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.
Read MoreWe invite you to join us on June 27, 2025, as we explore how systemic exclusion and transphobia manifest in our non-profit spaces.
Read MoreCreated by filmmaker Damian Abrahams of Indigital Media and funded by Canadian Heritage and the Johansen Larsen Foundation, the project drew over 152 attendees and offered more than just film screenings; it sparked urgent community conversations about dignity, belonging and justice. Audiences were moved as the film “amplifie[d] [the unhoused community’s] voices to inform and influence decision-makers.”
Read MoreWhat happens when dissent no longer fits in the academy? Join Yannick Giovanni Marshall for a searing talk on protest, power, and preserving radical thought beyond the institution.
Read MoreRooted in dialogue, learning and collective problem-solving, the event will examine the effectiveness and limitations of current legal and administrative mechanisms in holding police accountable.
Read MoreJoin us for a special screening of the Director’s Cut of We Were Taken, a powerful documentary filmed in May 2023 during a healing gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Kananaskis, Alberta.
Read MoreA series of four workshops and an additional ad hoc session designed to assist, identify, and overcome many of the complex barriers when filing a human rights claim.
Read MoreThis initiative, spanning five Alberta communities, engaged artists and community organizers in healing-based beading sessions to explore systemic racism and poverty through the voices of those with lived experience.
Read MoreThis research seeks to assess the impact of the Stride Advocacy model on access to remedy, healing, and a sense of justice—while offering insights and recommendations for strengthening community-based advocacy.
Read MoreThis forum is designed as a collaborative space for dialogue, learning, and action. Your participation is crucial in shaping meaningful pathways forward.
Read MoreThe documentary uncovers the deep-seated social and institutional challenges the unhoused community faces daily. More than just a reflection of hardship, Intersections of Identity amplifies their voices to inform and influence decision-makers, service organizations, and policymakers.
Read MoreThese antiracism zines from Grade 10-11 students from Lethbridge Collegiate reflects a personal journey and perspective, proving that the fight against racism is as multifaceted as the people who take it on.
Read MoreThis three-day intensive training is designed to strengthen community-based human rights advocacy.
Read MoreParticipants will gain the knowledge, networks, and tools needed to advance the rights of communities facing systemic barriers through provincial, territorial and national and international human rights mechanisms.
Read MoreThis briefing synthesizes insights gathered through community-based research and focus groups with young Canadians, highlighting areas for improvement and actionable recommendations.
Read MoreOne of the most enriching aspects of the training was the opportunity to meet fellow advocates from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. This diversity fostered a rich environment for collaboration and mutual learning.
Read More"ArtAbilize: Challenging Ableism" is a zine born from the collaboration of creative minds within the disability community. Originating from the Action on Ableism Retreat during the 2023 National AccessAbility Week, this zine captures the journey of breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity.
Read MoreWe're thrilled to introduce the Social Stride Toolkit, a resource designed to support facilitators on their journeys of holding space and dialogue on sensitive topics, including online hate and discrimination.
Read MoreJHC Executive Director Renée Vaugeois introduced the Safer For All documentary at its March 2024 premiere in Edmonton. Read on to find out more about the why and how of this critical new film.
Read MoreThis zine is a culmination of voices and art from the bilingual Social Stride Young Leadership and Digital Literacy Series that took place from December 6-8, 2023. This series was an integral part of the Ignite Change ten-day convention to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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