John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights

10/17/2026

Food is a fundamental human right, deeply tied to a community’s health and the dignity of its citizens.

On this 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆, the JHC celebrates the grassroots initiatives and community partners working to ensure equitable food access across our region.

Our commitment to food security and sovereignty spans across our community programs, including supporting local food-sharing collectives and community-led networks that address immediate hunger while building long-term resilience.

A culmination of many of these efforts was the 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗘𝗚 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, convened through the Food Security and Food Justice Ecosystem of Edmonton, which brought together grassroots leaders, local growers, and advocates.

The gathering mobilized action through five key focus areas: mapping community food assets, sharing lived experiences to inform public policy, creating accessible local food-growing infrastructure, strengthening cross-sector collaboration among urban food stakeholders, and advocating for sustainable policy change to build a food ecosystem where no one is left behind.

Read more: jhcentre.org/news-and-events/foodjusticeyeg

10/08/2026

Today!

𝗔𝗴𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗹 is an Edmonton Public Library community screening and discussion focused on short films and personal stories, and that provides a meaningful space to hear lived experiences and foster intergenerational dialogue.

We are pleased that shorts from our Stories of Food Justice series will be spotlighted, along with other short productions focusing on topics including seniors’ housing and ageism.

The Stories of Food Justice series is one of several broader community-driven projects supported by Food Justice YEG, an Edmonton initiative dedicated to building food resilience and equitable food systems through collaboration and local asset mapping.

Edmonton Public Library - Whitemud Crossing Branch | Edmonton, AB
Thursday, October 8 | 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Free | All ages welcome

Can’t make it? Check out Usub’s full story, along with many others, on JHC’s YouTube channel: ow.ly/PvPB50ZW1i2

10/05/2026

A new policy brief from the JHC and authored by Sophia Jewell highlights the significant economic, social, health, and legal impacts of excluding children without immigration status from public education in Alberta.

Unlike several other provinces, Alberta ties a child's right to attend school to parental immigration status, a practice expert research shows harms long-term provincial prosperity and worsens broader societal outcomes.

Ahead of the crucial Edmonton Public Schools Board (EPSB) trustee vote on October 6 2026, community members are encouraged to read the policy brief, share its findings, and contact their local trustees to advocate for equal access to education for all children.

Read more: jhcentre.org/news-and-events/edstatusreport2026

Find the contact for your local EPSB trustee: epsb.ca/ourdistrict/board/trustees/findmytrustee/

09/30/2026

Walking genuine paths towards understanding and (re)conciliation requires listening directly to Indigenous elders, residential school survivors, and knowledge keepers within our local communities. The journey also demands that we confront systemic inequities, educate ourselves on colonial histories, and actively foster spaces rooted in reciprocity and human rights.

We are grateful to our relations, friends, and partners who continue to guide us in meaningful action. The JHC is just one small element of a continually-unveiling story that is our nation (and nations).

Take a moment to read about a selection of listening and learning projects and initiatives—some completed and some ongoing—that we’ve had the honour of being part of: jhcentre.org/news-and-events/truthandrec2026

09/29/2026

The Seen & Safe Truth Telling Circle in Ottawa invites immigrants and newcomers to Canada to share their experiences of online violence and discrimination. This circle will be held with care, inviting honest stories from those impacted by injustice, discrimination, and systems of power.

As an arts-based space guided by a human rights lens, we will listen and learn from one another in real time through discussion and poetry creation.

Let’s reflect on how to create a healthier online world for our community, inform tools to educate the public about safe digital practices, and contribute to policy outcomes that reflect the reality of online interactions.

Register via Zeffy: zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/seen-and-safe-listening-and-truth-telling-circle-ottawa

Seen & Safe Truth Telling Circle
October 1, 2026
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Room 570, Fauteux Hall
University of Ottawa

Participants will receive a catered lunch and a $50 honorarium. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

Learn more about the Seen & Safe project: jhcentre.org/seenandsafe

09/23/2026

Righting Relations has developed in partnership with the JHC, Women of First Light, and several independent contributors, a series of learnings that we are excited to bring to Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia for the first time this October.

Places are still available for three workshops from Thursday, October 15th to Saturday, October 17th.

All workshops will be held at NSNWA Resilience Centre, Millbrook from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Thursday, October 15th Workshop: Reclaiming Debriefing as a Healing and Transformative Practice

• Friday, October 16th Workshop: Translating Social Justice Values to Measurable Indicators of Wellbeing

• Saturday, October 17th Workshop: Boards, Accountability, and Transforming Culture

Register your interest today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGZEx9sG7oG6iQzgQjiH22wXSwppGoARRFV6wpPhc9YjeiPQ/viewform

09/21/2026

09/09/2026

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt Day

Out of love, respect, and consideration for the Lightning family as they grieve the loss of Georgina Lightning, we have adjusted the time of Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt Day.

The event will still take place on September 16, from 5:00–7:00 PM, in downtown Edmonton. We understand this change may affect some people’s ability to attend, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who is able to adjust their schedules and continue to join us.

We will gather in community and hold a moment of silence to honour Georgina Lightning, our 2026 award recipient and supporter of Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt Day.

Thank you to all of our speakers, partners, community members, and everyone who has contributed to making this day possible. We are especially grateful to the City of Edmonton and Indigenous Relations Edmonton for their understanding, flexibility, and continued support.

Our thoughts remain with the Lightning family and all those grieving her loss.

Rest in peace, Georgina Lightning. Your legacy and contributions to our community will not be forgotten.

📅 September 16, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
Edmonton City Hall

09/01/2026

Connecting to the land takes many forms, from storytelling and shared discussion to hands-on creation.

Check out our recap of the Land Acknowledgment Educators Network gathering at Fort Edmonton Park's Indigenous Peoples Experience Centre, where educators gathered for a day of learning and reflection:

On August 25th 2026, the Land Acknowledgement Educators Network gathered at Fort Edmonton Park ’s Indigenous Peoples Experience Centre for an inspiring day of hands-on learning and connection led by Elder and Knowledge Keeper Ekti. Guided through a space rich with story, participants learned abo