We want all Canadians to enjoy and be safe in the water. Newcomers are interested in learning about Manitoba waterways and swimming, but access can be challenging. The purpose of this initiative is to provide accessible swimming lessons to newcomer children and youth 2) to provide culturally appropriate swimming lessons for Muslim girls, older sisters and mothers 3) to provide water safety education that includes visits to Winnipeg open waterways. 4) to understand the joys and the dangers of water.
The Steadward Bears Para-Swimming Program is the only program in Alberta that is focused exclusively on providing para-swimming opportunities to children and youth (ages 12 and up) who experience physical, sensory, and/or developmental impairments while building capacity in para-swimming coaching by training and supporting 30 volunteers in each program session. With support from these qualified coaches and volunteers, participants receive individualized program plans as they choose from two program streams: development (focused on participation or pre-competitive) or competitive.
The Calgary Civic Symphony (the Civic) board has adopted a 3-year strategic plan leading up to the 50th Anniversary Season in 2026-2027. The plan identifies 5 strategic areas of focus to position the Civic for the next 50 years. In the area of Organizational Management, a key goal and one of the first priorities is to expand staff from a 0.4 FTE Executive Director (ED) to a Full-Time ED. This is critical as many of the key functions of the ED are not able to be undertaken because of time constraints/priorities. The board has identified a very qualified search firm to identify candidates, while at the same time providing training and expertise to the board in the area of succession planning and executive hiring and governance.
Young adult volunteers organize a free day of activities to introduce younger youth to STEM as a career and a passion
People affected by addictions and mental health gather to walk, remember loved ones, and share community resources.
Community volunteers work together to decrease barriers to this sport and the wide variety of careers it inspires
A local parent starts a free weekly lego club to help build friendships in the neighbourhood
A school community celebrates the talents and tenacity of its special education students by throwing a sports and games day
Adults with autism or neurodiversity organize a participatory event with arts and other activities to promote pride and friendship
Community volunteers AIM Calgary build connections through Indigenous drum-making and drumming