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

Volunteer Highlight: Mahnoor Shahab

This month we are highlighting our dedicated Stride Advocate Mahnoor Shahab!

AdminMay 28, 2025

Volunteer Highlight: Aaizah Shahab

This month we are putting the spotlight on dedicated Stride Advocate Aaizah Shahab!

AdminApril 30, 2025

Edmonton as a Human Rights City: Launch Time at the Archives

A project documenting and celebrating the lives of Edmonton’s human rights advocacy veterans was recently launched at the City of Edmonton Archives.

AdminApril 3, 2025

Navigating Xenophobic Discourses at the Metropolis Conference

JHC and partners lead a presentation titled What's Old is New: Navigating Xenophobic Discourses in Canada at Metropolis 2025 in Toronto.

AdminApril 3, 2025

Volunteer Highlight March 2025: Vipasna Nangal

Stride Advocates are invaluable in ensuring our Stride Advocacy program can continue to support community members who request support to file a human rights complaint. Learn about volunteer advocate, Vipasna Nangal, in this month’s volunteer highlight.

AdminMarch 21, 2025

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

AdminMarch 21, 2025

Celebrating a Legacy and a Partnership That Strengthens

It was an incredible honour and humbling learning opportunity for JHC to partner with National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) to host the Human Rights Day on October 4, 2024. JHC facilitated several sections, ending the day with group discussions on 7 key areas of focus and identifying calls to action.

AdminFebruary 21, 2025