October 2nd 2015 was a game changer of a day when we hosted a diverse collective in our Action Lab around what helps to build and strengthen vibrant, inclusive communities. We were grateful that the day was initially sparked when our allies at Deloitte asked how they…

Inclusion Alberta’s Position on PDD Safety Standards Regulation

We are excited for Dave Bilodeau being in another one of Hans Olson’s films. Hans Olson worked with Skills Society years ago and has kept in touch with Dave since that time. In fact after leaving Skills and going to film school, Hans has collaborated with Dave…

Guest post written by Aleeya Velji ABSI Connect Fellow: ABSI Connect is an initiative to support and enhance the existing strengths and momentum of social innovation in Alberta. Our pursuit is to create an enabling environment for transformative social, economic and…

Are you interested in storytelling? Alexandra Duncan, our resident PhD student, has compiled several useful tips on how to document stories using photos and video in an insightful Guide to Visual Storytelling. This Guide was used for Skills Society’s award-winning…

Check out this awesome mini documentary that Telus made about Emily and her work as a community builder with our CommuniTEA Infusion Project! For more information regarding our CommuniTEA Infusion Project please…

Are you a Facebook and/or Twitter user? Please help show your support for Skills Society by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. By doing so, it shows that you support all the positive work that we do at the organization. Further, it will help keep you…

Are you bored of the same old television programming? Tune in to Shaw TV (Channel 10) during the week of August 10th to August 16th, 2015 to view some inspirational videos from Skills Society’s award winning initiative—Project Citizenship. Please see below for the…

Standard 8 of the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Safety Standards Regulation imposes undue hardship on those who receive 24 hour support. This government policy forces people with disabilities to choose between having the support they need and the…

“Skills Society has embarked on many activities that represent this year’s theme ‘Making It Happen’ ” —Pat Conrad, Executive Director of Skills Society The Skills Society 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) marked the completion of a highly innovative and successful…

Check out the link below for a recap of the exploration we had at the Stanley Milner Library around engaged citizenship. There is also a nice video in the link of the Lego Serious Play session that occurred that day. Link to Lego Serious Play Workshop…

Hi all, The Teavan is rolling again and we need to start booking the schedule for the summer. We are pleased and excited that Emily and Randi are hosting and coordinating the van this summer. Like last year we would like to give priority to events hosted by people we…

Skills Society, Lift Interactive and Southern Alberta Community Living Association are collaborating to build a game changing social innovation that uses new technology to improve the quality of life of people receiving supports through human service organizations…

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it” – William Arthur Ward Thank you to all our volunteers who give generously to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities – Skills Society

We are very excited to be collaborating with University of Alberta Community Service-Learning students, and the Edmonton Public Library to host a unique citizenship exploration at the downtown Stanley Milner Library on April 16th from 1-530pm.

Thanks to our main University of Alberta research Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere we now have a nice info graphic which summarizes the key activities and learning from our social change initiative Project Citizenship

Social Innovation expert Tim Draimin from SIG will be in town on March 13th to give a lecture, spark ideas and answer questions related to what social innovation looks like in Canada.

Skills Society is excited to be awarded the Manasc Isaac Blue Sky Award and build our social lab and creative learning space.