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Welcome to After-School & Youth Programs

This is the community discussion space for After-School & Youth Programs in Calgary.

What belongs here?

  • Local programs and services available to Calgary residents
  • Resources and contact information for Calgary-based organizations
  • Community experiences and recommendations
  • Questions about accessing education services in Calgary

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Share your experiences, ask questions, or post helpful resources for other Calgarians. This is a community-driven space.
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Welcome to Parent & Community Engagement

This is the community discussion space for Parent & Community Engagement in Calgary.

What belongs here?

  • Local programs and services available to Calgary residents
  • Resources and contact information for Calgary-based organizations
  • Community experiences and recommendations
  • Questions about accessing education services in Calgary

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Share your experiences, ask questions, or post helpful resources for other Calgarians. This is a community-driven space.
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Approved in School Meal & Nutrition Programs

Welcome to School Meal & Nutrition Programs

This is the community discussion space for School Meal & Nutrition Programs in Calgary.

What belongs here?

  • Local programs and services available to Calgary residents
  • Resources and contact information for Calgary-based organizations
  • Community experiences and recommendations
  • Questions about accessing education services in Calgary

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Share your experiences, ask questions, or post helpful resources for other Calgarians. This is a community-driven space.
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Approved in Freedom of Expression and Democratic Values

Teachers challenge book censorship at Canadian schools

Maintaining a diversity of voices in school libraries is increasingly under threat, even in Canada. Canadian authors say books have been taken off shelves at school libraries for a variety of reasons — including parental concerns over themes such as sexuality.

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Residential Schools in Canada: A Timeline

Residential Schools in Canada: Understanding the Timeline of Tragedy and Accountability

The history of residential schools in Canada spans more than a century—from early colonial missions through systematic government policy to the ongoing legacy of intergenerational trauma. Understanding this timeline is essential for all Canadians seeking to comprehend the truth that reconciliation requires, and the context for Indigenous peoples' contemporary experiences and demands.

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Lunchrooms, Lockers, and Laundry

A student arrives at school hungry because there's no food at home. Another comes in the same clothes multiple days because the family lacks laundry facilities. Another struggles to focus because she was up all night in a chaotic home environment. Schools increasingly recognize that students' basic needs—food, clothing, hygiene, rest—affect learning as surely as curriculum quality, yet addressing these needs pushes schools beyond their traditional educational mission.

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Legal Education and Public Awareness

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Legal Education and Public Awareness

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Laws are everywhere: in our homes, workplaces, streets, and even online. But for many, the legal system is a confusing labyrinth of rules, rights, and paperwork.
Legal education and public awareness are about making the law accessible—helping Canadians know where they stand, what to do when trouble strikes, and how to assert their rights. When people are informed, justice isn’t just a courtroom ideal—it’s a lived reality.

Education and Youth Integration

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Education and Youth Integration

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For newcomer children and youth, school is about so much more than books and grades—it’s the centre of friendships, belonging, and their future in Canada.
Education and youth integration means helping young immigrants and refugees catch up academically, learn new languages, navigate cultures, and find their voices. It’s also about making sure schools are ready to welcome, support, and celebrate them as they grow.

Employment, Education, and Life Skills

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Employment, Education, and Life Skills

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A stable job, a diploma, and the skills to manage daily life can open doors that once seemed locked.
Employment, education, and life skills are critical to ending the cycle of homelessness. For many, the journey back to stability includes learning new skills, returning to school, or finding a supportive job. This journey is often as personal as it is practical—every story is different, but hope grows with every step.

Opportunity is more than a paycheck—it’s a sense of possibility.

Inclusive Education and Youth Support

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Inclusive Education and Youth Support

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Schools are where futures take shape.
Inclusive education and youth support mean creating environments where every learner—regardless of ability, background, language, identity, or circumstance—feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed. It’s not just about ramps and resources; it’s about relationships, expectations, and believing that every child brings something unique to the table.

When young people are supported and included, whole communities rise with them.

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