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Poverty Talks is an organization affiliated with Vibrant Communities Calgary where individuals of different backgrounds who are living or have lived in poverty can advocate about this important [...]

I had the opportunity to hear from some incredible Indigenous leaders over the past week.  There were so many that it’s hard to determine who to best highlight.  I was fortunate to be invited to [...]

I have always believed in the power of story and storytelling. Throughout my life and particularly in my work at the Calgary Public Library I have witnessed how stories connect across ages and [...]

Members of the Justice Sector Constellation recently had the pleasure of hearing Elder Clarence Wolfleg and Elder Skyes Powderface speak about the Aboriginal approach to justice.  The Elders [...]

Robert Stewart participated in an Elder’s Teachings session held on August 20th at the Greater Forest Lawn Indigenous Harvest Festival. This blog post is a reflection on his experience. It [...]

When I was born, I lived in a new community (townsite), on the reserve, next door to extended family and I lived with both my parents.  What a different life it would have been if things had not [...]

What is the full definition of enough? Occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations. For example, enough food for everyone. The Peer Connections [...]

When I returned to work after the tragic events in Orlando on June 12th, one of the first questions asked of me was how I was feeling. As a member of LBGTQ2 community, I appreciated this sign of [...]

I did not know what to anticipate when I attended the Elder’s Teachings with Vibrant Communities Calgary on August 18. My concern was that the session would be emotionally difficult as it [...]

Steven Showalter is the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Partnership summer student at St. Mary’s, a 2nd year Bachelor of Education student and a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. On Tuesday, [...]