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SUMMARY:Free Webinar | Indigenous Food Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Communities ChooseWell is excited to welcome our dear friends and fellow ChooseWell Champions\, Elder Edna Desjarlais\, Cherilyn Cardinal and Jessica Smith\, as they share wisdom on the topic of Indigenous Food Sovereignty in a free webinar on February 24th from 12:00pm-1:00pm MST. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will feature the story of Edna and Cherilyn’s health initiative in Kikino Métis Settlement\, where they have created freely accessible food sustainability and food sovereignty opportunities in their community through a community garden\, traditional hunting\, and education sessions on food preservation. Learn how culture and traditional ways are being embedded in all their work\, how Elders and youth are working together to ensure the transfer and preservation of Traditional Knowledge\, and how Edna and Cherilyn are fostering connection and wellness in their community. \n\n\n\nJessica will share some perspective and context on the concept of Indigenous Food Sovereignty\, and how Edna and Cherilyn’s initiative is contributing to Food Sovereignty in Kikino.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/free-webinar-indigenous-food-sovereignty/
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar | Understanding Hiring & Employment Barriers for People with Disabilities Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Compass for two insightful webinars\, led by Selections Career Support Services\, on creating a more inclusive workforce by addressing the common barriers employers face when hiring people with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nThroughout these two sessions we’ll tackle stigma\, the perceived cost of accommodations\, and safety concerns while providing actionable strategies to make your hiring process more inclusive. Learn how to craft job postings that attract diverse talent and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. 
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/free-webinar-understanding-hiring-employment-barriers-for-people-with-disabilities-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250307T120000
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar | Fostering Diverse Parks for Healthy Communities
DESCRIPTION:Communities ChooseWell is excited to welcome our friends at Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for a free webinar on March 7\, 2025 at 12:00PM – 1:00PM MST on Fostering Diverse Parks for Healthy Communities! \n\n\n\nResearch demonstrates that nature connections improve community building\, health and wellbeing\, and care for nature. However\, a majority of this academic literature in Canada focuses on white/Eurocentric perspectives. Further\, this academic knowledge is often seen as more valuable than traditional knowledge(s) and lived experience which fails to represent diverse perspectives and therefore fails to undertake inclusive outdoor recreation and conservation. \n\n\n\nIn order for equitable outdoor recreation and conservation to take place\, everyone must feel welcomed to form a connection with nature. Therefore\, our presentation will put forth recommendations for inclusion and accessibility from Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Canada’s Parks and Wilderness (Shah & Badaloo\, 2023)\, solutions which are driven by both research and a diversity of lived experiences\, to promote healthy living for all.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/free-webinar-indigenous-food-sovereignty-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250312T120000
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar | Understanding Hiring & Employment Barriers for People with Disabilities Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Compass for two insightful webinars\, led by Selections Career Support Services\, on creating a more inclusive workforce by addressing the common barriers employers face when hiring people with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nThroughout these two sessions we’ll tackle stigma\, the perceived cost of accommodations\, and safety concerns while providing actionable strategies to make your hiring process more inclusive. Learn how to craft job postings that attract diverse talent and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. 
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/free-webinar-understanding-hiring-employment-barriers-for-people-with-disabilities-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T133000
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar | Honouring MMIWG2S+ Through Recreation and Parks
DESCRIPTION:The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) in partnership with the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta (ISCA)\, invites you to a powerful and timely webinar exploring the connection between the MMIWG2S+ movement and the role of recreation and parks in advancing truth\, reconciliation\, and justice. \n\n\n\nLearn as Taylor McPherson highlights how sport\, recreation\, and traditional land-based practices can serve as powerful tools for empowerment\, safety\, and cultural revitalization while combatting the ongoing impacts of colonial violence and systemic barriers faced by Indigenous women\, girls\, and Two-Spirit+ people. \n\n\n\nFollowing Taylor’s presentation\, ARPA will introduce their new resource: Recreation\, Parks\, and Justice: Advocating for MMIWG2S+ in Alberta. This practical guide is designed to support recreation and parks professionals in responding to the MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice through inclusive\, equity-based practices. Attendees will gain insight into how they can use the resource to take action within their own communities and organizations. \n\n\n\n📆Date: May 27th⌚Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm📍Location: Online (Link will be provided upon registration) \n\n\n\nJoin us in this important conversation to reflect\, learn\, and support the role of recreation and parks in creating spaces of belonging and safety for all.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/free-webinar-honouring-mmiwg2s-through-recreation-and-parks/
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar | Celebrating Inclusive Recreation in Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) and Calgary Adapted Hub Powered by Jumpstart for free webinar highlighting Inclusive Recreation Week\, and its connection to June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) in Alberta. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will explore how inclusive recreation initiatives are shaping more accessible\, welcoming\, and diverse recreational spaces across the province. As part of the broader celebration of JRPM\, this special event emphasizes the importance of ensuring all Albertans—regardless of ability—have opportunities to participate in meaningful recreation and leisure experiences. \n\n\n\nThrough this collaboration\, ARPA and Calgary Adapted Hub Powered by Jumpstart will: \n\n\n\n\nShowcase success stories and best practices in inclusive programming\,\n\n\n\nShare tools and strategies to support recreation leaders and organizations\,\n\n\n\nHighlight upcoming Inclusive Recreation Day and Week activities\,\n\n\n\nAnd inspire community-wide engagement in creating barrier-free spaces.\n\n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for recreation professionals\, municipal leaders\, educators\, program coordinators\, and community advocates who are passionate about equity\, inclusion\, and the power of recreation to connect and empower individuals of all abilities. \n\n\n\n📆Date: June 16th⌚Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm📍Location: Online (Link will be provided upon registration) \n\n\n\nTogether\, let’s celebrate the spirit of JRPM by making inclusion a cornerstone of recreation across Alberta.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/free-webinar-celebrating-inclusive-recreation-in-alberta/
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SUMMARY:Healthy Communities Framework Webinar Series: Promotions Pillar!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next webinar in our Healthy Communities Framework Webinar Series: Promotions Pillar! \n\n\n\nWhen: December 3\, 12:00pm – 1:00pmThis webinar will feature three panelists:Suzy Rounce\, Creative Director and Owner of Switchback CreativeJulie Venner\, Program Manager of Communities ChooseWellCallie Woodley\, Communications and Marketing Specialist of ARPAIf you want to learn more about how to promote your organization or initiative\, and how to tell your story\, register now! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/healthy-communities-framework-webinar-series-promotions-pillar/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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SUMMARY:SPAR & Parks for Elected Officials Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:It is widely understood that a high quality of life is essential to the economic wellbeing of a community and a key aspect of quality of life within a municipality’s controls is their recreation and parks programs and services.  The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA)\, with the support of the Government of Alberta\, have developed a professional development workshop on Sport\, Physical Activity\, Recreation (SPAR) & Parks in Alberta for elected officials.   \n\n\n\nThe workshop will provide Council members with an understanding of the national framework documents\, Framework for Recreation in Canada 2015 – Pathways to Wellbeing and Parks for All – An action Plan for Canada’s Parks Community and Common Vision for Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Living as well as the linkages to the Municipal Government Act and other applicable legislation. A significant portion of the day will be devoted to exploring practical examples that you can implement in your community. \n\n\n\nWe are very pleased to advise you that we have retained the services of the recently retired Mayor of Leduc\, Mr. Bob Young to deliver the recreation and parks course.  \n\n\n\nNote: Registration for this workshop is open to elected officials only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in learning more please email Caleb Boorse at cboorse@arpaonline.ca.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/spar-parks-for-elected-officials-virtual-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260219T090000
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SUMMARY:SPAR & Parks for Elected Officials Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:It is widely understood that a high quality of life is essential to the economic wellbeing of a community and a key aspect of quality of life within a municipality’s controls is their recreation and parks programs and services.  The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA)\, with the support of the Government of Alberta\, have developed a professional development workshop on Sport\, Physical Activity\, Recreation (SPAR) & Parks in Alberta for elected officials.   \n\n\n\nThe workshop will provide Council members with an understanding of the national framework documents\, Framework for Recreation in Canada 2015 – Pathways to Wellbeing and Parks for All – An action Plan for Canada’s Parks Community and Common Vision for Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Living as well as the linkages to the Municipal Government Act and other applicable legislation. A significant portion of the day will be devoted to exploring practical examples that you can implement in your community. \n\n\n\nWe are very pleased to advise you that we have retained the services of the recently retired Mayor of Leduc\, Mr. Bob Young to deliver the recreation and parks course.  \n\n\n\nNote: Registration for this workshop is open to elected officials only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in learning more please email Caleb Boorse at cboorse@arpaonline.ca.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/spar-parks-for-elected-officials-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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SUMMARY:Becoming Conscious Allies | Toolkit for 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Workplaces Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 6 for a FREE webinar on Becoming Conscious Allies! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is grounded in the newly created 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Workplaces toolkit\, developed by the Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity in partnership with Community Compass. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduce employers to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the challenges and barriers faced by queer and trans folks in the workplace.\n\n\n\nExplore ways to promote an inclusive workplace environment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/becoming-conscious-allies-toolkit-for-2slgbtqia-inclusion-in-workplaces-launch-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260310T130000
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SUMMARY:Nutrition Month Story Spotlight Webinar: Land of Dreams Urban Farm & Community
DESCRIPTION:What does it look like when a farm becomes a meeting place between cultures\, generations\, and ways of knowing? In this story-based webinar\, regenerative urban farmer Rod Olson shares the journey behind Land of Dreams: a living farm and cultural space in Calgary where newcomers and Indigenous people grow food\, build relationships\, and heal together on shared land. Guided by Indigenous wisdom and built on the simple idea that you don’t have to be a farmer\, you just have to want to touch the soil and belong\, Rod will walk through the origin\, partnerships\, and honest lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re dreaming of a community farm\, working with the Indigenous community\, newcomers\, or looking for a model where land and people grow together\, this is a story about turning complexity into action. \n\n\n\nAbout the Founder\, Rod Olson: \n\n\n\nRod is the original Urban Farmer in Calgary\, is a founding farmer member of the YYC Growers Cooperative and mentors new farmers at the Land of Dreams community farm\, a project that combines welcoming newcomers\, building relationships with our Indigenous community and together regenerating a former construction site to increase biodiversity and grow culturally relevant food. He is passionate about local food and particularly food grown in healthy soil soil. He comes alive when he talks about the soil and its potential as a compelling\, living system to take us confidently into the future. As a Certified Nutrition farmer he utilizes regenerative practices building his own data on their impact for increasing water-holding capacity\, reversing climate change\, increasing biodiversity\, and increasing the nutrient quality and flavour of our food. He believes in the saying\, ‘we are what we eat’ and when you eat food grown with love that aligns with nature that food will be a source of healing. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar here!
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/nutrition-month-story-spotlight-webinar-land-of-dreams-urban-farm-community/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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