Location: Virtual (via Zoom) This FREE full-day training is designed for professionals at every level, focusing on practical ways to promote inclusive and equitable workplace practices and environments. This course uses discussion-based training to explore and answer difficult and ‘controversial’ questions surrounding gender, sex, and sexuality through a human-centred lens. Discussions prioritize diverse perspectives and […]
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 […]
Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) for a volunteer experience at our upcoming Casino event! Scheduled for Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, the event will take place at Ace Casino Airport, located at 40 Aero Crescent NE, Calgary. As a volunteer with ARPA, you'll not only support a worthy cause but […]
Location: Calgary, AB This FREE training, ideal for professionals at all levels, is a full-day exploration into the practical application of fostering inclusive and equitable practices and environments. We'll decode the subtle language of “isms” (e.g. racism, sexism, and ableism) that are called microaggressions, and show you how to recognize and address their impact in […]
Join us on March 6 for a FREE webinar on Becoming Conscious Allies! This 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. Topics covered include:
Location: Edmonton, AB This FREE full-day training is designed for professionals at every level, focusing on practical ways to promote inclusive and equitable workplace practices and environments. This course uses discussion-based training to explore and answer difficult and ‘controversial’ questions surrounding gender, sex, and sexuality through a human-centred lens. Discussions prioritize diverse perspectives and lived […]
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 […]
Location: Edmonton, AB About Parks Forum The 2026 Parks Forum will be held March 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta. This educational and networking event will attract up to 150 delegates from across Western Canada.The primary objectives of the Parks Forum are: Event Theme The theme for the 2026 Parks Forum is, Urban Connections: Parks in a […]
Location: Edmonton, AB Event Details Theme: Rooted in Community: Nourished Through Connection Event Dates: Thursday March 19 – Friday March 20, 2026 What is the Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium? The Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium (AHCS), brings together wellness champions from across the province to connect, collaborate, and strengthen community well-being. Guided by this year’s theme, “Rooted in Community: […]
Join us for a celebratory lunchtime webinar to recognize and honour ChooseWell ‘s 2026 Healthy Community Inspiration Award winners who are advancing healthy eating and active living across Alberta!
Leaders Summit 2026 The event is designed for Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and senior municipal leaders who advise their councils on recreation, parks, arts and culture, FCSS, community development and urban planning. The summit is a series of workshops designed by individuals with specific expertise in an area related to the future of recreation and […]
Join us in Calgary to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of ARPA with a FREE Community Event! Come reminisce with old friends, and connect with new ones too! What You Can Expect: Frequently Asked Questions About This Event
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.