The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation

06/03/2026

Join us for the next two weekends at Big Bin Events, where you can drop off waste too large for curbside pickup for FREE!

Stop by Callingwood on June 6-7 and Terwillegar on June 13-14.

Please be ready to unload your own vehicle & plan for lineups.

Do you have items that are still in usable condition?

Consider donating them to your local donation centre/charity through the reuse directory
edmonton.ca/programs_services/garbage_waste/reuse-directory.

Find more info at edmonton.ca/BigBinEvents.

06/03/2026

ATA contest to develop artwork to be featured on ATA merchandise

05/12/2026

Join the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Woodcroft Library.

This important gathering is an opportunity to connect with the community, reflect on our achievements, and discuss future initiatives that continue to promote multicultural education and inclusion in Edmonton. RSVP is required by May 16 at [email protected]

05/12/2026

The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation is proud to support the FascinAsian Film Festival Edmonton 2026, happening May 12–16 in Edmonton! 🎬✨

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month through inspiring films, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events that showcase the rich diversity of Pan-Asian storytelling and culture. With feature films, short films, and special family-friendly screenings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t miss the FREE family screenings on May 16 at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM! 🌟

Learn more:

FascinAsian Film Festival - Edmonton is committed to highlighting stories from the Asian diaspora, featuring Asian talent from Canada and around the world, and giving a space for local, Asian-Canadian filmmakers and industry to connect, showcase their work, provide opportunities to learn and develop...

04/30/2026

🕯️ National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ Join us Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm

📍 Ethel Tucker Park, behind Bow Valley College Okotoks Campus
7 Riverside Drive, OkotoksThe community is invited to a Pipe Ceremony to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People.

Berry soup and Bannock will be served.Offerings can be brought to the Town's MMIWG memorial site in the park, which also honors Residential School Victims, Survivors, and those impacted.All are welcome.

Questions: Indigenous Relations Advisor, 403-542-0479 Read more: https://www.okotoks.ca/your-community/living-okotoks/community-event-calendar/ceremony-national-day-awareness-missing-and?fbclid=IwY2xjawRf0hZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0ZEpGcXZsRThVNnlYMDA3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuPlEcR6BkClN24xxVUuntdX3h7yl04Q68187nkNc49pda6a-QOK0vGd9iOi_aem_ugQw05LAX9dn0XSt2zSlhg

The community is invited to a Pipe Ceremony on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People. The ceremony will take place in Ethel Tucker Park at 10 a.m. (behind Bow Valley College Okotoks Campus.) Berry soup and Bannock will be served.

04/30/2026

$1,000 bursary for Indigenous youth leaders! 🏆If you’re 14-24, Indigenous, and in Calgary schools, the CAUAC Midzánághá águnìlíní Achievement Award celebrates your leadership in education and community. Nominate yourself or a peer who deserves it.

The annual Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) Midzánághá águnìlíní (young person whose heart is kind) achievement award is open to all Indigenous young people, including First Nations and non-status, Métis, and Inuit.

04/14/2026

Edmonton Fringe Festival is excited to host its first-ever Volunteer Fair on Sunday, April 19 from 12–4 PM at the Fringe Grounds Café.

This drop-in, low-barrier event offers a welcoming space for anyone interested in volunteering to learn more about Fringe, meet the teams, and receive support with the application process.

It’s a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and discover how to get involved in one of Edmonton’s most vibrant festivals!

03/30/2026

Every young person deserves support to thrive—and you can make it happen. The Youth Wellness Action Plan (YWAP) Online Certificate Course equips educators, school staff, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers, and community workers with practical strategies to foster student well-being.

Learn how to create a supportive environment where every student can grow emotionally, socially, and mentally. Whether you work in schools, in the community, or at home, this course gives you the tools to make a real difference.

Join the movement today! https://lms.ymhc.ngo/course/youth-wellness-action-plan/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQSCIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEycFMwa29wRTAzNVI1djZTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkVd-HDNulrFiPxU4mpsvOc7vLWVNenqgu6ZzaVEgy2Jlt7kvdLNPTF1gWBa_aem_gHcQe64tQjsOkaNF77hu0w
Questions? Reach out at [email protected]

Join us for a transformative course designed for education and mental health professionals seeking practical, school-wide strategies for student well-being. This course introduces the powerful, positive framework of strength-focused, evidence-based, and trauma-informed practices, creating a foundati...

03/28/2026

How can teachers support students with anxiety?

03/06/2026

On the snowy day of February 18, 2026, the auditorium at the Alberta Teachers’ Association was filled with teachers, students, participants, and staff from the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation, all united in taking action against racism in our schools.

Students from M.E. LaZerte and Ross Sheppard High Schools courageously shared personal experiences of racism and presented thoughtful, in-depth strategies to help reduce racism in schools and the broader community.

Organized by the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) and funded by the City of Edmonton, the event also featured keynote speaker Vasant Chotai, who explored the deeper roots of racism. Drawing from his own personal experiences, he offered powerful insights that resonated with participants. Attendees were also provided with a complimentary lunch during the session. Read more about our March Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/5f1cc6bea70e/students-lead-anti-racism-event-at-alberta-teachers-association-10343735