Launch of a human rights-based report on mobilizing the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence

Join us to hear the findings, connect, and be part of building a future free from gender-based violence.

AdminAugust 25, 2025

New learning session series to focus on young people, online hate, and policy building

These online learning and discussion sessions will dive into digital safety, online harms, and youth rights in policy spaces.

AdminAugust 25, 2025

Peace & Unity brings communities together for a month of action and reflection

This September, the Edmonton Peace Consortium – a collective of peace partners across the city – is hosting the Peace and Unity Festival.

AdminAugust 22, 2025

Youth Perspectives on Food Insecurity

What are the experiences of post-secondary students when it comes to food access? Here is an opportunity to find out.

AdminAugust 13, 2025

Beyond Welcome: Reimagining Safety and Inclusion in the Nonprofit Sector

A full-day community forum held at the Ortona ArtsHub in Edmonton brought together nonprofit professionals, community organizers, educators, trans and gender-diverse leaders and allies to reflect on how systemic transphobia and exclusion show up in nonprofit organizations.

AdminJuly 30, 2025

New Ways to Do Advocacy

From June 10–13, 2025, advocates, allies, and co-conspirators from across the prairies gathered at the Van Es Retreat Centre, east of amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, to reflect on the teachings and challenges of their advocacy journeys.

AdminJuly 30, 2025

An Update on the Stride Advocacy Program

After much reflection, we’ve made the difficult decision to formally conclude the individual advocacy support element of JHC’s Stride Advocacy program.

AdminJuly 25, 2025

Pathways to Justice: Strengthening Legal Advocacy for Police Accountability

On May 14, 2025, the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights hosted Pathways to Justice: Strengthening Legal Advocacy for Police Accountability in honour of National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2025.

AdminJuly 14, 2025

Human Rights Advocacy Intensive Training in Saskatchewan

JHC will be bringing our Human Rights Advocacy Intensive to Saskatoon this October!

AdminJuly 7, 2025

Stride takes on Portage La Prairie, Keeshkeemaquah, Treaty 1 Territory

A team from JHC travelled to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba for three days of human rights advocacy training.

AdminJuly 3, 2025

Urban Agriculture & Municipal Bylaw Learning Session in Edmonton

An opportunity to learn more about bylaws and policies impacting urban agriculture and community gardens in Edmonton.

AdminJuly 3, 2025

Out with Land Acknowledgements and In with Land Connection

A small team from the JHC traveled to Rama First Nation in Ontario for a learning encounter on the land.

AdminJune 27, 2025

Volunteer Highlight: Rayyah Sempala

We love to shout out the people who help us day in and day out. Today, get to know Rayyah Sempala!

AdminJune 25, 2025

Volunteer Position: WhatsApp Moderator & Community Monitor

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate volunteers to serve as admins for the Food Security & Food Justice Ecosystem of Edmonton (FSFJE) WhatsApp community!

AdminJune 23, 2025

Living in Relationship: A Three-Day Gathering on Land, Learning and Acknowledgement

A gathering bringing teachers together to explore land acknowledgement as a living, relational practice.

AdminJune 20, 2025

Decolonial food security research and land-based practices from racialized and Indigenous perspectives

Recently, a diverse group of individuals came together in Edmonton to discuss food security, land stewardship wisdom, and eco-connection initiatives.

AdminJune 10, 2025

Community-Led Report Calls for Bold Action on Policing and Public Safety in Alberta

A newly-released ‘Safer for All’ Report offers a roadmap to building accountability, equity, and trust in public safety.

AdminJune 10, 2025

Youth-Led Poster Campaign Brings Anti-Racism Message Across Alberta

Too often, young people feel isolated in their experiences with racism and discrimination, and this project aimed to show that while youth across the province are grappling with the same challenges, they are standing and speaking up together.