Calgary Alliance for the Common Good
1703 1 St NW T2M 4P4 Calgary, AB, Canada

COVID has made what was already evident even more apparent the importance of building connections and resilient communities and organizations. In this leader’s lunch, we will spend some time exploring what makes communities/organizations resilient from a mental health perspective. One critical factor of resiliency is social connection. Dr. Alex Bierman, from the University of Calgary, will join us for our conversation. He is a sociologist who has studied social isolation and what builds social connection, and how social inequality impacts stress across our life span. Join our next leader's lunch on March 2nd at noon.

Yesterday was the tabling of the Alberta Government's budget in the legislature. This begins a process that will have the proposed budget work through the legislature, its committees, and then be granted ascent into implementation later this spring. We at the Calgary Alliance are pleased to see more funding for mental health in the 2021.... The Green Line LRT project, & if it will start this summer. Substantial cuts to education - for both K-12 and post-secondary institutions. https://livewirecalgary.com//caretaker-budget-mayor-nensh/

Today is the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Many congregations throughout the city are participating in this Lenten season by fasting, prayer, almsgiving, and commitments to their community. It is one way to engage in one's faith as part of a greater whole, and in this trying time this re-centering as members of the community is more important than ever before. #AshWednesday #Lent

Tomorrow, the Calgary Climate Hub is hosting a webinar with Jason Ribeiro, the former Director of Strategy for Calgary Economic Development. They will be chatting about building towards the future and how Calgary could make a just transition to the post-carbon economy. RSVP: https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/a_climate_of_change_season

The Government of Canada is seeking feedback for their upcoming budget - from individuals, non-profits, small-business owners, and more. Submit your ideas on #Covid19 and our country's recovery here: https://buff.ly/3a2YeJy

Join our team for our Foundations of Community Organizing training, which is running from April 12th to the 26th. This introductory training provides content based on the philosophy and practices developed by the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), which builds on lessons from over 70 years of organizing experience. It assists organizers where they live - their communities. The training provides a foundation for organizers to learn about what community organizing is and why to... use a community organizing approach in their work. https://www.calgarycommongood.org/2021_foundations_for_comm

#PinkShirtDay It’s about speaking out against bullying: standing up to transphobia, homophobia, sexism, ableism, and racism. Our focus is working together and treating others with dignity and respect: and this day brings attention to that.

The Women's Centre of Calgary is hosting a discussion on gender, care work, and the unequal impacts of the #Covid19AB pandemic. This event will be held online via Zoom and is open to women-identifying individuals only. EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gender-care-work-and-the-unequa

Councillor Druh Farrell has been serving our city for 20+ years - championing the forgotten, building community and challenging the status quo. Thank you, Druh, for your leadership. It is sad to see her leave office - and she shares her exiting thoughts in a Medium post. It highlights both the challenges and the possibilities for our city. https://druhfarrell.medium.com/calgarys-east-village-lesson

Next week (February 17th, 7 PM) we are hosting a webinar on building self-care practices during stressful times. Learn more and register for the event at the link below. cc: Trauma Informed Care Collective