National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate, highlight and reflect upon the rich histories, cultures and achievements of
June 21, 2021
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YWCAs of Alberta Joint Statement on Kamloops Residential School
The devastating discovery of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School is a painful reminder of the residential school system’s horrific legacy of
May 31, 2021
One Year Into COVID-19
One Year Into COVID-19 It’s not every day that you start a new job and then immediately have to close down the office indefinitely and
March 16, 2021
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day: From Challenge Comes Change Marked annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and
March 8, 2021
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day Pink Shirt Day is observed on the last Wednesday of February in Canada; it’s a day marked by people wearing pink shirts
February 24, 2021
Searching for Izena
2021 marks a major milestone for Edmonton. It’s been a century since the first woman – Izena Ross – was elected to Edmonton City Council.
January 19, 2021
A Seat at the Board, A Voice at the Table
With the dawn of a new year, many people are often giving thought to their goals, objectives and commitments for the year ahead. Common aims
January 14, 2021
Canadian Down Syndrome Week: See The Ability
Canadian Down Syndrome Week is celebrated annually from November 1 – a week that aims to encourage the inclusion of people with Down Syndrome, while
November 5, 2020
Introducing The Cabins at Yowochas
In an era of stay-cations and social distancing, Camp Yowochas is proud to open two new cabin rentals today just 50 minutes west of Edmonton
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We want to deal in hope, not hopelessness
While walking with her young daughter recently, our Director of Counselling Services Ashey Lim says that about ten minutes into the walk her daughter became
September 9, 2020
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