Events

Webinar | Creating Inclusive Spaces for People Experiencing Disability

In collaboration with the The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement, Community Compass is excited to bring you a fourth webinar of The Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series titled, Creating Inclusive Spaces for People Experiencing Disability. Explore how to create accessible and inclusive environments in recreation spaces, by enhancing inclusivity in customer service, instruction, and facilities, benefiting our workplaces, […]

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Webinar | Para Sport Pathways: Supporting Development of Para Athletes into Leaders

In collaboration with the The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement, Community Compass is excited to bring you a fourth webinar of The Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series titled, Para Sport Pathways: Supporting Development of Para Athletes into Leaders. Explore Athletes2Coaches, a program that supports para athletes in transitioning to leadership roles. Hear from experts with firsthand experience […]

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Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series | Introducing the Indigenous Employment Toolkit

Join Community Compass on November 27th for a FREE webinar introducing The Indigenous Employment Toolkit. Hear from the author himself, Kacey Yellowbird, as he shares inspiration behind the Toolkit, and dive deeper into each of the 4 key actions outlined. Participants will learn from relevant case studies and how to work towards making your organization more inclusive using […]

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Free Webinar | Work Smarter: AI for Recreation Professionals

Webinar Details Communities ChooseWell is excited to welcome Toby Nwabuogor to share his knowledge and expertise on AI for Recreation Professionals on January 20th from 12:00-1:00pm. This 45-minute webinar is tailored for frontline professionals in health, recreation, and community services who want simple, effective ways to integrate AI into their daily work. With insights drawn […]

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Free Webinar | Grant Writing 101

Communities ChooseWell's Healthy Community Grants are now open for applications! In partnership with Alberta Blue Cross, Communities ChooseWill is bringing champions a FREE virtual webinar on January 28th from 12:00-1:00PM designed to:

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Lunch N’ Learn | Get to Know Your Member Portal

Join us on January 29th for our first Lunch N’ Learn designed to introduce you to the features and benefits of your new ARPA member portal! This membership portal serves as a virtual hub where you will gain unique access to member-only resources and networking opportunities, be able to register for our events, join or […]

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Lunch N’ Learn | Get to Know Your Member Portal

Join us on February 12th for our next Lunch N’ Learn designed to introduce you to the features and benefits of your new ARPA member portal! This membership portal serves as a virtual hub where you will gain unique access to member-only resources and networking opportunities, be able to register for our events, join or […]

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Free Webinar | Indigenous Food Sovereignty

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. This webinar will feature the story of Edna and Cherilyn’s health initiative in […]

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Free Webinar | Understanding Hiring & Employment Barriers for People with Disabilities Session 1

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. Throughout these two sessions we'll tackle stigma, the perceived cost of accommodations, and safety concerns while providing actionable strategies to make your hiring process […]

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Free Webinar | Fostering Diverse Parks for Healthy Communities

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! Research demonstrates that nature connections improve community building, health and wellbeing, and care for nature. However, a majority of this academic […]

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Free Webinar | Understanding Hiring & Employment Barriers for People with Disabilities Session 2

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. Throughout these two sessions we’ll tackle stigma, the perceived cost of accommodations, and safety concerns while providing actionable strategies to make your hiring process […]

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Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium

Event Details Event Dates: March 26th - 28th 2025Location: Vivo for Healthier GenerationsTheme: Celebrating 20 years of ChooseWell What is the Symposium All About? The Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium (AHCS) is an opportunity for wellness champions to come together to network and build upon current community resources and programs which will allow them to build on […]

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The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.