facilitators, all experts in their own right, and the support of the John Humphrey Centre, delivered excellent teachings and were imperative to the success of this project!
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 MoreFrom March to August 2024, a series of five beading workshops, funded by Canadian Heritage, unfolded across Alberta, spanning communities in Lethbridge, Calgary, Wetaskiwin, Edmonton, and Grande Prairie. These workshops, grounded in healing practices, engaged individuals from low-income backgrounds who have been affected by homelessness. Through the medium of beading, participants found a safe environment conducive to learning and connection.
Over the weekend of October 4th to 6th, the teams from these five different communities came together at Medicine Hat Lodge for a meaningful gathering, where they shared their experiences from the beading sessions
Read MoreThe Action on Ableism Gathering brought together representatives from arts organizations, funders, and artists with disabilities to discuss and address the pressing issues faced by disabled artists and to brainstorm ways to bridge the gaps in accessibility, funding, and inclusion.
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 MoreCalling Young People aged 16-30
We are inviting young people to submit creative content that can help us LEARN forward and be part of an active online anti-racism campaign across Canada.
Read MoreThis three-day event was designed to deepen participants' understanding of human rights and discrimination, provide valuable networking opportunities with other advocates and organizations, and equip them with the necessary skills to advance the rights of marginalized community members using established human rights mechanisms for accountability.
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