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Future of Home Lab featured by CMHC and the National Housing Strategy
We’re proud to have the Future of Home Lab, an initiative out of Skills Society Action Lab, featured by CMHC and the National Housing Strategy. In the feature story, self advocate Levi Lawton (pictured above) shares his experiences seeking housing that is…
"Essential but Forgotten" Campaign in support of Community Disability Service Workers
To: People we Support, Families, Guardians, and Skills Society Employees RE: “Essential but Forgotten” Campaign in support of Community Disability Service Workers From: Skills Society Senior Leadership March 7, 2022 Message from ADWA “Alberta’s Community…
Helping People Thrive: Highlighting the Outreach Emergency Fund
Skills Society’s Vision is a community where all individuals are valued citizens deserving respect, dignity, and rights. In working towards this Vision we support the people we serve to thrive in five pillars of everyday life: home life, relationships, employment…
Learning About & Celebrating Black History Month
To: People we Support, Families, Guardians, and Skills Society Employees RE: Learning About & Celebrating Black History Month From: Skills Society Leadership February 18, 2022 A Message from Skills Society Executive Director, Ben Weinlick
COVID-19 Update January 11th, 2022
Memo to: People we Support, Families, Guardians and Skills Society Employees Re: Prevention and Preparedness Regarding the Novel-Corona Virus (COVID-19) From: Senior Leadership of Skills Society January 11, 2022 Current COVID-19 Cases in Alberta and at Skills Society…
Have Your Say - Alberta Government 2022 Budget Survey & Telephone Town Halls
The Government of Alberta wants to hear from Albertans as it plans budget 2022. You can give your input by filling in the survey online at Budget 2022 Survey or through a telephone town hall with Finance Minister Travis Toews (participation details to be announced in…
Stay Safe and Best Wishes for the Holidays
Memo to: People we Support, Families, Guardians, and Skill Society Employees Re: Stay Safe and Best Wishes for the Holidays From: Executive Director and Senior Leadership of Skills Society December 21, 2021 Message from Executive Director, Ben Weinlick
Petition to the Government of Canada for the Canada Disability Benefit
Disability Without Poverty has initiated a new petition to the Government of Canada to keep the Canada Disability Benefit as a national priority. Petition Details: Petition to the Government of Canada Whereas: Poverty is exhausting and intrudes on all aspects of your…
Giving Tuesday November 30th
Hello Friends of Skills Society! This year Skills Society is participating in Giving Tuesday – a global day of giving that marks the ‘unofficial’ start of giving season across Canada. On Tuesday, November 30th we’re asking you to consider a Giving Tuesday
Shift to Action - A Guide to Bystander Intervention
We are pleased to share a pilot of a prototype developed by one of four community teams that were part of Shift Lab 2.0 Shift Lab was a five year partnership between our Action Lab Social enterprise and the Edmonton Community Foundation and aimed to co-create…
Thank You Casino Volunteers!
A BIG thank-you to all the volunteers who committed their time on October 28th and 29th to help make Skills Society’s casino fundraiser a success! Casino fundraisers generate important funds in support of the work we do to support the citizenship of people with…
Follow Up Materials - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Event Hosted by Naheyawin
Thank you to everyone who joined us on September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event hosted by Naheyawin. Our sincere gratitude to Hunter Cardinal and Naheyawin for deepening our knowledge in the origin and purpose of National Day for Truth…
Alberta Government Asks Service Providers to Implement Vaccination Policies
Letter from the Alberta Government encouraging COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees On October 13th, 2021 the Minister of Community and Social Services (CSS), Jason Luan, and the Minister of Health, Jason Copping, wrote a letter to CSS stakeholders asking…
Seeking Volunteers - Skills Society 2021 Casino Fundraiser
We still have shifts available for Skills Society’s upcoming Casino Fundraiser on October 28th & 29th at Argyll Pure Casino Edmonton We need to fill the following shifts as soon as possible: October 28th: Chip Runner – 6:15pm – 3:15am October 29th: Chip Runner
September 28th, 2021 - Inclusion Alberta's Statement on Alberta's Triage Protocol & Persons with Disabilities
Sharing the below statement from Inclusion Alberta regarding Alberta’s Critical Care Triage Protocol: September 28th, 2021 “While Alberta’s Critical Care Triage Protocol has not been officially implemented, doctors and the news media are reporting…
COVID-19 Update September 20th - Mandatory Vaccine Policy for All Skills Society Employees
Memo to: People we Support, Families, Guardians, and Skills Society Employees Re: Prevention and Preparedness Regarding the Novel-Corona Virus (COVID-19) From: Board Chair of Skills Society, Executive Director and Senior Leadership of Skills Society September 20th,
COVID-19 Update September 16th, 2021
Memo to: People we Support, Families, Guardians, and Skills Society Employees Re: Prevention and Preparedness Regarding the Novel-Corona Virus (COVID-19) From: Executive Director and Senior Leadership of Skills Society September 16th, 2021 Yesterday the Government of…
September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To: People we Support, Families, Guardians, and Skills Society Employees RE: September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation From: Skills Society Senior Leadership September 15, 2021 In June the federal government passed legislation to establish a National…
COVID-19 Update September 2nd, 2021
Memo to: People we Support, Families, Guardians, and Skills Society Employees Re: Prevention and Preparedness Regarding the Novel-Corona Virus (COVID-19) From: Executive Director and Senior Leadership of Skills Society September 2nd, 2021
Skills Society Casino Fundraiser - October 28th & 29th
Skills Society could use your help! Our fundraising casino is coming up and we are seeking volunteers. A variety of shift times are available. Positions include: General manager, banker, cashier, chip runner, and count room staff. All training will be provided on site…