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What is Red Dress Day?
Red Dress Day (May 5) is a day to remember and raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,...
National Indigenous Languages Day
Every year in Canada, National Indigenous Languages Day is celebrated on March 31. This day recognizes the beauty, diversity, and importance of the many Indigenous languages...
Many Ask: What's the Difference Between First Nations, Métis, and Inuit?
In Canada, there are three constitutionally recognized Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. Each has its own history, culture, and relationship to the land....
Métis Week November 15 – 22, 2025
Every November, Alberta celebrates Métis Week—a time to recognize and honour the history, culture, and contributions of the Métis Nation. The week is held annually around...
Truth and Reconciliation - All Year Round
Last month, the CALP community gathered in circle with Elders Dave, John, and Lucille to reflect on the tragic and painful legacy of Residential Schools. Together, we...
Weaponization of Education
From May 2020 to June 2021, the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) conducted an information gathering project among 152 Indigenous adults within the City of Calgary...
Honouring Indigenous Elders: Keepers of Knowledge for Truth and Reconciliation
Submitted by Selestia Herrera-Ganton on behalf of Alberta Routes Elders Speak videos As we approach National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th, we are invited to...
Land-Based Learning: Reconnecting with Nature for Education
Faye Beauchamp In this day and age where digital screens dominate daily life, the concept of land-based learning offers a deeply meaningful approach to education. Rooted in...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit (MMIWG2S): Incorporating Awareness into Adult Learning
Faye Beauchamp, Indigenous Liaison The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit peoples (MMIWG2S) is a human rights issue affecting Indigenous...
National Indigenous Languages Day
Faye Beauchamp, Indigenous Liaison National Indigenous Languages Day National Indigenous Languages Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of...
"Pink Shirt Day" from an Indigenous Perspective
Faye Beauchamp, Indigenous Liaison Tansi everyone! I hope you are all doing well, keeping warm and that you were able to spend Valentine's Day and Family Day with your loved...
We Are All Connected
“We are all connected” Most of us have heard this phrase, and some of us have used it, but what does it mean? In Indigenous culture the meaning of kinship extends far beyond...
Elements of a Strong Adult Literacy Program
As CALP providers, one of our main roles is to support adult literacy learners. Adult literacy learners in CALP are adults who are generally born in Canada and need to...
Honoring National Indigenous History Month
Each year in June Canadians acknowledge National Indigenous History Month. National Indigenous History Month was first recognized in June 2009. It was created to educate...
Facing into the Wind
Facing into the Wind For anyone living on the prairies, wind is a familiar part of our world. If I’m honest, it is not always something I embrace as I prefer still calm...
Voices from the Field: CALP Family Literacy Program Practitioners
Every year on January 27, ABC Life Literacy Canada hosts Family Literacy Day, the largest national family literacy event in Canada. This year, the theme is: Let’s have a...
Reconciliation - A Starting Point
As the leaves change from bold and bright lush greens, to magnificent oranges, yellows and reds, my mind wanders off to thoughts of what fall brings. Fall to many means kids...
Advocating Literacy
For many years UNESCO has been an advocate for literacy around the world. They declared September 8 as International Literacy Day back in 1967. In 2003, they led the United...
Growing Understanding in the CALP System
As the Metis & Indigenous Liaison, I have had the honour of being in this role for the last six years. I have seen the growth the Community Learning Network and the entire...
Learners Stepping Out of the Shadows
There has been a recurring theme popping up over and over for me—the importance of story. Stories are a way of sharing knowledge, truth, laughter, pain, and so much more. I...