Anti-Racism and Inclusion Initiatives

Intersectoral Collaboration Initiatives

At AHC, we work in partnership with stakeholders across sectors to address racism and inequity—recognizing that meaningful change requires shared responsibility and collective action.

P.A.S.S. – Participating in Arts, Sports, and Society

The PASS project identifies and addresses barriers that prevent racialized and newcomer youth from accessing sports and physical activities. It brings together stakeholders to co-develop inclusive strategies that foster equity in sport and recreation.

Key objectives of PASS:

Identify barriers faced by racialized and newcomer youth in accessing sports and physical activit
Facilitate collaborative sector-wide conversations to develop shared solution
Help newcomer families navigate existing systems and resources
Empower racialized youth to participate in sport as a pathway to integration and belonging
Raise awareness of racism and discrimination in the sport sector

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A4HC Collective Action Forum: Sports for Inclusion, Connection and Learning

On November 2nd, 2024, youth BIPOC sport leaders, sport industry experts, and advocates for inclusion came together for Action for Healthy Communities’ third Collective Action Forum. They shared insights, voices, and ideas to break down barriers in sports. From engaging panel discussions to roundtable conversations, it was a day dedicated to empowering future generations and creating a more inclusive space for everyone.

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Anti-Racism Narratives: Voices of Communities

Celebrate Resilience. Amplify Strength

Every story has the power to inspire change. This space honours the lived experiences of our communities—stories of resilience, resistance, and unity in the face of racism and systemic barriers.

We invite you to share your voice. Whether it’s about challenging injustice, navigating adversity, or building understanding across difference, your story contributes to a collective narrative of strength, hope, and inclusion.

Together, these community voices foster empathy, raise awareness, and drive meaningful action.

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Land Acknowledgment

As an organization working towards improving peoples’ well being, we acknowledge our presence on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route for the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, Ojibway, Anishinaabe, Nakota Sioux, and Inuit, as our responsibility to extend support for healing to our Indigenous Community members during this difficult times.

We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries and whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

As an organization, we commit ourselves to continue to acknowledge, learn, understand, and create opportunities to educate our staff, volunteers, and community members about the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, walking the path of reconciliation.