Terms for the John Humphrey Centre Board of Directors are currently three-year renewable terms. Please fill out the following questionnaire if you are interested in serving on the Board and being considered by the Nominating Committee.
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The Justice4Reel Creative Lab will take place December 6-8, 2018 in Edmonton, Alberta. This three day event will bring together a team of 12 filmmakers from across the Prairies and Territories to learn, collaborate and create media for social change.
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This workshop will engage participants in dialogue on current issues and identify strategies to affect strengthening schools to ensure quality education for all and safe and healthy school environments.
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Join a team of youth from diverse backgrounds to come together and learn about our shared history and build skills to educate others on the realities and manifestations of colonization.
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Held in commemoration of International Human Rights Day, these awards are meant to recognize those in our community who are actively promoting, fulfilling, protecting or educating on human rights, and making our communities a place where all belong, are included and able to participate.
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In this workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of the Charter provisions that support us in our relations with police.
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This workshop will provide advocates with a deepened understanding of human rights and health, build an understanding of the Alberta Health Charter, role of the Advocate and provide strategies on how individuals can self advocate in this system.
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This 3 day event will highlight the talent of Canadian filmmakers who are focused on exploring themes connected to social justice, human rights and grassroots activism.
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This workshop, facilitated by Rocky Ward of Native Counselling Services, will provide community advocates with skills in understanding how to support community members as active and appreciative listeners.
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This full day workshop will provide advocates with an understanding the architecture of rights and the mechanisms that exist for human rights complaints to be heard provincially, federally and internationally.
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During this full day workshop, advocates will learn to understand the idea of protected grounds and protected area within the Alberta Human Rights Act and Canadian Human Rights Act and gain practical experience in writing a complaint.
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This full day workshop will provide advocates with an understanding the architecture of rights and the mechanisms that exist for human rights complaints to be heard provincially, federally and internationally.
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“I am deeply sad not to be able to attend the Priyadarshni Academy Awards. I am honoured that my face is put up in some of the major newspapers in India however along with the other award recipients. I am proud to receive this international recognition, following in the stead of folks such as Martin Luther King III.
Since I won't be able to share my speaking notes verbally, I thought I would share them here so they echo perhaps on a few ears.” Renée Vaugeois
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“Paint The Rails means so much more than six simple murals. Through engaging communities and citizens we’ve been able to share important stories and history of the city we live in. I grew to understand the importance of community, knowledge, and speaking up for those who are otherwise unable to share their own thoughts about the city we live in.” Dana Belcourt
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YEG Dignity 2018 aims to highlight the intersectionality of lived experiences of the community living with disabilities in and around Edmonton. This initiative is an effort to amplify the voice of people with disability.
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This full day workshop, held in partnership with the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, will provide advocates with an understanding the architecture of rights and the mechanisms that exist for human rights complaints to be heard provincially, federally and internationally.
Free admission!
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Join a provincial network of human rights defenders. Become a Stride Advocate in Calgary
As a Stride Advocate you will learn skills in advocating for human rights and supporting community members and grassroots agencies in addressing issues of racism, discrimination and/or barriers to access.
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It’s time to reflect on the experiences of kinship and child intervention in Alberta while learning from the lessons in Manitoba. This work will serve to strengthen networks and relations across communities for the benefit of children, while integrating knowledge and experiences on advocacy within systems.
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The intention of this gathering is to reflect and learn more about the Bear Clan and how this movement came to life in Winnipeg and the role it plays today. We will also discuss the possibilities for similar movements, experiences, and intentions in Lethbridge.
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The recognition and protection of the rights of victims of crime are not unique to Alberta or Canada. Victims’ rights have been a conversation in the international arena for decades and were agreed upon in 1985 by members of the United Nations.
“Victims” means persons who, individually or collectively, have suffered harm, including physical or mental injury, emotional suffering, economic loss or substantial impairment of their fundamental rights, through acts or omissions that are in violation of criminal laws operative within Member States, including those laws proscribing criminal abuse of power.
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