ActionDignity

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ActionDignity's mission is to work together with ethnocultural, racialized, and equity seeking groups to create transformational changes in our communities and society. ActionDignity's mission is to work with ethnocultural and equity-seeking groups to advance equity through transformational change in communities.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, October 12, in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Wish everyone a ha...
10/09/2026

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, October 12, in celebration of Thanksgiving Day.

Wish everyone a happy and restful long weekend!

Yesterday, ActionDignity brought community leaders, researchers, policymakers, and community members together for the fi...
10/08/2026

Yesterday, ActionDignity brought community leaders, researchers, policymakers, and community members together for the first session of our Equity Literacy Series: Equity: More Than Checking a Box — Understanding Equity: Advancing Meaningful Action.

Together, we explored what it means to develop equity literacy—not only to recognize inequity, but to understand what is behind it and consider what we can do differently. Through conversations on the human, economic, health and public safety costs of inequity, we heard from diverse perspectives and examined how systems and structures shape access, opportunities and experiences in our communities. The Calgary Equity Index also offered an important lens for understanding and measuring inequity in our city.

The conversations didn't stop at understanding the challenges. Through small-group discussions, participants were invited to identify actions they can pursue and reflect on what meaningful change could look like.

Thank you to our speakers:
Cam Stewart, Executive Director, Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
Francis Boakye, Executive Director, ActionDignity
Dr. Ellen Perrault, Dean, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Dr. John Boakye-Danquah, Lead, Demographics and Evaluation, City of Calgary
Derek Cook, Director, Canadian Poverty Institute, Ambrose University
Dr. Alya Heirali, Research Associate, Health Equity & Systems
Transformation Innovation Lab (HEST-IL), Cu***ng School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Asif Rashid, Deputy Chief, Bureau of Organizational Performance, Calgary Police Service
MLA Lizette Tejada, Calgary-Klein
MLA Parmeet Singh Boparai, Calgary-Falconridge

Thank you to our partners, media Sabrang Radio and everyone who joined us with curiosity, openness and a willingness to reflect. Your participation helped create space for thoughtful dialogue, shared learning and new questions about how we can advance equity together.

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Equity Literacy Series last night! Together, we deepened our understanding of equity and explored how an equity lens can strengthen leadership, decision-making and systems change.

Albertans are asked to vote on referendum questions regarding immigration and the constitution. The outcome of the refer...
10/07/2026

Albertans are asked to vote on referendum questions regarding immigration and the constitution. The outcome of the referendum can impact every individual, family and community.

As we consider the Alberta Referendum 2026, let’s consider how different policies could impact Alberta’s workforce, economy, and communities.

https://actiondignity.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Final-Digital-copy-ActionDignity-Alberta-Referendum-info-sheet.pdf

How are you feeling—really? Take a few minutes to check in with your mental health at areyoufeelingok.com. The free, ano...
10/06/2026

How are you feeling—really?
Take a few minutes to check in with your mental health at
areyoufeelingok.com.

The free, anonymous depression screening quiz is available during National Depression Screening Week, October 5–11.


Our "Unlock Canada's Talent: Advancing Equitable Employment for Internationally Trained Professionals" policy advocacy c...
10/05/2026

Our "Unlock Canada's Talent: Advancing Equitable Employment for Internationally Trained Professionals" policy advocacy campaign continues to move forward. Check out our recent campaign newsletter.

Over the past months, ActionDignity has:
🔹 Engaged with the Office of the Alberta Premier to share our campaign priorities and explore pathways for continued government engagement.
🔹 Opened a new dialogue with the Minister’s Office following recent changes to the Fair Registration Practices Act, including the prohibition on Canadian work experience requirements for registration, subject to public health and safety requirements.
🔹 Connected with Alberta’s Fairness for Newcomers Office to better understand opportunities to strengthen registration processes for internationally trained professionals.
🔹 Supported community partners in bringing policymakers and community members together for a policy dialogue on systemic employment barriers and equitable workplaces.

Learn More:https://actiondignity.org/advocacy-campaign/

Our Equity Literacy Series event is just around the corner! At ActionDignity, we believe that equity literacy equips ind...
10/02/2026

Our Equity Literacy Series event is just around the corner!

At ActionDignity, we believe that equity literacy equips individuals and communities to assess equity-related information objectively, without bias or ideology, so they can identify unfairness, understand its root causes, and take action toward more equitable systems and opportunities for all.

On October 07, we are bringing 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.

Meet the speakers joining us for this important conversation!

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

ActionDignity's office will be closed today in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Sh...
09/30/2026

ActionDignity's office will be closed today in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Today, Canadians are encouraged to wear orange in honour of Residential School Survivors and their families, and in remembrance of the children who never returned home.

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ActionDignity encourages civic participation and informed engagement in the 2026 Alberta Referendum. On October 19, Albe...
09/29/2026

ActionDignity encourages civic participation and informed engagement in the 2026 Alberta Referendum.

On October 19, Albertans will have the opportunity to vote on 10 important questions that may have implications for our communities, our province and our future.

As an organization committed to advancing equity and dignity, ActionDignity encourages members of ethnocultural, racialized and equity-deserving communities to take part in this democratic process.

Check out our organizational statement: https://actiondignity.org/alberta-referendum-2026-statement/

In 2027, ActionDignity will celebrate 25 years of working alongside ethnocultural and equity-seeking communities to adva...
09/28/2026

In 2027, ActionDignity will celebrate 25 years of working alongside ethnocultural and equity-seeking communities to advance equity and create a more just and inclusive Calgary.

We’re getting ready to celebrate this milestone — and sponsorship and donations are now open!

Your support will help us bring our 25th Anniversary Gala to life and continue investing in the people, partnerships and community-led work that help create lasting change.

Whether you’re a business looking to strengthen your community impact, a community partner who believes in this work, or an individual who wants to make a difference, there’s a way to be part of this celebration.

💜 Sponsor the Gala
Support the event while connecting your brand with a shared commitment to dignity, equity and systemic change.

💚 Make a Donation
Every contribution helps sustain ActionDignity’s work and build a more equitable future for Calgary.

📅 March 25, 2027
🎉 Telus Spark Science Centre

Be part of this milestone. Help us celebrate 25 years — and invest in the next 25.

Learn more about sponsorship and donations: https://actiondignity.org/25-years-anniversary-fundraising-gala/

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915/33rd Street NE
Calgary, AB
T2A6T2

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+14032639900

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