Despite Canada’s stated commitments to anti-racism, students who are Indigenous, Black or belong to marginalized groups continue to encounter discriminatory policies, biased practices, and hostile environments across all levels of education in Canada.
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Members of the team presented at the Together | Ensemble 2026 Conference at the University of Calgary about our currrent work in youth food security.
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A visit to the province’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate created space for young people to connect and reflect on human rights issues in Alberta.
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The Justice4Reel Film Festival is an annual curated public event that uses documentary screenings, arts-based workshops, and community dialogues to explore structural challenges and transform abstract human rights into real tools for local civic action in Alberta.
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The JHC recently presented at the FPT Forum of Ministers Responsible for Human Rights in Regina, calling for an immediate shift from symbolic consultations to long-term collaborative infrastructure.
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Reflections and highlights on a powerful Food Justice Summit held in Edmonton on June 10, 2026!
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The four days flowed gently and beautifully, creating a much-needed sacred space for survivors to foster a sense of community, build strength for future education, and transform vulnerability into a collective superpower.
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After more than 21 visionary years of community-building and advocacy, Executive Director Renée Vaugeois has announced her upcoming transition from the JHC, launching a national search for the organization's next leader to guide its next chapter.
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Connecting with community in downtown Edmonton with feasting and friendship.
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Celebrating 11 food sovereignty microgrants generously funded by RBC in 2026!
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Join us for this Teach-In addressing Transnational Repression, an urgent threat to Canadian security and democracy, with one of Canada’s leading human rights voices, Professor John Packer.
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JHC was thrilled to partner with the WECAN Food Basket Society to facilitate their Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Strategy Session to ground their renewed mission, vision, and values into a robust, rights-based organizational framework.
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An online session on March 12 featured two “Right to Food” Community Food Models - Rock Soup & The Alex. Read about their models that emphasize dignity, inclusion and community.
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